JP2011067404A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a fluctuation display device for displaying a fluctuation display game in which a result is displayed after fluctuation display of a plurality of pieces of identification information based on a game ball winning by entering a start opening, to provide the game machine in which a special game state advantageous for a player occurs when a result of carrying out the fluctuation display game is a special result, and to carry out the fluctuation display game in a fluctuation mode corresponding to a game state for attracting interest of the player. <P>SOLUTION: A means for determining carrying out modes (a game control device 30) determines a period for establishing a special fluctuation mode in a specific game state based on a type of the most recent special result. A performance control means (a performance control device 40) carries out a predetermined performance for reporting whether the period for establishing the special fluctuation mode is started or not every time a number of times of carrying out the fluctuation display games reaches a specific number of times in the special game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a reach occurs in the middle of a change in identification information in a game, various effects are executed. However, the appearance rate of this reach, etc. is unified during a long game, and the player In order to keep the game entertained, and to keep the game interesting, the change mode is switched every time the set time elapses, and the reach pattern is selected from the change pattern table corresponding to the change mode. There has been proposed a gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-346140 A

  However, in the gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the change mode is simply switched every time the set time elapses, and the reach pattern is selected from the change pattern table corresponding to the change mode. The effect display according to the game situation cannot be executed, and it is difficult to have a sufficient expectation for the game result.

  An object of the present invention includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a result after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a start opening, and the execution result of the variable display game is In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained, a variation display game can be performed in a variation mode that can attract the player's interest according to the gaming state. It is to be.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a result after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on the basis of winning of a game ball at the start opening. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game is a special result,
For a period from the end of the special gaming state to the time when the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times, a specific gaming state in which the probability that the special gaming state occurs again is higher than usual is set. Configured and possible
Execution mode determination means for determining an execution mode of the variable display game;
Effect control means for executing effects related to the variable display game;
Game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the execution mode determination means,
The execution mode of the variation display game determined by the execution mode determination means includes at least a normal variation mode and a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode,
The execution mode determination means includes
Based on the type of the most recent special result, determine a period for setting the special variation mode in the specific gaming state,
The production control means includes
Each time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches a specific number, a predetermined effect is provided to notify whether or not a period in which the special variation mode is set is started. .

Here, the “variable display device” may display only the variable display game, or may display effects (eg, a liquid crystal display device) in addition to the display of the variable display game. good.
The “execution mode” includes execution time, production contents, presence / absence of reach state, and the like.
Further, the normal variation mode and the special variation mode may be at least a player that can distinguish that any of the variation modes is selected. For example, the special variation mode is more reach than the normal variation mode. To reduce the incidence of. Further, the variation time may be shorter in the special variation mode than in the normal variation mode.
Further, the “predetermined effect” is performed by, for example, a liquid crystal display image, sound, light emission mode, and vibration.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the execution mode determining means determines a period for setting the special variation mode in the specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result, and the effect control means is in the specific gaming state. Each time the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a specific number of times, a predetermined effect for informing whether or not the period for setting the special variation mode is started is executed. A variation display game can be performed in a variation mode that can attract interest. That is, the game is executed in a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode during a predetermined period of the specific game state where the probability of occurrence of the special game state is higher than normal, and the interest of the specific game state can be enhanced. In addition, even in the same specific game state, the timing and the length of the period when the special variation mode is started can be varied based on the special result, and the game in the specific game state can be prevented from becoming monotonous. Further, since the timing and the length of the period when the special variation mode is started are determined based on the type of the latest special result, a complicated variation mode can be realized with simple control. In addition, since the effect of whether or not the period of the special variation mode starts every time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times, the player regularly An effect that enhances the expectation is performed, and the game during the specific game state can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting port is
A first starter, and a second starter that is convertible between a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win,
An easy-to-win state generating means for increasing the period during which the second start port changes the state to the second state, and generating an easy-to-win state that makes it easy to win the second start port;
An easy-to-win state determination unit for determining whether or not to generate the easy-to-win state by the easy-to-win state generating unit after the end of the specific gaming state,
The winning easy state occurrence determining means includes:
Based on the type of the latest special result, it is determined whether or not the easy winning state is generated by the easy winning state generating means over a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state,
The execution mode determination means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine according to claim 1 suggests whether or not the winning easy state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state according to a length of a period in which the special variation mode is set.

  Here, “increasing the period for changing the state to the second state more than usual” means, for example, extending the time for the second state, changing the pattern for the second state, or the second state It is to facilitate the establishment of the conversion condition.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the easy-to-win state determination means can easily win over a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result. It is determined whether or not the easy winning state is generated by the state generating means, and the execution mode determining means determines whether or not the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state depending on the length of the period in which the special variation mode is set. Therefore, the variable display game can be performed in a variable manner that can attract the player's interest according to the gaming state. In other words, in a specific gaming state, whether or not an easy winning state will occur later can be inferred from the setting state of the special variation mode, so that it is easy to win a prize in addition to the improvement of interest by setting the special variation mode A sense of expectation for the occurrence of the state can also be given, and the game in the specific game state can be highly interesting.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special variation mode is:
It is an execution mode that generates a reach state only when the result of the variable display game to be executed is the special result,
The execution mode determination means includes
The variation display game in the easy winning state after the end of the specific gaming state is executed in the special variation mode.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the special variation mode is an execution mode in which the reach state is generated only when the result of the variation display game to be executed is a special result. The variation display game can be performed in a variation mode that can attract the player's interest. In other words, by making the variation display game in a specific gaming state a special variation mode, the game can be quickly digested, and the occurrence of another special gaming state is accelerated, so a lot of profits can be given to the player in a short time. It can be given and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Moreover, since the execution mode determination means executes the variation display game in the easy winning state after the specific gaming state ends in the special variation mode, the game can be quickly digested even in the easy winning state.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein the execution right of the variable display game is stored as a start memory based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening up to a predetermined upper limit number. A starting storage means,
The easy winning state generating means generates the easy winning state in the specific gaming state,
The execution mode determination means includes
At the end of the special game state, a variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is executed in the special variation mode.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the execution mode determination means executes the variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means in the special variation mode at the end of the special gaming state. The start memory can be quickly digested after the end of the special gaming state, and the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied. Since the variable display game is not executed during the special game state, the start memory is often the upper limit, but after the special game state ends, the easy-to-win state occurs, so the winning at the start opening suddenly To increase. However, if the start memory has reached the upper limit, no start memory is generated even if the start opening is won, and there is a possibility that the player will be dissatisfied because the start memory is useless. Therefore, if the start memory is quickly digested after the end of the special gaming state, it becomes possible to cope with a sudden increase in the start memory accompanying the occurrence of the easy-to-win state, and it is possible to prevent generating unnecessary start winnings, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising an informing means for informing a player that the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state,
The notification means includes
Informing that the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode in the specific gaming state. Features.

  Here, the “predetermined condition” is, for example, winning at a specific winning opening or winning at a specific timing.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display game is being executed in the special variation state in the specific game state, the easy winning state is determined after the specific game state is ended. Since the occurrence is notified, the variation display game can be performed in a variation mode that can attract the player's interest according to the gaming state. In other words, whether or not the easy winning state occurs after the specific gaming state may be notified when the game is being executed in the special variation mode. In addition to the improvement, a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the easy-to-win state can be increased, and the game in the specific game state can be highly interesting. In addition, if the player is encouraged to establish a predetermined condition in the special variation mode, it is possible to produce an effect that the winning easy state is acquired by the skill of the player, and the game in the specific gaming state is highly interesting. It can be.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the effect control means includes:
When a variation display game is being executed in the normal variation mode, select a normal effect,
When the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode, the special effect different from the normal effect is selected,
The special effect is selected in place of the normal effect based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode.

  Here, “specific condition is satisfied” means, for example, that it has been found that a special result is derived, or that it has become a specific variation mode (reach, etc.).

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the special effect is selected instead of the normal effect based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied when the variation display game is executed in the normal variation mode. In such a case, it is possible to give the player an impression that there is a derivation of a special result or occurrence of a reach, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in a special variation mode in which a special effect is also executed.

  According to the present invention, the execution mode determining means determines a period for setting the special variation mode in the specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result, and the effect control unit executes the variable display game in the specific gaming state. Every time the number of times reaches a specific number of times, a predetermined effect for informing whether or not the period in which the special variation mode is set is started, so that the player's interest according to the gaming state may be attracted. A variation display game can be performed in a variation manner that can be performed. That is, the game is executed in a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode during a predetermined period of the specific game state where the probability of occurrence of the special game state is higher than normal, and the interest of the specific game state can be enhanced. In addition, even in the same specific game state, the timing and the length of the period when the special variation mode is started can be varied based on the special result, and the game in the specific game state can be prevented from becoming monotonous. Further, since the timing and the length of the period when the special variation mode is started are determined based on the type of the latest special result, a complicated variation mode can be realized with simple control. In addition, since the effect of whether or not the period of the special variation mode starts every time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times, the player regularly An effect that enhances the expectation is performed, and the game during the specific game state can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

It is a front view of the game board provided in the gaming machine showing the configuration of one embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure for demonstrating segment LED. 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 figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect. It is a figure for demonstrating selection of the fluctuation | variation pattern table after completion | finish of a special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of stop time. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port SW monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port SW common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating start opening prize production | presentation information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of deviation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure game effect information check process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display part of a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the step-up notice effect in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display part of the step-up notice effect in the gaming machine of the 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the interruption process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game management process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change start process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure game effect information check process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display part of the specific effect in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process 1 in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process 2 in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a figure which shows the front view of the game board in the game machine of a 6th modification, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a display part. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display part in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure start port SW common process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the overflow production | presentation setting process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the display part in the game machine of a 7th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure start port SW common process in the game machine of a 7th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the overflow production | presentation setting process in the game machine of a 7th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the overflow winning a prize and alerting | reporting aspect in the game machine of a 7th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating selection of the fluctuation | variation pattern table after completion | finish of the special game state in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the front view of the game board in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a display part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the overflow effect setting process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production | generation regulation setting process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the overflow effect setting process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment.

  A first embodiment 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 front frame that covers the front surface of the gaming area 1a, a gaming machine frame to which the gaming board 1 is attached, and a game ball that is provided below the gaming area 1a An operation panel having an upper plate and a lower plate for accommodating the player and an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is not shown.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board 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 a launching device into a 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 variable display that can execute a decorative special figure fluctuation display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that forms the fluctuation display game. A display device 43 as a device is arranged. The display device 43 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 43 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. . The display device 43 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  In addition, in the game area 1a, there is provided a usual figure start gate 4 in which a right to execute a usual figure change display game for making a normal change display game is generated by passing of a game ball. Furthermore, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 and a normal variable winning apparatus 7 forming a second starting winning opening are provided. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, a special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game) is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game, and the game ball is changed to the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7. When a prize is won, the special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game.

  In addition, 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 falls to the near side. Depending on the result, 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), and the game balls that did not win the winning port are collected. An out hole 11 is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning ports 12, 12,..., A windmill as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A segment LED for displaying the state of the gaming machine 100 and the like is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize the gaming board 1. As shown in FIG. 2, this segment LED has a special figure 1 display D1 for displaying a special figure 1 fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus and a special figure 2 display for displaying a special figure 2 fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus. D2. Also, the special figure 1 hold display D3 and D4 for displaying the number of unprocessed special figure 1 variable display games (special figure 1 start memory) and the number of unprocessed special figure 2 variable display games (special figure 2 start memory). Is provided with special figure 2 hold indicators D5 and D6. Further, hitting instruction indicators D7 to D10 for instructing either left-hand hitting the game ball to flow down to the left side of the center case 20 or right-hand hitting to hit the game ball down to the right side of the center case 20 Is provided. In addition, there are provided general figure hold display devices D11 and D12 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general-purpose variable display game, and a general-purpose display device D13 for displaying the general-purpose variable display game as a normal variable display device. In addition, a big hit display D14 for notifying that a big hit is being made (during a special gaming state), round number indicators D15 and D16 showing the number of rounds for the big hit, and gaming state indicators D17 and D18 for displaying the gaming state are provided.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general 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 been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start 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.

  Although the universal map display game is executed by the general map display D13, the universal map display game may be displayed in a part of the display area of the display device 43. For example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like are used as the identification information, and this is displayed by changing the display for a predetermined time and then stopping the display. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). It becomes a state. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and the special figure 2 variation display game can be easily started.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a and 7a, and is arranged on the right side of the game area 1a. The opening / closing members 7a, 7a always maintain a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player, the first state) closed at an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the closing member 15 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. 3) 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. 3) 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 special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special fluctuation) The start right to start the display game) is generated. Further, the normal variation winning device 7 is provided with a second start port SW7d (shown in FIG. 3), and based on the detection of a game ball by the second start port SW7d, a special diagram 2 variation display game (special The start right to start the (variable display game) is generated. The right to start the special figure 1 variable display game is stored as a special figure 1 start memory (first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). And this special figure 1 start memory is displayed on special figure 1 hold indicator D3 and D4. The start right for starting the special figure 2 variable display game is stored as a special figure 2 start memory (second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). And this special figure 2 start memory is displayed on special figure 2 hold indicator D5 and D6. In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game is a special figure 1 display D1 (fluctuation display apparatus, first fluctuation display apparatus), and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a special figure 2 display D2 (variation display apparatus, second fluctuation display device). It is supposed to be executed in. This special figure variation display game is performed by variably displaying a plurality of special identification information (special figure, special symbol) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form (stop result form). In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is executed. ing. That is, the special figure 1 display D1 and the display device 43 constitute a first fluctuation display device for displaying the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the special figure 2 display D2 and the display device 43 are special figures. A second variation display device for displaying a two variation display game (second variation display game) is provided. Further, the special figure 1 display D1, the special figure 2 display D2, and the display device 43 form a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. And as a result of this special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display D1 or the special figure 2 display D2 becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit) State). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode. Further, as a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display D1 is the small hit result mode, the special game state (so-called small hit state) is set. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a small hit result mode.

  The special figure 1 display D1 and the special figure 2 display D2 may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special figure change display game is not performed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. Also, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, or may use the same display apparatus and display area. Although it is good, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed so that it is not executed independently or simultaneously. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the special figure 1 display D1 and the special figure 2 display D2, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43. As will be described later, the special figure 2 start memory is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 start memory. If there is the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 1 start memory is present. Also, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. However, if the special figure 2 start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed after the game ends.

  A 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 forward. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 3) 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. 3) 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. 3). 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.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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, discharge control 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, ROM 31b, RAM 31c, and the like, and outputs pulse signals for input / output interface (input / output I / F) 33, synchronization of various processes, timers, and the like. It is composed of a clock (CLK) 32 (oscillator) or 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 variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 for determining (execution mode) and a hit determination random number for a normal variation display game 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 variation 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. Various tables and determination values for determining a determination value, a variation pattern (execution mode) of the special figure variation display game 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 provided with a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a winning port SW12a, 12a,..., A magnetic sensor SW17, a front frame, through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. The opening SW 146, the gaming machine 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 magnetic sensor SW17 is a sensor for detecting fraudulent acts caused by magnets. Further, the front frame release SW 146 detects that the front frame is opened, and the gaming machine frame release SW 121 detects that the gaming machine 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 each display unit of the segment LED shown in FIG. The output is output to the opening / closing SOL 7b, the special winning opening SOL 10b, the test firing test terminal 18 used at the time of inspection, the external output terminal 16 connected to the management device 200 outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge launch control device 50.

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

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 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 operation buttons 158 serving as 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, game board via an output port and driver 40f (not shown). 1 is output to the movable motor 44 of the movable rendering device provided in the first stage. 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 (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 rental machine (not shown). ) Is controlled to cause the discharging 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 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. 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. 4 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) as processing related to the game.

  In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 4, 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, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. 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 random numbers, and an interrupt is permitted (steps) S6) is performed. In the initial value random number update process (step S5), the same process is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

  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 determination (step S7) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated from the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4). 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. 5, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) is performed. Next, from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, magnetic sensor SW17, front frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, etc.) Input / output processing (step S11) that performs output processing for controlling the driving of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening SOL10b, general power opening / closing SOL7b) based on input processing and output data set in various processing (step S11) I do.

  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 hit determination 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. As for the random numbers related to the special figure, the same processing is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step S15) is performed to update the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 for determining the variation pattern (execution mode) in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, whether there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (whether a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) 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 common figure 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 processing related to a segment LED (shown in FIG. 2) 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 hitting determination of the ordinary figure is extracted and stored as the ordinary figure starting memory. After that, the hit determination random number value stored at the start of the normal map change display game based on the normal map start memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b to determine whether the hit of the normal map change display game is lost. Process. Then, a process of displaying a general map change display game for stopping and displaying the normal identification information after the normal identification information is displayed on the general display D13 for a predetermined time is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode (LED lighting) is displayed on the general map display D13, and the open / close member of the normal variable winning device 7 is operated by operating the general power open / close SOL7b. Control is performed to open 7a and 7a as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift (LED off) on the general map display D13. 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).

  The operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). In addition, 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, 0.5 seconds). The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once). The short-time operation state is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 1 second), thereby controlling the number of times of opening of the normally variable prize-winning device 7 per unit time to be substantially increased (normally short time state). Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal variation display game, the release mode is the second release time (for example, 1.5 seconds) ( The release period extension state), and the number of releases for one hit result of the normal-variation display game is the second release number (for example, 3 times) (open pattern change state). It should be noted that in the short-time operation state, control (the normal-probability fluctuation state) may be performed so that the probability of the hit result of the normal-variation display game is higher than the normal operation state. In other words, the short-time operation state is a state in which the number of times of opening of the normally variable prize-winning device 7 is increased and the opening time for one hit is extended, and as a result, the opening time per unit time is extended. . This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the special figure 2 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, the random number for determining the big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a special figure 1 start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c with a predetermined upper limit. A process of storing up to a number (for example, 4) as the special figure 2 start memory is performed.

  Further, when the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory is started, the big hit determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory is used as the big hit for the special figure 1 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a determination value (specific value), a process of determining a hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed. Also, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 start memory number. Similarly, at the start of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory, the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure 2 start memory is used for the special figure 2 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the big hit determination value (specific value), a process of determining a hit of the special figure 2 variable display game is performed. Also, after this process, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 2 starting memory number. Further, in any of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, the process of determining the fluctuation pattern (execution mode) based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 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, the game control device 30 displays the special identification information on the special figure 1 display D1 or the special figure 2 display D2 on the special figure 1 display D1 or the special figure 2 display D2. A process of displaying a figure variation display game 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 this 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 setting means that can control 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. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 30 constitutes a probability variation control means for controlling the occurrence of the special game state in a high probability state with a higher probability than the normal probability state after the special game state is finished.

  When a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game, the probability state is set to a high probability state until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times after the special gaming state is finished (so-called number of times) Cut). When the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game in the high probability state, the normal probability state is temporarily set regardless of the probability state. Then, after the special gaming state ends, the high probability state is entered again. 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. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 30 constitutes a probability variation control means for controlling the occurrence of the special game state in a high probability state with a higher probability than the normal probability state after the special game state is finished.

  In addition, as described above, there are a normal operation state and a short-time operation state as the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7, and there are a normal probability state and a high probability state as the probability state in the special figure variable display game. These combinations constitute four gaming states, a normal gaming state, a first probability variation state, a second probability variation state, and a short-time gaming state, and the game control device 30 determines any one gaming state based on a predetermined condition. It is supposed to be set. 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 first probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. The second probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. The short-time game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. That is, the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state form a specific gaming state in which the probability that the special gaming state will occur again is higher than usual. In addition, the time period in which the short-time gaming state and the first probability variation state change the normal variation winning device 7 (second start port) to the open state (second state) is increased more than usual, and the normal variation winning device 7 This makes it easy to win. In addition, it can be said that the winning easy state is a state in which acquisition of the right to execute the variable display game is facilitated by changing the conversion control of the normal variable winning device 7. Therefore, the game control device 30 increases the period during which the second start port changes the state to the second state more than usual, and makes it easy to win a winning state that generates a win easy state that makes it easy to win the second start port. Make. It can also be said that the game control device 30 forms an execution right generation facilitating means that facilitates generation of the right to execute the variable display game while the specific game state is occurring. Further, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, the reduced game state in which the execution time of the special figure variable display game is shortened from the normal game state and executed. That is, the first probability variation state and the short time gaming state form a shortened gaming state.

  Also, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special chart 1 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). A pre-reading process (preliminary determination process) is performed to determine whether or not a big hit, out of game or jackpot (special result mode type) and reach have occurred in the special figure 1 variable display game. Similarly, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special figure 2 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as at the start winning prize) And a pre-reading process (preliminary determination process) for determining whether or not a big hit, out of game or jackpot (special result mode type) and reach have occurred in the special figure 2 variable 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 special figure 2 starting memory regardless of the gaming state. Further, for the special figure 1 start memory, the look-ahead process is not performed in a game state (first probability variation state, time-short game state) in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state or a special game state. Or, even if the pre-reading process is performed, the advance notice based on the result is not performed.

  Here, the reach (reach state) includes the display device 43 whose display state can be changed, and the display device 43 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are preliminarily displayed. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the specified special result mode is achieved, a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. The display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas among the left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), special reach 2 ( SP2 reach) is set. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  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 corresponding special figure display.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as a process for generating the special game state, for example, the open / close door 10a of the special variable prize winning device 10 is opened by the big prize opening SOL10b, 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 done is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 14 times or 2 times). Thereby, 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 from the game control device 30 (change time command, change stop command, etc.), the display device 43 displays a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Controls processing and effects. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as an effect control means for executing effects related to the variable display game.

  Here, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution value of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are set. The special result mode is selected on the basis of this. That is, it can be said that the amount of additional game value is 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 probability state is changed to a high probability state after the special game state is ended, or the operation of the normal variation winning device 7 is performed until a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed after the special game state is ended. The state is to be a short-time operation state.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 7 (a), the types of special result modes include 14R-A (symbol) and 14R-B (symbol) in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 14 rounds. There are 2Rs (symbols) with 2 rounds in the special gaming state. These special result modes are selected based on the jackpot symbol random value.

  After the special game state based on each hit, the probability state is set to a high probability state (so-called number-of-times cut) until 70 special figure variation display games are executed. Also, in the case of around 14R-A, after the special game state is finished, until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of support times) 100 times). That is, after the special gaming state is finished, the gaming state is set to the first probability fluctuation state until 70 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, and thereafter, the gaming state is kept until 30 special figure fluctuation display games are executed. It is made short-time gaming state. Also, in the case of around 14R-B, after the special game state is finished, until the special figure variation display game is executed 70 times, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of support times) 70 times). In other words, after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is set to the first probability variation state until 70 special figure variation display games are executed.

  In addition, when 2R in the special figure 1 variable display game occurs when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, the special game state ends as per 14R-A. Thereafter, until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of times of support is 100 times). In addition, in the case of 2R in the special figure 1 variable display game, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state per 2R, after the special game state is ended, the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state (the number of support times is 0). In addition, per 2R in the special figure 2 variable display game, 100 times after the end of the special game state, as in the case of 14R-A, regardless of the operating state of the normal variable winning device 7 when the per 2R occurs. Until the special figure variation display game is executed, the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of times of support is 100 times). That is, the special figure 2 variable display game is advantageous to the player.

  Also, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 7B, each special result is distributed to any one of patterns 1 to 8 according to the jackpot symbol random number value. It has become. And as shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern after the end of the special gaming state is made different depending on this pattern.

  The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the contents of the effect, the presence / absence of the reach state, and the like. This variation pattern includes the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game state. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 7, the number of starting memories, etc., first, the latter half variation pattern of the variation mode in the special figure variation display game is determined. Then, the first half variation pattern is determined based on the determined second half variation pattern. The second half variation pattern and the first half variation pattern are determined by the game control device 30 acquiring (extracting) the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 and referring to the variation pattern table stored in the ROM 31b. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an execution mode setting means for setting the execution mode (variation pattern) of the special figure variation display game.

  The first half variation pattern means a variation display mode until reaching the reach state, and the second half variation pattern means the variation pattern after reaching the reach state. However, when the reach state does not occur, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game has no variation in the latter half variation pattern (no variation in the latter half), and is constituted only by the first variation pattern. Also, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the first half fluctuation time, which is the time for executing the first half fluctuation pattern, and the second half fluctuation time for executing the second half fluctuation pattern are determined, and the combined time is the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game. It will be time. Note that the division of the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern is not limited to the start of the reach state.

  The variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern is a table for determining the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, three types of variation pattern tables A to C are set. Further, each variation pattern table includes an out-of-range variation pattern table selected when the result is out of range, a 14R-A big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is around 14R-A, and a result out of 14R-B. A 14R-B big hit variation pattern table selected when hitting and a 2R big hit variation pattern table selected when the result hits per 2R are included. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  The variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 9 is a variation pattern table selected for a predetermined period of the first probability variation state, the normal gaming state, and the second probability variation state. The variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 10 is a variation pattern table selected in the 10 games before the end of the first probability variation state. The fluctuation pattern table B has a higher reach rate than the fluctuation pattern table A. The variation pattern table C shown in FIG. 11 is a variation pattern table selected during a predetermined period of the first probability variation state or the short-time gaming state. This variation pattern table C is configured to generate a reach state only when the result is a big hit. That is, the rate of occurrence of the reach state is the lowest and the progress of the game is fast. Among these, the variation mode selected by the variation pattern table A is the normal variation mode, and the variation mode selected by the variation pattern table C is the special variation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in any pattern, the variation pattern table C is selected in the first to fourth special diagram variation display games counted from the end of the special game state. Since the variable display game is not executed during the special game state, the start memory is often the upper limit. However, after the special game state ends, the easy-to-win state occurs, so the start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device) The prize for 7) increases rapidly. However, if the start memory has reached the upper limit, no start memory is generated even if the start winning opening is won, so there is a possibility that the player will be dissatisfied because the start memory is useless. Therefore, if the variation pattern table C is selected after the special game state is finished and the start memory is quickly digested, it becomes possible to cope with a sudden increase in the start memory accompanying the occurrence of the easy-to-win state, and a useless start winning is achieved. It can be prevented from being generated, and the player can be prevented from feeling dissatisfied.

  Further, variation pattern tables A and C are selected as variation pattern tables selected in the 5th to 60th special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state. Among these, when the variation pattern table C indicated by shading is selected, a special effect which is an effect different from that when the variation pattern table A is selected is performed. As described above, the variation pattern table A and the variation pattern table C having different game progress speeds can be selected, and the special effect is performed when the variation pattern table C is selected, thereby making the game monotonous. It is possible to prevent the player from getting bored. In other words, the period for executing the 5th to 60th special figure change display game from the end of the special game state is a period during which the special effect can be executed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6B and FIG. 7B, the period during which the variation pattern table C is selected is selected when the number of times of support in which the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state is larger. It is easy to select a pattern having a long period of special variation mode. In other words, the length of the period in which the special variation mode is set suggests whether or not an easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state. As a result, in the first probability variation state, the player can infer whether or not the short-time gaming state will occur later by the setting state of the special variation mode. In addition to the improvement of interest by setting the special variation mode In addition, a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the short-time gaming state can also be given, and the game in the first probability variation state can be made interesting.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in any pattern, the variation pattern table B is selected in the 61st to 70th special diagram variation display games counted from the end of the special game state. Since the variation pattern table B has the highest occurrence rate of the reach state, the interest of the game immediately before the end of the first probability variation state can be enhanced.

  When the number of times of support is 100, the variation pattern table C is selected in the special figure variation display game 71 to 100 times counted from the end of the special game state in any pattern. As a result, the game can be quickly digested in an easy-to-win state where starting memory is likely to occur.

  For example, in the special figure 1 variable display game, when a special result mode is selected in which the pattern 1 is selected per 14R-A, it is selected in the first to fourth special figure variable display games counted from the end of the special gaming state. The variation pattern table to be performed is the variation pattern table C, and the variation pattern table selected in the fifth to tenth special figure variation display games is the variation pattern table A. Furthermore, the variation pattern table selected in the 11th to 20th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state is the variation pattern table C (special variation mode), and a special effect is executed during this period. Further, the variation pattern table selected in the 21st to 60th special figure variation display game is the variation pattern table A. The variation pattern table selected in the 61 to 70th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state is the variation pattern table B, and the variation selected in the 71st to 100th special diagram variation display game. The pattern table is the variation pattern table C.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the stop time for displaying the result mode of the special figure change display game includes the normal stop time set in the normal game state and the second probability change state, the short-time game state and the first probability. There is a specific stop time that is set in a fluctuating state. The normal stop time is only the stop time A (2.5 seconds). As the specific stop time, either the stop time B (2.5 seconds) or the stop time C (6 seconds) longer than the stop time B is selected. It has become so. The stop time includes a big hit stop time which is a stop time selected when the result is a big hit.

  The stop time C that constitutes the specific stop time is changed in the special figure change display game which is the first probability change state and is 10, 20, 30, 40, 50th (specific number of times) counted from the end of the special game state. This is selected when the pattern table A is selected. That is, when there is a possibility of changing from the fluctuation pattern table A to the fluctuation pattern table C, the stop time C is selected. In the stop time at this specific number of times, a specific effect is provided to notify whether or not the change pattern table C is a special change mode.

  In addition, the stop time C (6 seconds) is also selected in the special figure variation display game which is the first probability variation state or the short-time gaming state and is the 35th, 70th and 100th times counting from the end of the special gaming state. In the stoppage time of the special figure variation display game which is the 35th time counted from the end of the special game state, an effect is provided to notify that half of the number of times that can be executed in the high probability state has ended. In addition, at the stop time of the special figure change display game which is the 70th counting from the end of the special gaming state, an effect is given to notify that the high probability state is ended. A notification to that effect is also made. In the stoppage time of the special figure variation display game which is the 100th time counted from the end of the special game state, an effect is provided to notify that the short-time game state is ended.

  Next, details of the special game process (step S18) in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special game process, first, a start is performed for monitoring winnings to the normal variation winning device 7 forming the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port, and storing various random numbers based on the winnings. The mouth SW monitoring process (step S30) is performed. Thereafter, a count switch monitoring process (step S31) for monitoring the input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, a game branching process (step S32) 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 S32), when the game process number is 0, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored and the fluctuation start setting or the effect setting of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. A special figure routine process (step S33) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. Further, in the special figure normal processing (step S33), 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 S32), when the game process number is 1, as a necessary information for performing the special figure display processing (step S35), the result stop display time in the special figure variable display game, etc. The special-fluctuation changing process (step S34) for performing the setting is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 2, a special figure display process (step S35) is performed. In the special figure display process (step S35), if the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit or a small hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) 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 S33).

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 3, a fanfare / interval process (step S36) is performed for performing a process such as updating the number of times that the special winning opening is opened in the special game state. Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 4, a special winning opening open process (step S37) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S37), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) 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 process (step S38) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 5, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S38) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step S38), when the special gaming state is the final round, all the game balls remaining in the special winning opening after closing the large winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c. Set the time. In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 6, a big hit ending process (step S39) is performed. In this jackpot end process (step S39), a process for ending the special game state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S33) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a table data save process (step S40) for saving various set data is performed. Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation control process (step S41) for performing processing such as updating the game processing timer of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and the special figure 2 for performing processing such as updating the game processing timer for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. The variation control process (step S42) is performed and the special figure game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port SW monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize (step S50). In the determination of whether or not there is a first start prize (winning to the first start prize opening 13) (step S50), if there is a prize to the first start prize opening 13, an output is made from the first start slot SW13a. The determination is made based on the presence or absence of a detection signal of the game ball to be played. 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), a special figure start port SW common process (step S54) is performed to monitor the start port SW. The process ends. Further, 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), it is determined whether or not a normal electric operation is being performed (step S51). Do.

  In the determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric operation is in operation (step S51), is the open state in which the normal variation winning device 7 forming the ordinary electric (ordinary electric accessory) is activated and the game ball can be won? Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the normal electric operation is being performed (step S51), if the normal electric operation is being performed (step S51; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a second start winning (step S51). Further, in the determination as to whether or not the normal power operation is being performed (step S51), if the normal power operation is not being performed (step S51; N), it is determined whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (step S52). .

  In the determination of whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (step S52), it is determined whether or not there is an illegal winning that has occurred while the normally variable winning device 7 is in the closed state. Note that a winning detected during a predetermined period after the normal variable winning device 7 is closed is not an illegal winning. In the determination of whether or not this illegal winning error has occurred (step S52), if the illegal winning error has occurred (step S52; Y), the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (step S52), if an illegal winning error has not occurred (step S52; N), it is determined whether or not there is a second start winning (step S53). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a second start winning (winning to the normal variation winning device 7) (step S53), the game output from the second starting port SW7d that detects the game ball won in the normal variation winning device 7 It is determined whether there is a sphere detection signal. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S53), if there is no second start prize (step S53; N), the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S53), if there is a second start prize (step S53; Y), a special figure start port SW common process (step S54) is performed to start the start port. The SW monitoring process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure start port SW common process, first, a process of setting a corresponding start winning flag (step S60) is performed. In the processing for setting the corresponding start winning flag (step S60), based on which of the first starting winning port 13 and the normal variable winning device 7 the winning port is started, the special drawing starting port SW common processing is started. Set the start winning flag. As the start winning flag, the special figure starting port SW common process is started by winning the first starting winning port 13, and the special figure starting flag is set by winning the normal variable winning device 7. When the mouth SW common processing is started, the special figure 2 flag is set. In the following process, if the special figure 1 flag is set, the special figure 1 start-up process is performed as a corresponding process. If the special figure 2 flag is set, the special process 2 is designated as the corresponding process. Processing for start-up storage is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the corresponding start winning flag (step S60), it is determined (step S61) whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4). In the determination (step S61) of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4), if the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61: Y), that is, the corresponding start memory is stored. If it cannot be stored, the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61), when the corresponding hold is not the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61: N), the corresponding start memory number is set to 1. A process of incrementing (step S62) is performed, and a process of setting hold number information (step S63) is performed.

  In the process of setting the hold number information (step S63), the hold number information that is information of the start memory number is set based on the corresponding start memory number being incremented by one. Note that the number-of-holds information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. Thereafter, a process of acquiring a corresponding jackpot determination random number value (step S64), a process of acquiring a corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S65), and a process of acquiring the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step S66) are performed. .

  Then, processing for storing the corresponding jackpot determination random number value (step S67), processing for storing the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S68), and processing for storing the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step S69) is performed. . In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S67 to 69), the process of storing the acquired various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated starting storage number is performed. That is, the game control device 30 limits the right to execute the special figure 1 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 and various random number values acquired (extracted) up to a predetermined number. 1 is stored as a start memory. Further, the game control device 30 has the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 7 that forms the second start winning opening, and various random values acquired (extracted). Is stored as start-up memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Therefore, the game control device 30 stores the right to execute the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number together with various random numbers 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). Make possible start-up storage means.

  Thereafter, a special figure hold information determination process (step S70) is performed, a hold information command setting process (step S71) is performed, and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Note that the hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  In the special figure hold information determination process (step S70) performed in the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 15, the result corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. A prefetching process for determining related information is performed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure hold information determination process, a process for obtaining a corresponding jackpot determination random number (step S80) is performed. The corresponding jackpot determination random number is the jackpot symbol random number stored in the process of storing the corresponding jackpot symbol random number shown in FIG. 15 (step S68).

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (step S81), and it is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S81), if it is a big hit (step S81; Y), that is, if the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, the corresponding big hit symbol random number The process (step S82) which acquires is performed. In the process of acquiring the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S82), a process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number stored in the process of storing the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S68) for prefetching is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the start opening winning effect is possible (step S83). In the determination as to whether or not the start opening winning effect is on hold (step S83), it is determined whether or not the starting opening winning effect information 1 to 3 below can be set. In the determination of whether or not the start opening winning effect is on hold (step S83), when the starting opening winning effect is not on hold (step S83; N), the special figure hold information determining process is terminated. In addition, in the determination of whether or not the start opening winning effect is on hold (step S83), when the starting opening winning effect is on hold (step S83; Y), a process of setting the start opening winning effect information 3 (step S83). S84) is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S85). The term “short time” means a case where the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short time operation state, and a case where the gaming state is the first probability variation state or the short time gaming state. If it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S85), if the time is short (step S85; Y), a process for setting a start opening winning effect command is performed (step S91), and the special figure hold information determination is performed. End the process. In the process of setting the start opening prize effect command (step S91), a starting opening prize effect command including the start opening prize effect information 3 is set. This start opening prize effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. Further, in the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S85), when the time is not short (step S85; N), a process of setting the start opening prize effect information 2 instead of the start opening prize effect information 3 (step S85). S86) is performed. And the process (step S87) which acquires the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is performed, and it is determined whether it is a specific reach (step S88).

  The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is a random number for determining a group of the latter half fluctuation pattern. This group includes a group without reach and a plurality of groups divided according to the type of reach. In the determination of whether or not it is a specific reach (step S88), it is determined from the acquired variation pattern random number 1 whether or not the latter half variation pattern is a group that generates a specific reach. In the determination of whether or not this is a specific reach (step S88), if it is not a specific reach (step S88; N), a process for clearing the start winning effect information 2 (step S92) is performed, and a special figure hold information determination process is performed. Exit. In the determination of whether or not it is a specific reach (step S88), if it is a specific reach (step S88; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a specific reach A (step S89).

  The specific reach is further classified into a specific reach A and a specific reach B. If it is the specific reach A (step S89; Y) in the determination of whether or not it is the specific reach A (step S89; Y), the start opening prize is received. A process for setting an effect command (step S91) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In the process of setting the start opening winning effect command (step S91), a starting opening winning effect command including the start opening winning effect information 2 is set. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the specific reach A (step S89), if it is not the specific reach A (step S89; N), that is, if it is the specific reach B, the start opening prize presentation information 2 is started. A process of setting the mouth winning effect information 1 (step S90) is performed. Then, the process (step S91) which sets a start opening prize production | presentation command is performed, and a special figure holding | maintenance information determination process is complete | finished. In the process of setting the start opening prize effect command (step S91), a starting opening prize effect command including the start opening prize effect information 1 is set.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step S81; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S81; N), that is, if the acquired big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, is it short of time? It is determined whether or not (step S93). In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S93), if the time is short (step S93; Y), the process (step S94) of acquiring the variation pattern random number 1 is performed, and the mode-restricted SP reach is performed. Is determined (step S95).

  In determining whether or not the mode is limited SP reach (step S95), it is determined from the acquired variation pattern random number whether or not the latter half variation pattern is a group that generates mode limitation SP reach. The mode-restricted SP reach is a reach pattern that can be selected only in the first probability variation state or the short-time gaming state. If it is not mode-restricted SP reach (step S95; N) in the determination as to whether or not the mode-restricted SP reach (step S95), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the mode is limited SP reach (step S95), if the mode is limited SP reach (step S95; Y), a process of setting the start opening winning effect information 5 (step S96) is performed. Then, a process of setting a start opening prize production command (step S91) is performed. In the process of setting the start opening winning effect command (step S91), the starting opening winning effect command including the starting opening winning effect information 5 is set.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S93), when the time is not short (step S93; N), a process (step S97) for obtaining the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is performed to determine whether or not it is SP reach. Is determined (step S98). If it is not SP reach (step S98; N) in the determination of whether or not it is SP reach (step S98), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is SP reach (step S98), if it is SP reach (step S98; Y), processing for setting start opening prize effect information 4 (step S99) is performed, and start opening prize is obtained. Processing for setting a production command (step S91) is performed. In the process of setting the start opening prize effect command (step S91), a starting opening prize effect command including the start opening prize effect information 4 is set.

  As a result of the above processing, when a start memory that satisfies the conditions of each start opening winning effect information is generated as shown in FIG. 17, a starting opening winning effect command including the corresponding starting opening winning effect information is sent to the effect control device 40. Is output. On the basis of this information, the effect control device 40 executes a pre-reading notice effect that makes a notice (for example, a notice of occurrence of a big hit or reach) from the display unit 43a before the execution of the special figure changing display game based on the start memory. That is, the game control device 30 displays a special variable display of a random number acquisition (extraction) result corresponding to the special figure start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) and waiting for execution of the special variable display game. Pre-determination means for making a pre-determination before the game is executed. Further, it is a pre-determination unit that determines in advance that the variation display game based on the start memory is a specific variation display game for the start memory stored in the start storage unit and before the execution of the variation display game. It can also be said. Note that the specific variable display game is not limited to the above-described game, and the variable display game in which the result is a special result, the variable display game in which the intermediate result is reach, and the intermediate result is a specific reach (for example, special reach). Any one of the variable display games may be included, or any combination or all of them may be included.

  In the special figure routine process (step S33) performed when the process number is 0 in the game branch process (step S32) shown in FIG. 13, the process as shown in FIG. 18 is performed. In this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S100). In the determination of whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S100), if there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S100; Y), a special figure 2 variation start process (step S104) is performed, The fluctuation start process 2 (step S103) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the special figure change start process 2 (step S103), the game process number is changed to 1, and the special figure change process is selected in the next game branch process (step S32) (see FIG. 13). If there is no special figure 2 start memory (step S100; N) in the determination of whether there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S100), the determination (step S100; N) S101) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a special figure 1 start memory (step S101), if there is a special figure 1 start memory (step S101; Y), a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S102) is performed, and the special figure fluctuation is determined. The start process 2 (step S103) is performed and the special figure routine process is terminated. If there is no special figure 1 start memory (step S101; N), it is determined whether there is a customer waiting demo flag (step S101). S105) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S105), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S105; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S105), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S105; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S106). The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S107), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration 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 display device 43.

  That is, when the game control device 30 has the special figure 2 start memory in the special figure 2 start storage means (game control device 30), the variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory (special figure 2 variable display game) Is given priority control means for preferentially executing the variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory (the special figure 1 variable display game).

  Further, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S102) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. 18, information regarding the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 19, in this special figure 1 fluctuation start process, first, the process of setting the deviation information (step S110) is performed. In the process of setting the loss information (step S110), for example, a process of clearing the big hit flag is performed.

  After that, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S111). In the determination of whether or not it is a jackpot (step S111), it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed matches the jackpot determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S111), if it is a big hit (step S111; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the big hit determination value, a process of saving the jackpot information ( Step S114) is performed, and special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing (step S115) is performed. In the process of saving the jackpot information (step S114), for example, a process of setting a jackpot flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S111), if it is not a big hit (step S111; N), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination does not coincide with the big hit determination value, whether or not it is a small hit (Step S112).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S112), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed matches the small hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S112), if the small hit (step S112; Y), that is, if the big hit determination random number value matches the small hit determination value, the small hit information is displayed. Processing to save (step S113) is performed, and special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing (step S115) is performed. In the process of saving the small hit information (step S114), for example, a process of setting a small hit flag is performed. If it is not a small hit (step S112; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S112; N), that is, if the random number for determining the big hit does not match the small hit determination value, the special figure 1 is stopped. A symbol setting process (step S115) is performed.

  In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S115), based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed, a process for determining the special symbol 1 variable display game stop symbol is performed. Thereafter, a special figure information setting process (step S116) for setting special figure information which is information set for the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed, and a second half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S117) is performed to start the special figure 1 fluctuation. The process ends. Details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S115), the special figure information setting process (step S116), and the latter half variation pattern setting process (step S117) will be described later.

  Here, the small hit is a hit that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and is set only in the special figure 1 variation display game. In the case of a small hit, the special variable winning apparatus 10 is operated in the same manner as in the case of 2R. Further, in the case of a small hit, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is not changed. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and the door is opened and closed as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the door (10a) is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where, for example, a win is won. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  In addition, the probability variation control means (game control device 30) capable of controlling the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode in either the normal probability state or the high probability state is a condition device. On the condition that it becomes a special result mode (big hit) with the operation of the normal probability state, and a high probability state with a higher probability of winning than the normal probability state It is possible to control with any probability state. That is, in the case of small hit, the probability state is not changed.

  Per 2R and small hits that occur in the normal gaming state are the same in that the operation of the special variable winning device 10 and the operating state of the normal variable winning device 7 remain in the normal operation mode. It is difficult to determine which hit has occurred. In other words, by making it possible to execute per 2R and small hits, it becomes possible to execute a so-called probabilistic latent state in which it is difficult to determine whether the probability state is a normal probability state or a high probability state, and the interest of the game is improved. It will be.

  FIG. 20 shows a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step S104) for setting information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. This special figure 2 fluctuation start process is substantially the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG.

  In the special figure 2 variation start process, first, a process of setting outlier information (step S120) is performed. In the process of setting the loss information (step S120), for example, a process of clearing the big hit flag is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S121). In the determination of whether or not it is a jackpot (step S121), it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure 2 start memory being processed matches the jackpot determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S121), if it is a big hit (step S121; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the big hit determination value, a process of saving the jackpot information ( Step S122) is performed, and special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing (step S123) is performed. In the process of saving jackpot information (step S122), for example, a process of setting a jackpot flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S121), when it is not a big hit (step S121; N), that is, when the random number for jackpot determination does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (Step S123) is performed.

  In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step S123), based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special figure 2 start memory being processed, a process of determining a special symbol 2 variable display game stop symbol is performed. Thereafter, a special figure information setting process (step S124) for setting special figure information which is information set for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and a second half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S125) is carried out to start the special figure 2 fluctuation. The process ends. Details of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step S123), the special figure information setting process (step S124), and the latter half variation pattern setting process (step S125) will be described later. The special figure information setting process (step S124) and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S125) are the special figure information setting process (step S116) and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This is the same process as the process (step S117). From the above, the game control device 30 serves as determination means for comparing and determining the random number value stored in the start storage means with the determination value.

  In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S115) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 19, the special figure 1 fluctuation display is based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed. A process for determining a game stop symbol is performed. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, a process of setting a slippage stop symbol (step S130) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S131).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the starting memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), if it is not a big hit (step S131; N), that is, if the big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, whether or not it is a small hit A determination is made (step S132).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S132), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the start memory being processed matches the small hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S132), if it is not a small hit (step S132; N), that is, if it is out of place, a process of setting a decoration special figure number corresponding to the stop symbol information ( Step S138) is performed. In the process of setting the special symbol number corresponding to the stop symbol information (step S138), the stop symbol in the special symbol variation display game executed corresponding to the special symbol variation display game based on the set stop symbol. Set the decorative figure number that specifies. In this case, a decorative special figure number corresponding to the off symbol is set. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S132), if the small hit (step S132; Y), that is, if the big hit determination random number value coincides with the small hit determination value, stop the small hit A process of setting a symbol (step S133) is performed.

  In the process of setting a small hit stop symbol (step S133), as a stop symbol displayed on the special figure 1 display D1, a process of setting a small hit stop symbol is performed in place of the outlier stop symbol. And the process (step S134) which sets the big hit symbol information at the time of a small hit is performed. Then, the process (step S138) which sets the decoration special figure number corresponding to stop symbol information is performed. In this case, a decorative special figure number corresponding to the big hit symbol information at the time of the small hit is set.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), if it is a big hit (step S131; Y), that is, if the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value, the big hit stop symbol is set. Processing (step S135) is performed. In the process of setting the jackpot stop symbol (step S135), the jackpot symbol random number stored in the starting memory being processed is acquired, and based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, it is changed to the off stop symbol and the special figure 1 display. The stop symbol (big hit stop symbol) to be displayed on D1 is set.

  Then, processing for setting jackpot symbol information, which is information relating to the set stop symbol, is performed (step S136), processing for setting a jackpot stop pattern for setting the jackpot symbol number (step S137) is performed, and stop symbol is performed. A process of setting a decoration special figure number corresponding to the information is performed (step S138). In this case, a decorative special figure number corresponding to the jackpot symbol information is set. Thereafter, the process of clearing the save area (step S139) is performed, and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  Note that the jackpot symbol information, the jackpot stop pattern, and the decorative special symbol number set in this process are transmitted to the effect control device 40 as special symbol 1 stop symbol data. And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, the display mode of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is set based on these information.

  In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step S123) performed in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. A process for determining a game stop symbol is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, this special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is similar to the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process shown in FIG.

  In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, a process of setting a stoppage stop symbol (step S140) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S141). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S141), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S141), if it is not a big hit (step S141; N), that is, if the big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, that is, if it is out of place, stop A process for setting a decorative special figure number corresponding to the symbol information (step S145) is performed. In the process of setting the special symbol number corresponding to the stop symbol information (step S145), the stop symbol in the special symbol variation display game executed corresponding to the special symbol variation display game based on the set stop symbol. Set the decorative figure number that specifies. In this case, a decorative special figure number corresponding to the off symbol is set.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S141), if it is a big hit (step S141; Y), that is, if the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value, a big hit stop symbol is set. Processing (step S142) is performed. In the process of setting the jackpot stop symbol (step S142), the jackpot symbol random number stored in the start memory being processed is acquired, and based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, it is changed to the off stop symbol and the special symbol 2 display The stop symbol (big hit stop symbol) to be displayed on D2 is set.

  Then, a process of setting jackpot symbol information that is information relating to the set stop symbol is performed (step S143), a process of setting a jackpot stop pattern (step S144) is performed, and the decorative special figure number corresponding to the stop symbol information Is set (step S145). In this case, a decorative special figure number corresponding to the jackpot symbol information is set. Thereafter, the process of clearing the save area (step S146) is performed, and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  Note that the jackpot symbol information, the jackpot stop pattern, and the decorative special figure number set in this process are transmitted to the effect control device 40 as special figure 2 stop symbol data. And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, the display mode of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is set based on these information.

  23, the special figure information setting process (step S116) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 19 and the special figure information setting process (step S124) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. showed that. In the special figure information setting process, first, a process (step S150) of obtaining special figure state information is performed. The special figure state information includes information set for the special figure start memory being processed, and includes, for example, stop symbol information.

  Thereafter, in the determination of whether or not the stop symbol is off (step S151), if the stop symbol is off (step S151; Y), processing for acquiring a special figure game effect state (step S153) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop symbol is off (step S151), if the stop symbol is not off (step S151; N), it is determined whether or not it is a 14R big hit (step S152).

  In the determination of whether or not 14R big hit (step S152), if it is not 14R big hit (step S152; N), that is, if it is per 2R and small hit, processing to set the information of the corresponding variation pattern group ( Step S163) is performed, and processing for setting the number-of-holds information (step S161) is performed. The fluctuation pattern group information is information for selecting a fluctuation pattern in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not 14R is a big hit (step S152), if it is a big hit for 14R (step S152; Y), a process (step S153) for acquiring a special figure game effect state is performed, and a special figure game effect is obtained. It is determined whether or not it is in state 1 (step S154).

  Although detailed setting of the special figure game effect state will be described later, the special figure game effect state is information related to the setting of the effect mode of the special figure variable display game when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state. one of. The special figure game effect states include special figure game effect states 1 to 3, and the special figure game effect state 1 is set for a game other than the special figure variable display game in which the special effect is executed. Also, the special figure game effect state 2 is a special figure fluctuation display game in a special effect executable period in which a special effect can be executed, and whether or not it becomes a special effect (a period in which a special variation mode is set is started). It is set for a special figure fluctuation display game for performing a specific effect that is a notification of whether or not. The special figure game effect state 3 is a special figure fluctuation display game during a special effect executable period in which the special effect can be executed, and the special effect is displayed (special fluctuation mode is set). Set for the game. That is, by referring to the special figure game effect state, it is possible to know whether or not the special variation mode and the special effect are set and whether or not the specific effect is executed.

  In the determination (step S154) as to whether or not the special figure game effect state 1, it is not the special figure game effect state 1 (step S154; N). The process (step S165) which acquires the information of the fluctuation pattern group based on 2 production | generation aspects is performed, and the process (step S161) which sets pending | holding number information is performed. The 2nd production mode is a production mode in the special figure change display game of 5th to 60th from the end of the special game state. Further, in the determination as to whether or not the special figure game effect state 1 (step S154), when the special figure game effect state 1 (step S154; Y), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S155). )I do. Since the special figure game effect state is cleared by the occurrence of the special game state, the 2R in the first special figure fluctuation display game after the end of the special game state or the special figure fluctuation display game is 2R. In the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state based on the occurrence of the normal fluctuation winning device 7 in the normal operation state, there is no special figure game effect state. In this case, in determining whether or not the special figure game effect state 1 is set (step S154), it is determined that the special figure game effect state 1 is set (step S154; Y). It should be noted that the special figure 1 per 2R in the variable display game occurs when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is the normal operation state or after the special game state based on the small win is over. A special figure game effect state 4 set in the figure variation display game may be provided so that a variation pattern group based on the latent state can be set.

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S155), when the time is not short (step S155; N), processing for setting the information of the corresponding variation pattern group (step S163) is performed, and the number-of-holds information is set. The process (step S161) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S155), if the time is short (step S155; Y), it is determined whether or not the state is in a high probability state (step S156).

  In the determination of whether or not the state is in a high probability state (step S156), if the state is not in a high probability state (step S156; N), a process of setting information of the corresponding variation pattern group (step S163) is performed, and the suspension is performed. A process of setting number information (step S161) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the high probability state is in effect (step S156), if the high probability state is in effect (step S156; Y), the remaining number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state is used. A process of obtaining a certain number of high probability fluctuations (step S157) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the number of high probability fluctuations is 10 revolutions or less (step S158).

  In the determination of whether or not the number of high-probability fluctuations is 10 revolutions or less (step S158), if the number is 10 revolutions or less (step S158; Y), that is, the remaining special figure fluctuation display game that can be executed in a high probability state When the number of times is 10 rotations or less including the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory being processed, the process (step S166) of setting information of the fluctuation pattern group based on the third effect mode is performed, and the number of holds A process of setting information (step S161) is performed. The third effect mode is an effect mode in the 61st to 70th special figure change display games counted from the end of the special game state. In the determination of whether or not the number of high probability fluctuations is 10 rotations or less (step S158), if the number is not 10 rotations or less (step S158; N), whether or not the number of high probability fluctuations is 66 rotations or more. Determination (step S159) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the number of high probability fluctuations is 66 revolutions or more (step S159), when the number is 66 revolutions or more (step S159; Y), that is, within 4 revolutions from the start of the high probability state, A process (step S164) for setting information of the variation pattern group based on the first effect mode is performed (step S161), and a process for setting the number-of-holds information (step S161) is performed. The first effect mode is an effect mode in the special figure variation display game for the first to fourth times counted from the end of the special game state. Further, in the determination of whether or not the number of high-probability fluctuations is 66 revolutions or more (step S159), when the number is not 66 revolutions or more (step S159; N), that is, 5 to 60 revolutions from the start of the high probability state. Performs a process (step S160) of setting information of the variation pattern group based on the second effect mode (step S161), and performs a process of setting the number of hold information (step S161).

  In the process of setting the hold number information (step S161), the current start memory number is set as the hold number information. Thereafter, a process for determining special figure information which is information set in the special figure information setting process (step S162) is performed, and the special figure information setting process is terminated.

  Here, the information of the variation pattern group includes information such as the type of table to be selected, the probability state, the number of holds (starting memory number), and the special figure game effect state. The information on the variation pattern group based on the first effect mode includes information indicating that the variation pattern table C is selected. Thereby, at the end of the special game state, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means is executed in the special variation mode. In addition, the information on the variation pattern group based on the second effect mode includes information indicating that the variation pattern table A or C is selected. In this case, when the special figure game effect state 1 or 2 is selected, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected, and when the special figure game effect state 3 is selected, the fluctuation pattern table C is selected. The information on the variation pattern group based on the third effect mode includes information indicating that the variation pattern table B is selected.

  Further, the corresponding variation pattern group is a pattern group assigned by the result of the special figure variation display game, the result probability state, the number of holds, the game effect state, or the like. This group includes a variation pattern group in the short time gaming state, and information on the variation pattern group includes information indicating that the variation pattern table C is selected. In addition, as a group selected other than the first probability variation state and the short-time gaming state, a variation pattern group when the result is out of place, a variation pattern group when per 14R-A, a variation pattern group when per 14R-B There is. In addition, as a group selected regardless of the gaming state, there are a fluctuation pattern group when the result is per 2R and a fluctuation pattern group when the result is a small hit. The information of selecting the variation pattern table A is included in the information of these variation pattern groups. In the process of setting the information of the corresponding variation pattern group (step S163), an appropriate group according to the situation is selected from these groups.

  24 shows the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S117) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 19 and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S125) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. showed that. In the latter half variation pattern setting process, a process for determining the latter half variation pattern of the variation display game is performed based on the variation pattern random number stored in the starting memory being processed.

  In the latter half variation pattern setting process, first, a process of acquiring information on the variation pattern group set in the above-described special figure information setting process (step S170) is performed. The information of the variation pattern group includes information such as the type of table to be selected, the probability state, the number of holds (starting memory number), the special figure game effect state, and the like. Is selected.

  Thereafter, a process for obtaining the latter half fluctuation pattern selection table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 1 (step S171) is performed, and a process for obtaining the second half fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 2 (step S172) is performed. The pattern processing ends. The latter half variation pattern number selected here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a table selection unit that selects a table used by the determination unit (game control device 30) to select the execution mode of the variable display game based on the random number value.

  FIG. 25 shows the special figure change start process 2 (step S103) in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. In this special figure change start process 2, first, a special figure change pattern setting process (step S180) for determining the execution mode of the special figure change display game is performed. And the process (step S181) which sets the decoration special figure command containing the information regarding the fluctuation pattern set by the special figure fluctuation pattern setting process (step S180) is performed. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 performs processing for displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 43 based on this command. Various kinds of control such as control are performed.

  Next, a process of decrementing the special figure hold number by 1 (step S182) is performed, and a process of setting a decoration special figure hold number command including information on the special figure hold number is performed (step S183). This decoration special figure reservation number command is also transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, a process of shifting a random number save area for storing various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number (step S184) is performed, and a game process number is set by a process of setting a game process number as information of change start (step S185). Then, the special figure change start process 2 is finished.

  FIG. 26 shows the special figure fluctuation pattern setting process (step S180) performed in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 shown in FIG. In the special figure fluctuation pattern setting process, first, a process of setting the first half fluctuation information based on the stop symbol information (step S190) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S191), and if it is not a big hit (step S191; N), a process of acquiring the first half variation pattern table for losing is performed (step S192). Then, a process for obtaining the first half fluctuation pointer table corresponding to the first half fluctuation information (step S193) is performed, and a process for selecting the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 3 (step S194) is performed to obtain the first half fluctuation time. The process (step S196) to perform is performed. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S191), if it is a big hit (step S191; Y), a process (step S195) for acquiring a big hit first half variation pattern table is performed to deal with the first half variation information. The process of acquiring the first half variation pointer table is performed (step S193).

  In the process of obtaining the first half fluctuation time (step S196), the fluctuation time in the first half fluctuation pattern is obtained from the obtained first half fluctuation information. Thereafter, a process for setting the fluctuation time by adding the latter half fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation time in the latter half fluctuation pattern, is performed (step S197). By this process, the variation time of the special figure variation display game is set. Then, processing for setting the corresponding variation pattern command (step S198) is performed, and the special figure variation pattern setting processing is terminated. The variation pattern command is later transmitted to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 determines the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game based on the variation pattern command.

  Based on the variation mode determined by such processing, after the identification information is variably displayed on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 for a predetermined time, the special figure variation display game is executed to stop display. . 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 displayed in a variable manner on the display device 43 is executed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an execution mode determination means for determining the execution mode of the variable display game. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as game execution control means for executing the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the execution mode determination unit (game control device 30). Further, it can be said that the special variation display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. As the first execution control means for performing the execution control of the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory, and the second execution for performing the execution control of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory. It can be said that it functions as a control means.

  From the above, the special variation mode is an execution mode in which the reach state is generated only when the result of the variation display game to be executed is a special result, and the execution mode determination means (game control device 30) is specified. The change display game in the easy-to-win state after the game state is ended is executed in a special change mode.

  In addition, starting storage means (game control) that stores the right to execute a variable display game as a starting memory based on the winning of a game ball in the starting opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7). Device 30), the winning easy state generating means (game control device 30) generates an easy winning state in the specific gaming state, and the execution mode determining means (game controlling device 30) is started at the end of the special gaming state. The variation display game based on the start-up memory stored in the storage means is executed in a special variation mode.

  FIG. 27 shows a special figure changing process (step S34) performed when the process number is 1 in the game branching process (step S32) shown in FIG. In this special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S200). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S200), if it is a big hit (step S200; Y), a process for setting a big hit stop time (step S206) is performed and a process for setting a decoration special figure stop command is performed. (Step S205) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. The decorative special figure stop command includes information related to the stop time and is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  If it is not a big hit (step S200; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S200), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S201). If it is not a small hit (step S201; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S201; N), a process of changing during disconnection (step S207) is performed to set a decoration special figure stop command (step S201) S205) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a small hit (step S201), if it is a small hit (step S201; Y), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S202).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S202), if the time is not short (step S202; N), a process for setting the big hit stop time (step S206) is performed, and a decoration special figure stop command is set. The process (step S205) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S202), if the time is short (step S202; Y), the special figure game effect information check process (step S203) is performed, and the normal stop time is set. Processing (step S204) is performed. The normal stop time is the stop time A (2.5 seconds) shown in FIG. Thereafter, a process for setting a decoration special figure stop command is performed (step S205), and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 shows the process during fluctuation (step S207) performed in the special-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. In this out-of-change process, it is first determined whether or not the time is short (step S210). In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S210), if the time is not short (step S210; N), a process of setting a normal stop time (step S217) is performed, and the process of changing at the time of disconnection is terminated. . The normal stop time is the stop time A (2.5 seconds) shown in FIG. In the determination of whether the time is short (step S210), if the time is short (step S210; Y), it is determined whether the state is a high probability state (step S211).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a high probability state (step S211), if it is a high probability state (step S211; Y), it is determined whether or not the set number of times is 1 (35 rotations) (step S212). . Further, in the determination of whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S211), if the state is not the high probability state (step S211; N), it is determined whether or not the set number of times is 3 (100 rotations) (step S214). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 1 (35 rotations) (step S212), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the 35th special figure fluctuation display game counted from the end of the special gaming state. To do. In this determination, the number of high probability fluctuations that are the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a high probability state and the number of time reductions that are the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a short time operation state are determined. To make a decision. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (35 rotations) (step S212), if the set number of times is 1 (35 rotations) (step S212; Y), the process of setting the stop time C (6 seconds) (Step S216) is performed, and the process during change is terminated. In this case, an effect is provided to notify that half of the number of times that can be executed in the high probability state during the stop time has ended.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the set number 1 (35 rotations) (step S212), when the set number 1 (35 rotations) is not reached (step S212; N), whether or not the set number 2 is set (70 rotations). Is determined (step S213). In the determination of whether or not the set number of times is 2 (70 rotations) (step S213), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the 70th special figure fluctuation display game counted from the end of the special game state. To do. In this determination as well, the number of high probability fluctuations that are the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a high probability state and the number of time reductions that are the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a time-shortening operation state. To make a decision. In the determination of whether or not the set number 2 (70 rotations) (step S213), if the set number 2 (70 rotations) (step S213; Y), the process of setting the stop time C (6 seconds) (Step S216) is performed, and the process during change is terminated. In this case, an effect of notifying that the high probability state ends in the stop time is performed. Further, when the time-short game state is entered, a notification to that effect is also made.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 2 (70 rotations) (step S213), when the number of times of setting is not 2 (70 rotations) (step S213; N), whether or not the number of times of setting is 3 (100 rotations). Is determined (step S214). In the determination (step S214) as to whether or not the set number of times is 3 (100 rotations), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is the 100th special figure fluctuation display game counted from the end of the special gaming state. judge. In this determination, the determination is made by using the number of time reductions that is the remaining number of times of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the time reduction operation state. In the determination of whether or not the set number 3 (100 rotations) (step S214), if the set number 3 (100 rotations) (step S214; Y), a process of setting the stop time C (6 seconds) (Step S216) is performed, and the process during change is terminated. In this case, an effect is provided for notifying that the time-saving gaming state is ended during the stop time.

  If it is not the set number 3 (100 rotations) in the determination (step S214) as to whether or not the set number is 3 (100 rotations) (step S214; N), a special figure game effect information check process (step S215) is performed. The process during fluctuation is terminated.

  In FIG. 29, the special-figure game effect information check process (step S204) in the special-figure changing process shown in FIG. 27 and the special-figure game effect information check process (step S215) in the off-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. showed that. In this special figure game effect information check process, first, a process of acquiring the current special figure game effect state (step S220) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a special figure game setting (step S221).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a special figure game setting (step S221), if there is no special figure game setting (step S221; N), processing for setting the special figure game effect state 1 (step S227) is performed. Then, the process (step S226) which sets stop time B (2.5 seconds) is performed, and a special figure game effect information check process is complete | finished. In addition, the case where there is no special figure game setting is a case where the first special figure variation display game is executed after the special game state is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a special figure game setting (step S221), if there is a special figure game setting (step S221; Y), it is determined whether or not it is in the special figure game effect state 1 (step S222). )I do.

  In the determination (step S222) as to whether or not it is the special figure game effect state 1 (step S222; Y), if it is the special figure game effect state 1 (step S222; Y), a process of obtaining the number of high probability fluctuations (step S228) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is the production timing (step S229). In the determination of whether or not it is the production timing (step S229), whether or not the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state shifts to the special production (the period during which the special variation mode is set). It is determined that it is the production timing when it is one time before the specific number of times of performing the specific production which is a notification of whether or not to start. That is, it is determined that it is the production timing when the specific production is performed in the next special figure fluctuation display game.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the production timing (step S229), if it is not the production timing (step S229; N), processing for setting the stop time B (2.5 seconds) is performed (step S226), The game effect information check process is terminated. In this case, the special figure game effect state 1 remains. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the production timing (step S229), if it is the production timing (step S229; Y), a process (step S230) for setting the special figure game production state 2 is performed, and the stop time B A process of setting (2.5 seconds) is performed (step S226), and the special figure game effect information check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the special figure game effect state 1 (step S222; N) in the determination as to whether or not the special figure game effect state 1 (step S222), it is determined whether or not it is the special figure game effect state 2. (Step S223) is performed. If it is not in the special figure game effect state 2 (step S223; N) in the determination of whether or not the special figure game effect state 2 (step S223), the special figure game effect state 3 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the game effect state 3 (step S224).

  The special figure game effect state 3 is set for the special figure variation display game having the special variation mode and the special effect. This is a case where the period of special variation mode and special effect ends. Note that the end timing is determined from the high probability fluctuating rotational speed and the period determined by the type of special result mode (patterns 1 to 8). That is, the period for setting the special variation mode (variation pattern table C) in the specific gaming state (first probability variation state) is determined based on the type of the latest special result.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the special figure game effect state 3 (step S224), if it is not the end timing of the special figure game effect state 3 (step S224; N), the stop time B (2.5 seconds) ) Is set (step S226), and the special figure game effect information check process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the special figure game effect state 3 (step S224), when it is the end timing of the special figure game effect state 3 (step S224; Y), the special figure game effect state 1 Is set (step S225), the stop time B (2.5 seconds) is set (step S226), and the special figure game effect information check process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the special figure game effect state 2 (step S223), when it is the special figure game effect state 2 (step S223; Y), a process of acquiring stop symbol information (step S231) is performed. And processing for acquiring the high probability variation number (step S232). Thereafter, it is determined (step S233) whether or not to shift to the special effect (whether or not the period during which the special variation mode is set is started).

  In the determination of whether or not to shift to the special effect (step S233), when shifting to the special effect (step S233; Y), a process (step S234) for setting the special figure game effect state 3 is performed, and the stop time C A process of setting (6 seconds) is performed (step S236), and the special figure game effect information check process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not to shift to the special effect (step S233), if the transition to the special effect is not made (step S233; N), the process (step S235) for setting the special figure game effect state 1 is performed and stopped. Processing for setting time C (6 seconds) is performed (step S236), and the special figure game effect information check processing is terminated.

  With this process, special figure game effect state 1 is set for games other than the special figure fluctuation display game in which special effects are executed during a short time. In addition, in the special figure change display game of the special effect executable period in which the special effect can be executed, it is notified whether or not the special effect is made (whether or not the period in which the special change mode is set is started). The special figure game effect state 2 is set for a special figure fluctuation display game that performs a specific effect. A special-figure display game for a special-effects execution period in which a special effect can be executed, and the special-figure display game for which a special effect is executed (special variation mode is set) The production state 3 is set.

  FIG. 30 shows a special figure display process (step S35) performed when the process number is 2 in the game branch process (step S32) shown in FIG. In the special figure display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit (step S240). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S240), if it is a big hit (step S240; Y), processing for clearing the big hit flag (step S241) is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of clearing the small hit flag (step S242) and a process of setting a launch position designation signal (step S243) are performed. In the game after the end of the special game state, the firing position designation signal is a left-handed strike that causes the game ball to flow down to the left side of the center case 20 and a right-hand strike that strikes the game ball to flow down to the right side of the center case 20. This is information for instructing which one to perform. Based on this information, display of the hitting instruction display devices D7 to D10 (shown in FIG. 2) is performed.

  Next, a process of setting a fanfare command that is information relating to the execution of a fanfare that is an effect at the start of the special gaming state (step S244), and a probability information command that is information relating to the setting of the probability that a special result mode is derived is set. The process (step S245) to perform is performed. Here, probability information that sets the probability state to the normal probability state is set. Then, a process of setting a jackpot signal corresponding to the special result mode (step S246) and a process of setting information on the number of continuous operations that is the number of rounds in the special game state (step S247) are performed. Then, the process (step S248) which sets the decoration symbol command transmitted to the production | presentation control apparatus 40 is performed, and the special figure display process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step S240; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S240), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S249). In the determination of whether or not the small hit (step S249), if the small hit (step S249; Y), processing to clear the small hit flag (step S250) is performed.

  Thereafter, a variation number process (step S251) for managing the number of games that can execute the high probability state and the short-time operation state is performed, and a fanfare command that is information related to the execution of the fanfare that is an effect at the start of the special gaming state A setting process (step S252) is performed. And the process (step S253) which sets the decoration symbol command transmitted to the production | presentation control apparatus 40 is performed, and a special figure display process is complete | finished.

  In the determination of whether or not the game is a small hit (step S249), if it is not a small hit (step S249; N), that is, if it is out of play, the number of games that can execute a high probability state or a short-time operation state is determined. A fluctuation number process for management (step S254) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a short time end setting has been made (step S255). In the determination as to whether or not the short-time end setting has been made (step S255), the short-time operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is terminated by a variation number process for managing the number of games capable of executing the high probability state or the short-time operation state. It is determined whether or not the processing (step S267) for setting the short time end, which is performed when performing (setting to the normal operation state), has been performed. In the determination as to whether or not the short time end setting has been made (step S255), if the short time end setting has not been made (step S255; N), the special figure display in-process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the short-time end setting has been made (step S255), if the short-time end setting has been made (step S255; Y), a process for setting a short-time end command (step S255) is performed, and a special figure display is performed. End the middle process. At this time, the short end command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. In addition, the setting of the time reduction end is cleared by the setting of the time reduction end command.

  In the special figure display process, the special figure game process number is changed to 3 in the case of a big hit (step S240; Y) and in the case of a small hit (step S249; Y). The fanfare interval process is executed in the graphic game process (see FIG. 13). If it is out of place, the special figure game process number is changed to 0, and the special figure routine process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 13).

  FIG. 31 shows the number-of-changes process (steps S251 and S254) performed in the special figure display process shown in FIG. In this variation number processing, first, it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S260). In the determination of whether or not this state is a high probability state (step S260), if the state is not a high probability state (step S260; N), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S264). In the determination of whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S260), when the state is a high probability state (step S260; Y), a process of decrementing the number of high probability fluctuations by 1 (step S261) is performed to obtain a high probability. It is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations is 0 (step S262).

  The number of high probability fluctuations is set to 70, which is the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a high probability state, as an initial value at the end of the special game state based on the jackpot, and is 1 every time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Decremented. In the determination of whether or not the number of high probability fluctuations is 0 (step S262), it is determined whether or not the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the high probability state becomes 0 and the high probability state is to be ended. In the determination of whether or not the number of high-probability fluctuations is 0 (step S262), when the number of high-probability fluctuations is not 0 (step S262; N), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S264). . In the determination of whether or not the number of high-probability fluctuations is 0 (step S262), when the number of high-probability fluctuations is 0 (step S262; Y), a process for setting the end of high probability (step S263) is performed. The high probability state is completed (the normal probability state is set), and it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S264).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S264), when the time is not short (step S264; N), the variation number process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S264), if the time is short (step S264; Y), a process of decrementing the time reduction by 1 (step S265) is performed, and the time reduction is 0. Is determined (step S266).

  The number of time reductions is the remaining number of special figure variable display games 70 in which the normal variable winning device 7 is in the state of short-time operation as an initial value at the end of the special game state based on the big hit (except for 2R per support number 0) or 70 100 is set and is decremented by 1 every time the special figure variation display game is executed. In the determination of whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step S266), it is determined whether the remaining number of times of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state is 0 and the short-time operation state is ended. . In the determination of whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step S266), when the number of time reductions is not 0 (step S266; N), the variation number processing ends. In the determination of whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step S266), if the number of time reductions is 0 (step S266; Y), a process for setting the time reduction end (step S267) is performed to perform the time reduction operation state. Is finished (normal operation state is set), and the variation count process is finished.

  FIG. 32 shows a jackpot ending process (step S39) performed when the process number is 6 in the game branching process (step S32) shown in FIG. In this jackpot end process, first, a process of setting a probability information command (step S270), which is information related to the setting of the probability that a special result mode is derived, is performed. Note that probability information for setting the probability state to a high probability state is set at the end of the special gaming state based on the jackpot. In addition, probability information is set so that the probability state is the same as that before the special gaming state at the end of the special gaming state based on the small hit.

  Next, a process of acquiring information on hold (step S271) is performed to acquire a big hit random number in each start memory, and it is determined whether there is a big hit (step S272). In the determination of whether or not there is a big hit (step S272), if there is no big hit (step S272; N), processing for setting special figure effect information (step S274) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a big hit (step S272), if there is a big hit (step S272; Y), processing for setting a specific ending display command (step S273) is performed, and special figure effect information is set. Processing (step S274) is performed. The specific ending display command is transmitted to the effect control device 40, and based on this command, the notice effect that the special result mode is generated is performed in the ending that is the effect at the end of the special gaming state.

  Thereafter, a process for setting special figure effect information (step S274) and a process for setting the number of special figure effects (step S275) are performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated. Among these, in the process of setting special figure effect information (step S274), the process of storing the jackpot symbol number indicating the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the special game state, In order to perform processing, processing for setting a table in which probability states and the like are set is performed.

  Further, in the process of setting the special figure effect number (step S275), a process of setting the initial value of the high probability variation number and the initial value of the short time number based on the special result mode is performed. With this process, it is determined whether the short-time gaming state is to be entered after the first probability variation state. That is, the game control device 30 has a winning easy state generation determining means for determining whether or not to generate a winning easy state by the winning easy state generating means after the end of the specific gaming state (based on the jackpot symbol random number). Based on the type of special result, it is determined whether or not an easy winning state is generated over a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state.

  From the above, the starting port can be changed to the first starting port (first starting winning port 13), the first state in which the game ball cannot be won and the second state in which the game ball can be won. 2 start opening (ordinary variable winning device 7), a period for which the second start opening changes the state to the second state is increased more than usual, and an easy winning state that facilitates winning to the second start opening is provided. Easy winning state generation means (game control device 30) to be generated, and easy winning state generation determination means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not an easy winning state is generated by the easy winning state generation means after completion of the specific gaming state. ), And the easy-to-win state generation determining means is awarded by the easy-to-win state generating means for a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state based on the type of the most recent special result. Decide whether to generate an easy state Then, the execution mode determination means (game control device 30) indicates whether or not an easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific game state, depending on the length of the period in which the special variation mode is set. .

  FIG. 33 shows a big hit end process performed at the end of the special gaming state by the effect control device 40. In this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability information command transmitted in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 32 has been received (step S280). In the determination of whether or not this probability information command has been received (step S280), if the probability information command has not been received (step S280; N), the jackpot end processing is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the probability information command has been received (step S280), if the probability information command has been received (step S280; Y), the determination of whether or not the specific ending display command has been received (step S280; Y) Step S281) is performed.

  When determining whether or not a specific ending display command has been received (step S281), if a specific ending display command has not been received (step S281; N), a process of setting a normal ending display start flag (step S282). The game process number is updated to 0 (step S284), and the jackpot end process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not a specific ending display command has been received (step S281), if a specific ending display command has been received (step S281; Y), a process of setting a specific ending display start flag (step S281). S283) is performed, a process of updating the game process number to 0 (step S284) is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  As described above, the specific ending display start command is transmitted when the start memory stored at the end of the special game state has the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game in which the result becomes the special result mode. It is. The effect control device 40 performs a specific ending including a notice effect that a special result mode is generated instead of the normal ending based on the reception of this command.

  FIG. 34 shows the process during change performed by the effect control device 40 during the execution of the special figure change display game. In the changing process, first, it is determined whether or not a decoration special figure stop command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the fluctuation time of the special figure change display game is ended (step S290). In the determination of whether or not this decoration special figure stop command has been received (step S290), when the decoration special figure stop command has not been received (step S290; N), the process during change is terminated. In addition, when it is determined whether or not the decoration special figure stop command is received (step S290), the decoration special figure stop command is received (step S290; Y), it is included in the decoration special figure stop command. A process of acquiring the stop time from the information (step S291) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the stop time is C (6 seconds) (step S292).

  If it is not the stop time C (step S292; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the stop time C (step S292), a process of setting a stop flag (step S296) is performed. With this stop flag set, the variable display of the decorative special figure variable display game is stopped. In the determination of whether or not it is the stop time C (step S292), if it is the stop time C (step S292; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a specific effect (step S293).

  In the case where the stop time C is set, a specific effect for notifying whether or not a period in which the special variation mode is set in the special figure variation display game in which the number of executions is a specific number of times is started, and There is a case where the production is performed in the special figure variation display game which is the 35th, 70th and 100th times counted from the end of the special game state. In the determination of whether or not it is a specific effect (step S293), it is determined which case. In the determination of whether or not this is a specific effect (step S293), if it is a specific effect (step S293; Y), a process of setting a specific effect (step S294) is performed, and a process of setting a stop flag (step S294). Step S296) is performed. By performing the process of setting the execution of the specific effect (step S294), the specific effect that is a notification as to whether or not the period in which the special variation mode is set in the stop time is started is performed.

  Information related to the type of the most recent special result mode is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 so that it can be determined whether or not a period in which the special variation mode is set is started. Then, based on this, processing for determining the content of the specific effect to be executed is also performed. In addition, it is possible to determine the contents of the effect of the specific effect by receiving information on the special game effect state. That is, if the received information is the special figure game effect state 3, an effect is started in which the period for which the special variation mode is set. If the received information is the special figure game effect state 1, the special variation mode is set. It is also possible to produce an effect that does not start the period. Thereby, every time the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state (first probability variation state) reaches the specific number of times, a period in which the special variation mode (variation pattern table C) is set is started. A predetermined effect (specific effect) for notifying whether or not is executed.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a specific effect (step S293), if it is not a specific effect (step S293; N), a process of setting a corresponding effect execution (step S295) is performed, and a process of setting a stop flag is performed. (Step S296) is performed. The corresponding effect is an effect that is selected according to the current situation from among the effects in the special figure variation display game that is the 35th, 70th, and 100th times counted from the end of the special game state. And after performing the process (step S296) which sets a stop flag, the process (step S297) which updates a game process number to 2 is performed, and a process during a change is complete | finished.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of the game after the special game state ends. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the ending at the end of the special gaming state, it is notified that there is a possibility that a special variation mode may be set ("OO mode"). In addition, when specific ending is selected, the notice effect that the special result mode is generated is also executed.

  In a state where the special variation mode is not set, an image of the character running on the road is displayed as shown in FIGS. And in the special figure fluctuation display game which becomes a specific number of times, the specific effect which alert | reports whether the period when a special fluctuation aspect is set during a stop time is started is performed.

  In this specific effect, first, the character finds money as shown in FIG. 35 (d), and an image of the character running toward the money is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (e). And when not changing to special production, as shown in FIG.35 (f), the image which was not able to acquire money is displayed, and as shown in FIG.35 (g), a special fluctuation aspect may be set. It is notified that there is a certain state (“XX mode”). On the other hand, when the period in which the special variation mode is set is started, an image in which money is acquired is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (h), and the special variation mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (i). It is notified that the state is to be set (“nice mode”). In this case, a special variation mode is set from the next special figure variation display game and a special effect is executed. Note that the specific effect is not limited to this, and any effect may be used as long as it notifies whether the period in which the special variation mode is set is started.

  Based on the above, the variation displaying the variation display game that displays the result after variably displaying the plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7) A game having a display device (a special display 1 display D1, a special display 2 display D2, a display device 43) that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game is a special result. In the machine, a specific gaming state in which the probability that the special gaming state will occur again is set higher than usual for a period from the end of the special gaming state to the predetermined number of executions of the variable display game. An execution mode determining means (game control device 30) for determining the execution mode of the variable display game, an effect control means (effect control device 40) for executing effects related to the variable display game, and execution. Game execution control means (game control device 30) for controlling the execution of the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the mode determination means, and the execution mode of the variable display game determined by the execution mode determination means includes And at least a normal variation mode and a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode, and the execution mode determination means sets the special variation mode in the specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result. The production control means provides a predetermined production for informing whether or not the period for setting the special variation mode is started each time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number. It will be executed.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can execute a step-up notice effect that sequentially executes a notice effect set in a plurality of stages from a lower level to a predetermined stage as the notice effect, and the step-up notice effect depending on the gaming state The execution mode is different.

  In FIG. 36, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory d, which is the fourth start memory, is one that executes a four-step step-up notice effect (here, the start memory that results in a big hit). showed that. When the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is in the normal operation state, the notice effect at each stage of the step-up notice effect is performed in the special figure change display game based on the start memory d to be noticed. . On the other hand, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, the step-up notification effect of each step is displayed one step at a time in the special figure change display game based on the start memories a to d. Do. In other words, in order that the fourth stage of the notice effect is performed in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory d that is the object of the notice, the one to three stages of the notice effect are produced in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memories a to c. Step by step.

  In addition, the execution time of the notice effect is set equal to the fluctuation time when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state. Thereby, even if the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, the step-up notice can be executed in the same manner as the normal game state, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. In addition, a variable display game that can attract the player's interest as in the normal gaming state can be played.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of a step-up notice effect when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state. The notice effect at each stage of this step-up notice effect includes an initial notice image, a step transition notice image displayed after the initial notice image when the notice moves to the next stage, and a notice transition to the next stage. When the advance notice ends, the notice end image is displayed after the initial notice image.

  FIGS. 37A and 37B show the initial notice image and the stage transition notice image in the notice effect of step 0 (SU0) which is the lowest stage. In the notice effect of step 0, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), an image in which the character finds money (100 yen) and runs toward the money is displayed as an initial notice image. When the advance notice moves to the next stage, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), an image obtained by acquiring money is displayed as the advance notice picture. When the step-up notice effect ends at this stage, an image for which money could not be acquired is displayed as the notice end image.

  FIGS. 37C and 37D show the initial notice image and the stage transition notice image in the notice effect of Step 1 (SU1), which is the second stage from the bottom. In the notice effect in step 1 in the second stage from the lower level, the amount of money discovered by the character is larger (1 million yen) than in the lowest level. FIGS. 37E and 37F show the initial notice image and the stage transition notice image in the notice effect in step 2 (SU2), which is the third stage from the bottom. In the notice effect of step 2 in the third level from the lower level, the amount of money discovered by the character is larger (10 million yen) than in the second level from the lower level.

  FIGS. 37 (g) to (i) show the initial notice image, the stage transition notice image, and the subsequent reach notice image in the notice effect of step 3 (SU3), which is the highest level. In the notice effect of step 3, which is the highest stage, the amount of money discovered by the character is higher (billion yen) than the third stage from the bottom. In addition, since this stage is the highest stage, the stage advance notice image is displayed instead of the stage advance notice image, and a reach notice image is displayed to notify that a reach state occurs, and a step-up notice effect is displayed. Ends.

  Note that FIGS. 37 (j) to (l) are examples of effects in the reach state following the step-up notice. In the effect in the reach state, as shown in FIGS. 37 (j) and 37 (k), first, an image in which the character finds money and runs toward the money is displayed. The amount at this time is larger than the highest level. Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result form, as shown in FIG. At this time, the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the upper left is a special result mode. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is not a special result form, an image in which money could not be acquired is displayed, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed at the upper left is a result form of losing.

  The step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 37 is a step-up notice effect when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, but the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state. The step-up notice effect is the same notice effect. However, since the game is performed in one special figure fluctuation display game, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed in the upper left is in a state where it is variably displayed from the start of the step-up notice effect until the result mode is derived through the reach state.

  In order to perform such a step-up notice effect, the gaming machine of this modification performs a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 38 in place of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In this special figure hold information determination process, first, a process of acquiring the fluctuation pattern random number 1 (step S300) is performed, and it is determined whether or not SP reach occurs (step S301).

  In the determination of whether or not SP reach occurs (step S301), when the SP reach does not occur (step S301; N), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not SP reach occurs (step S301), if SP reach occurs (step S301; Y), it is determined whether or not the SU notice (step-up notice effect) is being performed (step S301). S302) is performed.

  In the determination (step S302) whether or not the SU notice (step-up notice effect) is in progress (step S302; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the SU notice is being made (step S302), if the SU notice is not being made (step S302; N), it is determined whether or not there are two or more suspensions (startup memories) (step S303). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there are two or more holds (step S303), if there are not two or more holds (step S303; N), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there are two or more holds (step S303), when there are two or more holds (step S303; Y), a process of obtaining a corresponding jackpot random number is performed (step S304). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S305).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S305), if it is a big hit (step S305; Y), a process of setting the specific start opening prize effect information 1 (step S306) is performed, and a start opening prize effect command is issued. A setting process (step S308) is performed. If it is not a big hit (step S305; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S305; N), a process (step S307) for setting specific start opening winning effect information 2 is performed, and a starting opening winning effect command is executed. Is set (step S308).

  In the process of setting the start opening prize effect command (step S308), the starting opening prize effect command including the specific start opening prize effect information 1 or 2 is set. This start opening prize effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory.

  In the effect control device 40, main processing shown in FIG. 39 and interruption processing shown in FIG. 40 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) are performed as processing related to the game. In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 39, 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 S310) is performed, and processing for starting a timer (step S311) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step S312) is performed. In the main command analysis process (step S312), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 30 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process of determining the command is performed.

  Thereafter, a game management process (step S313) relating to the control of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game executed in correspondence with the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. Then, a display control process (step S314) that is a process related to display on the display device 43, a sound control process (step S315) that is a process related to audio output, and a process related to control of a decoration device (such as the movable motor 44 and various LEDs 45). A certain decoration control process (step S316) is performed. Further, an error monitoring process (step S317) for monitoring the occurrence of an error, a random number update process (step S318) for updating a random number for determining details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, and a main command analysis process ( The process returns to step S312).

  As shown in FIG. 40, in the interrupt process, first, a timer update process (step S320) is performed, and an input process (step S321) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 40 is output from the effect control device 40. An output process (step S322) for processing the signal is performed. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step S323) for receiving a game-related command transmitted from the game control device 30 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 41 shows a game management process (step S313) performed in the main process shown in FIG. In this game management process, first, it is determined whether or not a memory number command has been received (step S340). This stored number command is a hold information command or a decorative special figure hold number command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the start memory is generated or when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is started.

  In the determination of whether or not this stored number command has been received (step S340), if the stored number command has not been received (step S340; N), prefetch effect setting processing (step S342) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the memory number command has been received (step S340), if the memory number command has been received (step S340; Y), a process of updating the memory number (step S341) is performed, and prefetching is performed. An effect setting process (step S342) is performed. In the process of updating the stored number (step S341), the process of updating (adding or subtracting) the starting stored number is performed based on the received stored number command.

  In the pre-reading effect setting process (step S342), an effect is set based on the result of the pre-reading process performed at the occurrence of the start memory in the game control device 30. Thereafter, a game branching process (step S343) for selecting a process to be executed based on the acquired game process number by acquiring the game process number is performed. After the selected process is performed, the game management process is terminated.

  In the game branching process (step S343), when the game process number is 0, the start of the variation of the decoration special figure variation display game is monitored, and the start of variation of the decoration special map variation display game is set or the effect is set. For this reason, a change start process (step S344) for setting information necessary for the above is performed.

  Further, in the game branching process (step S343), when the game process number is 1, as the information necessary for performing the symbol stop process (step S346), the result stop display time in the decorative special symbol variation display game, etc. The changing process (step S345) for setting the above is performed. Further, in the game branch process (step S343), when the game process number is 2, the symbol stop process (step S346) is performed. In the symbol stopping process (step S346), if the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S347) is set. If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the fluctuation start process (step S344).

  In the game branching process (step S343), if the game process number is 3, fanfare / interval processing (step S347) is performed to perform processing such as updating the number of times that the big winning opening is opened in the effect in the special gaming state. In the game branching process (step S343), when the game process number is 4, a special winning opening open process (step S348) is performed. In the special prize opening opening process (step S348), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S347) is set. If the special game state is the final round, the display of the special game state end screen and the setting of information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing (step S49) are performed.

  In the game branching process (step S343), if the game process number is 5, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S349) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step S349), when the special gaming state is the final round, all the game balls remaining in the large winning opening after closing the large winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c. Set the time. In the game branching process (step S43), if the game process number is 6, a big hit end process (step S50) is performed. In the jackpot end process (step S350), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the change start process (step S344) is set.

  FIG. 42 shows a prefetch effect setting process (step S342) in the game management process shown in FIG. In this pre-reading effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a start opening winning effect command has been received (step S360). In the determination as to whether or not the start opening prize effect command has been received (step S360), if the starting opening prize effect command has not been received (step S360; N), the prefetch effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the start opening prize effect command has been received (step S360), when the start opening prize effect command has been received (step S360; Y), a process of acquiring start opening prize effect information (step S360; Y) Step S361) is performed, and it is determined whether there is specific start opening winning effect information (Step S362).

  In the determination of whether or not there is specific start opening winning effect information (step S362), it is determined whether or not there is specific starting opening winning effect information 1 or 2. In the determination of whether or not there is this specific start opening winning effect information (step S362), if there is no specific start opening winning effect information (step S362; N), the prefetch effect setting processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is specific start opening winning effect information (step S362), if there is specific starting opening winning effect information (step S362; Y), whether or not to execute SU (step up notice effect). Is determined (step S363).

  In determining whether or not to execute SU (step-up notice effect) (step S363), for example, it is determined whether or not a step-up notice is executed by extracting a random number value. In this case, the step-up notice is given with a higher probability that the reception of the specific start opening prize presentation information 1 transmitted when the result is a big win than the specific start opening prize presentation information 2 transmitted when the result is lost. The execution of the production is selected.

  In the determination of whether or not to execute SU (step-up notice effect) (step S363), when SU (step-up notice effect) is not executed (step S363; N), the prefetch effect setting process is terminated. In addition, when determining whether to execute SU (step-up notice effect) (step S363), when executing SU (step-up notice effect) (step S363; Y), the number of executions of the step-up notice effect is set. A process of setting the current start memory number to the production counter to be managed (step S364). Thereafter, a process of setting a prefetch effect start flag (step S365) is performed, and the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 43 shows the change start process (step S344) in the game management process shown in FIG. In this variation start process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S370). The variation start command is a command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the special figure variation display game is started. In the determination of whether or not this variation start command has been received (step S370), if the variation start command has not been received (step S370; N), the variation start process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not a change start command has been received (step S370), if a change start command has been received (step S370; Y), a stop symbol setting process (step S371) is performed.

  In the stop symbol setting process (step S371), the stop symbol of the decorative special symbol variation display game is set based on the received variation start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the set symbol is a big hit symbol (step S372). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit symbol (step S372), if it is a big hit symbol (step S372; Y), processing for setting a big hit flag (step S373) is performed, and variation pattern setting processing (step S374). I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit symbol (step S372), if it is not a big hit symbol (step S372; N), a variation pattern setting process (step S374) is performed.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S374), based on the received variation start command, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prefetch effect start flag (step S375). The prefetching effect start flag is a flag that is set when execution of the step-up notice effect is determined in the prefetching effect setting process shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not there is a pre-reading effect start flag (step S375), if there is a pre-reading effect start flag (step S375; Y), the pre-reading effect 1 that is a notice effect at the lowest stage in the step-up notice effect Is set (step S376).

  Thereafter, a process of clearing the prefetch effect start flag (step S377) is performed, a process of setting the prefetch effect flag (step S378) is performed, and a process of decrementing the effect counter by 1 (step S379) is performed. Then, a process for setting a variation start flag for starting the decoration special figure variation display game (step S380) is performed, a process for updating the game process number to 1 (step S381) is performed, and the variation start process is terminated. With these processes, the notice effect at the lowest stage of the step-up notice effect is executed in the special display variation display game.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a pre-reading effect start flag (step S375), if there is no pre-reading effect start flag (step S375; N), it is determined whether or not there is a pre-reading effect flag (step S382). Do. In the determination of whether or not there is a pre-reading effect flag (step S382), if there is no pre-reading effect flag (step S382; N), the variation start process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a pre-reading effect flag (step S382), if there is a pre-reading effect flag (step S382; Y), a process of decrementing the value of the effect counter by 1 (step S383) is performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the effect counter is 0 (step S384).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the effect counter is 0 (step S384), if the value of the effect counter is not 0 (step S384; N), processing for setting the corresponding prefetch effect (step S387) is performed. In the process of setting the corresponding pre-reading effect (step S387), the notice effect at the next stage of the notice effect executed in the previous decoration special figure change display game is set as the step-up notice effect.

  Thereafter, a process for setting a variation start flag (step S380) and a process for updating the game process number to 1 (step S381) are performed, and the variation start process is terminated. By these processes, the notice effect at the next stage of the notice effect executed in the previous ornament special figure change display game is executed in the decoration special figure change display game.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the effect counter is 0 (step S384), if the value of the effect counter is 0 (step S384; Y), a process of setting the final prefetch effect (step S385) is performed. In the process of setting the final pre-reading effect (step S385), the notice effect at the next stage of the notice effect executed in the previous decoration special figure variation display game is set as the notice effect at the final stage in the current step-up notice effect. . Further, when the reach state is reached after the step-up notice, an effect is set in the reach state.

  Thereafter, a process of clearing the pre-reading effect flag (step S386) is performed, a process of setting a variation start flag (step S380), a process of updating the game process number to 1 (step S381), and a variation start process. finish. Through these processes, in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the notice stage effect of the next stage of the notice presentation effect executed in the previous decoration special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Become. In other words, the effect control device 40 serves as an effect execution control means for executing a notice effect related to the variable display game based on the determination result of the prior determination means (game control device 30).

  Note that the step-up notice effect in the normal gaming state is not shown in the variation start process shown in FIG. 43, but is set at the start of the decorative special figure variation display game based on the variation start command. Further, the step-up notice effect is not limited to the one shown in the image shown in FIG. 37, and may be executed by voice, light emission mode, and vibration.

  With the processing as described above, it is possible to perform a variable display game that can attract the player's interest according to the gaming state. That is, when executing the step-up notice effect in the shortened gaming state (first probability variation state, short-time gaming state), if the execution time of the special figure variation display game is lengthened in order to obtain the same aspect as the normal gaming state. The purpose of the shortened game state of quickly digesting the game cannot be achieved. In addition, if the step-up notice is performed within the execution time of the shortened gaming state, the execution time of each stage is shortened and the notice becomes unclear or the number of executable stages is limited. . On the other hand, as described above, in the shortened game state, these problems can be solved by executing the step-up notice effect over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. As in the normal gaming state, a variable display game that can attract the player's interest can be played.

  Based on the above, a variable display device (special feature) that can display a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start port (first start winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7). In a gaming machine comprising the display D1, the special display 2 D2, and the display device 43) and capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game is a special result, It is configured to be able to generate a shortened game state in which the execution time of the variable display game is shortened from the normal game state for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state, and fluctuates based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening Start storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing display game execution rights up to a predetermined upper limit as start memory, and game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the start storage Pre-determining means (game control) for determining in advance that the variable display game based on the start memory is a specific variable display game for the start memory stored in the start memory means and before the execution of the variable display game Device 30), and an effect execution control means (effect control device 40) for executing a notice effect relating to the variable display game based on the determination result of the prior determination means. The effect execution control means is provided in a plurality of stages as the notice effect. It is possible to execute a step-up notice effect that sequentially executes the set notice effect from a lower stage to a predetermined stage. In the normal gaming state, the step-up notice effect is executed in one variable display game, while a shortened game In the state, the step-up notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable display games.

  The game execution control means (game control device 30) sets the execution time of the variable display game executed in the reduced game state to the same time as the execution time of each step of the step-up notice effect executed in the normal game state. It will be like that.

  Although the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 38 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 16, these processes may be used in combination. In this case, in the determination of whether or not there is specific start opening winning effect information (step S362) in the pre-reading effect setting process shown in FIG. 42, when there is no specific start opening winning effect information (step S362; N), the start is performed. Processing related to the notice effect based on the mouth winning effect information 1 to 5 is performed.

  In the prefetch effect setting process shown in FIG. 42, the number of stages to be executed in the step-up notice effect may be determined. In this case, the number of stages set in the production counter is set. Furthermore, information indicating that a prefetch effect start flag is set is stored in the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game for starting the step-up notice effect. In addition, the number of stages to be executed in the step-up notice effect is a big hit (when the specific start opening winning effect information 1 is received), and when the number of stages is off (when the specific starting port winning effect information 2 is received) ) So that the more stages that are executed, the more likely the result will be a big hit. Further, the step-up notice may be executed even when the reach state does not occur, and in this case, the number of steps executed when the reach state occurs is larger than when the reach state does not occur.

  In addition, when the step-up notice effect is performed when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, the start condition may be that the reach state does not occur in the special figure change display game that performs the step-up notice effect. Further, when the step-up notice effect is performed, the reach state may not be forcibly generated.

  In addition, the execution time of the notice effect is set equal to the change time when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is the short-time operation state. An equal specific variation time may be set.

  In addition, in the prefetch effect setting process shown in FIG. 42 and the change start process shown in FIG. Any one of the effects may be selected. Further, a plurality of types of notice effects with different reliability may be set for the notice effects at each stage, and one may be selected at the time of execution of each stage. For example, in the notice effect shown in FIG. 37, a plurality of types of images with different amounts of money discovered by the character are set even at the same stage, and a notice effect with a higher amount of money is regarded as a more reliable notice effect. That is, a step-up notice effect with a higher degree of reliability is obtained in the case of a big win (when the specific start opening winning effect information 1 is received) than in the case of being out of play (when the specific starting opening winning effect information 2 is received). Make it easier to select. Further, the step-up notice may be executed even when the reach state does not occur. In this case, the step-up notice effect with higher reliability is executed than when the reach state does not occur. So that

  In this way, the player can play a game with interest in the contents of the step-up notice effect. Further, even if the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state and the shortened game state in which the execution time of the special figure variation display game is executed shorter than the normal game state, it is the same as the normal game state. A special figure variation display game that can attract the player's interest can be performed.

  From the above, the production execution control means (production control device 40) is based on the determination result of the prior determination means (game control device 30). One production is selected from the production.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification is different in that a specific effect is executed only when shifting to a special effect.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, a special game effect information check process shown in FIG. 44 is performed instead of the special game effect information check process shown in FIG. In this special figure game effect information check process, the process after the determination of whether or not to shift to the special effect (step S233) is different. When the transition to the special effect is not made (step S233; N), a process for setting the special figure game effect state 1 (step S225) is performed, and a process for setting the stop time B (2.5 seconds) is performed. The figure game effect information check process ends. Thereby, when it does not transfer to a special effect, even if it is a specific number of times, the short stop time B will be set and a specific effect will not be performed.

  Moreover, when shifting to a special effect (step S233; Y), the process which sets the special figure game effect state 3 (step S234) is performed, and the process which sets the stop time C (6 seconds) is performed. Then, the process (step S390) which sets a specific effect execution command is performed, and a special figure game effect information check process is complete | finished. The specific effect execution command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  In the effect control device 40, when the specific effect execution command is received in the determination of whether or not the specific effect is in the changing process shown in FIG. 34 (step S293), the specific control is determined (step S293; Y). ) And a process of setting the specific effect execution (step S294). Thereby, when shifting to a special effect, a long stop time C is set and a specific effect is performed.

  FIG. 45 shows an example of the specific effect in this modification. As shown in FIG. 45 (a), in the ending at the end of the special gaming state, it is notified that there is a possibility that the special variation mode may be set (“OO mode”). Then, in the special figure fluctuation display game that is a specific number of times, when a special fluctuation mode is set from the next special figure fluctuation display game, a specific effect is performed during the stop time.

  In this specific effect, first, as shown in FIG. 45B, an image in which the character finds money and the character runs toward the money is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), after an image in which the character has won money is displayed, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the character transforms into a special effect mode, and FIG. ), It is notified that the state is shifted to a state in which the special variation mode is set (“nice mode”). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 45 (f) and 45 (g), the special figure variation display game is executed with a special effect by the transformed character.

  As described above, since a predetermined effect for notifying that the period for setting the special variation mode is started is executed in the stop display time of the variable display game before the period for setting the special variation mode is started. The player expects that a predetermined performance is executed during the specific game state, and can prevent the game during the specific game state from becoming monotonous.

  Based on the above, the variation displaying the variation display game that displays the result after variably displaying the plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7) A game having a display device (a special display 1 display D1, a special display 2 display D2, a display device 43) that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game is a special result. In the machine, a specific gaming state in which the probability that the special gaming state will occur again is set higher than usual for a period from the end of the special gaming state to the predetermined number of executions of the variable display game. An execution mode determining means (game control device 30) for determining the execution mode of the variable display game, an effect control means (effect control device 40) for executing effects related to the variable display game, and execution. Game execution control means (game control device 30) for controlling the execution of the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the mode determination means, and the execution mode of the variable display game determined by the execution mode determination means includes And at least a normal variation mode and a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode, and the execution mode determination means sets the special variation mode in the specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result. When the period in which the special variation mode is set is started in the specific gaming state, the effect control means stops display time of the variable display game before the period in which the special variation mode is set Then, a predetermined effect for informing that the period in which the special variation mode is set is started.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can execute a special effect even in a normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 46 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In the special figure hold information determination process, first, a process of acquiring a big hit random number 1 (step S400) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S401).

  If it is not a big hit (step S401; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S401), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S401), if it is a big hit (step S401; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during a specific period (step S402).

  The specific period is a first probability variation state and a short-time gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. In the determination of whether or not it is during the specific period (step S402), if it is during the specific period (step S402; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is during the specific period (step S402), if it is not during the specific period (step S402; N), a process of setting specific start opening winning effect information (step S403) is performed, and the start opening is performed. A process of setting a winning effect command (step S404) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. That is, when a start memory that is a big hit occurs in the second probability variation state or the normal game state, a start opening prize effect command including specific start opening prize effect information is transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  FIG. 47 shows prefetch effect setting processing (step S342) executed by the effect control device 40. In this pre-reading effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a start opening winning effect command has been received (step S410). In the determination as to whether or not the start opening winning effect command has been received (step S410), if the starting opening winning effect command has not been received (step S410; N), the prefetch effect setting processing is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start opening prize effect command has been received (step S410), if the start opening prize effect command has been received (step S410; Y), a process of acquiring start opening prize effect information (step S410; Y). Step S411) is performed, and it is determined whether there is specific start opening winning effect information (Step S412).

  In the determination of whether or not there is specific start opening winning effect information (step S412), when there is no specific starting opening winning effect information (step S412; N), the pre-reading effect setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is specific start opening winning effect information (step S412), if there is specific starting opening winning effect information (step S412; Y), the effect counter that manages the number of executions of the notice effect is currently displayed. The process of setting the starting memory number (step S413) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a prefetch effect start flag (step S414) is performed, and the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

  By setting this prefetch start flag, the prefetch effect is started. This pre-reading effect is to execute the above-mentioned special effect instead of the normal effect in the normal gaming state. In the pre-reading effect, first, the image shown in FIG. 45 (e), which is the same image as when the special variation mode is set during the stop time of the currently executing special diagram variation display game, is displayed. Then, the special effects as shown in FIGS. 45 (f) and 45 (g) are started from the next special map fluctuation display game. In practice, only the special effect is executed instead of changing to the special variation mode.

  As a result, the specific effect (predetermined effect) not only informs the start of the period in which the special variation mode is set, but also informs that a special result is derived, and informs the player that the effect is promising. You can make an impression. Therefore, in addition to preventing the game in the specific game state from becoming monotonous due to the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the game other than in the specific game state from becoming monotonous. Furthermore, since the special effect is executed after the specific effect is performed, the player can be given an impression that a special result is derived or a reach occurs when the special effect occurs. The interest of the game in the special variation mode to be executed can be enhanced.

  From the above, the starting storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game as a starting memory based on the winning of the game ball at the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7) as a starting storage. (Game control device 30) and the start memory stored in the start storage means and still before the execution of the variable display game, it is determined in advance that the variable display game based on the start memory is a specific variable display game. And an advance control means (game control device 30), and the effect control means (effect control device 40) is stored in the start memory stored in the start storage means, and the start memory determined to have a special result by the advance determination means. Is present, a predetermined effect can be executed before the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up memory as the special result.

  Further, the effect control means (the effect control device 40) selects the normal effect when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode, and when the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode. Is configured to select a special effect different from the normal effect, and based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode, the special effect is changed to the normal effect. It will be made to choose.

  Further, the effect control means (the effect control device 40) selects the normal effect when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode, and when the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode. Is configured to select a special effect different from the normal effect, and the special effect is selected instead of the normal effect based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode. It will be like that. Note that the specific condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined effect (specific effect) is executed or when a start-up memory that results in a big hit or a reach state occurs.

  Note that the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 46 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 16, but these processes may be used together. In this case, when there is no specific start opening winning effect information (step S412; N) in the determination of whether or not there is specific starting opening winning effect information (step S412; N) in the prefetch effect setting processing shown in FIG. Processing related to the notice effect based on the mouth winning effect information 1 to 5 is performed.

  Further, in the pre-reading effect, it is assumed that only the special effect is executed without being changed to the special variation mode, but may be changed to the special variation mode. In addition, the pre-reading effect is performed only in the case of a big hit, but the pre-reading effect may be generated in the case of a loss.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modification is a predetermined that executes a special figure variation display game that is executed before a period in which a special effect is executed (a period in which a special figure variation display game is executed in a special variation mode) is started. The start of the period for setting the special effect is advanced based on the number of pre-read results of the start memory.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the special effect setting process 1 shown in FIG. In this special effect setting process 1, first, it is determined whether or not a start opening prize effect command has been received (step S420). In the determination of whether or not the start opening prize effect command has been received (step S420), when the start opening prize effect command has not been received (step S420; N), the special effect setting process 1 is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the start opening winning effect command has been received (step S420), if the starting opening winning effect command is received (step S420; Y), it is determined whether or not the specific gaming state is being performed. Determination (step S421) is performed.

  If it is not in the specific game state (step S421; N) in the determination as to whether or not the specific game state is in effect (step S421), the normal effect setting process (step S428) is performed and the special effect setting process 1 is terminated. To do. Further, in the determination of whether or not the game is in the specific game state (step S421), if the game state is in the specific game state (step S421; Y), a process of acquiring stop symbol information (step S422) is performed, and a high probability A process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S423) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined number of times before the special effect transition (step S424). The stop symbol information is received from the game control device 30 and the information stored in the effect control device 40 is acquired. Further, the high probability variation number is obtained by managing the high probability variation number, which is the remaining number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state in the effect control device 40 by the same control as the game control device 30. It becomes possible.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a predetermined number of times before the transition to the special effect (step S424), the special map variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the received start opening prize presentation command shifts to the special effect. It is determined whether the game is to be executed a predetermined number of times before the game. The predetermined number of times is, for example, the upper limit number of special figure 2 start memory. If it is not before the predetermined number of times of transition to the special effect (step S424; N) in the determination as to whether or not it is a predetermined number of times before the transition of the special effect (step S424), the special effect setting process 1 ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a predetermined number of times of transition to the special effect (step S424), if it is before the predetermined number of times of the transition of the special effect (step S424; Y), a process of acquiring hold information (step S425) I do.

  In the process of acquiring the hold information (step S425), prefetch information corresponding to the currently stored special figure 2 start memory is acquired. Then, based on the acquired information, it is determined whether or not there is a reach (step S426). If there is no reach (step S426; N), the special effect setting process 1 is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a reach (step S426), if there is a reach (step S426; Y), a special effect start flag is set (step S427), and the special effect setting process 1 is ended. To do. By setting this special effect start flag, the special effect is started from the next special figure fluctuation display game. The special effect start flag is cleared at the end of the period during which the special effect is executed.

  This process can give the player the impression that the chance of a big hit is high during the period of special production, and increase the expectation for the transition to the special production and the expectation during the special production. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  From the above, the effect control means (the effect control device 40) selects the normal effect when the variable display game is executed in the normal change mode, and the variable display game is executed in the special change mode. A special effect different from the normal effect is selected, and the pre-determining means (in the start memory for executing the variable display game in a predetermined period before the start of the period of the special variation mode (special effect) ( When there is a start memory determined by the game control device 30) to execute the specific variable display game, the special effect is selected instead of the normal effect in the predetermined period.

  Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification has a predetermined number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is executed after the period during which the special effect is executed (the period in which the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the special variation mode) ends. Based on the pre-read result of the start memory, the period for setting the special effect is extended.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the special effect setting process 2 shown in FIG. In this special effect setting process 2, it is first determined whether or not a stop command has been received (step S430). In the determination of whether or not the stop command has been received (step S430), if the stop command has not been received (step S430; N), the special effect setting process 2 is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the stop command has been received (step S430), if the stop command has been received (step S430; Y), the determination of whether or not the specific gaming state is being performed (step S431). Do.

  If it is not in the specific game state (step S431; N) in the determination as to whether or not it is in the specific game state (step S431), the normal effect setting process (step S438) is performed and the special effect setting process 2 is terminated. To do. In the determination of whether or not the game is in the specific game state (step S431), if the game is in the specific game state (step S431; Y), a process of acquiring stop symbol information (step S432) is performed, and a high probability A process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S433) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the special effect has ended (step S434). The stop symbol information is received from the game control device 30 and the information stored in the effect control device 40 is acquired. Further, the high probability variation number is obtained by managing the high probability variation number, which is the remaining number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state in the effect control device 40 by the same control as the game control device 30. It becomes possible.

  In the determination of whether or not the special effect has ended (step S434), it is determined whether or not the period of special effect in the current special figure variation display game ends. In the determination of whether or not the special effect is ended (step S434), when the special effect is not ended (step S434; N), the special effect setting process 2 is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special effect is ended (step S434), when the special effect is ended (step S434; Y), a process of acquiring the hold information (step S435) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the hold information (step S435), prefetch information corresponding to the currently stored special figure 2 start memory is acquired. Thereafter, based on the acquired information, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit (step S436). If there is no big hit (step S436; N), the special effect setting process 2 is terminated. In this case, the special effect is ended, and the normal effect starts from the next special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether or not there is a big hit (step S436), if there is a big hit (step S436; Y), a process for setting a special effect extension flag (step S437) is performed, and the special effect setting process 2 is ended. To do. By setting this special effect extension flag, the special effect is continued until the big hit occurs. Note that the special effect extension flag is cleared based on the occurrence of a big hit.

  This process can give the player the impression that the chance of a big hit is high during the period of special production, and increase the expectation for the transition to the special production and the expectation during the special production. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  From the above, the effect control means (the effect control device 40) selects the normal effect when the variable display game is executed in the normal change mode, and the variable display game is executed in the special change mode. The special effect different from the normal effect is selected, occurs during the period of the special variation mode (special effect), and the variable display game is played after the period of the special variation mode (special effect) elapses. When the start memory to be executed includes the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30), a period during which the special display is performed until the variable display game based on the start memory is provided. It will be extended.

  Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modified example has a start winning opening in a state where the number of start memories has reached the upper limit number during a period during which a special effect is executed (a period during which a special figure change display game is executed in a special change mode) Overflow winnings, which are game ball winnings, are monitored, and production is performed based on the overflow winnings.

  In this example, when an overflow prize is generated at the first start winning opening 13 (Special Figure 1 start memory), information on whether or not the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state is notified. When an overflow prize is generated in the variable winning device 7 (special figure 2 start memory), a prefetch result of the special figure start memory is notified.

  At the start of the special effect, the type of information notified by the overflow prize is displayed on the display unit 43a. In this display, as shown in FIG. 50, the normal variation winning device 7 side is indicated as “prefetch result is here”, and the starting winning award 13 side is indicated as “Is there a short time?”.

  If an overflow winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13 and the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state, the fact is displayed as shown in FIG. 51 (b). (E.g., “Jinget” is displayed). Also, when an overflow prize is generated in the normal variation winning device 7, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), a special figure variation display game based on each start memory is displayed on the decorative special figure start memory display 70 corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory. The result of prefetching is notified. In addition, the high possibility that a special result aspect will be derived | led-out by the symbol is displayed here.

  In order to carry out such control, the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 52 is performed instead of the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. In this special figure start port SW monitoring process, when the corresponding hold is the upper limit (step S61; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during the specific period (step S441).

  In the determination of whether or not it is during the specific period (step S441), it is determined whether or not it is the latent mode. If it is not during the specific period (step S441; N) in the determination as to whether or not it is during the specific period (step S441), the special figure starting port SW common process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is during the specific period (step S441), if it is during the specific period (step S441; Y), it is determined whether or not there is corresponding overflow set information (step S442). Do.

  The overflow set information is information that is set when the information as shown in FIG. 51 is notified about the start memory in which the overflow prize has occurred. If it is determined whether or not there is corresponding overflow set information (step S442), if there is corresponding overflow set information (step S442; Y), the special figure start port SW common process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is corresponding overflow set information (step S442), when there is no corresponding overflow set information (step S442; N), processing for setting the corresponding overflow command (step S443). I do. Thereafter, a process for setting the corresponding overflow set information (step S444) is performed, and the special figure starting port SW common process is terminated. This overflow command is later transmitted to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 notifies the information as shown in FIG. 51 based on the reception of this command. That is, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 serve as overflow monitoring means for monitoring the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening in the state where the number of starting memories has reached the upper limit.

  On the other hand, when the corresponding hold is not the upper limit (step S61; N), processing for clearing the overflow set information (step S440) is performed. With this process, it is possible to notify the prefetch information when an overflow prize has occurred for a newly generated start memory. The subsequent processing is the same as the special drawing start port SW common processing shown in FIG.

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs an overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. In this overflow effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450). In the determination of whether or not this overflow command has been received (step S450), if the overflow command has not been received (step S450; N), the overflow effect setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450), if an overflow command has been received (step S450; Y), processing for acquiring information relating to overflow (step S451) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring information related to overflow (step S451), based on the overflow command, a process of acquiring whether the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 (step S452).

  In the determination of whether or not the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 (Step S452), if it is Special Figure 1 (Step S452; Y), whether or not the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state. A process for obtaining such information (step S453) is performed, a process for setting an overflow effect start flag (step S455) is performed, and the overflow effect setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the overflow prize that has been generated is special figure 1 (step S452), if it is not special figure 1 (step S452; N), a process of acquiring pre-read information on hold (step S454). And an overflow effect start flag is set (step S455), and the overflow effect setting process is terminated. Based on the information set by this process, notification as shown in FIG. 51 is performed. In other words, the effect control device 40 serves as a notification means for notifying the player that the winning easy state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state.

  By doing in this way, there is a possibility of being notified when the game is executed in the special variation mode as to whether or not the easy winning state occurs after the specific gaming state, so the special variation mode is set. In addition to the improvement of interest by making it possible, it is also possible to increase the expectation for the occurrence of an easy-to-win state, and the game in a specific game state can be highly interesting. In addition, if the player is encouraged to establish a predetermined condition (overflow prize) in the special variation mode, it is possible to perform an effect as if an easy winning state is acquired by the player's skill, and a game in a specific gaming state can be performed. It can be interesting.

  From the above, it is provided with notifying means (effect control device 40) for notifying the player that the easy winning state will occur after the end of the specific gaming state, and the notifying means is variably displayed in a special variation mode in the specific gaming state. Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the game is being executed, the fact that the easy winning state is generated after the end of the specific gaming state is notified.

  In addition, an overflow monitoring means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for monitoring an overflow winning, which is a winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening in a state where the number of start memories has reached the upper limit, is provided for notification. The means (production control device 40) can easily win a prize after the end of the specific game state based on the detection of the overflow prize by the overflow monitoring means when the variable display game is being executed in the special variation state in the specific game state. This means that the occurrence of the state is notified.

  Although the above-described effects are performed during the period in which the special variation mode (special effect) is set, all the periods in which the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state regardless of whether or not the special variation mode is set. You may be made to do.

  Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the above-described sixth modified example, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the information to be notified changes depending on the number of overflow prizes.

  As shown in FIG. 54, when the first overflow winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), it is determined whether or not the short-time gaming state is set after the end of the first probability variation state. Suggested information is broadcast. Thereafter, when a second overflow prize is generated at the first start winning opening 13, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), there is information indicating whether or not the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state. It is to be notified. Further, when the first overflow winning is generated in the normal variation winning device 7, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), the pre-read information about one special figure 2 start memory is notified. After that, when the second overflow winning is generated in the normal variation winning device 7, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), the pre-reading information about one special figure 2 starting memory is notified.

  In order to carry out such control, a special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 55 is performed instead of the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. This special figure start port SW common process is the same as the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 52 except that the process related to the overflow set information (steps S440, S442, S444) is not performed.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs an overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 56 instead of the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. In this overflow effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450). In the determination of whether or not this overflow command has been received (step S450), if the overflow command has not been received (step S450; N), the overflow effect setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450), if an overflow command has been received (step S450; Y), processing for acquiring information relating to overflow (step S451) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring information related to overflow (step S451), based on the overflow command, a process of acquiring whether the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2 is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 (step S452).

  In the determination of whether or not the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 (Step S452), if it is Special Figure 1 (Step S452; Y), the process of incrementing the Special Figure 1 overflow counter by 1 (Step S460) is performed. It is determined whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S461).

  In the determination of whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S461), if the counter value is the upper limit value (step S461; Y), the process of clearing the special figure 1 overflow counter (step S464) is performed. To complete the overflow effect setting process. As shown in FIG. 57, there are four notification levels that can be changed according to the number of overflow prizes. The special figure 1 overflow counter is a counter for selecting this notification level. The upper limit value of this counter is set to 5. When the fifth overflow prize is generated, the counter value is cleared, and in the sixth overflow prize, the notification is performed again from the first notification level. I have to.

  In the determination of whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S461), if the counter value is not the upper limit value (step S461; N), the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state. Whether or not information is acquired (step S462). And the process (step S463) which sets the alerting | reporting level corresponding to the value of a counter is performed, the process (step S455) which sets an overflow effect start flag is performed, and an overflow effect setting process is complete | finished. As a result of this processing, as shown in FIG. 57, a corresponding notification level is selected according to the number of overflow prizes, and notification as shown in FIGS. 54 (b) and 54 (c) is performed based on this information. .

  As shown in FIG. 57, the notified information is made different depending on whether or not the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state. However, the information to be notified is the same until the notification level reaches the second stage, and cannot be determined at this point, so that a player who has generated more overflow prizes can be given a privilege. ing.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the generated overflow prize is special figure 1 (step S452), if it is not special figure 1 (step S452; N), the special figure 2 overflow counter is incremented by 1 (step S465). To determine whether the counter value is the upper limit value (step S466).

  In the determination of whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S466), if the counter value is the upper limit value (step S466; Y), the process of clearing the special figure 2 overflow counter (step S468) is performed. To complete the overflow effect setting process. As shown in FIG. 57, there are four notification levels that can be changed according to the number of overflow prizes. The special figure 2 overflow counter is a counter for selecting this notification level. The upper limit value of this counter is set to 5. When the fifth overflow prize is generated, the counter value is cleared, and in the sixth overflow prize, the notification is performed again from the first notification level. I have to.

  In the determination of whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S466), if the counter value is not the upper limit value (step S466; N), prefetch information in a range corresponding to the counter value is acquired. Processing (step S467) is performed. The range corresponding to the counter value is as shown in FIG. 57. As the number of overflows increases, the range in which the prefetch information is notified in order from the earliest start memory (the oldest start memory) increases. Yes.

  Thereafter, a process of setting an overflow effect start flag (step S455) is performed, and the overflow effect setting process is terminated. With this processing, notification as shown in FIGS. 54D and 54E is performed.

  In other words, it is provided with overflow monitoring means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for monitoring an overflow winning which is a winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening in a state where the number of start memories has reached the upper limit. When the variation display game is being executed in the special variation mode in the specific gaming state, the means (the effect control device 40) is in the winning easy state after the end of the specific gaming state every time an overflow winning is detected by the overflow monitoring unit. The suggestion notification indicating whether or not it occurs is performed, and the suggestion notification having a low estimation difficulty level is accompanied with an increase in the overflow prize. The difficulty of estimation is, for example, the degree of difficulty of estimating whether or not the contents of the suggestion are different and the winning easy state occurs. That is, when two suggestion notifications having different difficulty levels are compared, one of the suggestion notifications having a lower estimation difficulty level is more easily estimated from the suggestion content than the other suggestion notification. It can be done.

  Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment has the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and performs the processing shown in FIGS. Further, as the type of special result mode, the type of special result mode shown in FIG. 58 is set instead of the type of special result mode shown in FIGS. This special result mode includes two rounds in 15R-A (symbol) and 15R-B (symbol) in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and 2R in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds. There is a hit (design).

  These special result modes are selected based on the jackpot symbol random value. For each 15R-A (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and after the special gaming state ends, the probability state is set to the high probability state until the next special result mode is derived, and the normal variation prize is awarded. The operation state of the device 7 is set to the short-time operation state. That is, the gaming state is set to the first probability variation state until the next special result mode is derived. Further, per 15R-B (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal probability state, and 100 special figure variation display games The operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is changed to the short-time operation state until the time is executed. In other words, after the special game state ends, the game state is changed to the short-time game state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. In addition, per 2R (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds, and after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state is set to the high probability state until the next special result mode is derived, and the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state.

  Note that none of the special outcome modes clearly informs the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, and also infers the probability state after the end of the special gaming state from the special result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game. It has been difficult to do. Here, not clearly informing may include notifying information about the probability state at all but also informing the probability state but not clearly informing.

  Further, in place of the effect due to the change of the variation pattern after the end of the special game state as shown in FIG. 8, the effect as shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 59 is performed. When the special result mode is derived in the normal gaming state ST1, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST2. When this special gaming state ends, the process shifts to a latent mode ST3 in which the probability state is not notified regardless of the derived special result mode. Then, after 100 special figure variation display games are completed in the latent mode ST3, if the probability state is the normal probability state, the game state shifts to the normal game state ST1. Moreover, if the probability state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to the battle mode ST4.

  The effects in the normal game state ST1 and the battle mode ST4 are effects that allow the player to grasp the current probability state. Therefore, by shifting from the latent mode ST3 to the normal gaming state ST1, it is notified that the normal probability state. Moreover, it will alert | report that it is a high-probability state by transfering from latent mode ST3 to battle mode ST4. The control of each of these effects is controlled by the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 serves as a notification means capable of notifying the player of the state of the probability that the special game state will occur. Become. Further, the notification means (production control device 40) does not clearly notify the player of the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state during the predetermined period (latent mode ST3), and the special gaming state is not displayed after the predetermined period ends. The state of the probability of occurrence is clearly notified.

  Also, instead of the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 60 and 61 are set. Each variation pattern table includes an outlier variation pattern table selected when the result is out of sync, a 15R-A big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is out per 15R-A, and a result per 15R-B. 15R-B big hit variation pattern table selected in this case, and 2R big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is per 2R. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  The variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 60 is a table selected in the normal gaming state ST1 and the latent mode ST3 after the end of the special gaming state in the state transition diagram shown in FIG. Also, the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 61 is a table selected in the battle mode ST4 in the state transition diagram shown in FIG. This variation pattern table B is configured to generate a reach state only when the result is a big hit. That is, the occurrence rate of the reach state is lower than that of the variation pattern table A, and the game progresses faster. The variation mode selected by the variation pattern table A is a normal variation mode, and the variation mode selected by the variation pattern table B is a special variation mode.

  As described above, even in a specific gaming state (high probability state), the game is played in the normal variation mode for a predetermined period, so that the reach occurrence rate is higher than when the game is played in the special variation mode. Can play an entertaining game. Further, even when the special game state does not occur immediately even though it is in the specific game state, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the moderate reach. In addition, since the state of the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state is not clearly notified in the predetermined period, even if the specific gaming state does not enter after the end of the special gaming state, the game can be performed with a sense of expectation for the predetermined period. it can. Moreover, even if it is a specific game state (high probability state), when a special game state does not occur in a predetermined period (latency mode ST3), a special variation mode in which the occurrence rate of the reach state is low is adopted. The occurrence of the state can be accelerated, and the game can proceed smoothly.

  Based on the above, the variation displaying the variation display game that displays the result after variably displaying the plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7) A game having a display device (a special display 1 display D1, a special display 2 display D2, a display device 43) that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game is a special result. In the machine 100, after the end of the special gaming state, the specific game in which the probability of the special gaming state occurring again is higher than usual based on the fact that the type of the special result causing the special gaming state is a predetermined special result. An execution mode determining means (game control device 30) configured to generate a state and determining the execution mode of the variable display game, and executing the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the execution mode determining means. Game execution control means (game control device 30), and notification means (effect control device 40) capable of notifying the player of the probability of occurrence of a special game state, determined by the execution mode determination means. The execution mode of the variation display game includes at least a normal variation mode and a special variation mode that generates a reach state less frequently than the normal variation mode, and the execution mode determination means generates a specific game state. Regardless of whether or not, the execution mode of the variable display game in the predetermined period is determined as the normal fluctuation mode for a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state. This means that the player is not clearly notified of the state of the probability that the gaming state will occur.

  In addition, the execution mode determination means (game control device 30) determines the execution mode of the variable display game after the end of the predetermined period as the special fluctuation mode when the specific gaming state has occurred, and notifies the notification means (effects) The control device 40) clearly notifies the state of the probability that the special gaming state will occur after the end of the predetermined period.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the latent mode ST3, the overflow winning, which is the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening when the number of starting memories reaches the upper limit, is monitored, and this overflow winning is determined. The production is based on this. Therefore, although the processing shown in FIGS. 13 to 32 is also performed, the special figure starting port SW common processing shown in FIG. 52 is performed instead of the special figure starting port SW common processing shown in FIG. In the special figure information setting process shown in FIG. 23, information for selecting the variation pattern table A is set as the variation pattern group information in the normal gaming state ST1 and the latent mode ST3, and the variation pattern table B in the battle mode ST4. Set the information to select.

  In the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 27, the special figure game effect information check process is not performed. Further, in the process during fluctuation shown in FIG. 28, only the process for setting the normal stop time is performed. Therefore, the special game effect information check process shown in FIG. 29 is not performed.

  In the effect based on the overflow prize in the latent mode ST3 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, information on the probability state is notified when an overflow prize is generated at the first start prize opening 13 (Special Figure 1 start memory). . In addition, when an overflow prize is generated in the normal variation winning device 7 (special figure 2 start memory), the prefetch result of the special figure start memory is notified.

  When the special game state is over and the latent mode ST3 is entered, the type of information notified by the overflow winning as shown in FIG. 50 is displayed on the display unit 43a. At this time, the normal variation winning device 7 side is pointed to “prefetch result is here”, and the first start winning hole 13 side is pointed to “Is there a change?”. If an overflow winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13 and the state is a high probability state, the fact is displayed with a display as shown in FIG. ").

  In order to perform such a process, the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 52 is performed instead of the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. Further, in the effect control device 40, the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 53 is performed, but the process of acquiring information as to whether or not the short-time gaming state is set after the end of the first probability variation state (step S453) It is processing to acquire information about. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a notification means for notifying the player of the probability state.

  In this way, since there is a possibility of being notified in the latent mode as to whether or not it is a high probability state, in addition to improving the interest by becoming the latent mode, the expectation for the notification of the probability state is increased. It is also possible to make the game in the latent mode highly interesting. In addition, if the player is encouraged to establish a predetermined condition (overflow prize) in the latent mode, it is possible to produce an effect as if a high probability state was acquired by the player's skill, and the game in the latent mode can be enjoyed. Can be expensive.

  For the above reasons, it is provided with notifying means (effect control device 40) for notifying the player of the probability state, and the notifying means is predetermined in a predetermined period during which the state of the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state is not clearly notified to the player. Based on the fact that the condition is satisfied (overflow prize), the probability state is notified.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification has the same configuration as that of the seventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, when the special gaming state is ended and the latent mode ST3 is set, the type of information notified by the overflow winning as shown in FIG. 54 (a) is displayed on the display unit 43a. . At this time, the normal variation winning device 7 side is pointed to “prefetch result is here”, and the first start winning hole 13 side is pointed to “Is there a change?”.

  Then, when the first overflow winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13, information indicating the probability state is notified with an image as shown in FIG. 54B (for example, “?? "?"). Thereafter, when the second overflow winning is generated at the first start winning opening 13, information indicating a probability state is further notified by an image as shown in FIG. 54 (c) (for example, “?? Can I get it? ") When the first overflow prize is generated in the normal variable prize winning device 7, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), the pre-read information about one special figure 2 start memory is notified. After that, when the second overflow winning is generated in the normal variation winning device 7, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), the pre-reading information about one special figure 2 start memory is notified.

  In order to carry out such control, a special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 55 is performed instead of the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. In addition, the effect control device 40 performs an overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 56 instead of the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. In this overflow effect setting process, the process of acquiring information on whether or not the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state (step S462) is the process of acquiring the probability state.

  Moreover, let the alerting | reporting information shown in FIG. 57 be the information regarding a probability state. For example, in the case of a high probability state, the notification level at the first stage is “Is it difficult to get it?”, The second stage is “? “It seems to be difficult?” “At the fourth stage,“? Also, if the probability level is normal, the notification level is “?? Is it too difficult?” At the first stage, “?? "What is it?" In the fourth stage, "?

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first modified example of the second embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted. Then, mainly different parts will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification is designed to produce an effect when a game ball is detected in a specific area 19 in the game area 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the gaming machine of the present modification has a small hit in addition to the types of special result modes shown in FIG. In addition, per 2R (symbol), the number of rounds in the special game state is 2 rounds, and after the special game state ends, the probability state is set to the high probability state until the next special result mode is derived. The device 7 is set in a normal operation state. This 2R and small hits share the same result pattern of the decorative special figure variation display game, and it is difficult to determine whether the 2R or small hit has occurred. In addition, as shown in FIG. 63, the variation pattern table used in the game after the end of the special game state is also common, and it is determined whether 2R or small hit has occurred from the variation pattern of the special diagram variation display game. It is difficult to distinguish.

  In the game in the latent mode ST3 after the occurrence of 2R and small hits, an effect is performed when a game ball is detected in the specific area 19 in the game area 1a. As shown in FIG. 64, the specific area 19 in the game area 1 a is provided on the upper surface of the closing member 15. The specific area 19 is provided with an effect SW (effect switch) for detecting that the game ball has come into contact, and an effect is performed based on an input from the effect SW.

  After the end of the special gaming state based on 2R and small hits, a display related to the effect as shown in FIG. 64 is made. At this time, pointing to the specific area 19 side, if a game ball is detected in the specific area 19, a display is made to indicate that the pre-reading result is notified, and pointing to the first start winning opening 13 side at the first starting winning opening 13. If an overflow prize is generated, a display indicating that the probability state is notified is performed.

  In order to perform such control, the effect control device 40 performs an overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 65 instead of the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. Although it is basically the same as the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 56, in the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 65, it is determined whether or not the generated overflow prize is Special Figure 1 (step S452). If it is not the special figure 1 (step S452; N), the overflow effect setting process is terminated. In addition, the process (step S462) for acquiring information about whether or not the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the first probability variation state is the process for acquiring the probability state (step S470).

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs a prefetch effect setting process shown in FIG. 66 as a process of performing an effect based on the detection of the game ball in the specific area 19. This process is performed when it is not special figure 1 (step S452; N) in determining whether or not the overflow prize generated in the overflow effect setting process shown in FIG. 56 is special figure 1 (step S452). This is substantially the same as the processing. However, since the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, an effect of informing pre-read information about the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory is performed.

  In this prefetch effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a detection in the effect SW (step S480). In the determination as to whether or not there is detection in the effect SW (step S480), if there is no detection in the effect SW (step S480; N), the prefetch effect setting processing ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a detection in the effect SW (step S480), if there is a detection in the effect SW (step S480; Y), a process of incrementing the effect counter by 1 (step S481) is performed. It is determined whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S482).

  In the determination of whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S482), if the counter value is the upper limit value (step S482; Y), a process of clearing the effect counter (step S486) is performed, and the prefetching is performed. The effect setting process ends. As in the case of the overflow prize in the special figure 2 start memory shown in FIG. 57, the notification level that can be changed according to the number of overflow prizes is set in four stages, and the special figure 2 overflow counter is for selecting this notification level. It is a counter. The upper limit value of this counter is set to 5. When the fifth overflow prize is generated, the counter value is cleared, and in the sixth overflow prize, the notification is performed again from the first notification level. I have to.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the counter value is the upper limit value (step S482), when the counter value is not the upper limit value (step S482; N), a process for acquiring the information on hold (step S483) is performed. Do. In the process of acquiring the information in the hold (step S483), pre-read information about the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory is obtained.

  Thereafter, a process of setting a notification level corresponding to the value of the counter (step S484) is performed, a process of setting an overflow effect start flag (step S485) is performed, and the overflow effect setting process is terminated. In the process of setting the notification level corresponding to the counter value (step S484), the notification level shown in FIG. 57 is set by the number of overflows. With this process, as the number of overflows increases, the range in which the prefetch information is notified in order from the earliest start memory (oldest start memory) increases.

  That is, detection means (effect SW) for detecting a game ball is provided in the specific area 19 of the game area 1a, and the notification means (effect control device 40) executes a specific effect based on detection of the game ball by the detection means. It will be like that. The specific effect is, for example, notification of the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state or notification of prefetch information. Further, in the case of the game of the first embodiment, it may be notified whether or not an easy winning state occurs after the specific gaming state.

  Further, although the presentation is performed based on the detection of the game ball once in the specific area 19, the presentation may be performed based on the detection of a plurality of game balls.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second modified example of the second embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted. Then, mainly different parts will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to prohibit the execution of subsequent effects when there is no detection of a game ball in the specific area 19 or an overflow prize in the game area 1a that triggers execution of the effect. Yes.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the production restriction setting process shown in FIG. 67 is performed. In this effect restriction setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect restriction flag that is a flag set when the execution of the effect is restricted (step S490). In the determination of whether or not there is an effect restriction flag (step S490), if there is an effect restriction flag (step S490; Y), the effect restriction setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is an effect restriction flag (step S490), if there is no effect restriction flag (step S490; N), it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450).

  In the determination of whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450), if an overflow command has been received (step S450; Y), an overflow effect setting process (step S491) is performed to set an effected flag. (Step S492) is performed, and the production regulation setting process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 68, the overflow effect setting process (step S491) is similar to the process shown in FIG. 65 except that it does not include the determination of whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S450). It is. On the other hand, if the overflow command is not received (step S450; N) in the determination as to whether or not the overflow command has been received (step S450), the determination as to whether or not the effect SW has been detected (step S480). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is detection in the effect SW (step S480), if there is detection in the effect SW (step S480; Y), a pre-reading effect setting process (step S493) is performed and the effected flag is set. Is performed (step S494), and the effect regulation setting process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 69, the prefetch effect setting process (step S493) is the same as the process shown in FIG. 66 except that it does not include the determination (step S480) as to whether or not the effect SW is detected. It is processing. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a detection in the effect SW (step S480), if there is no detection in the effect SW (step S480; N), it is determined whether or not there is an effected flag (step S495). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is an effected flag (step S495), if there is an effected flag (step S495; Y), the effect restriction setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is an effected flag (step S495), if there is no effected flag (step S495; N), a process of incrementing the effect restriction timer (step S496) is performed, and the effect restriction timer is set. It is determined whether or not the value has reached the upper limit value (step S497).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the production restriction timer has reached the upper limit value (step S497), if the value of the production restriction timer has not reached the upper limit value (step S497; N), the production restriction setting process ends. . Further, in the determination of whether or not the value of the production restriction timer has reached the upper limit value (step S497), if the value of the production restriction timer has reached the upper limit value (step S497; Y), the production restriction flag is set. Is performed (step S498), and the effect regulation setting process is terminated.

  The production restriction timer is a timer that is reset at the end of 2R and small hits (value is set to 0), and does not receive an overflow command in the production restriction setting process as described above, and the production SW The value is added when there is no detection. Then, when the value of the production restriction timer reaches the upper limit value, the production restriction flag is set. That is, when the overflow command is not received for a predetermined period after entering the latent mode ST3, and when there is no detection by the effect SW, the subsequent effects are restricted. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a prohibition unit that prohibits the notification of the probability state by the notification unit (production control device 40).

  It should be noted that the process of setting the effected flag (steps S492 and S494) is a process of clearing the effect restriction timer and the determination as to whether there is an effected flag (step S495) is not performed, so that the latent mode is set. In the case where no overflow command is received for a predetermined period of time and no effect is detected by the effect SW, subsequent effects can be restricted.

  Further, the configuration of this modification can also be applied to the gaming machines of the sixth modification and the seventh modification of the first embodiment.

  From the above, in the non-notification period (latent mode ST3) in which the state of the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state is not clearly notified to the player, the probability state is notified based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (overflow prize). An informing means (effect control device 40) and a prohibiting means (effect control) that prohibits the notification of the probability state by the informing means during the non-informing period when the predetermined condition is not satisfied for a predetermined period from the start of the non-informing period. Device 40).

  In addition, in a non-notification period (latent mode ST3) in which the state of the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state is not clearly notified to the player, notification means for notifying the probability state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (overflow prize) An effect control device 40) and prohibiting means (effect control device 40) for prohibiting the notification of the probability state by the notification means during the non-notification period when the predetermined condition is not satisfied during the predetermined period in the non-notification period. Will be provided.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is a variable display game that displays a result after variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information based on winning of a game ball at a starting opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7). Special display state that is advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result (see FIG. 1 display D1, special figure 2 display D2, display device 43). The probability that a special gaming state will occur again is higher than usual during the period from the end of the special gaming state until the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times. An execution mode determining means (game control device 30) for determining the execution mode of the variable display game, and an effect control means (effect control device) for executing an effect related to the variable display game. 4 ) And game execution control means (game control device 30) for controlling the execution of the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the execution mode determination means, and the variable display game determined by the execution mode determination means The execution mode includes at least a normal variation mode and a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode, and the execution mode determination means is configured to execute the special variation mode in a specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result. The production control means notifies whether or not the period in which the special variation mode is set is started each time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times. A predetermined performance is executed.

  Therefore, the execution mode determination means determines the period for setting the special variation mode in the specific gaming state based on the type of the latest special result, and the effect control means determines that the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state is the specific number of times. Each time it reaches, a predetermined effect that informs whether or not the period in which the special variation mode is set is started is executed, so that the variation mode that can attract the player's interest according to the gaming state The variable display game can be performed. That is, the game is executed in a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode during a predetermined period of the specific game state where the probability of occurrence of the special game state is higher than normal, and the interest of the specific game state can be enhanced. In addition, even in the same specific game state, the timing and the length of the period when the special variation mode is started can be varied based on the special result, and the game in the specific game state can be prevented from becoming monotonous. Further, since the timing and the length of the period when the special variation mode is started are determined based on the type of the latest special result, a complicated variation mode can be realized with simple control. In addition, since the effect of whether or not the period of the special variation mode starts every time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times, the player regularly An effect that enhances the expectation is performed, and the game during the specific game state can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  The starting port is a first starting port (first starting winning device 13) and a second starting port capable of changing the state between a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win. (Ordinary variable winning device 7), and the second start opening increases the period during which the state is changed to the second state more than usual, and a winning is generated that makes it easy to win the second starting opening. Easy state generation means (game control device 30), easy winning state generation determination means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not an easy winning state is generated by the easy winning state generation means after completion of the specific gaming state, The easy-to-win state generation determining means determines the easy-to-win state by the easy-to-win state generating means for a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state based on the type of the most recent special result. Decide whether to generate Mode determining means (game controller 30), so that the winning facilitate state after completion of the specific game state by the length of the period during which the special fluctuation mode is set to indicate whether occurring.

  Therefore, the easy-to-win state generation determining means generates an easy-to-win state by the easy-to-win state generating means for a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state based on the type of the most recent special result. The execution mode determination means suggests whether or not the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state according to the length of the period in which the special variation mode is set. In addition, the variation display game can be performed in a variation mode that can attract the player's interest. In other words, in a specific gaming state, whether or not an easy winning state will occur later can be inferred from the setting state of the special variation mode, so that it is easy to win a prize in addition to the improvement of interest by setting the special variation mode A sense of expectation for the occurrence of the state can also be given, and the game in the specific game state can be highly interesting.

  The special variation mode is an execution mode in which a reach state is generated only when the result of the variation display game to be executed is a special result, and the execution mode determination means (game control device 30) is configured to end the specific game state. The change display game in the easy winning state later is executed in a special change mode.

  Therefore, the special variation mode is an execution mode in which the reach state is generated only when the result of the variation display game to be executed is a special result, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest according to the game state. A variation display game can be performed in a variation manner. In other words, by making the variation display game in a specific gaming state a special variation mode, the game can be quickly digested, and the occurrence of another special gaming state is accelerated, so a lot of profits can be given to the player in a short time. It can be given and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Moreover, since the execution mode determination means executes the variation display game in the easy winning state after the specific gaming state ends in the special variation mode, the game can be quickly digested even in the easy winning state.

  In addition, starting storage means (game control) that stores the right to execute a variable display game as a starting memory based on the winning of a game ball in the starting opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7). Device 30), the winning easy state generating means (game control device 30) generates an easy winning state in the specific gaming state, and the execution mode determining means (game controlling device 30) is started at the end of the special gaming state. The variation display game based on the start-up memory stored in the storage means is executed in a special variation mode.

  Therefore, the execution mode determination means executes the variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means in the special variation mode at the end of the special game state, so that the execution mode determination unit starts quickly after the special game state ends. Memory can be digested and it can prevent that a player is dissatisfied. Since the variable display game is not executed during the special game state, the start memory is often the upper limit, but after the special game state ends, the easy-to-win state occurs, so the winning at the start opening suddenly To increase. However, if the start memory has reached the upper limit, no start memory is generated even if the start opening is won, and there is a possibility that the player will be dissatisfied because the start memory is useless. Therefore, if the start memory is quickly digested after the end of the special gaming state, it becomes possible to cope with a sudden increase in the start memory accompanying the occurrence of the easy-to-win state, and it is possible to prevent generating unnecessary start winnings, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

  In addition, it is provided with notifying means (production control device 40) for notifying the player that the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state, and the notifying means executes the variable display game in a special variation mode in the specific gaming state. If the predetermined condition is satisfied in the case of being played, it is notified that the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state.

  Therefore, when the variation display game is executed in the special variation state in the specific game state, the fact that the predetermined easy state is generated after the end of the specific game state is notified based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established. A variation display game can be performed in a variation mode that can attract the player's interest according to the state. In other words, whether or not the easy winning state occurs after the specific gaming state may be notified when the game is being executed in the special variation mode. In addition to the improvement, a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the easy-to-win state can be increased, and the game in the specific game state can be highly interesting. In addition, if the player is encouraged to establish a predetermined condition in the special variation mode, it is possible to produce an effect that the winning easy state is acquired by the skill of the player, and the game in the specific gaming state is highly interesting. It can be.

  Further, the effect control means (the effect control device 40) selects the normal effect when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode, and when the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode. Is configured to select a special effect different from the normal effect, and the special effect is selected instead of the normal effect based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode. I am doing so.

  Therefore, when the variation display game is executed in the normal variation mode, the special effect is selected instead of the normal effect based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied. The player can be given an impression that there is an occurrence or reach, and the interest of the game in a special variation mode in which special effects are executed can be enhanced.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, 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 winning device (starting port, second starting port)
13 First starting prize opening (starting port, first starting port)
30 Game control device (execution mode determination means, game execution control means, easy winning state generation means, easy winning state generation determination means, start storage means)
40 effect control device (effect control means, notification means)
43 Display device (variable display device)
100 gaming machine D1 special figure 1 display (variation display device)
D2 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)

Claims (6)

When a variation display device for displaying a variation display game for displaying a result after variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information based on a winning of a game ball at the start opening is displayed, and the execution result of the variation display game is a special result In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
For a period from the end of the special gaming state to the time when the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times, a specific gaming state in which the probability that the special gaming state occurs again is higher than usual is set. Configured and possible
Execution mode determination means for determining an execution mode of the variable display game;
Effect control means for executing effects related to the variable display game;
Game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game based on the execution mode determined by the execution mode determination means,
The execution mode of the variation display game determined by the execution mode determination means includes at least a normal variation mode and a special variation mode different from the normal variation mode,
The execution mode determination means includes
Based on the type of the most recent special result, determine a period for setting the special variation mode in the specific gaming state,
The production control means includes
Each time the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches a specific number, a predetermined effect is provided to notify whether or not a period in which the special variation mode is set is started. Gaming machine. The starting port is
A first starter, and a second starter that is convertible between a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win,
An easy-to-win state generating means for increasing the period during which the second start port changes the state to the second state, and generating an easy-to-win state that makes it easy to win the second start port;
An easy-to-win state determination unit for determining whether or not to generate the easy-to-win state by the easy-to-win state generating unit after the end of the specific gaming state,
The winning easy state occurrence determining means includes:
Based on the type of the latest special result, it is determined whether or not the easy winning state is generated by the easy winning state generating means over a predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the specific gaming state,
The execution mode determination means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine according to claim 1 suggests whether or not the winning easy state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state according to a length of a period in which the special variation mode is set. The special variation mode is:
It is an execution mode that generates a reach state only when the result of the variable display game to be executed is the special result,
The execution mode determination means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the change display game in the easy-to-win state after the end of the specific game state is executed in the special change mode. Starting storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the starting opening as a starting memory;
The easy winning state generating means generates the easy winning state in the specific gaming state,
The execution mode determination means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein at the end of the special game state, a variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is executed in the special variation mode. Informing means for informing the player that the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state,
The notification means includes
Informing that the easy winning state occurs after the end of the specific gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode in the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The production control means includes
When a variation display game is being executed in the normal variation mode, select a normal effect,
When the variable display game is executed in the special variation mode, the special effect different from the normal effect is selected,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the special effect is selected instead of the normal effect based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied when the variable display game is executed in the normal variation mode. .

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