JP2010246812A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the amusement of a game by enhancing a feeling of expectation for a jackpot by a performing mode of informing presentation in a game machine including a display device for performing a special variable display game based on winning of a game ball to a starting prize hole and adapted to generate a special game state of adding a game value to a game player when the result of the special variable display game is a special result. <P>SOLUTION: An advance read presentation action control means (a game control device 30, a presentation control device 40) takes a predetermined period when the operating state of a second starting prize hole is put in the state of facilitating a second starting winning as a specific period after the end of a second special game state occurring when the operating state of the second starting prize hole (an normal variable winning device 7) is in the normal operating state, and performs specific presentation during the specific period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a display device that executes a special variation display game based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and can give a game value to a player when the result of the special variation display game is a special result The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special special gaming state.

  In a conventional gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which a random number value is determined at the time of winning a start, and a continuous presentation is performed over a plurality of variable display games based on the determination result. This is because, for example, even if there is a big hit, even if it is only out of place, it is possible to give a player's expectation or notify the result by performing continuous notice notification (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, conventional gaming machines are provided with operation means such as buttons that can be operated by the player, and based on the operation of these buttons, the execution mode of the variable display game is changed, or the effect is changed, The interest of the game is improved (for example, see Patent Document 2). Furthermore, at present, a plurality of jackpots are provided by setting different game values for the jackpots, and the jackpots are set so that there is a large difference in the game values that can be acquired.

JP 2003-290515 A JP 2007-301106 A

  Here, when the notice or notification effect is performed based on the determination result of the random number value performed at the time of winning the start as described above, the player is notified when the notification effect such as the continuous notice appears. Since the timing cannot be grasped and a notice production such as a continuous notice is started suddenly during the game, the player who does not understand these functions well will be confused, and above all, at any timing during the game If the notification effect is allowed to appear, it is only a distracting effect for a player who does not want to know the game result first, and it may make sense for the game. Also, the operation timing of the current operating means varies, and even if a display prompting button operation suddenly appears during the game, it is difficult for the player to operate suddenly, especially for beginners and unfamiliar players It is highly conceivable that the player will be in a state that cannot be performed even if he / she wants to operate it, and he will miss the special effects, and the interest in the game will be lost.

  Furthermore, in a game in which a plurality of jackpots having different values as described above are set, in recent years, for example, two rounds of jackpots are set as low value jackpots. Although it is said to be a “hit”, it is very unlikely that the player will be able to obtain a satisfactory game value even if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening and the opening time are taken into consideration. It doesn't make much sense to the person. In particular, in the case of a two-round big hit with a normal symbol (which will not shift to a high probability state later), the player cannot win a ball, and after the big hit, the player is only given a predetermined number of times. It is a big hit that is shunned by the player, and there is no player's expectation for winning this big hit, and it is a useless big hit in a sense.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a display device that executes a special variation display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and when the result of the special variation display game is a special result, the player is given a game value. In a gaming machine that generates a special game state that can be given, it is to increase the sense of expectation for the big hit by the execution mode of the notification effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device that executes a special variation display game based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, and the result of the special variation display game is a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a player a gaming value,
The special game state is
A first special game state, and a second special game state set with less game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state,
The starting prize opening is
The first starting prize opening,
A second start winning opening that can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win,
The operation state of the second start winning opening is a normal operation state, a second start winning award facilitating state that makes it easier to win a game ball to the second start winning opening than the normal operation state, A second start winning award facilitating means set to any one of
The second start winning facilitating means sets the operation state of the second start winning opening to the second start winning facilitating state for a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state,
Start memory means for storing the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening as a start memory together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number,
First start storage means for storing the right to execute the special variation display game based on winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening as a first start storage together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Second starting storage means for storing the right to execute the special variation display game based on winning of the game ball at the second starting winning opening as a second starting storage together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number,
Determination means for determining the random number value stored by the start storage means;
Special fluctuation display game execution control means for executing the special fluctuation display game based on the execution right of the special fluctuation display game stored in the start storage means;
Notification means for notifying the determination result by the determination means,
The determination means includes
Pre-reading means for determining a random value corresponding to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means and waiting for execution of the special variation display game;
The notification means includes
Including pre-reading effect execution control means for executing a specific effect informing the determination result by the pre-reading means,
The pre-reading effect execution control means is
After the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the second start winning opening is the normal operation state, the operation state of the second start winning opening is set to the second start winning winning state. The predetermined period is a specific period, and the specific effect is executed in the specific period.

Here, “the game value is low” means that there are few game balls as prize balls obtained in the special game state, and the period of time in which the second start winning facilitate state is short.
Further, the “determination result by the prefetching means” includes the presence / absence of a big hit, the presence / absence of a reach state, and the like.
Further, the “specific effect for notifying the determination result” includes an effect to suggest in addition to notifying the player of the determination result by the prefetching means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the pre-reading effect execution control means performs the second start winning opening after the end of the second special gaming state that occurs when the operation state of the second starting winning opening is the normal operation state. Because the specified period is the predetermined period in which the operating state of the second start winning state is made easier, and the specific effect is executed in the specified period, the expectation for the big hit is enhanced by the execution mode of the notification effect, and the interest of the game is improved. can do. In other words, when a second special game state that is set with a smaller game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state occurs, the game value that can be obtained is small despite the occurrence of the special game state. It is possible that the player is dissatisfied. However, since the specific effect is executed after the occurrence of the second special game state, the player can be given a privilege that the specific effect is executed instead of having less game value obtained. Dissatisfaction can be resolved. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the big hit with few game values obtained can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the prefetching effect execution control means includes:
When a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means after entering the second start winning opening during the specific period are in a predetermined storage state, a plurality of the second start memories are based on the second start memories. While performing the specific effect over the special variation display game,
During execution of the specific effect, the determination result of the second start-up memory by the prefetching means is notified based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the pre-reading effect execution control means performs the specific effect over the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory when the plurality of second start memories are in a predetermined storage state. Since the determination result of the second start memory by the pre-reading means is notified based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the specific effect, the start of the specific effect and the notification of the determination result are performed at different timings. As a result, the player does not miss it, and an effective performance can be performed.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, comprising operating means operable by the player,
The pre-reading effect execution control means notifies the determination result by the pre-reading means that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the operation means being operated during execution of the specific effect.

  Here, the “operation means” may be anything that can detect an operation by a player, such as a button press, a touch panel, a trackball, or a cross key.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the player is provided with operation means operable by the player, and the pre-reading effect execution control means satisfies a predetermined condition based on the operation means being operated during execution of the specific effect. Since the determination result by the pre-reading means is notified, an effective performance can be performed. That is, the player can know the timing of notification of the determination result, and an effective presentation can be performed without missing the determination result to be notified. In addition, since the player is requested to operate the operation means after starting the specific performance, the player can be prepared to operate the operation means, and even a player who is unfamiliar with the operation timing Never miss out. Further, since the determination result is not notified unless the operating means is operated, it is possible to prevent the determination result from being notified by the player's intention, and the player who does not want to know the determination result first. It is possible to prevent the interest from being cut off.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the pre-reading effect execution control means includes:
Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means and having been won in the second start winning opening during the specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the predetermined storage state is established. For example, the specific effect is executed over a plurality of the special variation display games based on the second start memory.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the pre-reading effect execution control means is specified over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory based on the second start memory stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. Since the effect is executed, sufficient time for executing the specific effect can be secured, and an effective effect can be performed. Further, it is easy for the player to grasp the start timing of the specific effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific effect, and an effective effect can be performed. Moreover, since it does not perform a specific effect when it does not become an upper limit number, it can prevent that a specific effect occurs frequently.

Invention of Claim 5 is a gaming machine of Claim 4, Comprising: The said prefetch effect execution control means is
A plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means by winning in the second start winning opening during the specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and any second start memory is the second start memory. 2 If the result of the special variation display game based on the start memory is determined not to be a special result by the prefetching means or only the result of the special variation display game based on the second memory stored last is a special result. If it is determined by the pre-reading means that it is, the predetermined storage state is assumed, and the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start storage means are used. A specific effect is executed.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the pre-reading effect execution control means stores the second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and any second start memory is stored when the result is not a special result or at the end. When only the result of the second start memory that has been made is a special result, the specific effect is executed over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start memory means, so the specific effect is executed Sufficient time can be secured and effective production can be performed. In addition, the player's expectation can be maintained until the end of the specific performance.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the prefetching effect execution control means includes:
Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means and having been won in the second start winning opening during the specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the predetermined storage state is established. For example, the specific effect is executed over the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start storage means, and the second start memory is stored in the second start memory. If the pre-reading means determines that there is a second start memory in which the result of the special variation display game based is a special result, the specific effect is executed over the special variation display game in which the result is a special result. It is characterized by.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, the pre-reading effect execution control means is specified over the special variable display game in which the result is the special result when the second start memory has the second start memory that results in the special result. Since the effect is executed, the special result can be effectively derived by the specific effect.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the pre-reading effect execution control means includes:
When the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is continuously executed until the end when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Here, the “predetermined condition” is, for example, a case where the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory targeted for notification by the specific effect is a big hit. When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the specific effect may not be performed, or the specific effect may be terminated with the end of the specific period.
Also,

  According to the invention described in claim 7, when the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, the pre-reading effect execution control means continues the specific effect being executed until the end when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if it is just before the end of the specific period, the expectation for the execution of the specific effect is not lost, and when the specific effect is started, an effective effect can be performed.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the second start winning winning facilitating means is:
After the end of the special gaming state, the operation state of the second start winning opening is set to the second start winning facilitated state for a period until a predetermined number of special variation display games are executed,
The pre-reading effect execution control means is
When the second start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number in the second start storage means, the specific effect is executed as if the predetermined storage state was reached,
The special variation display game execution control means includes:
A stop time setting means for selecting and setting any one of a first stop time and a second stop time longer than the first stop time as a stop time for displaying the result of the special variation display game;
The stop time setting means includes:
In the case where the number of remaining games until the end of the second start winning facilitating state after the end of the special variation display game being executed reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the second start storage means stores the predetermined upper limit number. When the second start memory is not stored, the second stop time is selected as the stop time of the special variation display game being executed.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the second start winning facilitating means is in the second start winning facilitating state for a period until a predetermined number of special variation display games are executed after the special gaming state ends. The pre-reading effect execution control means executes the specific effect when the second start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the special variation display game execution control means performs the stop time for displaying the result of the special variation display game. A stop time setting means for selecting and setting any one of the first stop time and a second stop time longer than the first stop time; the stop time setting means is a special variation display game being executed; The number of remaining games until the end of the second start winning facilitating state after the end of the time reaches a predetermined upper limit, and the second start storage is not stored up to the predetermined upper limit in the second start storage means Is running Since selecting a second stop time as the stop time of a particular variable display games, never to lose expectation for jackpot until the end of the specified period. In other words, since a long stop time is set, the execution condition of the specific effect is easily established, and the possibility that the specific effect is executed at the end of the specific period increases, so the player's expectation until the end of the specific period Can be maintained.

A ninth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the start memory stored in the start storage means is notified to the player in a predetermined notification mode. Memory notification means,
The pre-reading effect execution control means notifies the determination result by the pre-reading means according to a notification mode of the start-up memory notification means.

  Here, the “start memory notification means” may be displayed on a part of the display device that executes the special variation display game, or displayed on a display device that is different from the display device that executes the special variation display game. But it ’s okay.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the start memory notification means for notifying the player of the start memory stored in the start memory means in a predetermined notification mode is provided, and the pre-reading effect execution control means is provided by the start memory notification means. Since the determination result by the pre-reading means is notified by the notification mode, the determination result can be notified to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein the specific effect execution time, which is the execution time of the specific effect, is set to a predetermined time. An execution time setting means for setting is provided.

  According to the tenth aspect of the invention, since the execution time setting means for setting the specific effect execution time, which is the execution time of the specific effect, to a predetermined constant time is provided, the player can notify the determination result of the determination result. In addition, it is easy to grasp the operation timing of the operation means, and it is possible to perform an effective performance without missing the notified determination result or failing to operate the operation means. Moreover, the process regarding execution of a specific effect can be reduced by setting specific execution time to the fixed fixed time. That is, for example, as a specific effect, a video whose display time is a specific effect execution time may be displayed, and the control burden for processing the video can be reduced.

  According to the present invention, the pre-reading effect execution control means sets the operation state of the second start winning port after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the second start winning port is the normal operation state. Since the predetermined period in which the two start winnings are made easy is set as the specific period and the specific effect is executed in the specific period, the expectation for the big hit can be enhanced by the execution mode of the notification effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, when a second special game state that is set with a smaller game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state occurs, the game value that can be obtained is small despite the occurrence of the special game state. It is possible that the player is dissatisfied. However, since the specific effect is executed after the occurrence of the second special game state, the player can be given a privilege that the specific effect is executed instead of having less game value obtained. Dissatisfaction can be resolved. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the big hit with few game values obtained can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming board provided in a gaming machine showing the 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 a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st start port monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 hold information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 2nd start-port monitoring process. It is a flowchart for explaining a specific effect setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 hold information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation | variation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a loss time process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a specific period setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a specific period cancellation | release process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation display game start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating specific production | presentation display processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an operation instruction display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch result alerting | reporting process. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a variable display game stop process. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display of the specific effect in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the display of the specific effect in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch notification process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution time of the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game in the gaming machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd start memory | storage at the time of the specific production start in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the specific effect setting process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 hold information determination process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating normal pending | holding information processing in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the specific effect in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of disconnection in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the specific effect setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the specific effect setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows the stop time in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the change of the stop time in the game machine of a 4th modification.

  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. FIG. 1 shows a game board 1 surrounded by a guide rail 2 and having a game area 1a on the front side where a game ball is launched to play a game. A machine frame that is an outer frame of the gaming machine and is fixed to the island facility, a clear member holding frame that covers the front surface of the gaming area 1a, a front frame to which the gaming board 1 is attached, and a game that is provided below the gaming area 1a. An illustration of an operation panel having an upper plate and a lower plate for containing a ball and having an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is omitted.

  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.

  A center case 20 is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. Behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20 is a variation capable of executing a decoration special figure variation display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner corresponding to the special figure variation display game which is a special variation display game. A liquid crystal display device 43 as a display device is arranged. The liquid crystal 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. Yes. In addition, although it was set as the liquid crystal display device 43, not only a thing provided with a liquid crystal display but a display apparatus provided with displays, such as EL and CRT, may be sufficient.

  Also, in the game area 1a, a normal map start gate 4, a normal map memory display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a normal map variable display game that is a normal variable display game, and a normal map variable display as a normal variable display device. A general-purpose display 5 for displaying a game is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 and a normal variation winning apparatus 7 forming a second starting winning opening are provided. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game. When the game ball wins the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7, The second special figure variable display game is executed as the variable display game.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a first special figure display 8 that displays a first special figure variation display game as a display device, and a second special figure display that displays a second special figure fluctuation display game as a display device. 9 are provided. Further, the first special figure storage display 18 for displaying the number of unprocessed times (first start memory) of the first special figure variation display game, and the number of unprocessed times (second start memory) of the second special figure variation display game. A second special figure memory display 19 for displaying is provided. Further, a game state display LED 6 for displaying the game state and the like is provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 15, the common figure display 5, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, the first special figure storage display 18, and the second special figure storage display 19 are: It is provided integrally as a segment LED. Moreover, you may provide the round number display (LED) which displays the round number (2R, 15R) at the time of becoming a special game state.

  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, and a first special figure variation display game and a second special figure variation display game. As a result of the above, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player) depending on the result, the game ball that did not win the winning mouth, etc. An out-hole 11 for collection 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.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 4 is provided in the general diagram start gate 4. 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. In the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure change display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value, A specific result mode (specific result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on the general map memory display 15 provided with LEDs.

  The normal map display game is executed by the general map display 5 provided in the game area 1a. The common map indicator 5 is composed of LEDs that indicate hits as normal identification information (general symbols and normal symbols) and LEDs that indicate deviation as normal identification information, and alternately blinks the two LEDs. Ordinary identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, one of the LEDs is turned on to display the result. It should be noted that the universal map display game may be displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 43. In this case, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as the normal identification information, and this is determined in advance. After the time variation display, the display is stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the open figure is reached, and the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal fluctuation winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  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 a game ball. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player, the first state) is maintained. However, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided above, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general power open / close SOL7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The game can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, a second state) in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 7.

  A first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the first start winning opening 13, and based on the detection of a game ball by the first start opening SW13a, a first special figure variation display game (special The start right to start the (variable display game) is generated. Further, a second start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7, and a second special figure change display game (based on detecting a game ball by the second start opening SW7d). The start right to start the special variation display game) is generated. The start right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory, a first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The first start memory is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18. Further, it is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 43 as the first special figure hold display 81 (for example, FIG. 24). The start right to start the second special figure variation display game is stored as a second start memory (special figure 2 start memory, second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). . The second start-up memory is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19. Further, it is also displayed on the liquid crystal display device 43 as the second special figure hold display 82 (for example, FIG. 24). In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are executed by the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a. This is performed by variably displaying a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game for executing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game on the liquid crystal display device 43 is executed. It has become. That is, the first special figure display 8 and the liquid crystal display device 43 constitute a first display device for displaying the first special figure fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the second special figure display 9 and the liquid crystal display device. Reference numeral 43 denotes a second display device for displaying a second special figure variation display game (second variation display game). Further, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, and the liquid crystal display device 43 constitute a display device for displaying the special variation display game. And as a result of this special figure change display game, when the display mode of the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called , A big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 43 is also a special result mode. The first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special display is not performed independently or simultaneously. A variable display game is displayed. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently and simultaneously. Further, the game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the liquid crystal display device 43. As will be described later, the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory. If there is a second start memory, the second special memory is included even if the first start memory is present. The figure variation display game is executed. However, during the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed after the game ends.

  The special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with 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 to the near side. During the state, by converting the grand prize opening from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. It has become. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 2) 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 SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are paid out by the discharge and firing control device 50 (shown in FIG. 2). The discharge launch control device 50 controls the discharge device 51 under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  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 ROM 31b, a RAM 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, and performs calculation control, as well as a big hit determination random number for a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game Various random numbers such as a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining the game, a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like are also generated. The RAM 31c stores a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13 and the second start opening SW7d provided in the normal variation winning apparatus 7, and the storage of the various random numbers. An area, a work area of the CPU 31a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game for determining the occurrence of the big 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, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value of the normal map change display game and a change pattern of the normal view change display game (first change display time and second change display time as the change display time) are also stored.

  Further, the input / output interface 33 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a winning port SW12a, 12a,. The frame opening SW 121, the discharge and emission control device 50, and the like are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. The glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 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 through a not-shown output port and driver, the first special figure (special figure 1) display 8 and the first special figure (special figure 1) storage display unit. 18 (shown in FIG. 1), second special figure (special figure 2) display 9, second special figure (special figure 2) memory display 19 (shown in FIG. 1), common figure indicator 5, universal figure memory Display 15 (shown in FIG. 1), gaming status display LED 6, ordinary power open / close SOL7b, special winning opening SOL10b, external output terminal 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, effect control device 40, discharge and emission control device 50 is output.

  The effect control device 40 as a sub control device stores a CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, an input / output interface as a control device, a RAM as an image memory for controlling display on the liquid crystal display device 43, and image and video data. A video circuit including a CGROM 40d 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 40a. 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 is adapted to receive detection signals from the operation buttons 158 that constitute the operating means provided on the upper plate, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control device). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under 30 control).

  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 43. A control signal related to the control of the 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 speaker 145.

  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). The launching device 52 controls the launching of the game ball, and when the player touches the operation handle, the discharge launch control device 50 receives a signal from the touch sensor 54 provided on the operation handle. It is designed to be entered. Further, when the player operates a firing stop switch 53 provided on the operation handle, 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 devices, the following game control is performed.
The game control device 30 mainly performs main processing shown in FIG. 3 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec) as processing related to the game.

  In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 3, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed, and then power failure recovery processing (step S2) is performed.

  Next, a loop process is performed as the main loop process. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4) is performed. Thereafter, an initial value random number update process (step S5) is performed to update the initial value of random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers to break the temporal regularity of the random numbers, and an interrupt is permitted (steps) S6) is performed.

  Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 31c is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). Note that, in the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure, and the check data is not normally stored. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data.

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has not occurred (step S7; No), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. If not, the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4) repeatedly determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Yes), a power failure process (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply 61 supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

  In the power failure process (step S8), first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. And the process which turns off all the output ports is performed, and the process which clears a power failure inspection area | region is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31c is turned off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31c, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31c before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) is performed. Next, processing of inputs from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) Based on the output data set in various processes, an input / output process (step S11) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power open / close SOL7b).

  Next, a command transmission process (step S12) is performed for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 and the like. And a jackpot determination random number for determining the hit-off of the special figure variable display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure variable-display game, Random number update processing 1 (step S13) for updating the winning random number is performed. Next, an initial value random number update process (step S14) for updating the initial value of the random number and breaking the temporal regularity of the random number is performed.

  Next, a random number update process 2 (step S15) is performed for updating a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Next, whether or not there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,. A winning opening switch monitoring process (step S16) is performed. Then, an error monitoring process (step S17) for monitoring each signal and an error is performed, a special figure game process (step S18) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general game for performing a process regarding the general map variation display game. Processing (step S19) is performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S20) that is provided in the gaming machine 100 and performs a process related to the segment LED that displays various information related to the game is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S21) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, an interrupt end declaration process (step S22) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S23) is performed, an interrupt permission process (step S24) is performed, and a timer interrupt process is performed. finish.

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S19) among the above processes, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, A random number value for determining a normal game hit is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 31b, and a process of determining a hit error in the normal game display game is performed. Then, a process for displaying a general map change display game in which normal identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time on the general display display 5 and then stopped is displayed. When the result of this normal map fluctuation display game is a win, the specific result is displayed on the general map display 5 and the normal power open / close SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a, 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time ( For example, the control for opening is performed as described above for 0.3 seconds. 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. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a normal variation display game execution control means for executing a normal variation display game (ordinary variation display game).

  There are two operation states of the normal variation winning device 7 (second start winning opening): a normal operation state (first operation state) and a second start winning facilitated state (second operation state), In the game control device 30, any one of the operation states is set. In other words, the game control device 30 sets the operation state of the second start prize opening to the normal operation state and the second start to make it easier to win a game ball to the second start prize opening than the normal operation state. The second start winning winning facilitating means is set to any of the winning winning facilitating state. In the normal operation state, the variable display time of the normal variable display game is a first variable display time (for example, 30 seconds). Further, the release mode when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won is the first release time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the general variation display game is The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once). Further, the second start winning facilitated state is a state in which the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7 is likely to be in an open state as compared to the normal operating state. In the second start winning simplification state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is set to a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state. Control is performed (for example, 0.5 seconds), and thereby, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the second start winning simplification state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the opening time is the second opening time (for example, 1 second). Then, the number of times of opening for one hit result of the usual figure display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times). It should be noted that in the second start winning simplification state, control may be performed such that the probability that the winning result of the normal figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. That is, in the second start winning facilitated state, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and the opening time per hit is extended, and as a result, the opening time per unit time is extended. This is a state. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special figure game process (step S18), based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port SW13a provided in the first start winning prize port 13. Then, a process for extracting the jackpot determination random number value of the first special figure variation display game and storing it as a first start memory in the RAM 31c up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is performed. Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the random number value for determining the big hit of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c. A process of storing up to the upper limit number (for example, 4) as the second start memory is performed.

  Further, at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, the big hit determination random number value stored in the first start memory is used as the big hit for the first special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a determination value (specific value), a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, the first start memory number is decremented by one. Similarly, at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the second start memory is used for the second special figure variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the big hit determination value (specific value), a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, the second start memory number is subtracted by one. In both the first start memory and the second start memory, a process for determining a variation pattern based on a variation pattern random number is also performed. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed. Then, in the game control device 30, the special identification information is displayed on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 in a fluctuating manner for a predetermined time based on the determination result of the start memory as described above, and then the stop display is performed. The process which displays the special figure fluctuation display game to perform is performed.

  Here, there are two probabilities, the normal probability state (first probability state) and the high probability state (second probability state), in the probability state, which is the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game. There is a state, and the game control device 30 sets any one probability state. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of a jackpot result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit determination random number value. Yes. Further, in the high probability state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific value, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and the jackpot determination random number value Are compared, and if they match, it is determined that the game is a big hit. In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a probability variation control means capable of controlling the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game is in the special result mode in either the normal probability state or the high probability state.

  If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied (if the specific special result mode (probability variation pattern)), the probability state is high after the special game state ends. It is supposed to be in a state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of either the 1st special figure fluctuation display game or the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game, the 1st special figure fluctuation display game and the 2nd special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state. When a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the high probability state, the first special figure is used regardless of whether or not the special result mode is associated with establishment of a predetermined condition and the probability state. Both the fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are once in the normal probability state. And when it is a special result aspect accompanied by establishment of predetermined conditions, it will be in a high probability state again after completion | finish of a special game state. In the case of a special result mode (normal symbol) that is not accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal probability state is maintained as it is even after the special game state is ended.

  In addition, as described above, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes a normal operation state and a second start winning simplification state, and the probability state in the special figure variation display game includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. Therefore, these combinations constitute three game states, a normal game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time game state, and the game control device 30 sets any one game state based on a predetermined condition. It has become. The normal game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second start winning facilitated state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second start winning ease state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state. That is, in the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the second start winning ease state, and control is performed so that the right to execute the second special figure variation display game is easily generated. These make a specific gaming state. That is, the game control device 30 serves as execution right generation facilitating means that facilitates generation of the right to execute the second special figure variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state (probability variation state, short-time game state). Further, the game control device 30 has a normal game state, and a specific game state (probability variation state, short time) in which the second start winning opening (ordinary variation winning device 7) is more likely to be in the second state (open state) than the normal game state. A gaming state setting means for setting any one of the gaming states.

  In addition, the game control device 30 determines the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the first startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize), Prefetch processing is performed to determine whether or not a big hit, miss or big hit symbol (special result mode type), or reach has occurred in the first special figure variation display game. Similarly, the game control device 30 determines the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the second start memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). The pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not the big hit, out of game or big hit symbol (special result mode type) and reach have occurred in the second special figure variation display game. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information. Note that the pre-reading process is always performed for the second start memory regardless of the gaming state. For the first start memory, the look-ahead process is not performed in the game state (probability variation state, time-short game state) in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state or the special game state. Or, even if the pre-reading process is performed, the advance notice based on the result is not performed.

  Further, in the game control device 30, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode is displayed on the special figure display and a process for generating a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special figure display is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit judgment random number value. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the special figure display.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as a process for generating a special game state, for example, the open / close door 10 a of the special variable prize winning device 10 is opened by the big prize opening SOL 10 b, thereby allowing the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Take control. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.3 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Accordingly, the gaming machine 100 functions as a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.

  In addition, the game control device 30 discharges and fires based on the detection signal of the game ball input from sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. The control device 50 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device 51.

  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 special display change display game corresponding to the special view change display game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 43. Process and control of production.

  Here, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different game value added to the player after the execution mode of the special game state and the special game state are set are set. The special result mode is selected on the basis of this. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is changed to a probability fluctuation state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or a special figure change display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. The game state is changed to the short-time game state.

  As a type of special result mode, as a first special result mode for generating a first special game state in which the number of rounds in the special game state is 15 rounds, a special figure variation display game of 100 times after the end of the special game state is provided. 15R normal (symbol) that sets the gaming state to the short-time gaming state until execution and 15R probability variation (symbol) that sets the gaming state to the probability variation state until the next special result mode is derived after the special gaming state ends are set. ing. Further, as a second special result mode for generating a second special game state in which the number of rounds in the special game state is two rounds, the game state is changed to a probability variation state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends. 2R probability change (symbol) and 2R normal (symbol) in which the game state is set to the short-time game state until the number of rounds in the special game state is 2 and the special game state display game is executed 100 times after the special game state is completed. ) And are set.

  In the special game state based on 15R normal and 15R probability change (first special game state), the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first open time (25 seconds), and based on 2R probability change and 2R normal In the special game state (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is a second opening time (0.3 seconds) shorter than the first opening time. Here, in the special game state based on 2R probability variation and 2R normal, the operation of opening the special winning opening for 0.3 seconds is performed twice with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that a game will be slightly awarded to a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to a player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done. That is, the first special gaming state in which the 15R normal and the 15R probability change are executed for a predetermined period is generated, and the 2R probability change and the 2R normal are set with less game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state. The executed second special game state is executed.

  Next, the details of the special game process (step S18) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in the special figure game process, first, a first start port monitoring process (step S30) for monitoring the winning at the first starting winning port and storing various random numbers based on the winning is performed. A second start port monitoring process (step S31) is performed for monitoring the winning to the normal variation winning device 7 forming the two starting winning ports and storing various random numbers based on the winning. Thereafter, a count switch monitoring process (step S32) for monitoring an input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, a game branching process (step S33) for selecting a process to be executed based on the acquired game process number based on the acquired game process number is performed. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 0, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, or the special figure usual time A special figure routine process (step S34) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 1, the special figure change start process 2 (step S35) is performed. In the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (step S35), information related to the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. For example, the start memory is stored along with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. A process of decrementing 1 and a process of setting a change time in a special figure change display game are performed. Further, in the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 2, information necessary for performing the special figure display in-progress process (step S37) (the result stop display time in the special figure variable display game, etc.) ) During special figure change processing (step S36).

  In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 3, a special figure display process (step S37) is performed. In the special figure display process (step S37), if the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S38) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the special figure routine process (step S34).

  In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 4, a fanfare / interval process (step S38) for performing a process such as updating the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the special game state is performed. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 5, a special winning opening opening process (step S39) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S39), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S38) is set. Also, if the special game state is the final round, the command setting on the end screen of the special game state and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing (step S40) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 6, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S40) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step S40), when the special gaming state is the final round, it takes time until all the gaming balls remaining in the special winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c after the special winning opening is closed. Set up. In the game branching process (step S33), if the game process number is 7, a big hit end process (step S41) is performed. In this jackpot end process (step S41), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S34) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a table data save process (step S42) for saving various set data is performed. Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation control process (step S43) for performing processing such as updating the game process timer for the first special figure fluctuation display game, and the special process for performing processing such as updating the game processing timer for the second special figure fluctuation display game FIG. 2 The fluctuation control process (step S44) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the first start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning (step S50). In the determination as to whether or not there is a first start winning (step S50), the determination is based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the first starting SW 13a when there is a winning at the first start winning opening 13. I do. In the determination of whether or not there is a first start prize (step S50), if there is no first start prize (step S50; N), the first start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a first start prize (step S50), if there is a first start prize (step S50; Y), the special figure 1 start memory number (first start memory number) is acquired. Processing (step S51) is performed, and it is determined (step S52) whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is an upper limit value (for example, 4).

  When it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52), the special figure 1 start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52; Y), that is, the first start memory is further stored. If it cannot be stored, the first start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52), if the special figure 1 start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S52; N), the special figure 1 start memory number is calculated. A process of incrementing by 1 (step S53) is performed. Then, a process for storing the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value (step S54), a process for storing the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number (step S55), and a process for storing the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number (step S56) are performed. . In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S54, 55, and 56), the extracted various random number values are stored in the various random number value saving areas set corresponding to the updated special figure 1 starting storage number. Process. In other words, the game control device 30 starts the right for executing the first special figure variation display game based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 and various random number values extracted up to a predetermined number. First start storing means for storing as memory is provided.

  After performing the process of storing various random values, it is determined whether or not it is a determinable period (step S57). In the determination as to whether or not it is the determination possible period (step S57), the special figure 1 hold information determination process (step S58), which is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the first start-up storage, can be executed. It is determined whether it is a period. It should be noted that the determination possible period includes the case where the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second start winning facilitated state (when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short-time gaming state) and the special gaming state. Excluding period. In the determination of whether or not it is a determinable period (step S57), if it is not the determinable period (step S57; N), the first special figure hold display 81 displayed on the display unit 43a of the liquid crystal display device 43 is set. A special figure holding information command for setting a special figure holding information command is performed (step S59), the display setting of the special figure holding number on the display unit 43a is performed, and the first start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is a determinable period (step S57), if it is the determinable period (step S57; Y), the special figure 1 hold information determination process (step S58) is performed, and the decorative special figure is held. A process for setting an information command (step S59) is performed, and the first start port monitoring process is terminated. The decoration special figure hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. Then, the production control device 40 performs a process of displaying the first special figure hold display 81 on the liquid crystal display device 43 based on the reception of this command. That is, the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 43 serve as start memory notification means for notifying the player of the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) in a predetermined notification mode.

  In the special figure 1 hold information determination process (step S58) performed in the first start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 6, the start memory is dealt with before the start timing of the first special figure variable display game based on the first start memory. As a result, prefetching processing for determining related information is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, in this special figure 1 hold information determination process, first, a process of acquiring a special figure 1 big hit determination random value (step S60) is performed to determine whether or not it is a big hit (step S61). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S61), it is determined whether or not the acquired special figure 1 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S61), if it is not a big hit (step S61; N), that is, if the acquired special figure 1 big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the special figure 1 An outlier information setting process (step S62) is performed, and the special figure 1 hold information determination process is terminated. In the special figure 1 deviation information setting process (step S62), a process for storing information indicating that no special result is derived in the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory is performed.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S61), if it is a big hit (step S61; Y), that is, if the acquired special figure 1 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, FIG. 1 jackpot information setting process (step S63) is performed, and the special figure 1 hold information determination process is terminated. In the special figure 1 big hit information setting process (step S63), a process for storing information indicating that a special result is derived in the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory is performed. It should be noted that the special figure 1 losing information and the special figure 1 jackpot information are later transmitted to the effect control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including the information related to the first start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the second start port monitoring process (step S31) executed in the above-mentioned special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a normal power effective period (step S70). In the determination as to whether or not it is the normal electric train validity period (step S70), the normal variation winning device 7 constituting the ordinary electric train (ordinary electric accessory) is activated and is in an open state in which a game ball can be won. It is determined whether or not it is valid for normal power. In addition, the predetermined period after the normal fluctuation winning device 7 is closed is also included in the normal power effective period. In the determination of whether or not it is the normal power effective period (step S70), if it is the normal electric power effective period (step S70; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a second start prize (step S71). . Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a normal power effective period (step S70), if it is not the normal power effective period (step S70; N), the second start port monitoring process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a second start winning (step S71), it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal of a game ball output from the second start port SW7d that detects the game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 7. The In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S71), if there is no second start prize (step S71; N), the second start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S71), if there is a second start prize (step S71; Y), a process (step S72) for acquiring the special figure 2 start memory number is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 starting memory number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S73).

  When it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is the upper limit value (step S73), if the special figure 2 start memory number is the upper limit value (step S73; Y), that is, the second start memory is stored any more. If not, the second start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is the upper limit value (step S73), if the special figure 2 start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S73; N), whether or not it is during the specific period. Is determined (step S74).

  The specific period means that after the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed to the second start winning facilitated state. It is a predetermined period, and is a period during which a specific effect can be executed. As will be described later, a specific period flag is set during the specific period. In the determination as to whether or not the specific period is in effect (step S74), the specific period flag is determined depending on the presence or absence of the specific period flag. It is determined whether it is.

  If it is not during the specific period (step S74; N) in the determination of whether or not it is during the specific period (step S74), a process of incrementing the special figure 2 start memory number by 1 (step S75) is performed. Then, a process for storing the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value (step S76), a process for storing the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number (step S77), and a process for storing the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number (step S78) are performed. . In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S76, 77, 78), the extracted various random number values are stored in the various random number value saving areas set corresponding to the updated special figure 2 starting storage number. Process. That is, the game control device 30 starts and stores the right to execute the second special figure variation display game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening and various random number values extracted up to a predetermined number. As the second start-up storage means. In other words, the game control device 30 is set to a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number using the right to execute the special variable display game as a starting memory based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal varying winning device 7). And a start storage means for storing together.

  After performing the process of storing various random numbers, the special figure 2 hold information determination process (step S79) is performed to set the second special figure hold display 82 displayed on the display unit 43a of the liquid crystal display device 43. A process for setting a special figure hold information command (step S80) is performed, and the second start port monitoring process is terminated. The decoration special figure hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. Then, the production control device 40 performs a process of displaying the second special figure hold display 82 on the liquid crystal display device 43 based on the reception of this command. That is, the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 43 serve as start memory notification means for notifying the player of the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) in a predetermined notification mode.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is in the specific period (step S74), if it is in the specific period (step S74; Y), a specific effect setting process (step S81) is performed. Thereafter, a process for storing the special figure 2 jackpot determination random number value (step S76), a process for storing the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number (step S77), and a process for storing the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number (step S78) are performed. Then, the special figure 2 hold information determination process (step S79) is performed. And the process (step S80) which sets the decoration special figure holding | maintenance information command for setting the 2nd special figure holding | maintenance display 82 displayed on the display part 43a of the liquid crystal display device 43 is performed, and a 2nd start port monitoring process is performed. finish.

  In the specific effect setting process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the upper limit is a hold (step S90). In the determination of whether or not the upper limit is on hold (step S90), it is determined whether the second start memory number is the upper limit number based on the second start memory generated this time. That is, it is determined whether the current special figure 2 starting memory number is a value (for example, 3) less than the upper limit value. In the determination of whether or not the hold is the upper limit (step S90), if the hold is not the upper limit (step S90; N), a process of incrementing the special figure 2 start memory number by 1 (step S94) is performed and specified. The effect setting process ends. Further, in the determination as to whether or not the upper limit is on hold (step S90), if the upper limit is on hold (step S90; Y), it is determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S91). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S91), if the specific effect is being executed (step S91; Y), the process of incrementing the special figure 2 start memory number by 1 (step S94). To finish the specific effect setting process. In the determination of whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S91), if the specific effect is not being executed (step S91; N), it is determined whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (step S92). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (step S92), the second start in which the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is a big hit in the stored second start memory. It is determined whether there is a memory. In the determination of whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (step S92), if there is a big hit in the hold (step S92; Y), a process of incrementing the special figure 2 start memory number by 1 (step S94) is performed. Then, the specific effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (step S92), if there is no big hit in the hold (step S92; N), a process for setting a specific effect determination flag (step S93) is performed. FIG. 2 The process of incrementing the start memory number by 1 (step S94) is performed, and the specific effect setting process is terminated. When the specific effect determination flag is set, information indicating that the specific effect determination flag is set is included in the hold information command transmitted to the effect control device 40. As will be described later, the production control device 40 performs a specific production based on the presence of the specific production determination flag.

  That is, the second start memory is the upper limit number, the specific effect is not being executed, and any second start memory is not the special result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory. If the pre-reading means described later determines that the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory stored last is the special result, the pre-reading means described later executes the specific effect. Is to be decided.

  By doing in this way, sufficient time for performing a specific production can be secured, and an effective production can be performed. In addition, the player's expectation can be maintained until the end of the specific performance. Furthermore, it is easy for the player to grasp the start timing of the specific effect, and the specific effect can be prevented from being missed, and an effective effect can be performed. Moreover, since it does not perform a specific effect when it does not become an upper limit number, it can prevent that a specific effect occurs frequently.

  Further, in the special figure 2 hold information determination process (step S79) performed in the second start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 8, the start memory is stored before the start timing of the second special figure variable display game based on the second start memory. Prefetch processing is performed to determine the result related information corresponding to. As shown in FIG. 10, in this special figure 2 hold information determination process, first, a process for obtaining a special figure 2 jackpot determination random value (step S100) is performed to determine whether or not it is a big hit (step S101). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a jackpot (step S101), it is determined whether or not the acquired special figure 2 jackpot determination random value matches the jackpot determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S101), if it is not a big hit (step S101; N), that is, if the acquired special figure 2 big hit determination random value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, a specific effect is determined. It is determined whether or not there is a flag (step S102).

  In determining whether there is a specific effect determination flag (step S102), it is determined whether the specific effect determination flag is set in the above-described specific effect setting process based on the occurrence of the second start memory currently being processed. In the determination of whether or not there is the specific effect determination flag (step S102), if there is no specific effect determination flag (step S102; N), the special result in the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. The special figure 2 losing information setting process (step S104) for storing information indicating that is not derived is performed, and the special figure 2 hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S102), if there is a specific effect determination flag (step S102; Y), a process of setting a specific effect final flag (step S103) is performed. The special figure 2 misalignment information setting process (step S104) is performed, and the special figure 2 hold information determination process is terminated. As a result, the specific production last round flag is set for the second start memory which is the final round of the specific production. As will be described later, the specific effect final flag is set, so that the specific effect determination flag is cleared at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory as the final of the specific effect, The specific performance comes to an end.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S101), if it is a big hit (step S101; Y), that is, if the acquired special figure 2 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, FIG. 2 jackpot information setting process (step S105) is performed, and the special figure 2 hold information determination process is terminated. In the special figure 2 jackpot information setting process (step S105), a process for storing information indicating that a special result is derived in the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is performed. It should be noted that the special figure 2 off-line information and the special figure 2 jackpot information are included in the hold information command and transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. That is, the game control device 30 stores the random number extraction result corresponding to the second start memory stored in the second start storage means (game control device 30) and waiting for the execution of the special change display game. Pre-reading means for making a judgment in advance before execution.

  In this way, when there is a second start memory that results in a big hit, the special effect determination flag is cleared by entering the special gaming state with the occurrence of the big hit, so the specific effect final flag is not set However, the specific performance is up to the big hit. As a result, a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means (game control device 30) by storing in the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. Based on this, it is assumed that a predetermined memory state has been reached, and a specific effect is executed over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory.

  In the special figure routine process (step S34) performed when the process number is 0 in the game branch process (step S33) shown in FIG. 5, the process as shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether there is a second start memory (step S120). In the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step S120), if there is a second start memory (step S120; Y), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing 1 (step S124) is performed to start the fluctuation start. A process of storing information (step S123) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the change start information (step S123), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure change start process 2 is selected in the next game branch process (step S33) (see FIG. 5). It becomes like this. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step S120), if there is no second start memory (step S120; N), it is determined whether or not there is a first start memory (step S121). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a first start memory (step S121), if there is a first start memory (step S121; Y), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step S122) is performed, and the fluctuation start information Is stored (step S123), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a first start memory (step S121), if there is no first start memory (step S121; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S125). I do.

  If the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S125; Y) in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S125), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S125; N) in the determination as to whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S125), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S126). The waiting demonstration command is set (step S127), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demo command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 40 performs, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the display unit 43a of the liquid crystal display device 43.

  That is, when the game control device 30 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 30), a special variation display game (second special figure variation display game) based on the second start memory is played. , A priority control means for preferentially executing over the special variation display game (first special figure variation display game) based on the first start memory.

  In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (step S124) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. 11, information related to the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 (second special figure fluctuation display game) is a big hit (step S130). In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is a big hit (step S130), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the second start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is a big hit (step S130), if it is a big hit (step S130; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination matches the big hit determination value, the special figure 2 big hit A process of setting information (step S131) is performed, and a process of setting the special figure 2 stop symbol (step S132) is performed. In the process of setting the special figure 2 big hit information (step S131), for example, the process of setting the special figure 2 big hit flag is performed. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is a big hit (step S130), if it is not a big hit (step S130; N), that is, if the random number for determining the big hit does not match the big hit determination value, the special figure 2 is stopped. A process of setting a symbol (step S132) is performed.

  In the process of setting the special figure 2 stop symbol (step S132), the process of determining the stop symbol of the second special figure variable display game is performed based on the jackpot symbol random value stored in the second start memory being processed. . The stop symbol set here is output to the effect control device 40 later as stop symbol data. Then, the process (step S134) which sets the special figure information which is the information set regarding the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game is performed. When the specific effect determination flag is set, the special figure information includes information indicating that in the special figure information setting process (step S134).

  After performing the process of setting special figure information (step S134), it is determined whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S135). In the determination of whether or not there is the specific effect determination flag (step S135), when there is no specific effect determination flag (step S135; N), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S135), if there is a specific effect determination flag (step S135; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a specific effect final flag (step S136). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect final round flag (step S136), it is determined whether or not there is a specific effect final round flag that is set for the second start memory that is the final round of the specific effect. In the determination of whether or not there is the specific effect last round flag (step S136), when there is no specific effect final round flag (step S136; N), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect final round flag (step S135), if there is a specific effect final round flag (step S136; Y), a process of clearing the specific effect determination flag (step S137) is performed. . Thereafter, a process of clearing the specific effect final flag (step S138) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is ended. When the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is a big hit, the specific effect determination flag is cleared with the occurrence of the special game state based on the big hit.

  Further, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step S122) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. 11, information related to the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure 1 variation start process 1, it is first determined whether or not the special figure 1 (first special figure variation display game) is a big hit (step S140). In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S140), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the first start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S140), if it is a big hit (step S140; Y), that is, if the random number for determining the big hit matches the big hit determination value, the special figure 1 big hit A process of setting information (step S141) is performed, and a process of setting the special figure 1 stop symbol (step S142) is performed. In the process for setting the special figure 1 big hit information (step S141), for example, the process for setting the special figure 1 big hit flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S140), if the big hit is not a big hit (step S140; N), that is, if the random number for determining the big hit does not match the big hit determination value, the special figure 1 is stopped. A process of setting a symbol (step S142) is performed.

  In the process of setting the special figure 1 stop symbol (step S142), the process of determining the stop symbol of the first special figure variable display game is performed based on the jackpot symbol random value stored in the first start memory being processed. . The stop symbol set here is output to the effect control device 40 later as stop symbol data. Thereafter, a process of setting special figure information which is information set for the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S144), and the special figure fluctuation start process 1 is ended. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value.

  In the special figure change start process 2 (step S35) performed when the process number is 1 in the special figure game branching process (step S33) shown in FIG. 5, the information related to the special symbol change is set. ing. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure fluctuation start process 2, first, a process of setting a fluctuation pattern (step S150) is performed. In this variation pattern setting process (step S150), a variation pattern is determined based on a variation pattern random number that is a random value for determining the variation pattern (variation mode) stored in the start memory being processed. .

  In determining the fluctuation pattern, the special figure information set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 described above, the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, Probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the game state of the game, the operation state (normal operation state or second start winning ease state) of the normal variation winning device 7 as the current game state The appropriate variation pattern (including the variation time) is selected according to the production state (normal state or specific production state) as the current gaming state, the number of start memories, and the like.

  Next, a process of shifting the storage area (step S151) is performed. In the process of shifting the storage area (step S151), the process of shifting various random number save areas of the start-up memory being processed is performed, and the process of clearing the shifted empty area is performed. That is, with the execution of the special figure variation display game relating to the earliest start memory, a process of increasing the start memory rank that is put on hold in the subsequent ranks one by one is performed.

  Then, a process for setting a variation pattern command (step S152) and a process for setting a decoration special figure command (step S153) are performed as the setting related to the special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the liquid crystal display device 43. In addition, when the special figure information includes information indicating that the specific effect determination flag is set, the variation pattern command includes information indicating that the specific effect determination flag is present. Thereafter, a special figure hold number (starting memory number) is decremented by 1 (step S154) for the start memory being processed, and a special figure hold number command is set (step S155) to start special figure fluctuation. Processing 2 ends. By the end of the special figure change start process 2, the special figure process number is changed to 2, and the special figure changing process is selected in the next special figure game branching process.

  Further, the commands set in the special figure variation start process 2 are transmitted to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 uses the liquid crystal display device 43 based on these commands to display the special figure variation display game. Various kinds of control such as a process for displaying a special display variation display game corresponding to the above, and control of effects are performed. That is, the production control device 40 performs processing for starting the decoration special figure fluctuation display game based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command and the decoration special figure command. Becomes the special figure 2 fluctuation start command.

  As a result of such processing, the special figure change display game is displayed on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 after the identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stopped. 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 liquid crystal display device 43 is executed. That is, the game control device 30 constitutes a special variation display game execution control means capable of executing and controlling the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. More specifically, as the first execution control means for controlling the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory. It functions as a second execution control means for performing control. In addition, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 serve as notification means for notifying the determination result by the determination means (game control device 30) (by the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure variation display game).

  Further, in the special figure displaying process (step S37) performed when the process number is 3 in the special figure game branching process (step S33) shown in FIG. 5, the process as shown in FIG. 15 is performed. In the special figure display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the stop display time, which is the time for displaying the result of the special figure variation display game, has ended (step S160). In the determination of whether or not the stop display time has ended (step S160), if the stop display time has not ended (step S160; N), the special figure display processing is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop display time has ended (step S160), if the stop display time has ended (step S160; Y), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S161). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not this result is a big hit (step S161), if the result is not a big hit (step S161; N), a loss time process (step S169) is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. The details of the off-time process (step S169) will be described later. In the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S161), if the result is a big hit (step S161; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S162).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S162), if there is a specific effect determination flag (step S162; Y), processing for clearing the specific effect determination flag (step S163) is performed, and the special gaming state It is determined whether or not there are two rounds (2R) (step S164). In this way, when the result is a big hit, the specific effect is ended by clearing the specific effect determination flag. In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S162), if there is no specific effect determination flag (step S162; N), it is determined whether or not the special gaming state is 2 rounds (2R). (Step S164) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the special game state is 2 rounds (2R) (step S164), the special result mode determined by the jackpot symbol random number is the second special game in which the number of rounds in the special game state is 2 rounds. It is determined whether this is a second special result mode that generates a state. In this determination of whether or not the special gaming state is 2 rounds (2R) (step S164), if it is not 2 rounds (step S164; N), that is, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds. In the case of the first special result mode in which one special gaming state is generated, the corresponding 15R jackpot information is set (step S168), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. In the process of setting corresponding 15R jackpot information (step S168), information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S38, see FIG. 5) is set, and the game process number is set to 4. Processing is performed. This information is also transmitted to the effect control device 40 as information related to the big hit.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the special gaming state is 2 rounds (2R) (step S164), if it is 2 rounds (step S164; Y), it is determined whether or not the specific condition is satisfied (step S165). )I do. The specific condition is whether or not the derivation of the second special result mode (occurrence of the second special game state) is in the case where the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state. It is assumed that the specific condition is satisfied when the condition is satisfied. In the determination of whether or not this specific condition is satisfied (step S165), when the specific condition is satisfied (step S165; Y), processing for setting specific period start information (step S166) is performed. Thereafter, the corresponding 2R jackpot information is set (step S167), and the special figure displaying process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied (step S165), when the specific condition is not satisfied (step S165; N), a process for setting the corresponding 2R big hit information (step S167) is performed. Then, the special figure display processing is finished.

  The specific period start information set in the process of setting the specific period start information (step S166) is normal after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is the normal operation state. This is information indicating that a predetermined period in which the operation state of the variable winning device 7 is in the second start winning facilitated state has started. This specific period start information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 together with information related to the big hit. In addition, the game control device 30 sets a specific period flag indicating that it is a period during which a specific effect can be executed when the specific period start information is set.

  In the processing for setting the corresponding 2R jackpot information (step S167), information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing (step S38, see FIG. 5) is set, and the game processing number is set to 4. Processing to set is performed. This information is also transmitted to the effect control device 40 as information related to the big hit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16, in the loss time process (step S169) performed in the special figure display process, it is first determined whether or not the shortening control is being performed (step S170). In the determination of whether or not the shortening control is being performed (step S170), it is determined whether or not the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second start winning facilitated state. In the determination of whether or not the shortening control is being performed (step S170), when the shortening control is not being performed (step S170; N), the disconnection process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the shortening control is being performed (step S170), if the shortening control is being performed (step S170; Y), it is determined whether or not the high probability state is being performed (step S171).

  In the determination of whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S171), if the state is a high probability state (step S171; Y), the process at the time of disconnection is terminated. That is, in the case of a high probability state, the second start winning award simplification state is maintained until the next big hit, and therefore processing for ending the specific period thereafter does not have to be performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S171), when the state is not a high probability state (step S171; N), processing for acquiring the number of time reductions (step S172) is performed.

  In the process for acquiring the number of times reduced (step S172), the number of times reduced, which is the remaining number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the time-saving gaming state (high probability state and second start winning simplification state) is acquired. Thereafter, a process of decrementing the acquired number of time savings by 1 (step S173) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the time saving gaming state is ended (step S174). At this time, in the determination of whether or not to end the short game state (step S174), if the short time game state is not ended (step S174; N), the loss time processing is ended. In the determination of whether or not to end the short-time gaming state (step S174), when the short-time gaming state is ended (step S174; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during a specific period (step S175). .

  Here, the remaining number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the short-time game state is set to a predetermined initial value (for example, 100) in the short-time number counter at the start of the short-time game state. This value is managed by decrementing this value by 1. That is, in the process of acquiring the time reduction number (step S172), the value of the time reduction number counter is acquired, and in the process of decrementing the acquired time reduction number by 1 (step S173), the value of the time reduction number counter is updated by -1. I do. Then, when the time-count counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), it is determined that the time-short game state is to be ended (step S174; Y).

  In the determination of whether or not it is in the specific period (step S175), if it is in the specific period (step S175; Y), the process of setting the specific period end information (step S176) is performed, and the command at the time of short-term end Is set (step S177), and the off-time process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is during the specific period (step S175), when it is not during the specific period (step S175; N), a process of setting a command at the end of the time reduction (step S177) is performed, and the time is out of time. The process ends.

  The specific period end information set in the process of setting the specific period end information (step S175) is normal after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is the normal operation state. This is information indicating that the predetermined period in which the operation state of the variable winning device 7 is in the second start winning facilitated state has ended. This specific period end information is transmitted to the production control device 40. In the game control device 30, the specific period flag is cleared when the specific period end information is set. In addition, a command at the time of short-time end is also transmitted to the effect control device 40. Based on the reception of the command at the time of short-time end, the effect control device 40, for example, from the effect in the short-time game state to the normal game state The process which changes to the production in is performed. In addition, the game control device 30 performs a process for changing the gaming state to the normal gaming state based on the command set at the end of the time reduction.

  The effect control device 40 performs a specific period setting process shown in FIG. 17 and a specific period releasing process shown in FIG. 18 for setting a specific effect execution period flag indicating that it is a period during which a specific effect can be executed. As shown in FIG. 17, in the specific period setting process, first, it is determined whether or not information related to the big hit has been received (step S180). In the determination of whether or not the information related to the jackpot has been received (step S180), if the information related to the jackpot is not received (step S180; N), the specific period setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the information related to the jackpot has been received (step S180), if the information related to the jackpot is received (step S180; Y), it is determined whether or not there is specific period start information (step S181). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is specific period start information (step S181), when there is no specific period start information (step S181; N), the specific period setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is specific period start information (step S181), if there is specific period start information (step S181; Y), a process of setting a specific effect execution period flag (step S182) is performed, The specific period setting process ends. With this process, the specific effect execution period flag is set in the effect control device 40 with the start of the specific period.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the specific period cancellation process, first, it is determined whether or not specific period end information has been received (step S190). In the determination of whether or not the specific period end information has been received (step S190), if the specific period end information has not been received (step S190; N), the specific period release processing ends. In the determination of whether or not the specific period end information is received (step S190), when the specific period end information is received (step S190; Y), a process of clearing the specific effect execution period flag (step S191) is performed. Then, the specific period release process is completed. With this process, the specific effect execution period flag is cleared in the effect control device as the specific period ends. In other words, the effect control device 40 can recognize whether or not the specific period is based on the presence or absence of the specific effect execution period flag.

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs a special figure 2 fluctuation display game start process shown in FIG. 19 as a process at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. In the special figure 2 fluctuation display game process, first, it is determined whether or not a special figure 2 fluctuation start command has been received (step S200). The special figure 2 fluctuation start command is a command transmitted from the game control device 30 when starting the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and includes a variation pattern command set in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (see FIG. 14), Information about the effect of the decoration special figure change display game, such as a decoration special figure command, is included. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation start command has been received (step S200), when the special figure 2 fluctuation start command has not been received (step S200; N), the special figure 2 fluctuation display game start process is performed. finish. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation start command has been received (step S200), if the special figure 2 fluctuation start command has been received (step S200; Y), the process of acquiring the fluctuation pattern number ( Step S201) is performed. The variation pattern number roughly sets the variation pattern type (execution mode of the special figure variation display game), and is information included in the variation pattern command. In the production control device 40, a more detailed variation pattern is set based on the variation pattern number.

  After performing the process of acquiring the variation pattern number (step S201), it is determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S202). Whether or not the specific effect is being executed is determined based on the presence or absence of a specific effect execution flag that is set by the effect control device 40 during the execution of the specific effect. In the determination of whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S202), if the specific effect is being executed (step S202; Y), a specific effect display process (step S203) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the specific effect display process, first, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a specific effect final time flag stored for the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game that is the final time of the specific effect ( Step S220) is performed. It should be noted that information on whether or not there is a specific effect final flag in the start memory is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, and the production control device 40 makes a determination based on the information of the special figure 2 fluctuation start command. . In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect final round flag (step S220), if there is no specific effect final round flag (step S220; N), the corresponding variation pattern is selected from the special figure 2 specific effect table. A process (step S222) is performed and the specific effect display process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect last round flag (step S220), if there is a specific effect final round flag (step S220; Y), the effect control device 40 sets the specific effect during execution. A process of clearing the specific effect execution flag (step S221) is performed. Then, the process (step S222) which selects the corresponding fluctuation pattern from the special figure 2 specific effect table is performed, and the specific effect display process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after performing the specific effect display process (step S203), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step S204) and the special figure 2 fluctuation time setting process (step S205) are performed. By these processes, the variation pattern selected as the variation pattern of the decorative special figure 2 variation display game is set. Thereafter, an operation instruction display process (step S206) relating to the specific effect is performed, and the special figure 2 variable display game start process is ended.

  In the operation instruction display process, a process related to a button instruction display for requesting an operation of the operation button 158 serving as an operation means in the specific effect is performed. As will be described later, the prefetch result is notified by operating the operation button. As shown in FIG. 21, in the operation instruction display process, first, a determination is made as to whether or not a predetermined specific effect is on hold (step S230). In the determination as to whether or not the predetermined specific effect is held (step S230), the second start memory for executing the special figure 2 variable display game to be started is executed over a plurality of special figure variable display games. Of the specific effects, it is determined whether or not the start memory (predetermined specific effect hold) for executing the specific effect for a predetermined number of times. In the determination of whether or not the predetermined specific effect is on hold (step S230), if the predetermined specific effect is not on hold (step S230; N), the operation instruction display process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the predetermined specific effect is on hold (step S230), if the predetermined specific effect is on hold (step S230; Y), a process of setting a button operation instruction display timer based on the variation time ( Step S231) is performed.

  In the process of setting the button operation instruction display timer based on the variation time (step S231), the operation button 158 serving as the operation means in the specific effect is requested based on the variation time set in the special figure 2 variation time setting process. The time for displaying the button operation instruction display 84 is set in the button operation instruction display timer. Note that the button operation instruction display timer sets a predetermined value as an initial value, and subtracts the value for each interrupt process, for example, so that it is determined that the time has expired when the value becomes zero. It has become. After performing the process of setting the button operation instruction display timer based on the variation time (step S231), the button operation instruction display setting process (step S232) is performed, and the button instruction display for requesting the operation button operation in the specific effect is displayed. The operation instruction display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the specific effect is not being executed (step S202; N) in the determination of whether or not the specific effect is being executed in the special figure 2 variable display game start process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a determination flag (step S207). In the effect control device 40, when the information indicating that the specific effect determination flag is set is included in the hold information command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the second start memory is generated, the specific effect determination flag is set. The information is retained until it is determined whether or not there is, and this processing is performed based on the retained information.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S207), if there is a specific effect determination flag (step S207; Y), a process of setting a specific effect execution flag (step S208) is performed. Thereafter, a process for selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the special figure 2 specific effect table (step S209) is performed, and a process after the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process (step S204) is performed to start the special figure 2 variation display game. The process ends. In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S207), when there is no specific effect determination flag (step S207; N), a process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the normal selection table (step S210). The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step S204) and subsequent processes are performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game start process is terminated.

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs a prefetch result notification process shown in FIG. 22 as a process of monitoring the operation of the operation button 158 during execution of the specific effect. In this prefetching result notification process, first, it is determined whether or not a button operation instruction requesting operation of the operation button 158 is being displayed (step S240). In the determination of whether or not the operation instruction is being displayed (step S240), if the operation instruction is not being displayed (step S240; N), the prefetch result notification process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the operation instruction is being displayed (step S240), if the operation instruction is being displayed (step S240; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an operation input from the operation button 158 (step S240). S241) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is an operation input (step S241), if there is an operation input (step S241; Y), processing for acquiring determination information related to the specific effect target hold (step S242) is performed. In the process (step S242) of obtaining the determination information related to the specific effect target hold, among the determination information (prefetch information) for each start memory stored in the effect control device 40, the start memory that is the execution target of the specific effect. Get information about. Note that the determination information stored in the production control device 40 is the information stored in the production control device 40 corresponding to the start memory, which is the information on the hold information command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the start memory is generated. It is.

  Thereafter, a notification process based on the determination information (step S243) is performed, a process of terminating the operation instruction display (step S244) is performed, and the prefetch result notification process is terminated. In the notification process based on the determination information (step S243), a process of setting the content of the specific effect is performed in order to notify the player of the acquired determination information.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is an operation input (step S241), if there is no operation input (step S241; N), it is determined whether or not the button operation instruction display timer is 0 (time up) (step S245). )I do. In the determination of whether or not the button operation instruction display timer is 0 (time up) (step S245), if the button operation instruction display timer is not 0 (step S245; N), it is determined whether or not there is an operation input. The process returns to (Step S241). That is, input from the operation button is waited until the time for displaying the button operation instruction display 84 elapses. If the button operation instruction display timer is 0 (step S245; Y) in the determination of whether or not the button operation instruction display timer is 0 (time-up) (step S245), a process of ending the operation instruction display (Step S244) is performed, and the prefetch result notification process is terminated.

  As described above, since the determination result by the pre-reading means is notified that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the operation means being operated during the execution of the specific effect, an effective effect can be performed. That is, the player can know the timing of notification of the determination result, and an effective presentation can be performed without missing the determination result to be notified. In addition, since the player is requested to operate the operation means after starting the specific performance, the player can be prepared to operate the operation means, and even a player who is unfamiliar with the operation timing Never miss out. Further, since the determination result is not notified unless the operating means is operated, it is possible to prevent the determination result from being notified by the player's intention, and the player who does not want to know the determination result first. It is possible to prevent the interest from being cut off.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a special figure 2 variable display game stop process shown in FIG. 23 as a process related to the end of the decoration second special figure variable display game. In the special figure 2 variable display game stop process, it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the decorative special figure variable display game has ended (step S250). In the determination as to whether or not the variation time has ended (step S250), if the variation time has not ended (step S250; N), the special figure 2 variation display game stop process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the variation time has ended (step S250), when the variation time has ended (step S250; Y), a variation stop process for stopping the variation display of the decorative second special figure variation display game ( Step S251) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S252). If the result is not a big hit (step S252; N), the special figure 2 variable display game stop process is terminated. If the result is a big hit (step S252; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a specific performance execution flag (step S253).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect execution flag (step S253), if there is a specific effect execution flag (step S253; Y), a process of clearing the specific effect execution flag (step S254) is performed, and FIG. The variation display game stop process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect execution flag (step S253), when there is no specific effect execution flag (step S253; N), the special figure 2 variable display game stop process is terminated.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied in the specific period by the above processing, the specific effect determination flag is set in the game control device 30, and based on this, the effect control device 40 executes the specific effect informing the determination result by the prefetch means. It becomes like this. That is, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 serve as prefetch effect execution control means for executing a specific effect that notifies the determination result by the prefetch means.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of the specific effect executed by the processing as described above. When the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state ends, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 becomes a specific period in which the second start winning state is made easier. . When such a second special game state occurs, the game control device 30 sets the specific period start information in the special figure display process (see FIG. 15) (step S166). Further, in the effect control device 40, a specific effect execution period flag is set in the specific period setting process (see FIG. 17) (step S182). Then, after the end of the special game state, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), a specific period start notification display 83 (here, “XX mode entry!”) Is made to notify that the specific period has been reached. It has become.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, the second start memory becomes the upper limit number in a state where the specific effect is not being executed, and any of the second start memories is a special variable display game based on the second start memory. When it is determined by the pre-reading means that the result is not a special result, or when it is determined by the pre-reading means that only the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory stored last is the special result, Execution is decided. At this time, in the game control device 30, a specific effect determination flag is set (step S93) in the specific effect setting process (see FIG. 9). If the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory stored last is not a special result, the specific effect final round flag is set for the second start memory (step S103). These pieces of information are transmitted to the production control device 40.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (c), the specific effect is a special map change display game (FIG. 24 (d)) to be executed next after the special figure change display game in which the execution of the specific effect is determined is completed. And so on). At the start of the special figure variation display game, the production control device 40 sets a specific production execution flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game start process (see FIG. 19) (step S208) and the special figure 2 specific production table. The corresponding variation pattern is selected from (Step S209). The specific effect executed in this example is a continuous effect that the player can recognize as a series, and if the enemy character that appears can be finally defeated, the content of the effect that is a big hit It is executed over a variable display game. In this specific effect, first, as shown in FIGS. 24D and 24E, in a special figure variation display game that executes the first specific effect, a variation pattern for effect display that displays enemy characters is selected and displayed. Is done.

  In the second special figure variation display game for the second time of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 24F, a selection display 85 for selecting a tool (poison mushroom, bow, sword, bazooka gun) for defeating the enemy character is displayed. A variation pattern for effect display to be displayed is selected and displayed. The selection of the variation pattern of the second special figure variable display game for the second time of the specific effect is performed in the specific effect display process (refer to FIG. 20) of the special figure 2 variable display game start process (refer to FIG. 19) (step 20). S222). In this example, the second start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game for performing the second specific effect is a predetermined specific effect hold. Therefore, the process (steps S231 and S232) for displaying the button operation instruction display 84 is performed by the operation instruction display process (see FIG. 21). Further, when the player operates the operation button 158 in accordance with the button operation instruction display 84, processing for notifying determination information (steps S242 and 243) is performed in the prefetch result notification processing (see FIG. 22). In the specific effect of this example, the notification of the determination information is performed in the final round of the specific effect.

  The button operation is an operation for selecting the selection display 85. For example, first, a cursor pointing to the selection display 85 is displayed at a high speed, and the cursor is stopped when the operation button 158 is operated. The selection display 85 (tool) indicated by is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 24F, the possibility that an enemy character can be defeated differs depending on the tool to be selected. That is, the degree of expectation that is a big hit is different. Therefore, it is desirable to determine the selection display 85 to be selected in advance and make it appear as if the player has selected it by button operation. In addition, when button operation is not performed, the alerting | reporting of determination information is not performed.

  The selection display 85 selected in this way is displayed at the end of the second special figure variation display game in which the second specific effect is performed as shown in FIG. 24 (g) or (j). In addition, hereinafter, in FIGS. 24 (g), (h), and (i), an example in which a bazooka cannon is selected and a big hit notification is finally given, and in FIGS. 24 (j), (k), and (l), An example is shown in which mushrooms are selected, and finally a notification of deviation is made.

  In the second special figure fluctuation display game in which the specific effect is performed for the third time, as shown in FIG. 24 (h) or (i), a fluctuation pattern for effect display using the selected tool is selected. The selection of the variation pattern of the second special figure variable display game for the third specific effect is also performed in the specific effect display process (see FIG. 20) of the special figure 2 variable display game start process (see FIG. 19) (step 20). S222).

  And in the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game which performs the 4th (final) of a specific production, as shown in Drawing 24 (i), the fluctuation which performs the production display which is notified that an enemy character is knocked down and becomes a big hit. A pattern is selected and displayed, and then a special result mode is displayed as a result of the special figure variation display game. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 24 (l), a variation pattern for effect display that informs that the enemy character cannot be defeated and is out of place is selected and displayed, and then the result of the special diagram variation display game As a result, the result mode of the deviation is displayed. The selection of the variation pattern of the second special figure variable display game for the fourth time of the specific effect is also performed in the specific effect display process (see FIG. 20) of the special figure 2 variable display game start process (see FIG. 19) (step 20). S222).

  If the result is a big hit as shown in FIG. 24 (i), the game control device 30 clears the specific effect determination flag in the special figure display process (see FIG. 15) (step S163). Also, as shown in FIG. 24 (l), when the result is out of place, a specific effect final round flag is set for the second start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game for performing the fourth specific effect. Is set, and the special effect determination flag and the specific effect final round flag are cleared in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (see FIG. 12).

  By executing such a specific effect, a sense of expectation for the big hit can be enhanced by the execution mode of the notification effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, when a second special game state that is set with a smaller game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state occurs, the game value that can be obtained is small despite the occurrence of the special game state. It is possible that the player is dissatisfied. However, since the specific effect is executed after the occurrence of the second special game state, the player can be given a privilege that the specific effect is executed instead of having less game value obtained. Dissatisfaction can be resolved. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the big hit with few game values obtained can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  The contents of the specific effects are not limited to those described above, and the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state ends, and the normal variation winning device 7 Any effect may be used as long as the operation state is a specific period in which the second start winning simplification state is set and the determination result by the pre-reading means is notified. Also, the start condition of the specific effect is that the second start memory has reached the predetermined upper limit number, but is not limited to this, for example, when a lottery for determining the execution of the specific effect is won A specific effect may be executed. In this case, the specific effect may be executed with a higher probability when there is a start memory whose result is a big hit than when there is no start memory whose result is a big hit.

  In addition, the specific period occurs after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, but the second special game state occurs again during the specific period. May continue the specific period after the end of the second special gaming state. In the continued specific period, the execution frequency of the specific effect may be made lower than the specific period before the continuation. In addition, when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is also performed up to the special map variation display game that is executed after the special map variation display game that is scheduled to be executed at the final time of the initial specific effect. May be executed continuously. The predetermined continuation condition is, for example, that the second start memory becomes the upper limit again during execution of the specific effect, or that a start memory that becomes a big hit occurs. Further, when the start memory that becomes a big hit occurs and the specific effect is continued, a special effect may be executed to notify the player that the possibility that a big hit will occur is extremely high.

  In addition, the second special figure variation display game is preferentially executed over the first special figure variation display game, but the game may be performed in the order of the start winning prize. Further, although two types of special figure fluctuation display games, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, are executed as the special fluctuation display game, a single type of special figure fluctuation display game is executed. You may do it.

  Based on the above, the display device (first special display game) that executes the special fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the start prize opening (first start prize opening 13, normal fluctuation prize winning device 7) When the result of the special variation display game is a special result, a special game state capable of giving a player a game value is generated. In the gaming machine 100, the special game state includes a first special game state, and a second special game state set with less game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state. The winning opening includes a first starting winning opening 13, a second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning apparatus 7) that can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win. , And the operation state of the second starting prize opening is the normal operation state, Second start winning facilitating means (game control device 30) which is set to any one of a second start winning facilitating state which makes it easier to win a game ball at the second start winning opening than the normal operating state. ), And the second start winning facilitating means sets the operation state of the second start winning opening to the second start winning facilitating state for a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state, and plays the game to the starting winning opening. As a starting storage means (game control device 30) for storing the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the ball as a starting memory together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number, the first starting winning port 13 is awarded with a winning game ball. Based on the first start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the right to execute the special variable display game as a first start storage together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number, and based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening Special fluctuation display game A second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the execution right as a second start storage together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a determination means (game) for determining the random value stored by the start storage means Control device 30), special variation display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing the special variation display game based on the execution right of the special variation display game stored in the start storage means, and the determination result by the determination means Notification means (game control device 30, effect control device 40), and the determination means is stored in the start storage means, and is a random value corresponding to the start storage waiting for the execution of the special variation display game. Pre-reading means (game control device 30) for determining the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control) for executing a specific effect for notifying the determination result by the pre-reading means. Device 30 and effect control device 40), and the pre-reading effect execution control means includes the second start prize port after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the second start prize port is the normal operation state. The predetermined period in which the operation state is the second start winning facilitated state is set as the specific period, and the specific effect is executed in the specific period.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). When the plurality of second start memories stored in the state are in a predetermined storage state, the specific effect is executed over the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory, and the specific effect is being executed. Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the determination result of the second start-up memory by the prefetching means (game control device 30) is notified.

  In addition, an operation means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) operates when the operation means is operated during execution of the specific effect. Based on this, the determination result by the prefetching means (game control device 30) is notified that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the memory are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, it is assumed that a predetermined storage state has been reached, and a specific effect is provided over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memories. Will be executed.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). A plurality of second start memories stored in the memory are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and any of the second start memories is a prefetch means (game) if the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory is not a special result. When it is determined by the control device 30) or when it is determined by the pre-reading means that only the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory stored last is the special result, the predetermined storage state is obtained. As a thing, a specific effect is executed over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start storage means.

  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 game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of specific effects.

  25 and 26 show an example of a specific effect in the gaming machine of this modification. Also in the gaming machine of this modification, the second start memory becomes a predetermined upper limit number in a specific period as in the game machine of the above-described embodiment, and any second start memory is a special variation based on the second start memory. When it is determined by the pre-reading means that the result of the display game is not a special result, or when it is determined by the pre-reading means that only the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory stored last is the special result, Execution of the specific performance is determined. In FIGS. 25A to 25D and FIGS. 26A to 26D, the effect display performed during the specific effect is omitted.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 25 (c) and 26 (c), the second start memory for executing the second special figure variation display game for performing the second specific effect in this example also becomes the predetermined specific effect hold. The button operation instruction display 84 is displayed. When the operation button 158 is operated in accordance with the button operation instruction display 84, the display mode of the second special figure hold display 82 is changed as shown in FIGS. 25 (d) and 26 (d), and the determination result by the prefetch means is notified. It has come to be. Thus, the determination result by the pre-reading means is notified by the hold display, so that the determination result can be easily notified to the player. In this example, the determination result of the prefetching means is not directly notified, but one is selected from a plurality of symbols having different jackpot expectations as in the selection display 85 used in FIG. It is displayed on the second special figure hold display 82. That is, a notification indicating the determination result of the prefetching means is made.

  Thereafter, the final round of the specific effect is executed in the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory that has been notified, and as shown in FIG. As shown, the jackpot result mode is displayed.

  In order to execute the specific effect as described above, the prefetch result notification process shown in FIG. 27 is performed instead of the prefetch result notification process shown in FIG. In this prefetch result notification process, a hold display switching process (step S260) based on the determination information is performed instead of the notification process (step S243) based on the determination information. With this process, FIG. 25 (d) and FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (d), the display mode of the second special figure hold display 82 is changed to notify the determination result by the prefetching means. Note that immediately after the operation button 158 is operated, the display of the second special figure hold display 82 is changed and the determination result is notified.

  In view of the above, the start-up memory notifying means (the effect control device 40 and the liquid crystal display device 43) for notifying the player of the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means (game control device 30) in a predetermined notification mode is provided. The effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) notifies the determination result by the prefetch means (game control device 30) by the notification mode of the start memory notification means.

  Next, a second 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 of this modification has different start conditions for the specific effect, and the execution time for executing the specific effect is set as the execution time of each special figure variation display game for executing the specific effect. .

  As shown in FIG. 28, the execution time of the second special figure variation display game that is the target of the specific effect is the number of games that the second special figure variation display game is in the specific effect, and the second special figure. It is determined by the result of the variable display game. In other words, when the result is out of place, the execution time is set to 4 seconds regardless of how many games the specific performance is. Also, when the result is a big hit, the execution time is set to 16 seconds in the case of the first special figure fluctuation display game in the specific effect, and the execution time in the case of the second special figure fluctuation display game in the specific effect. Is 12 seconds. Furthermore, if it is the third special figure variation display game in the specific effect, the execution time is 8 seconds, and if it is the fourth special figure variation display game in the specific effect, the execution time is 4 seconds.

  Thereby, in each pattern as shown in FIG. 29, the time for executing the specific effect can be set to a predetermined specific effect execution time (here, 16 seconds). As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the fourth game of the specific effect is a big hit, the execution of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory a to d which is the first to fourth of the specific effect. Since each time is 4 seconds, the total time is 16 seconds. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the third game of the specific effect is a big hit, the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memories a and b of the first and second specific effects. The execution time of each is 4 seconds, and the execution time of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory c that is the third specific effect is 8 seconds, so that the total is 16 seconds. Since the specific effect determination flag is cleared by the occurrence of the big hit, the execution time of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory d depends on the game state, the number of start memories, and the like. It is determined at the start of execution of the display game (after the end of the special gaming state).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29C, when the second game of the specific effect is a big hit, the execution time of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start-up memory a that is the first of the specific effect is The execution time of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory b, which is the second specific presentation, is 12 seconds, so that the total is 16 seconds. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), when the first game of the specific effect is a big hit, the execution time of the second special figure variable display game based on the second start-up memory a that is the first of the specific effect. 16 seconds. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), when the big hit does not occur in the specific effect (in the case of all off), the second special figure based on the second start memories a to d which are the first to fourth specific effects. Since the execution time of the variable display game is 4 seconds, the total time is 16 seconds.

  In order to perform the control as described above, the gaming machine according to the present modification performs a specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 30 instead of the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. In this specific effect setting process, the stored second start memory is in a hold for determining whether there is a second start memory in which the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is a big hit The difference is that it is not determined whether or not there is a big hit (step S92). That is, when the second start memory is the upper limit number and the specific effect is not being executed, the execution of the specific effect is determined.

  Further, instead of the special figure 2 hold information determination process shown in FIG. 10, the special figure 2 hold information determination process shown in FIG. 31 and the normal hold information determination process shown in FIG. 32 are performed. In the special figure 2 hold information determination process shown in FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not there is a specific effect determination flag (step S280). In the determination of whether or not there is this specific effect determination flag (step S280), if there is no specific effect determination flag (step S280; N), a normal hold information determination process (step S285) is performed, and the special figure 2 hold information is displayed. The determination process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the normal hold information determination process (step S285) performs a process (step S100) of acquiring the special figure 2 big hit determination random number of the second start memory generated this time, and whether the result is a big hit. It is determined whether or not (step S101). Then, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S101), if it is a big hit (step S101; Y), a special figure 2 big hit information setting process (step S105) is performed, and the normal hold information determination process is terminated. . If it is not a big hit (step S101; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S101; N), the special figure 2 deviation information setting process (step S104) is performed and the normal hold information determination process is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined whether there is a specific effect determination flag (step S280) in the special figure 2 hold information determination process shown in FIG. 31 (step S280; Y), the special figure 2 hold is determined. A process of acquiring information (step S281) is performed. In this special figure 2 hold information acquisition process (step S281), the determination result by the pre-reading means for the second start memory excluding the second start memory stored this time is acquired, and whether or not there is a big hit in the hold (Step S282). In the determination of whether or not there is a big hit within the hold (step S282), if there is a big hit within the hold (step S282; Y), a process of selecting a corresponding time distribution pattern (step S284) is performed, and A hold information determination process (step S285) is performed to end the special figure 2 hold information determination process.

  In the process of selecting the corresponding time distribution pattern (step S284), as described with reference to FIGS. The number of games in the specific effect is determined and the result of the second special figure variation display game is determined. The case where there is a big hit in the hold (step S282; Y) is a case corresponding to any of FIGS. 29B, 29C, and 29D.

  On the other hand, when it is determined whether there is a big hit in the hold (step S282), if there is no big hit in the hold (step S282; N), the special figure 2 big hit determination random number of the second start memory generated this time is used. The process to acquire (step S100) is performed, and it is determined whether the result is a big hit (step S101). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S101), if it is a big hit (step S101; Y), a special figure 2 big hit information setting process (step S105) is performed, and a corresponding time distribution pattern is selected. The process (step S283) is performed, and the special figure 2 hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S101), when it is not a big hit (step S101; N), a process (step S103) for setting the specific effect final round flag is performed, and the special figure 2 deviation information setting process is performed. (Step S104) is performed. And the process (step S283) which selects a corresponding time distribution pattern is performed, and the special figure 2 reservation information determination process is complete | finished.

  In the process of selecting the corresponding time distribution pattern (step S283), as described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29, the specific effect is executed in the same manner as the process of selecting the corresponding time distribution pattern (step S284) described above. The execution time of each special figure 2 variable display game to be performed is determined by the number of games in which the second special figure variable display game is a specific effect and the result of the second special figure variable display game . In addition, since it is a case where there is no big hit in the hold (step S282; N), it corresponds to either one of FIGS. 29 (a) and (e). The execution time of the variable display game is 4 seconds each.

  The execution time of each second special figure variation display game selected in the process of selecting the corresponding time distribution pattern (step S283) and the process of selecting the corresponding time distribution pattern (step S284) 2 At the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the corresponding execution time is set in the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S150) in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (see FIG. 14). That is, the game control device 30 serves as an execution time setting means for setting the specific effect execution time, which is the execution time of the specific effect, to a predetermined time.

  Thus, when there is a second start memory in which the result is a special result in the second start memory, the specific effect is executed over the special variable display game in which the result is a special result. The derivation of the special result can be produced more effectively. In addition, by setting the specific effect execution time, which is the execution time of the specific effect, to a predetermined time, it is easy for the player to grasp the notification timing of the determination result and the operation timing of the operation means, and the determination to be notified It is possible to produce an effective performance without overlooking the results and failing to operate the operation means.

  In addition, the specific effect executed by the gaming machine of the present modification is, for example, the specific effect as shown in FIG. 24, but there are cases where the four special figure variation display games are not executed during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, the production of each specific production is updated every predetermined time (for example, every 4 seconds), not every special figure change display game.

  In addition, as a specific effect, an image that can be recognized as a series by the player and having the same length as the specific effect execution time is at least two patterns: a pattern in which the result is finally a hit and a pattern that is out of place. A pattern may be prepared and an image of any pattern may be displayed based on the determination information. In other words, if such a specific effect is started in conjunction with the start of the first special figure variation display game for the first time in the specific effect, the specific effect is completed without setting the specific effect in the subsequent special figure variation display game. The specific effect display comes to be displayed continuously. Thereby, the control burden in the case of performing a specific effect can be reduced. As such a video, for example, a video that continuously displays effects as shown in (d) to (i) or (l) of FIG. 24 can be used. However, selection of the selection display 85 by the operation means as shown in FIG. 24 (f) is not automatically selected by the player but is automatically selected.

  Note that in the gaming machine of the present modification, instead of the second start memory being the upper limit number as the start condition for the specific effect, it may be a condition that a second start memory that results in a big hit has occurred. However, in this case, it is desirable to perform the specific effect with a predetermined probability even when the second start memory whose result is a big hit has not occurred. By doing in this way, when there is a second start memory in which the result is a special result in the second start memory, the specific effect is executed over the special variable display game in which the result is a special result. Thus, the derivation of the special result can be produced more effectively.

  From the above, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and the second start storage means (game control). The second start-up memory stored in the second start-up storage means is assumed to be in a predetermined storage state based on the fact that a plurality of second start-up memories stored in the device 30) are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. If the second start memory has a second start memory in which the result of the special variable display game based on the second start memory is a special result, a pre-reading means (game) If determined by the control device 30), the specific effect is executed over the special variation display game in which the result is a special result.

  Moreover, the execution time setting means (game control apparatus 30) which sets the specific production execution time which is the execution time of a specific production to the predetermined fixed time will be provided.

  Next, a third 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, when the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is continuously executed even after the end of the specific period when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  If the 2R normal jackpot occurs when the operation state of the second start winning port is the normal operation state, the operation state of the second start winning port remains until 100 special figure variation display games are executed after the special game state is finished. The second start winning simplification state is set and a specific period is reached. In this specific period, when the second start memory becomes 4 (upper limit number), the execution condition for the specific effect is established, and the specific effect is executed in the second special figure variation display game based on the four second start memories. In the gaming machine of this modification, when the specific effect is started from the 97th to 100th special figure variation display game of the specific effect, the specific effect is executed only when the result finally becomes a special result. In addition, even if the specific production continues after the end of the specific period, notification of the big hit is also performed.

  FIG. 33 shows a display mode on the liquid crystal display device 43 when the execution condition of the specific effect is established just before the end of the specific period. That is, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the 98th special figure fluctuation display game is ended in the specific period, and as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the 99th special figure fluctuation display game is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the second start memory becomes the upper limit number (4), and the execution condition of the specific effect is satisfied.

  In this case, when the result finally becomes a big hit, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), after the 99th special figure variation display game in the specific period is finished, it is shown in FIGS. 33 (e) to (h). As such, the specific effect is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), the specific period (short-time game state) ends when the special figure variation display game that executes the first specific effect is ended. The specific effect is continuously executed as shown in 33 (g). Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), a special result is displayed after being notified that the special figure variation display game that executes the fourth specific effect is a big hit.

  If the result is not a big hit, as shown in FIG. 33 (d) to (k), after the 99th special figure variation display game in the specific period is finished. Do not perform a specific performance. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (j), at the end of the 100th special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 33 (k), a specific period end notification display 86 (in this case) is notified. "XX mode end ...") is made.

  In order to perform such control, the gaming machine of the present modification performs the failure time process shown in FIG. 34 instead of the failure time process shown in FIG. In the failure time process, after the process of decrementing the number of time reductions by 1 (step S173), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 1 to 3 (step S290). In the determination as to whether or not the number of time reductions is 1 to 3 (step S290), when the number of time reductions is not 1 to 3 (step S290; N), determination as to whether or not to end the time reduction gaming state (step S290). S174) The following processing is performed. In the determination of whether or not the number of time reductions is 1 to 3 (step S290), if the number of time reductions is 1 to 3 (step S290; Y), a process of setting a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S291). ) To finish the process at the time of disconnection. The specific effect continuation possible flag is cleared with the end of the short-time gaming state.

  In addition, the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 35 is performed instead of the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. In this specific effect setting process, it is determined (step S300) whether or not there is a specific effect continuation possible flag after determining whether there is a big hit in the hold (step S92). In the determination as to whether or not there is a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300), if there is no specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300; N), a process of setting a specific effect determination flag (step S93) is performed. . Thereafter, the special figure 2 start memory is incremented by 1 (step S94), and the specific effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300), if there is a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300; Y), the second special figure based on the second start memory stored this time. It is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is a big hit (step S301).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S301), if it is a big hit (step S301; Y), a process for setting a specific effect determination flag (step S93) is performed, and the special figure 2 start memory is incremented by one. (Step S94) is performed, and the specific effect setting process is terminated. This case corresponds to a special figure variation display game that starts a specific effect from the 97th to the 100th special figure variation display game of the specific effect, but the second special figure based on the second start memory that is the target of the specific effect. A specific effect is performed because the result of the variable display game is a big hit (predetermined conditions are satisfied). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S301), if it is not a big hit (step S301; N), the process of incrementing the special figure 2 start memory by 1 (step S94) is performed to perform the specific effect setting process. finish. This case corresponds to a special figure variation display game in which the specific effect starts from the 97th to 100th special figure variation display game of the specific effect, and the second based on the second start memory that is the target of the specific effect. Since the result of the special figure fluctuation display game does not become a big hit (does not satisfy the predetermined condition), the specific effect is not performed.

  FIG. 36 shows a specific effect setting process performed in place of the specific effect setting process shown in FIG. 30 when the present modification is applied to the gaming machine of the second modification. In this specific effect setting process, it is first determined whether or not the upper limit is on hold (step S90). Is performed (step S94), and the specific effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination as to whether or not the upper limit is on hold (step S90), if the upper limit is on hold (step S90; Y), it is determined whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S91). I do.

  If the specific effect is being executed (step S91; Y) in the determination as to whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S91), a process of incrementing the special figure 2 start memory number by 1 (step S94) is performed. To complete the specific effect setting process. Further, when the specific effect is not being executed (step S91; N) in the determination of whether or not the specific effect is being executed (step S91), it is determined whether or not there is a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific effect continuation flag (step S300), when there is no specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300; N), a process of setting a specific effect determination flag (step S93) is performed. 2 The process of incrementing the start memory by 1 (step S94) is performed, and the specific effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination as to whether or not there is a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300), if there is a specific effect continuation possible flag (step S300; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the number of short-time operations ( Step S302) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the number of time reductions (step S302), if the number of holdings is not equal to or greater than the number of time reductions (step S302; N), a process of setting a specific effect determination flag (step S93) is performed. The special figure 2 start memory is incremented by 1 (step S94), and the specific effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the number of time reductions (step S302), when the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the number of time reductions (step S302; Y), the second start-up memory stored this time is used. It is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step S303).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S303), if it is a big hit (step S303; Y), a process for setting a specific effect determination flag (step S93) is performed, and the special figure 2 start memory is incremented by one. (Step S94) is performed, and the specific effect setting process is terminated. In this case, the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, but the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory that is the target of the specific effect becomes a big hit (predetermined conditions are satisfied). A specific production is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S303), if it is not a big hit (step S303; N), a process for incrementing the special figure 2 start memory by 1 (step S94) is performed, and the specific effect setting process is executed. finish. In this case, the specific period ends during the execution of the specific effect, and the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory that is the target of the specific effect is not a big hit (a predetermined condition is satisfied). There is no specific production.

  In this way, when the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is continued until the end when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory for which the specific effect is to be notified becomes a big hit. Therefore, even if it is just before the end of the specific period, the expectation for the execution of the specific effect is not lost, and when the specific effect is started, a big hit is confirmed and an effective effect is produced. It can be carried out.

  From the above, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40), when the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, until the specific effect is ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied. This means that it will continue to run.

  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. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to execute a specific effect when the specific period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the gaming machine of this modification, two types of stop times, a stop time 1 and a stop time 2 longer than the stop time 1, are displayed as the time for displaying the result mode of the special figure variation display game. It is set. Note that the stop time is set in the special figure changing process (see FIG. 5) executed by the game control device 30. That is, the game control device 30 selects and sets one of the first stop time and the second stop time longer than the first stop time as the stop time for displaying the result of the special variation display game. Makes stop time setting means.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the special period variation display game is set to the specific period until the game is executed 100 times, when the symbol variation display is stopped in the 96th game in the specific period, 2 When the start memory is not 4 (upper limit number) (when the execution condition of the specific effect is not satisfied), the stop time is set as the second stop time.

  By doing so, the second start memory becomes 4 (upper limit number) before the 97th game start, and the execution condition of the specific effect is easily established, and the specific effect is obtained in the four games before the end of the specific effect. The possibility of being executed can be increased, and the expectation for jackpot is not lost until the end of the specific period.

  Note that the stop time in the 96th game may always be the second stop time, or only when the second start memory number is not 4 (upper limit number). Anyway. In addition, in the specific effect executed before the end of the specific period, if there is a start memory that is a big hit, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory will be the 100th game that is the final game in the specific period. Anyway. In this case, for example, a pseudo-variable display that makes a special-figure display game based on a start-up memory, which is a big hit, appear as if a special-special-variation display game was executed multiple times in a single special-figure display game The game may be executed in a manner and produced as if it were the 100th game that is the final game in a specific period. In addition, the second modification may be applied so that the same specific effect execution time may be obtained no matter where the start memory is a big hit in any of the four games before the end of the specific effect. In addition, the start-up memory execution order may be changed to change the start-up memory to the 100th time.

  From the above, the second start winning award facilitating means (game control device 30) has the second start winning opening (ordinary fluctuation) for a period of time after the special gaming state is finished until a predetermined number of special fluctuation display games are executed. The operating state of the winning device 7) is set to the second start winning facilitating state, and the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) has a predetermined upper limit in the second start storage means (game control device 30). When the second start memory is stored up to the number, the specific effect is executed assuming that the predetermined storage state is reached, and the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 30) displays the result of the special variation display game. The stop time is provided with stop time setting means (game control device 30) for selecting and setting any one of the first stop time and the second stop time longer than the first stop time. Setting means The number of remaining games until the end of the second start winning simplification state after the end of the special variation display game being executed reaches a predetermined upper limit number, and the second start storage means stores the second start to the predetermined upper limit number. When the memory is not stored, the second stop time is selected as the stop time of the special variation display game being executed.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is a display device that executes a special variation display game (special figure variation display game) based on a winning of a game ball to a start winning opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7). (The first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, the liquid crystal display device 43), and a special value that can give a player a game value when the result of the special variation display game is a special result. A gaming machine 100 that generates a gaming state, wherein the special gaming state includes a first special gaming state and a second special gaming state in which a game value that can be given to a player is less than that of the first special gaming state. The starting winning opening is a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening (ordinary that can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win) A variable winning device 7), and the operation state of the second start winning port is normally Second start winning facilitating means that is set to either the working state or the second start winning facilitating state in which the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening is easier than the normal operation state. (Game control device 30), and the second start winning facilitating means sets the operation state of the second start winning opening to the second start winning facilitating state for a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state, and starts As start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the winning opening as a starting memory together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number, the first starting winning opening 13 is provided. First start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the game ball as a first start memory together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a game to the second start winning opening Special change based on winning ball A second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a display game execution right as a second start storage together with a random number up to a predetermined upper limit number, and determining the random number value stored by the start storage means Means (game control device 30), special variation display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing the special variation display game based on the execution right of the special variation display game stored in the start storage means, and determination means And a notification means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for notifying the determination result according to the above, the determination means is stored in the start storage means and corresponds to the start memory waiting for the execution of the special variation display game Pre-reading means (game control device 30) for determining the random value that has been played, and the notifying means performs a pre-reading effect execution control for executing a specific effect for notifying the determination result by the pre-reading means. The pre-reading effect execution control means includes a stage (game control device 30 and effect control device 40), and after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the second start winning opening is the normal operation state, A predetermined period in which the operation state of the 2-start winning opening is set to the second start winning facilitated state is set as a specific period, and a specific effect is executed in the specific period.

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect execution control means sets the operation state of the second start prize opening to the second start prize easily after the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the second start prize opening is the normal operation state. Since the specific period is set as the specific period and the specific effect is executed in the specific period, the sense of expectation for the big hit can be enhanced by the execution mode of the notification effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, when a second special game state that is set with a smaller game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state occurs, the game value that can be obtained is small despite the occurrence of the special game state. It is possible that the player is dissatisfied. However, since the specific effect is executed after the occurrence of the second special game state, the player can be given a privilege that the specific effect is executed instead of having less game value obtained. Dissatisfaction can be resolved. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the big hit with few game values obtained can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). When the plurality of second start memories stored in the state are in a predetermined storage state, the specific effect is executed over the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory, and the specific effect is being executed. Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the determination result of the second start-up memory by the prefetching means (game control device 30) is notified.

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect execution control means executes the specific effect over the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory when the plurality of second start memories are in a predetermined storage state, and executes the specific effect. Since the determination result of the second start memory by the pre-reading means is notified based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the start of the specific effect and the notification of the determination result are performed at different timings, and the player misses It is possible to produce an effective performance without any problems.

  In addition, an operation means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) operates when the operation means is operated during execution of the specific effect. Based on this, the determination result by the prefetching means (game control device 30) is notified that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, the player is provided with operation means operable by the player, and the prefetch effect execution control means notifies the determination result by the prefetch means that a predetermined condition is established based on the operation means being operated during execution of the specific effect. Therefore, an effective production can be performed. That is, the player can know the timing of notification of the determination result, and an effective presentation can be performed without missing the determination result to be notified. In addition, since the player is requested to operate the operation means after starting the specific performance, the player can be prepared to operate the operation means, and even a player who is unfamiliar with the operation timing Never miss out. Further, since the determination result is not notified unless the operating means is operated, it is possible to prevent the determination result from being notified by the player's intention, and the player who does not want to know the determination result first. It is possible to prevent the interest from being cut off.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the memory are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, it is assumed that a predetermined storage state has been reached, and a specific effect is provided over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memories. To do.

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect execution control means executes the specific effect over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory based on the fact that the second start memory is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number. Sufficient time for execution can be secured and an effective presentation can be performed. Further, it is easy for the player to grasp the start timing of the specific effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific effect, and an effective effect can be performed. Moreover, since it does not perform a specific effect when it does not become an upper limit number, it can prevent that a specific effect occurs frequently.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). A plurality of second start memories stored in the memory are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and any of the second start memories is prefetched means (game) if the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory is not a special result. When it is determined by the control device 30) or when it is determined by the pre-reading means that only the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory stored last is the special result, the predetermined storage state is obtained. As a thing, a specific effect is executed over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start storage means.

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect execution control means stores the second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and if any of the second start memories is not a special result or only the result of the second start memory stored last. Since the specific effect is executed over a plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start memory means when is a special result, sufficient time for executing the specific effect can be secured Effective production can be performed. In addition, the player's expectation can be maintained until the end of the specific performance.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) during a specific period and second start storage means (game control device 30). Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the memory have been stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means If a special effect is executed over the special variation display game, and the second start memory has a second start memory in which the result of the special variation display game based on the second start memory is a special result, the prefetching means (game control device 30 ), The specific effect is executed over the special variation display game in which the result is a special result.

  Therefore, the pre-reading effect execution control means executes the specific effect over the special variable display game in which the result becomes the special result when the second start memory has the second start memory that results in the special result. Derivation of special results can be effectively produced.

  Further, the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) continues the specific effect until the end when a specific condition is satisfied when the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect. I am trying to do it.

  Therefore, when the specific period ends during the execution of the specific effect, the pre-reading effect execution control means continuously executes the specific effect until the end when the predetermined condition is satisfied. However, the expectation for the execution of the specific effect is not lost, and when the specific effect is started, an effective effect can be performed.

  In addition, the second start winning award facilitating means (game control device 30) has a second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) for a period of time after the special gaming state ends until a predetermined number of special variation display games are executed. ) Is set to the second start winning facilitated state, and the pre-reading effect execution control means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) sets the second start storage means (game control device 30) to the predetermined upper limit number. 2 When the start memory is stored, the specific effect is executed as if a predetermined storage state was reached, and the special variation display game execution control means (game control device 30) displays the stop time for displaying the result of the special variation display game. As a stop time setting means (game control device 30) for selecting and setting any one of the first stop time and the second stop time longer than the first stop time. ,Running The number of remaining games until the end of the second start winning simplification state after the end of another variable display game reaches a predetermined upper limit number, and the second start memory is stored in the second start storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number. If not, the second stop time is selected as the stop time of the special variation display game being executed.

  Therefore, the second start winning facilitating means is in the second start winning facilitating state for a period of time after the special game state is finished until a predetermined number of special variation display games are executed. When the second start memory is stored up to the upper limit number, the specific effect is executed, and the special variation display game execution control means sets the first stop time and the first stop as the stop time for displaying the result of the special variation display game. A stop time setting means for selecting and setting any one of the second stop times longer than the time is provided, and the stop time setting means facilitates the second start winning after the special variation display game being executed. If the number of remaining games until the end of the state reaches a predetermined upper limit number, and the second start storage is not stored in the second start storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number, the special variation being executed Display game Because of the selection of the second stop time as a stop time, never to lose expectation for jackpot until the end of the specified period. That is, by setting a long stop time, the execution condition of the specific effect is easily established, and the possibility that the specific effect will be executed at the end of the specific period is increased. Can be maintained.

  Also provided is start memory notifying means (effect control device 40, liquid crystal display device 43) for notifying the player of the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) in a predetermined notification mode, and pre-reading effect execution control. The means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) is configured to notify the determination result by the prefetching means (game control device 30) by the notification mode of the start memory notification means.

  Therefore, it is provided with start memory notification means for notifying the player of the start memory stored in the start memory means in a predetermined notification mode, and the prefetch effect execution control means displays the determination result by the prefetch means according to the notification mode of the start memory notification means. Since the notification is made, the determination result can be easily notified to the player.

  In addition, an execution time setting means (game control device 30) is provided for setting a specific effect execution time, which is an execution time of the specific effect, to a predetermined time.

  Therefore, since the execution time setting means for setting the specific effect execution time, which is the execution time of the specific effect, to a predetermined constant time is provided, the player grasps the notification timing of the determination result and the operation timing of the operation means. It is easy to perform an effective performance without overlooking the notified determination result or failing to operate the operation means. Moreover, the process regarding execution of a specific effect can be reduced by setting specific execution time to the fixed fixed time. That is, for example, as a specific effect, a video whose display time is a specific effect execution time may be displayed, and the control burden for processing the video can be reduced.

  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.

7 Ordinary variable prize winning device (starting prize opening, second starting prize opening)
8 1st special figure display (display device)
9 Second special figure display (display device)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 game control device (second start winning facilitating means, start storage means, first start storage means, second start storage means, determination means, special variation display game execution control means, prefetch means, notification means, prefetch effect execution control Means, stop time setting means, execution time setting means)
40 effect control device (notification means, prefetch effect execution control means, start memory notification means)
43 Liquid crystal display device (display device, start memory notification means)
100 gaming machine 158 operation buttons (operation means)

Claims (10)

A special gaming state that includes a display device that executes a special variation display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and that can give a player a game value when the result of the special variation display game is a special result In gaming machines that generate
The special game state is
A first special game state, and a second special game state set with less game value that can be given to the player than the first special game state,
The starting prize opening is
The first starting prize opening,
A second start winning opening that can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win,
The operation state of the second start winning opening is a normal operation state, a second start winning award facilitating state that makes it easier to win a game ball to the second start winning opening than the normal operation state, A second start winning award facilitating means set to any one of
The second start winning facilitating means sets the operation state of the second start winning opening to the second start winning facilitating state for a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state,
Start memory means for storing the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening as a start memory together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number,
First start storage means for storing the right to execute the special variation display game based on winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening as a first start storage together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Second starting storage means for storing the right to execute the special variation display game based on winning of the game ball at the second starting winning opening as a second starting storage together with a random number value up to a predetermined upper limit number,
Determination means for determining the random number value stored by the start storage means;
Special fluctuation display game execution control means for executing the special fluctuation display game based on the execution right of the special fluctuation display game stored in the start storage means;
Notification means for notifying the determination result by the determination means,
The determination means includes
Pre-reading means for determining a random value corresponding to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means and waiting for execution of the special variation display game;
The notification means includes
Including pre-reading effect execution control means for executing a specific effect informing the determination result by the pre-reading means,
The pre-reading effect execution control means is
After the end of the second special game state that occurs when the operation state of the second start winning opening is the normal operation state, the operation state of the second start winning opening is set to the second start winning winning state. A gaming machine, wherein a predetermined period is a specific period, and the specific effect is executed in the specific period. The pre-reading effect execution control means is
When a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means after entering the second start winning opening during the specific period are in a predetermined storage state, a plurality of the second start memories are based on the second start memories. While performing the specific effect over the special variation display game,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, during execution of the specific effect, the determination result of the second start-up memory by the prefetching unit is notified based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The prefetch effect execution control means notifies the determination result by the prefetch means that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the operation means being operated during the execution of the specific effect. The gaming machine described in 1. The pre-reading effect execution control means is
Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means and having been won in the second start winning opening during the specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the predetermined storage state is established. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific effect is executed over a plurality of the special variation display games based on the second start memory. The pre-reading effect execution control means is
A plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means by winning in the second start winning opening during the specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and any second start memory is the second start memory. 2 If the result of the special variation display game based on the start memory is determined not to be a special result by the prefetching means or only the result of the special variation display game based on the second memory stored last is a special result. If it is determined by the pre-reading means that it is, the predetermined storage state is assumed, and the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start storage means are used. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a specific effect is executed. The pre-reading effect execution control means is
Based on the fact that a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means and having been won in the second start winning opening during the specific period are stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the predetermined storage state is established. For example, the specific effect is executed over the plurality of special variation display games based on the second start memory stored in the second start storage means, and the second start memory is stored in the second start memory. If the pre-reading means determines that there is a second start memory in which the result of the special variation display game based is a special result, the specific effect is executed over the special variation display game in which the result is a special result. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein: The pre-reading effect execution control means is
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein when the specific period ends during execution of the specific effect, the specific effect is continuously executed until the end when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second start winning prize facilitating means includes:
After the end of the special gaming state, the operation state of the second start winning opening is set to the second start winning facilitated state for a period until a predetermined number of special variation display games are executed,
The pre-reading effect execution control means is
When the second start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number in the second start storage means, the specific effect is executed as if the predetermined storage state was reached,
The special variation display game execution control means includes:
A stop time setting means for selecting and setting any one of a first stop time and a second stop time longer than the first stop time as a stop time for displaying the result of the special variation display game;
The stop time setting means includes:
In the case where the number of remaining games until the end of the second start winning facilitating state after the end of the special variation display game being executed reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the second start storage means stores the predetermined upper limit number. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein when the second start memory is not stored, the second stop time is selected as the stop time of the special variation display game being executed. A second start memory notification means for notifying the player of the start memory stored in the start storage means in a predetermined notification mode;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the pre-reading effect execution control unit notifies the determination result by the pre-reading unit in accordance with a notification mode of the start-up memory notification unit.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising execution time setting means for setting a specific effect execution time, which is an execution time of the specific effect, to a predetermined time. .

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