JP2011167282A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that has a variable display device able to display a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identifying information based on the winning of game balls in a start pocket, and that generates a special game condition advantageous to a player when a predetermined special result is obtained as a result of carrying out the variable display game, the game machine being configured to impart variation to a game performance, thereby improving the enthusiasm of a player. <P>SOLUTION: A performance control means (performance control device 300) selects a first performance condition as a performance condition in a non-informing condition or a second performance condition in which a performance mode different from that of the first performance condition is carried out. The performance control means includes a performance condition switching means (performance control device 300) able to switch between the performance conditions based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a starting opening, and a special result in which the execution result of the variable display game is determined in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the conventional gaming machine, in order to prevent the player from consuming the ball after the big hit is over until the big hit again, the ordinary electric machine having a special symbol start opening only a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time There has been known one that makes it easy to win a game ball by providing an opening time extension mode for extending the opening time of an accessory. Further, in order to notify that the open time extension mode (one of the operation modes) is set, an operation mode display unit is provided in the ordinary electric accessory, and the operation mode display unit differs depending on the normal operation mode and the open time extension mode. By displaying the mode, some players can confirm that the player is in the open time extension mode without moving the viewpoint from the ordinary electric accessory having a special symbol starting port (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2003-126454 A

  However, in recent gaming machines, in order to improve the game performance, the above open time extension mode has been diversified, the probability fluctuation mode in which the jackpot probability is improved, the jackpot probability remains normal, and the fluctuation of the ordinary electric accessory There are time-saving modes to shorten the time. Further, there is an ambiguous notification (latent) mode in which the player is not notified whether the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode. As described above, the game characteristics have been diversified, and as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, simply informing the current operation mode or changing the presence / absence of the probability state notification enhances the interest of the player. Is insufficient.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a starting opening, and a special execution result of the variable display game is predetermined. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is obtained, it is to provide a variation in the effect of the game and improve the interest of the player.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at the start opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the execution result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
Probability based on the type of the special result that can generate a high probability state in which the probability that the execution result of the variable display game becomes the special result after the end of the special game state based on the special result is higher than the normal probability state Setting means;
A non-notification state generating means capable of generating a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the player of the normal probability state or the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state;
Production control means for performing production control related to the variable display game,
The production control means includes
As the effect state in the non-notification state, one of the first effect state and the second effect state in which an effect aspect different from the first effect state is executed is selected.
An effect state switching means capable of switching the effect state based on establishment of a predetermined condition is provided.

Here, the variable display device may include a display device that displays an effect together with the variable display game, in addition to a special-purpose display for displaying only the variable display game.
In addition to not clearly informing that the normal probability state or the high probability state is not clearly notified, the notification indicating whether the normal probability state or the high probability state is performed is made clear. Includes cases where no notification is given.
The production is performed by display on a variable display device, output of sound, light emission of a lamp or LED, and the like.

  According to the invention described in claim 1, the effect control means includes the first effect state and the second effect state in which an effect mode different from the first effect state is executed as the effect state in the non-notification state, Since there is a production state switching means that can switch the production state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, there is a variation in the production of the game in the non-notification state, and the player's interest is improved. Can be made.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means includes:
A special effect can be executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the type of the special effect is selected based on the effect state before and after the special effect.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the effect control means can execute the special effect when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and selects the type of the special effect based on the effect state before and after the special effect. It is possible to relate the change in the production state to the contents of the special production, and to improve the player's expectation and interest.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a selection is made by selecting one table from a plurality of tables in which a plurality of execution modes of the variable display game are set based on the latest special result. Means,
Fluctuation display game execution control means for executing the fluctuation display game according to the execution mode selected based on the table selected by the selection means,
The execution mode set based on the table includes at least a normal execution mode, a first special execution mode, and a second special execution mode, and is a table selected when the high probability state is set in the non-notification state. Is set so that the ratio of selecting the second special execution mode is lower than the table selected when the normal probability state in the non-notification state,
The production control means includes
The production state is set to the first production state after the end of the variable display game in which the first special execution mode is selected,
The production state is set to the second production state after the end of the variable display game in which the second special execution mode is selected.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the selecting means for selecting the table based on the latest special result, and the changing display game execution control means for executing the changing display game according to the execution mode selected based on the selected table. Thus, the execution mode of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state is associated with the latest special result. In particular, since the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the latest special result, the execution mode of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state is associated with the probability state, and in the non-notification state It is possible to improve the interest of the player by giving variations to the effects of the game.

  In addition, the table selected when the high probability state is set in the non-notification state is set to have a lower ratio of selecting the second special execution mode than the table selected when the normal probability state is set. The production state is set to the first production state after the end of the variable display game with the first special execution mode selected, and the production state is set to the second production state after the variation display game with the second special execution mode selected. Therefore, in the high probability state, the second effect state is less likely to be selected than in the normal probability state, and the effect state is not limited to a simple effect, and can be positioned as an effect suggesting an actual probability state.

  Furthermore, the execution mode of the variable display game can be related to the switching of the effect state, and the game effect in the non-notification state can be varied to improve the interest of the player. In particular, the selection of the execution mode of the variable display game is a control that is always performed even when the non-notification state is not set, and the rendering state is related to this control and switching of the rendering state in the non-notification state. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately perform control for determining switching, and the burden of control can be reduced.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the table includes:
A first specific table in which only the first special execution mode is selected;
A second specific table in which only the second special execution mode is selected, and
The non-notification state is set to end by executing a predetermined number of variable display games,
The selection means includes
As a table for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game to be executed last in the non-notification state, the probability that the execution result of the variable display game is the special result is the high probability state. One specific table is selected, and in the case of the normal probability state, the second specific table is selected.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the selection means is a table for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game executed last in the non-notification state. Since the second specific table is selected when it is in the normal probability state, an effect according to the probability state is possible in the last game in the non-notification state, and an effect without contradiction can be performed.

Invention of Claim 5 is a gaming machine of Claim 4, Comprising: The said selection means is
After the number of executions of the variable display game in the non-notification state reaches a predetermined specific number of times, the probability that the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode is selected is selected before the specific number of times. A special table having a higher probability of selecting the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode in the selected table is selected.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, after the number of executions of the variable display game in the non-notification state has reached a predetermined number of times, the selection means is in the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode. After selecting a special table whose probability of being selected is higher than the probability of selecting the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode in the table selected before a specific number of times, after a predetermined period of time has passed in the non-notification state The production state is frequently switched, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Moreover, the suggestion of the probability state in the non-notification state becomes clear, and the player's expectation can be improved.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the right to execute the variable display game is stored as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on a winning of a game ball to the start opening. Possible starting storage means;
Pre-determining means for predetermining the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory stored in the start storage means before the execution of the variable display game,
The effect state switching means is
When the second effect state is selected in the non-notification state, the effect state is set to the first effect on condition that there is a start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination unit. It is characterized by switching to a state.

  Here, the timing at which the pre-determination means determines the start memory may be any time before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the effect state switching means has a start memory that is determined to have a special result by the prior determination means when the second effect state is selected in the non-notification state. Since the effect state is switched to the first effect state on the condition, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the change of the effect state. That is, since the effect state is switched and a big hit is generated within the current start memory number, the player is aware that the special effect and the first effect state are special and can be expected. It is possible to increase the interest of the player with respect to the special effect and the first effect state.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, wherein each time the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state, Providing extension control means to extend the stop display time for displaying the results,
The production control means includes
During execution of a variable display game in which the stop display time is extended by the extension control means, if there is a start memory determined by the prior determination means to be the special result, the extension control means extends the game. In the stop display time, the special effect can be executed.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the effect control means has a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means during execution of the variable display game in which the stop display time is extended by the extension control means. In this case, since the special effect can be executed during the stop display time extended by the extension control means, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for the extension of the stop display time and the switching of the effect state. In other words, special effects are performed in the extended stop display time, and the effect state is switched, and a big hit will occur within the current start memory number. The player can be aware that the switching is special and can be expected, and the player's interest in extending the stop display time, special effects, and switching the production state can be increased.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the effect control means includes:
In a non-notification state started when the special gaming state ends when the start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination means exists within a predetermined period before the special gaming state ends. The production state at the start is the first production state.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination unit exists within a predetermined period before the end of the special game state, the effect control unit has the special game. Since the production state at the start of the non-notification state started with the end of the state is the first production state, it is possible to enhance expectation for the variable display game based on the start-up memory existing at the start of the non-notification state. In addition, the player's sense of expectation for the first performance state can be enhanced. That is, if it is the first production state at the start of the non-notification state, the result of the variable display game based on the start memory existing at that time is likely to be a special result, and the interest of the player can be increased. .

The invention according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the selection means is
The table for selecting the execution mode of the predetermined number of variable display games executed after the end of the special gaming state is used as the number of winning game balls to the start opening within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. It is characterized by selecting based on.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the selecting means uses a table for selecting the execution mode of the predetermined number of variable display games executed after the end of the special gaming state as a predetermined number before the end of the special gaming state. Since the selection is made based on the number of winning game balls to the starting port within the period, it is possible to prevent the stoppage within the predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. In particular, if a table in which the first special execution mode is likely to be selected when the number of winning game balls to the start port within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a high probability is selected. It is easy to be in the first production state that is easily selected in the state, and it is possible to show a production with high expectation to the player who has not stopped.

  According to the present invention, the effect control means selects either the first effect state or the second effect state in which an effect mode different from the first effect state is executed as the effect state in the non-notification state. Since the production state switching means that can switch the production state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is provided, variations in the game production in the non-notification state can be provided and the player's interest can be improved.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the production state in the ambiguous alerting production mode. It is a figure for demonstrating HIGH mode continuation production. It is a figure for demonstrating a LOW mode demotion production. It is a figure for demonstrating a HIGH mode promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating HIGH mode promotion failure production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the game in the ambiguous alerting presentation mode. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the game in the ambiguous alerting presentation mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 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 the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fanfare / interval process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern table in vague alerting | reporting effect mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table in the last round of ambiguous alert | report effect mode, and the fluctuation pattern table in normal presentation mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating interruption processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a game management process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small and big hit end process. It is a flow chart for explaining production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating HIGH mode effect setting processing. It is a flowchart for explaining a LOW mode effect setting process. It is a flowchart for explaining final effect setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during symbol stop. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a time-saving management process. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the game machine of the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the second half part of the special figure display middle process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change pattern change setting process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change pattern setting process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the variation pattern setting process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting of the stop display time based on the jackpot symbol in the game machine of the 4th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure change process in the game machine of the 4th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process in change in the game machine of the 4th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production mode setting process in the game machine of the 5th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port switch monitoring process in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production mode setting process in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the production mode setting process in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the production mode setting process in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the number of winning balls in the ending time in the gaming machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment, and the variation pattern table selected. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table in the game machine of the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure start port switch common process in the game machine of the 7th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the game machine of the 7th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production switch setting process in the gaming machine of the seventh modification of the first embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 7th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the game machine of the 8th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in the game machine of the 8th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process in the game machine of the 8th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a symbol stop in the game machine of the 8th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production switch setting process in the game machine of the 8th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 8th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production mode setting process in the game machine of the 9th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the special effect selection table in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table by the prescription | regulation frequency in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the normal fluctuation pattern table in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure start port switch common process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure pending | holding information determination process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall determination process in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall lottery process in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the second half part of the special figure change process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation start process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in the game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production | presentation in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during symbol stop in the gaming machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect setting process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process 1 in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect setting process 1 in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation start process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall setting effect setting process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the variation pattern setting process in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process 2 in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special effect setting process 3 in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect setting process 2 in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change start processing in the gaming machine of the 4th modification of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in the game machine of the 4th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 4th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect setting process in the game machine of the 5th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the final production | presentation setting process in the game machine of the 5th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 5th modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart at the time of generation | occurrence | production of the power failure in the 6th modification of 2nd Embodiment, and the return from a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the game machine of the 6th modification of 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

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

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

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

  A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variable winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning port is disposed therein.

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

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

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

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

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on. When the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

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

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

  For example, when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the error indicator is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

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

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

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

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

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won at the start winning opening 36 are detected as the start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored in a limit of four, and the game balls won at the normal variable prize winning device 37 are the second special figure. It is detected as the start winning ball of the variable display game and is stored up to four. Also, at the time of detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3) Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach ( SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that 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.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

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

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

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

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

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and thus ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls the device 44 (for example, an auxiliary effect component 44a that enhances effect effects in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), and a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the aforementioned effect) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor 45 that moves the moving light 16 and the like is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

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

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, the DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

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

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 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 on the general map display.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

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

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

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

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  Note that the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated. Is possible.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the special result mode is set with a plurality of types in which the execution mode of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are different. The device 100 selects a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number. 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 game state is changed to a probable state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state is ended, or until a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed after the special game state is ended. The game state is to be a short time state.

  Four types of special result modes are set: 15R normal (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), 2R normal (symbol), and 2R probability variation (symbol). 15R Normal (symbol) has 15 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state is finished, the probability state is set to the normal probability state, and a normal variable prize is awarded until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. The operation state of the device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of short-time operations is 100 times). The 15R probability change (symbol) is a round of 15 in the special game state, and the probability state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, and the operation of the normally variable winning device 37 The state is a short-time operation state.

  In 2R normal (symbol), the number of rounds in the special game state is 2 rounds, and after the special game state is finished, the probability state is changed to the normal probability state and is normally changed until 100 special figure change display games are executed The operation state of the winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of time reductions is 100). 2R probability variation (symbol) is a round of 2 in the special gaming state, the probability state is set to the high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special gaming state is finished, and the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 Is a short-time operation state.

  Also, in the special game state (first special game state) based on 15R normal and 15R probability change, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first release time (25 seconds), and based on 2R probability change and 2R normal In the special game state (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is a second opening time (1 second) shorter than the first opening time.

  Here, in the special game state based on 2R, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 1 second is performed twice with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done.

  Moreover, it is configured to be able to generate a small hit with a predetermined probability. When a small hit occurs, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds as in the case of 2R probability change or 2R normal, and the opening time of the big winning opening is the second opening time (1 second). After the special game state is finished, the probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as those before the small hit occurrence.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one mode is set as an effect mode that is a game effect state from four modes of a normal effect mode, a time-shortage notification effect mode, a probability change notification effect mode, and an ambiguous notification effect mode. Is done. The short-time notification effect mode is a mode that is set during a period in which a special-figure variable display game is executed 100 times when the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is set to a short-time operation state after a certain 15R normal end. In addition, after executing the special figure variation display game 100 times in the short-time notification effect mode, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the normal operation state and the normal effect mode. The normal effect mode and the short time notification effect mode are modes in which it is clearly notified that the probability state is the normal probability state. In addition, the probability change notification effect mode is a mode set in a period in which the probability state is set to the high probability state after the end of some 15R probability changes. This probability change notification effect mode is a mode in which it is clearly notified that the probability state is a high probability state.

  The ambiguous notification effect mode is per 15R, per 2R normal rate, per 2R probability change per unit, and small hit, except for a portion per 15R normal mode in which the short-time notification effect mode is set and a part per 15R probability change in which the probability change notification effect mode is set. This is an effect mode set after the end of the special gaming state based on. The special game state based on 15R normal and 15R probability change has the same execution mode (both are the first special game state), and a part of 15R normal for which the short-time notification effect mode is set and the probability change notification effect mode are set For every 15R except for a portion of the 15R probability variation, the effect mode in the special gaming state is the same, so it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player is in the normal 15R or 15R probability variation. It has become. In addition, the special game state based on 2R probability variation, 2R normal and small hits has the same execution mode (both are the second special game state), and the production mode in the special game state is also the same. It is difficult for a person to determine whether the hit is 2R normal, 2R probability variation or small hit. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine from the execution state of the special gaming state whether or not the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is a high probability state.

  Thus, the ambiguous notification effect mode is set when it is difficult to determine whether or not the probability state is a high probability state. That is, the ambiguous notification effect mode is a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified.

  There are two production states in the ambiguous notification production mode: HIGH mode (first production state, intense heat mode) and LOW mode (second production state, intense cold mode), and either one is selected and executed. . In these two modes, for example, when the background image is different and in the HIGH mode, as shown in FIG. 6A, the flame momentum in the effect display 41a imitating the flame is strong, and in the LOW mode. As shown in FIG. 6B, the momentum of the flame in the effect display 41a simulating flame is displayed weakly. Thereby, it is possible for the player to recognize which production state the player is in.

  Further, when the ambiguous notification effect mode is started after the special gaming state is ended, the execution mode selected at the start is notified. When the HIGH mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 6C, the flame momentum in the effect display 41a imitating the flame is strongly displayed, and “high heat mode” is further displayed to indicate the HIGH mode. Informed. On the other hand, when the LOW mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 6D, the flame momentum in the effect display 41a imitating the flame is displayed weakly, and “extremely cold mode” is further displayed. It is notified that it is.

  The HIGH mode and the LOW mode can be switched in a special figure variation display game that is a predetermined execution mode. There are special variation 1 and special variation 2 as predetermined execution modes, and when this execution mode is selected, a variation time required to execute a special effect described later is set as the execution time of the special figure variation display game. Is done. In the HIGH mode, the HIGH mode is maintained when the special figure variation display game having the special variation 1 is executed, and the LOW mode is shifted to when the special figure variation display game having the special variation 2 is executed. Also, in the LOW mode, when the special figure variation display game with special variation 1 is executed, the mode shifts to HIGH mode, and when the special figure variation display game with special variation 2 is executed, the LOW mode is maintained. The

  The probability that the special variation 2 is selected is lower in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. As a result, the production state is less likely to be in the LOW mode in the case of the high probability state than in the case of the normal probability state, and from this, the probability state can be suggested in the ambiguous notification production mode. .

  Special effects that are executed when the special figure variation display game is in a predetermined execution mode (special variation 1, special variation 2) are effects as shown in FIGS. During the execution of the special effect, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed in a small size at the corner of the display device 41 (here, lower right).

  FIG. 7 shows a special effect when the HIGH mode is maintained. First, as shown in FIG. 7A, the auxiliary effect component 44 a provided on the game board 30 operates from a state where it is retracted from the front of the display device 41 to a state where it is positioned in front of the display device 41. And the 1st auxiliary | assistant effect display 41b which water spouts from the auxiliary | assistant effect part 44a is made in the display apparatus 41, and the momentum of the flame in the effect display 41a imitating a flame is weakened. At this time, the effect display 41a imitating a flame is a display of a momentary force about the middle between the flame momentum in the HIGH mode and the flame momentum in the LOW mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), an effect in which the strength of the flame is strengthened by the fire-breathing dragon making the second auxiliary effect display 41c is performed, and the effect display 41a is HIGH as shown in FIG. 7 (c). “Intense heat mode continuation” is displayed as a display for notifying that the HIGH mode is continued while becoming the momentum of the flame in the mode. Hereinafter, the special effect when the HIGH mode is maintained in this way is referred to as a HIGH mode continuation effect.

  FIG. 8 shows a special effect when switching from the HIGH mode to the LOW mode. First, as shown to Fig.8 (a), the auxiliary | assistant effect part 44a operate | moves, the 1st auxiliary | assistant effect display 41b in which water spouts from the auxiliary | assistant effect part 44a is made on the display apparatus 41, and in the effect display 41a which imitated the flame. The momentum of the flame weakens. At this time, the effect display 41a imitating a flame is a display of a momentary force about the middle between the flame momentum in the HIGH mode and the flame momentum in the LOW mode. Up to this point, it is the same as the HIGH mode continuation effect shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the auxiliary effect display 41c in which water spouts from the auxiliary effect component 44a is continued, but the dragon making the second auxiliary effect display 41c does not appear, and FIG. As shown in the figure, the effect display 41a becomes the flame momentum in the LOW mode, and “extremely cold mode ...” is displayed as a display for informing that the LOW mode is continued. Hereinafter, the effect in the case of switching from the HIGH mode to the LOW mode in this way is referred to as a LOW mode demotion effect.

  FIG. 9 shows a special effect when switching from the LOW mode to the HIGH mode. First, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the auxiliary effect component 44a is operated, and the display device 41 displays an auxiliary effect display 41b in which a flame is ejected from the auxiliary effect component 44a, and the momentum of the flame in the effect display 41a imitating the flame. Becomes stronger. At this time, the effect display 41a imitating a flame is a display of a momentary force about the middle between the flame momentum in the HIGH mode and the flame momentum in the LOW mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), an effect in which the flame is strengthened by the fire-breathing dragon making the second auxiliary effect display 41c is performed, and the effect display 41a is HIGH as shown in FIG. 9 (c). As the display is informed of the fact that the mode is set to the flame momentum and the mode is switched to the HIGH mode, “Rapid Heat Mode Promotion” is displayed. Hereinafter, the effect when the mode is switched from the LOW mode to the HIGH mode is referred to as a HIGH mode promotion effect.

  FIG. 10 shows a special effect when the LOW mode is maintained. First, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the auxiliary effect component 44a is operated, and the display device 41 displays a first auxiliary effect display 41b in which flames are ejected from the auxiliary effect component 44a, and the flame in the effect display 41a imitating flame. The momentum increases. At this time, the effect display 41a imitating a flame is a display of a momentary force about the middle between the flame momentum in the HIGH mode and the flame momentum in the LOW mode. Up to this point, it is the same as the HIGH mode promotion effect shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the first auxiliary effect display 41b in which the flame is spouted from the auxiliary effect component 44a is continued, but the flaming dragon that forms the second auxiliary effect display 41c does not appear, As shown in FIG. 10 (c), the effect display 41a becomes the flame momentum in the LOW mode, and “extremely cold mode ...” is displayed as a display for informing that the LOW mode continues. Hereinafter, an effect when the LOW mode is maintained in this way is referred to as a HIGH mode promotion failure effect.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the progress of the game in the ambiguous notification effect mode started after the end of the special game state based on the 15R probability variation jackpot of symbol number 5 (see FIG. 5). That is, the probability state is a high probability state. In this example, the HIGH mode is selected as the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, and as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the special figure variation display game is executed in the effect state of the HIGH mode. ing.

  Then, when the special variation 2 is selected as the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game in the state where the production state is the HIGH mode, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, in the special figure fluctuation display game. The LOW mode demotion effect shown in FIG. 8 is performed, and the subsequent effect state is set to the LOW mode as shown in FIGS. 11 (e) and 11 (f). After that, when the special variation 1 is selected as the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game in the state where the production state is the LOW mode, as shown in FIGS. In the game, the HIGH mode promotion effect shown in FIG. 9 is performed, and the subsequent effect state is set to the HIGH mode as shown in FIG.

  In the special figure variation display game which is the 100th game from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, when the probability state is a high probability state, the special variation 1 is always selected as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game. . As a result, if the current production state is the LOW mode, the HIGH mode promotion final production is performed in which a high-probability state is notified after performing the HIGH mode promotion production shown in FIG. In the HIGH mode, after the HIGH mode continuation effect shown in FIG. 7 is performed, the HIGH mode continuation final effect is performed to notify that the state is a high probability state. Then, the special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the effect state of the HIGH mode until a special result is derived from the 101st game. In this case, the appearance is the same effect as the ambiguous notification effect mode, but since the effect state of the HIGH mode is set after the 101st game only in the case of the high probability state, the probability state is the high probability state. Will be notified. That is, the mode changes to the probability change notification effect mode. In addition, you may make it make the production | generation of the probability change alerting | reporting effect mode different from the effect of the ambiguous alerting | reporting effect mode.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the progress of the game in the ambiguous notification effect mode started after the end of the special game state based on the 15R normal jackpot of symbol number 2 (see FIG. 5). That is, the probability state is a normal probability state. In this example, the HIGH mode is selected as the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, and as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the special figure variation display game is executed in the effect state of the HIGH mode. ing.

  Then, when the special variation 2 is selected as the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game in the state where the production state is the HIGH mode, as shown in FIGS. 12C and 12D, in the special figure fluctuation display game. The LOW mode demotion effect shown in FIG. 8 is performed, and the subsequent effect state is set to the LOW mode as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11, since the transition of the special effect and the production state is performed even if the probability state is a high probability state, it is difficult to estimate the probability state from this, In the case of the probability state, the production state is less likely to be in the LOW mode than in the case of the normal probability state. Therefore, when the LOW mode continues, there is a high possibility of being in the normal probability state.

  In the special figure fluctuation display game which is the 100th game from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, the special fluctuation 2 is always selected as the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game when the probability state is the normal probability state. Thereby, when the production state is the LOW mode, as shown in FIGS. 12G and 12H, after the HIGH mode promotion failure production shown in FIG. HIGH mode promotion failure final production is performed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (i), the normal production mode is entered from the 101st game. If the production state is the HIGH mode in the special figure variation display game which is the 100th game from the start of the ambiguous notification production mode, a notification that the normal probability state is obtained after the LOW mode demotion production shown in FIG. 8 is performed. The LOW mode demoted final effect is performed, and the normal effect mode is entered from the 101st game. Thus, by shifting to the normal performance mode, it is notified that the probability state is the normal probability state.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 15 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 13, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13). If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 14, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), a high-probability notification LED (error The display 8) is set to ON (lighted) (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process for transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later is performed to the effect control device 300, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, an initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number for determining a normal hit) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM, and then an interrupt is permitted (step S26). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain an illegal random number.

  Subsequently, initial value random number update processing (step S27) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S28). If no power failure has occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S27 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for turning off all output ports (step S30) are performed. After that, the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31) and the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32) are performed, and access to the RWM is prohibited. After performing the process (step S33), it waits for the power supply of the gaming machine to be cut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 15 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S41) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S42) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S43) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S44), a random number update process 1 (step S45), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S46) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S47) is performed to determine whether the front frame and the glass frame are open. Also, a special figure game process (step S48) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S49) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, and a magnetic sensor switch 61. And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S51) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S52) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S53), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S41 (step S54), and a process of permitting an interrupt (step S54) Step S55) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S48) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1) to check whether or not the game process timer has expired (step A3), and the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; If the determination is Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to a process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (step A5), and the special figure game is used using the table. A process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the process number is performed. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

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

  If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game processing number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit) and the small hit are set. Specializing in setting fanfare commands, setting fanfare time according to each big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit) and small winning big opening opening pattern, and setting information necessary for fanfare / interval processing The figure display process (step A11) is performed.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “4”, an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the final round, while a big hit end screen command is set if the big round is the final round, A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.

  If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

  Thereafter, each data of the table prepared by the branch process is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A16). And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A17), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A18) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A17, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (first start port) is prepared (step A111), and further, the first start port is set. After preparing the table for setting the hold information by (Step A112), the special start port switch common processing (Step A113) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A113 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A120.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. (Step A114) If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (Step A115; Yes), the process proceeds to Step A118, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A115; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step S115). A116), a process of determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (step A117). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A117 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not greater than or equal to the number of fraud determinations (step A117; No), a table for setting a start opening prize effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared (step A118). ).

  Thereafter, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (step A119), the special start port switch common process (step A120) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A117 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A117; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A113 and A120) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), the big hit random number Is loaded (a big hit random number is extracted) (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the number of times output (starting port signal control output number) is loaded (step A205). Then, the loaded value is updated (+1), it is checked whether or not the output count overflows (step A206), and if it is determined that the output count does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is set to RWM. Is saved in the start port signal output frequency area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the number of special figure hold is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), a process for updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the special figure 1 hold number) ( After performing step A211), processing for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A212) is performed. Subsequently, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A213). ), Load the jackpot symbol random number of the start switch to be monitored (extract the jackpot symbol random number) (step A214), and prepare a decoration special symbol hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the number of special symbol hold (step) A215), command setting processing (step A216) is performed.

  The jackpot random number is saved in the RWM random number save area (step A217), and the corresponding jackpot symbol random number is saved in the RWM random number save area, and the jackpot symbol random number is saved in the register (step A218). . Next, the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded (the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219), and then the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded ( (Variable pattern random number 2 is extracted), the loaded value is saved in the random number save area of the RWM (step A220), and then the corresponding variable pattern random number 3 is loaded (variable pattern random number 3 is extracted) and the loaded value Is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Here, the RWM (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37, and uses the extracted various random numbers as a start memory for a predetermined upper limit. Start-up storage means capable of storing up to a number.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the monitored start port switch saved in the register in step A218 is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) described later. (Step A222). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A223) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A224), if it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is (Step A225; Yes), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A226), and command setting processing (Step A227) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A225 that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A225; No), the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A223) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state). (Step A233) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234). ; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

  If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in step A233 and step A234. The subsequent processing is performed. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

  And after performing the process (step A236) which sets a loss information table, if it determines with the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 not being a big hit (step A237; No), a process will transfer to step A245. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A235 is a jackpot (step A237; Yes), the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A238).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special processing of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A239), and it is not the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it determines with (step A240; No), it replaces with the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared at step A238, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241). Then, after performing a process of acquiring a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step A242), a process of setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A243) is performed, and the jackpot information corresponding to the winning information pointer A process of acquiring a table (step A244) is performed. If it is determined in step A240 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A240; Yes), the process proceeds to step A242, and the big hit symbol random number check table 1 prepared in step A238 is displayed. Based on this, the subsequent processing is performed.

  Next, a process for obtaining start opening prize effect information from the jackpot information table (step A245) is performed, and the start opening prize effect information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A246). Subsequently, a process for obtaining a start opening prize effect symbol command from the jackpot information table (step A247) is performed, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A248).

  Next, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A249), the special information set for the start port to be monitored Special figure information setting processing (step A250) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A251) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A251) is performed. Step A252) is performed. Note that the special figure information setting process in step A250, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A251, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A252 are the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern in the special figure routine process, respectively. This is the same as the setting process.

  Then, a start opening winning effect command corresponding to the variation pattern is prepared (step A253), and a command setting process (step A254) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A255), a command setting process (step A256) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In other words, a start opening prize command command is prepared in step A253, and a starting opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A255, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory can be handled. The effect control device 300 can be notified before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory to be performed, and in particular, by changing the number of special figure hold displayed on the display device 41, the special figure The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the variable display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a pre-determination unit that determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A308) and the command setting process (step A309) are also executed, so the process proceeds to step A310 without performing these processes. Next, a process (step A310) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure routine process (step A310). A process for setting a prescribed flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) or the like is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure reservation number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A311 will be described later. Then, a process (step A312) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A312), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals relating to the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, the special figure 2 display 52 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the first special figure hold number is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A313 will be described later. Then, a process (step A314) for preparing a table (for the first special figure) for shifting to the special figure changing process (step A314), specifically, the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process is included in the table. , Information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signals related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, the special figure 1 display 51 And the like, and a special figure normal processing is finished. In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as game execution control means for executing and controlling the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100).

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 1 is set (step A321).

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol) The test signal corresponding to is saved (step A323). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A324), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A325).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A327). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A328), and the special figure information setting process (step A329) for setting the special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A332), a variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game, and the display device 41 The decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 2 is set (step A341).

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) related to the setting of the second special symbol stop symbol, the test signal corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol number is saved (step A343). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A344), the stop symbol pattern information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A345).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is loaded and prepared (step A346), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the special figure fluctuation flag area of the RWM (step A347). Subsequently, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A348), and special figure information setting processing (step A349) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A350) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A351) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A352) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A352), a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game, and the display device 41 The decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure changing process, first, a special figure stop time pointer is set (step A521) when a special result mode is derived in the special figure change display game and a big hit is made. .

  Next, the stop symbol pattern information set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is checked (step A522), and if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern is a big hit symbol (step A523; Yes), in step A521 When the special figure stop time pointer for the set big hit is set, the process proceeds to step A528. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A523 that the stop symbol pattern is not a big hit symbol, that is, it is an outlier symbol (step A523; No), the special result mode is not derived in the special symbol variation display game, and the symbol pattern is lost. The special figure stop time pointer is set (step A524).

  Subsequently, it is checked whether or not the latter half fluctuation number set in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A525), and the latter half fluctuation number is not a number without reach, that is, with reach. If it is determined that it is a number (step A526; No), a special figure stop time pointer is set in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure fluctuation display game and the reach state occurs. Processing (step A527) is performed. If it is determined in step A526 that the second half variation number is a non-reach number (step A526; Yes), the process proceeds to step A528 without performing the process in step A527. Therefore, the special figure stop time pointer is set when the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game and the reach state is not generated and the reach state does not occur. Next, a process for setting a special figure stop time table (step A528) is performed.

  Then, the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer set in any of steps A521, A524, and A527, that is, the special figure stop time pointer at the big hit set in step A521, set in step A527 A process of acquiring a stop time corresponding to either the special figure stop time pointer at the time of reach failure or the special figure stop time pointer set at step A524 (at the time of release without reach occurrence). After performing step A529), the acquired stop time is saved in the special figure game processing timer (step A530).

  Then, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure display process (step A531), specifically, the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the first special figure and the first 2 Test signal for stoppage of special figure, stop signal for the number of times of execution of special figure fluctuation display game for output to external information terminal, first special figure in special figure 1 display 51 and special figure 2 display 52 A process of setting information for controlling the figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game (for example, a flag related to the fluctuation suspension of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52) is performed.

  Thereafter, a process for preparing a stop command (step A532) and a command setting process (step A533) are performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. This stop command includes information on the result of the special figure variation display game and the stop symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. In the production control device 300, based on the reception of the stop command, a process of stopping the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure displaying process, first, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the RWM big hit flag 2 is loaded. Processing for clearing the area (step A542) is performed.

  Next, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A543), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A544; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is performed (step A550), and the second A test signal related to the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the special figure variation display game is saved in the RWM (step A551), and the process proceeds to step A552. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A544 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A544; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. (Step A545), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A546) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A548; Yes), a test signal related to the jackpot (special chart one jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game is obtained. The data is saved in the RWM (step A549), and the process proceeds to step A552.

  Then, after saving the test signal relating to the special figure 1 big hit in step A549 described above or saving the test signal relating to the special figure 2 big hit in step A551, a process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A552) is performed. Next, after obtaining the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag (step A553), the round number upper limit value is saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A554). Subsequently, after obtaining the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit determination flag (step A555), the round LED point is saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A556).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A557), and command setting processing is performed. (Step A558) is performed. Subsequently, the stop symbol pattern number set in the stop symbol information setting process is loaded from the stop symbol information area of the RWM (step A559), and a fanfare command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is prepared (step A560). Then, command setting processing (step A561) is performed. After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A562), and a command setting process (step A563) is performed.

  Next, the special winning opening release information determination flag is loaded (step A564), and external information data corresponding to the special winning opening release information determination flag is saved in the RWM (step A565). Subsequently, after the external information data corresponding to the state of the probability of the winning result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the RWM (step A566), it corresponds to the big prize opening release information determination flag. The fanfare time is set (step A567), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game process timer (step A568). Thereafter, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the special winning opening (step A569), the illegal winning period illegal monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A570).

  Then, a process of preparing a table for shifting to the fanfare / interval process (step A571), specifically, the process number “3” relating to the fanfare / interval process, and switching of various states are included in the table. A process for setting information is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in normal mode as a normal probability state (low probability state), and hitting results in normal map fluctuation display games and special figure fluctuation display games that are output to the production control device 300 when a power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state, information on clearing the number of remaining time reduction fluctuations after a big hit), and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A548; No) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. The process (step A572) for determining whether or not the state and the time-short state) are performed. Here, if it is determined that the state is not in the short-time operation state (step A572; No), a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581), specifically, the special figure normal process is included in the table. A process for setting the process number “0” or the like is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A572 that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state (step A572; Yes), the number of times that the special figure variation display game is performed in the ambiguous notification effect mode (for example, 100 times). ) Is updated (-1) (step A 573), and the time shortening variation number related to the number of times the special diagram variation display game is played in the short-time operation state (for example, 100 times) is updated ( -1) The process (step A574) to be performed is performed.

  In the case of the short-time operation state but the ambiguous notification effect mode is not set (when the probability change notification effect mode or the short-time notification effect mode is set), the process (step A573) for updating the special figure fluctuation frequency is not performed. good. In this case, in the determination of whether or not the number of special figure changes described later is 1 (step A575), it is determined that it is not always 1 (step A575; No). In the case of the probability variation state, the time-shortening operation state is maintained until the next big hit, so that the process (step A574) for updating the time shortening variation number may not be performed. In this case, in the determination of whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations described later is 0 (step A577), it is determined that it is not always 0 (step A577; No).

  After performing the process of updating (-1) the time shortening fluctuation count (step A574), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation count is 1 (step A575). And when it is 1 (step A575; Yes), that is, when the next special figure fluctuation display game is the last special figure fluctuation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode, the process for shifting to the special figure routine processing is performed. A process of preparing a table (for the final round) (step A576) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. Specifically, the process number “0” related to the special figure routine process is set in the table, and the final pattern corresponding to the latest jackpot symbol as the fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined. Sets information for setting the fluctuation pattern table for use. On the other hand, if it is not 1 (step A575; No), it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (step A577).

  In the determination of whether or not the number of time shortening fluctuations is 0 (step A577), if the number of time shortening fluctuations is not 0 (step A577; No), a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure routine processing ( Step A581) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In the process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581), a process of setting a process number “0” or the like related to the special figure normal process is performed in the table.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A577 that the number of time-change fluctuations is 0 (step A577; Yes), that is, the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is completed in the time-short state. In such a case, a probability information command is prepared for ending the short-time operation state of the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (short-time state) ( Step A578) and command setting processing (Step A579) are performed. Next, a process (step A580) for preparing a table for transitioning to the special figure normal process (for time reduction end) is performed (step A580), and the special figure display process is terminated. In the process (step A580) for preparing a table for transitioning to the special figure normal process (for time reduction end) (step A580), the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process is set in the table, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed. A process of setting information related to the end of the short time operation state of the game and the normal variation display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 (short time state) is performed.

  Here, when the number of special figure fluctuations is 99 to 2, that is, in the ambiguous notification effect mode (excluding the last round), a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581). Thus, as a variation pattern table for the next special symbol variation display game, information is set so that the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 28 is selected according to the latest jackpot symbol (symbol number). For example, when the symbol number of the most recent jackpot symbol is symbol number 2 shown in FIG. 5 (a jackpot that is the 15R normal fuzzy notification effect mode), as shown in FIG. A variation pattern table is selected in which the reach is selected at 26/256, the special variation 1 is selected at 20/256, and the special variation 2 is selected at a probability of 10/256. In the case of a small hit, one of the variation pattern tables corresponding to symbol numbers 8 and 9 per 2R is selected in the big hit end process described later, and the selected variation pattern table is selected here. Information to be set is set.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a selection means for selecting one table from a plurality of tables in which a plurality of execution modes of the special figure variation display game are set based on the latest special result. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that executes the variable display game according to the execution mode selected based on the table selected by the selection unit (game control device 100).

  Among the variation patterns, special variation 1 and special variation 2 are variation patterns related to switching of the production state (HIGH mode and LOW mode) in the ambiguous notification production mode. Although details will be described later, when the special variation 1 is set, the HIGH mode is set as the effect state, and when the special variation 2 is set, the LOW mode is set as the effect state.

  In FIG. 28, the fluctuating pattern table corresponding to symbol numbers 5, 6, 7, and 9 in the ambiguous notification production mode and in which the probability state is the high probability state is the fuzzy notification production mode and the probability state is the normal probability state. The probability of selecting the special variation 2 is lower than that of the variation pattern table corresponding to symbol numbers 2, 3, and 8. That is, the selection probability of special variation 2 is lower in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. As a result, the production state is less likely to be in the LOW mode in the high probability state than in the normal probability state, and thus the probability state can be suggested in the ambiguous notification production mode.

  That is, the execution mode set based on the table includes at least a normal execution mode (no reach, reach), a first special execution mode (special variation 1), and a second special execution mode (special variation 2). The table selected when the high probability state is set in the notification state (the ambiguous notification effect mode) has a lower ratio of selecting the second special execution mode than the table selected when the normal probability state is set in the non-notification state. Is set. Thereby, the execution mode of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state is associated with the latest special result. In particular, since the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the latest special result, the execution mode of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state is associated with the probability state, and in the non-notification state It is possible to improve the interest of the player by giving variations to the effects of the game.

  Further, in the process of preparing a table (for the final round) for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A576), the final round fluctuation corresponding to the latest jackpot symbol as the fluctuation pattern table for the next special figure fluctuation display game. As the pattern table, information is set so that either the special pattern table A (second specific table) or the special pattern table B (first specific table) shown in FIG. 29 is selected according to the probability state.

  When the probability state is the normal probability state, the special pattern table A in which only the special variation 2 (second special execution mode) is selected is selected, and when the probability state is the high probability state, the special variation 1 is selected. The special pattern table B from which only (first special execution mode) is selected is selected. That is, when the probability state is the normal probability state, an effect of shifting to or maintaining the LOW mode is performed, and when the probability state is the high probability state, an effect of shifting or maintaining the HIGH mode is performed. Thereby, in the last game in the non-notification state (the ambiguous notification effect mode), an effect according to the probability state is possible, and an effect without contradiction can be performed.

  From the above, the table includes the first specific table in which only the first special execution mode is selected, and the second specific table in which only the second special execution mode is selected. It is set to end by executing a predetermined number of predetermined variation display games, and the selection means (game control device 100) selects the execution mode of the variation display game to be executed last in the non-notification state. As a table for this, the first specific table is selected when the probability that the execution result of the variable display game is a special result is a high probability state, and the second specific table is selected when the probability is a normal probability state. It becomes that.

  As shown in FIG. 28, special fluctuations 1 and 2 are selected with a predetermined probability even in the fluctuation pattern table in the case of symbol number 1 that is notified of the normal probability state. Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 29, even in the normal performance mode, the special fluctuations 1 and 2 are selected with a predetermined probability. As described above, when the special variation 1 or 2 is selected in a mode other than the ambiguous notification effect mode, a specific effect is performed because a variation time during which a predetermined effect can be executed is set.

[Fanfare / In-interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval processing (step A12) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the fanfare / interval process, first, the process of updating (+1) the number of rounds in the special game state (+1) is performed (Step A591), and then the special winning opening is opened in each round in the special game state. A process (step A592) of setting a short opening (for example, 1 second or the like) with a short opening time as the time (opening time of the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38) is performed. Next, a special winning opening release information determination flag is loaded (step A593), and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening release information determination flag is a long opening with a long opening time of the special winning opening (for example, 25 seconds). If it is checked (step A594) and it is determined that the opening time of the big prize opening is long open (step A595; Yes), a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state is prepared (step A596) A setting process (step A597) is performed.

  Next, a special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the special symbol command area of the RWM (step A598), and command setting processing (step A599) is performed. Do. And after performing the process (step A600) which sets long opening with long opening time as opening time (opening time of a big winning opening) of the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable prize-winning apparatus 38 in each round of special game state, The opening time (opening time for long opening) is saved in the special game process timer area (step A601).

  Even when it is determined in step A595 that the opening time of the big winning opening is not long open (step A595; No), that is, when the opening time of the big winning opening is short open, the processing is performed in step A601. Then, the opening time (opening time related to the short opening) is saved in the special game process timer area (step A601). In other words, when the number of rounds per jackpot is 15, the opening time for long opening is saved in the special game processing timer area as the opening time of the big prize opening, and when the number of rounds per jackpot is 2 rounds, The opening time related to the short opening is saved in the special-purpose game processing timer area as the opening time of the big prize opening. After that, a setting process (step A602) for shifting to the special winning opening opening process is performed, and the fanfare / interval process ends.

  In the setting process (step A602) for shifting to the big prize opening opening process, for example, the number of special figure fluctuations (for example, 100 times), which is the number of executions of the variable display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode, or the normal fluctuation prize winning device A process of setting the number of time reductions (for example, 100 times), which is the number of executions of the variable display game in which 37 is in the time reduction operation state, to the corresponding counter is performed. If the ambiguous notification effect mode is not set (the probability change notification effect mode and the short time notification effect mode are set), the special figure fluctuation count may not be set in the counter. Further, in the case of the probability variation state, the time reduction operation state is not required to be set because the time-short operation state is maintained until the next big hit.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the big hit end process, first, a process of setting the address table of the big hit end setting table (step A641) is performed. Subsequently, after loading the probability variation determination flag set in the stop symbol information setting process (step A642), a process of acquiring a jackpot end setting table corresponding to the probability variation determination flag (step A643) is performed, Each data of the acquired jackpot end setting table is saved in the work area of the RWM (step A644).

  Here, the jackpot end setting table is set in accordance with the type of gaming state that occurs after the special gaming state ends, for example, the probability change state or the short time state. Specifically, the jackpot end setting table for the probability variation state is used for the signals related to the operation of the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 for output to the external information terminal, the general variation display game, and the special variation display game. A test signal indicating that the probability that the winning result is a high probability state, information for lighting a game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state, and a hit result in a general-purpose variable display game Information indicating that the probability is in a high probability state, information indicating that the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state, a general map variation display game output to the effect control device 300, It defines information indicating that the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state.

  In addition, the jackpot end setting table for the short-time state specifically includes a signal related to the operation of the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 for output to the external information terminal, and the hit result in the normal variation display game. Test signal indicating that the probability of being a high probability state, information indicating that the probability of a hit result in a general variation display game is a high probability state, and a general variation display that is output to the production control device 300 Information indicating that the probability of a winning result in the game is in a high probability state, information for instructing the number of time reduction fluctuations (for example, 100 times), and the like are defined.

  In other words, after the special gaming state ends, a high probability state can be generated in which the probability of a special result is higher than usual again based on the type of special result that caused the special gaming state being a predetermined special result. The game control apparatus 100 is configured to set a probability state that is a probability of a special result after the special gaming state is ended, either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means to control.

  Next, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A645), and command setting processing (step A646) is performed. Subsequently, after loading the fluctuation distribution determination flag relating to the fluctuation pattern set in the pre-reading process executed in advance (step A647), the loaded value is saved in the fluctuation pattern table area of the RWM (step A648).

  Thereafter, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A649), specifically, the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process and the special prize opening fraud monitoring period are defined in the table. Processing for setting a flag to perform (a special prize opening fraud monitoring information) and the like.

  Further, processing for preparing a stop symbol command corresponding to the winning symbol (step A650) and command setting processing (step A651) are performed. This stop symbol command includes information related to the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game that has triggered the current special game state, and is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. The effect control device 300 sets the effect mode based on the reception of the stop symbol command.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game is a small hit (step A652). If it is a small hit (step A652; Yes), a table selection process (step A653) is performed, and the big hit end process is terminated. In the table selection process (step A653), it is determined which of the variation pattern tables (see FIG. 28) corresponding to the symbol numbers 8 and 9 per 2R is used in the ambiguous notification effect mode after the end of the special gaming state. The

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. In the effect control device 300, as processing related to the game, main processing shown in FIG. 30 and interruption processing shown in FIG. 31 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) are mainly performed. In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 30, 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 B10) is performed, and processing for starting a timer (step B11) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, main command analysis processing (step B12) is performed. In this main command analysis process (step B12), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control device 100 has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, a process of determining the command is performed.

  After that, a game management process (step B13) related to the control of the decoration special figure variation display game executed in correspondence with the special figure variation display game is performed, and the result of the prefetching process performed when the start memory is generated in the game control device 100 is obtained. A pre-reading effect process (step B14) for setting the effect based on is performed. Then, a display control process (step B15) which is a process related to display on the display device 41, a sound control process (step B16) which is a process related to output of sound, a decoration device (board decoration device 42, frame decoration device 18, board effect device) 44, a frame effect device 45, etc.), which is a process related to the control, is performed (step B17). Further, an error monitoring process (step B18) for monitoring the occurrence of an error, a random number update process (step B19) for updating a random number for determining details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, a main command analysis process (step B19) Return to step B12).

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the interrupt process, first, a timer update process (step B20) is performed, and an input process (step B21) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 300 is output from the effect control device 300. The output process (step B22) for processing the signal is performed. Thereafter, a main command reception process (step B23) for receiving a game-related command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 is performed, and the interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 32 shows a game management process (step B13) performed in the main process shown in FIG. In this game management process, a control process number is acquired, and a process to be executed is selected based on the acquired control process number.

  When the control process number is 0 (step B30; Yes), a change start process (step B31) is performed. In this variation start process, the variation start of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and information necessary for the decoration special map variation display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, based on information transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) (Variable time, etc.)

  When the control process number is 1 (step B32; Yes), the setting of the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set as information necessary for performing the symbol stop process (step B35). The changing process to be performed (step B33) is performed. When the control process number is 2 (step B34; Yes), the symbol stop process (step B35) is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B35), 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 B37) 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 B31).

  If the control processing number is 3 (step B36; Yes), fanfare / interval processing (step B37) is performed in which processing such as updating the number of times the special winning opening is opened in the special game state. If the control process number is 4 (step B38; Yes), a special winning opening open process (step B39) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step B39), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step B37) is set. Further, 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 B41) are performed.

  When the control process number is 5 (step B40; Yes), the big winning opening remaining ball process (step B41) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step B41), when the special game state is the final round, all game balls remaining in the large winning opening after the special winning opening is closed are detected by the count switch 38a. Set the time. If the control process number is 6 (step B42; Yes), a small / big hit end process (step B43) is performed. In the small / big hit end process (step B43), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the change start process (step B31) is set.

  FIG. 33 shows a small / big hit end process (step B43) in the game management process shown in FIG. In this small / big hit end process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop symbol command has been received (step B50). As shown in FIG. 27, the stop symbol command includes information related to the stop symbol of the special symbol variable display game that triggered the generation of the current special game state. In the determination of whether or not the stop symbol command has been received (step B50), if the stop symbol command has not been received (step B50; No), the small / big hit end processing is terminated.

  If a stop symbol command is received (step B50; Yes), a process (step B51) for obtaining information (symbol number) related to the stop symbol based on the stop symbol command is performed, and whether or not the symbol is a normal symbol. (Step B52). The normal symbol is a jackpot symbol in which the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is the normal probability state, and the symbol numbers (see FIG. 5) are 1 to 3 and 8.

  In the case of this normal symbol (step B52; Yes), processing for setting a time reduction flag (step B53), processing for setting the number of time reductions (step B54), and processing for setting an information setting table as a reference table (step B54) B55) is performed. The short time flag is a flag indicating that the gaming state becomes the short time state. The number of time reductions is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the time reduction state. In the processing for setting the time reduction times (step B54), an initial value (for example, 100) is set in the time reduction counter for managing the time reduction times. To do. On the other hand, when it is not a normal symbol (step B52; No), a process of setting an information setting table as a reference table (step B55) is performed. In addition, when it is a small hit, it determines with it being not a normal symbol (step B52; No).

  After performing the process of setting the information setting table as a reference table (step B55), the process of setting probability information and effect mode information corresponding to the probability information command and the stop symbol command is performed (step B56). By these processes, an information setting table in which the probability information after the end of the special gaming state corresponding to the symbol number and the effect mode information are defined is set, and the stop symbol (symbol number) of the special symbol variable display game is set in this table. By referencing, probability information and effect mode information are determined and set. For example, when the stop symbol is a 2R normal symbol (symbol number 9), the normal probability is set as the probability information, and the ambiguous notification effect mode is set as the effect mode information. When the stop symbol is a small hit symbol, probability information before the start of the special gaming state is set as probability information, and the effect mode information is set to the ambiguous notification effect mode. That is, the non-notification that can generate a non-notification state (ambiguity notification effect mode) in which the effect control device 300 does not clearly notify the player of the normal probability state or the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state. It serves as a state generation means.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the set production mode information is the ambiguous notification production mode (step B57). If the production mode information is not the fuzzy notification production mode (step B57; No), a variation pattern table corresponding to the production mode is displayed. A setting process (step B59) is performed. When the set production mode information is the ambiguous notification production mode (step B57; Yes), a production mode setting process (step B58) is performed, and a process of setting a variation pattern table corresponding to the production mode (step B59). )I do.

  Then, a process of setting the variation counter (step S60) is performed, a process of setting the game process number to 0 (step S61) is performed, and the small / big hit end process is terminated. In the process of setting the variation counter (step S60), 0 is set as the initial value in the variation counter. As will be described later, the variation counter is incremented by one every time the special figure variation display game is finished, and thereby the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed after the special game state is completed is counted. .

  FIG. 34 shows an effect mode setting process (step B58) in the small / big hit end process of FIG. In the effect mode setting process, first, a process for obtaining a mode setting random number (step B70) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the HIGH mode is selected (step B71).

  In the determination of whether or not the HIGH mode is selected (step B71), it is determined whether or not the acquired mode setting random value is a random value for selecting the HIGH mode. In the determination of whether or not the HIGH mode is selected (step B71), if the HIGH mode is selected (step B71; Yes), a process of setting a HIGH mode effect flag as the special variation effect information (step B72) is performed. To perform the production mode setting process. In this case, the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode becomes the HIGH mode, and the display shown in FIG. Further, when the HIGH mode is not selected (step B71; No), that is, when the LOW mode is selected, a process (step B73) for setting the LOW mode effect flag as the special variation effect information is performed. The setting process ends. In this case, the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is the LOW mode, and the display shown in FIG.

  In the determination of whether or not the HIGH mode is selected (step B71), the probability of selecting the HIGH mode according to the symbol number may be different with reference to the symbol number. For example, when the high probability state is reached after the special gaming state is finished, the probability of selecting the HIGH mode may be increased as compared with the normal probability state. The reverse is also possible.

  FIG. 35 shows the change start process (step B31) 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 B80). In the determination of whether or not a variation start command has been received (step B80), it is determined whether or not a variation start command transmitted from the game control device 100 at the start of the special figure variation display game has been received. The variation start command is a variation pattern command including information related to a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game or a decoration special diagram command corresponding to stop symbol pattern information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. In the determination of whether or not this variation start command has been received (step B80), if the variation start command has not been received (step B80; No), the variation start process is terminated. If the change start command has been received (step B80; Yes), a process of setting a stop symbol (step B81) corresponding to the symbol designation information (decoration special symbol command) is performed.

  In the process of setting the stop symbol corresponding to the symbol designation information (step B81), the stop symbol of the decorative special symbol variation display game is set based on the symbol designation information of the received variation start command. Then, it is determined whether or not the set symbol is a big hit symbol (step B82). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit symbol (step B82), if it is a big hit symbol (step B82; Yes), processing for setting a big hit flag (step B83) is performed, and variation pattern setting processing (step B84). I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit symbol (step B82), if it is not a big hit symbol (step B82; No), a variation pattern setting process (step B84) is performed.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step B84), the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is set based on the received variation start command. In this process, the variation pattern and the variation time are set from the variation pattern selection table as variation pattern information based on whether or not the game is a big hit, information on the production mode, variation pattern information, and the like. That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 constitute a variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode in the variation display game.

  Next, a process of setting a variation start flag for starting the decoration special figure variation display game (step B85) is performed, and a process of shifting the corresponding start storage area (step B86) is performed. Thereafter, a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B87) is performed, and the fluctuation start process is terminated.

  In the process of shifting the corresponding start memory area (step B86), among the information stored in the start memory control area, which is the area for storing the information related to the start memory, the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game (the special figure) The information stored in the start storage areas 1 to 4 of the storage control area corresponding to the 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory) is moved one by one to the lower numbered area. That is, with the process of shifting the corresponding start memory area (step B86), the information related to the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game is overwritten and deleted.

  FIG. 36 shows the variation pattern setting process (step B84) in the variation start process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern setting process, first, a variation pattern selection process (step B90) based on a stop symbol or the like is performed. In the process of selecting the variation pattern based on the stop symbol or the like (step B90), a detailed variation pattern is selected based on the information received from the game control device 100.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step B91). If the result is a big hit (step B91; Yes), a process for setting fluctuation pattern information (step B100) is performed to obtain a fluctuation pattern. The setting process ends. If the result is not a big hit (step B91; No), it is determined whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is in effect (step B92).

  If it is not in the ambiguous notification effect mode (step B92; No) in the determination of whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is in effect (step B92), the process of setting the variation pattern information (step B100) is performed. The pattern setting process ends. Further, when the ambiguous notification effect mode is in effect (step B92; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93).

  As will be described later, the state notification flag is a flag that is set at the end of the special figure variation display game that is 99th after the end of the special game state. The state notification flag is present when the variation pattern setting process performed at the start of the special figure variation display game is executed. This is a figure variation display game. That is, if it is an ambiguous notification production mode, it will be a special figure fluctuation display game used as the last round of the said ambiguous notification production mode.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93), if there is a state notification flag (step B93; Yes), a final effect setting process (step B101) is performed to set variation pattern information (step B93). Step B100) is performed to end the variation pattern setting process. Details of the final effect setting process (step B101) will be described later. In this process, an effect that clearly notifies the probability state is set. On the other hand, when there is no status notification flag (step B93; No), a process of acquiring the selected fluctuation pattern (step B94) is performed, and it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern is a special fluctuation pattern (step B95).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a special variation pattern (step B95), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected based on the information received from the game control device 100 is the special variation 1 or the special variation 2. That is, in the game control device 100, it is determined whether the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 is selected. In the determination of whether or not this is a special variation pattern (step B95), if it is not a special variation pattern (step B95; No), processing for setting variation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and variation pattern setting processing is terminated. To do. If the pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95; Yes), a process (step B96) of obtaining special variation effect information (HIGH mode effect flag or LOW mode effect flag) that is information indicating the current effect state is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a HIGH mode effect flag that is set when the effect state is the HIGH mode (step B97).

  And when there exists a HIGH mode production flag (step B97; Yes), a high mode production setting process (step B98) is performed, a process (step B100) which sets fluctuation pattern information is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process is complete | finished. To do. When there is no HIGH mode effect flag (step B97; No), that is, when there is a LOW mode effect flag set when the effect state is the LOW mode, a LOW mode effect setting process (step B99) is performed. Then, the process of setting the fluctuation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 shows a HIGH mode effect setting process (step B98) in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In this HIGH mode effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is the special variation 1 (step B102). And when it is the special fluctuation | variation 1 (step B102; Yes), the process (step B103) which sets a HIGH mode continuation effect is performed, and a HIGH mode effect setting process is complete | finished. In this case, a HIGH mode continuation effect as shown in FIG. 7 is performed as a special effect.

  If it is not the special variation 1 (step B102; No), that is, if it is the special variation 2, the processing for setting the LOW mode demotion effect (step B104) is performed, and the HIGH mode effect setting processing ends. In this case, a LOW mode demotion effect as shown in FIG. 8 is performed as a special effect, and a LOW mode effect flag is set. Thereby, the effect state is switched from the HIGH mode to the LOW mode.

  FIG. 38 shows the LOW mode effect setting process (step B99) in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In this LOW mode effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100 is the special variation 1 (step B105). And when it is the special fluctuation | variation 1 (step B105; Yes), the process (step B106) which sets a HIGH mode promotion effect is performed, and a LOW mode effect setting process is complete | finished. In this case, a HIGH mode promotion effect as shown in FIG. 9 is performed as a special effect, and a HIGH mode effect flag is set. Thereby, the effect state is switched from the LOW mode to the HIGH mode.

  If it is not the special variation 1 (step B105; No), that is, if it is the special variation 2, a process for setting the HIGH mode promotion failure effect (step B107) is performed, and the LOW mode effect setting process is terminated. In this case, a HIGH mode promotion failure effect as shown in FIG. 10 is performed as a special effect.

  That is, after the end of the special figure variation display game in which the first special execution mode (special variation 1) is selected, the rendering state is set to the first rendering state (HIGH mode), and the second special execution mode (special variation 2) is set. The production state is set to the second production state (LOW mode) after the selected special figure variation display game is over. Then, the type of special effect is selected based on the effect state before and after the special effect. In other words, the production control device 300 serves as production state switching means capable of switching the production state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  In this way, by giving a relation to the execution mode of the special figure variation display game and the switching of the production state, it is possible to give variations to the production of the game in the non-notification state and improve the interest of the player. . In particular, the selection of the execution mode of the special figure variation display game is a control that is always performed even when it is not in the non-notification state, and by relating to this control and the switching of the production state in the non-notification state, There is no need to separately perform control for determining the switching of the effect state, and the control burden can be reduced.

  The table selected when the high probability state is set in the non-notification state is set to have a lower ratio of selecting the second special execution mode (special variation 2) than the table selected when the normal probability state is set. Therefore, in the high probability state, the second effect state (LOW mode) is less likely to be selected than in the normal probability state, and the effect state is not limited to a simple effect, and can be positioned as an effect suggesting an actual probability state.

  Furthermore, since the type of special production is selected based on the production state before and after the special production, it is possible to relate the change of the production state to the contents of the special production, and improve the player's expectation and interest. Can be made.

  FIG. 39 shows the final effect setting process (step B101) in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In this final effect setting process, first, a process (step B110) of obtaining special variation effect information (HIGH mode effect flag or LOW mode effect flag) that is information indicating the present effect state is performed, and the effect state is HIGH mode. It is determined whether there is a HIGH mode effect flag that is set in some cases (step B111).

  And when there exists a HIGH mode production flag (step B111; Yes), it is determined whether the variation pattern selected by the game control apparatus 100 is the special variation 1 (step B112). The special variation 1 is selected in the final round of the ambiguous notification effect mode when the probability state is a high probability state, and the special variation 2 is selected when the probability state is a normal probability state. Is the case.

  If the selected variation pattern is special variation 1 (step B112; Yes), that is, if it is in a high probability state, a process for setting the HIGH mode continuous final effect (step B113) is performed, and the final effect setting process is terminated. To do. The HIGH mode continuation final effect performs the same special effect as the HIGH mode continuation effect shown in FIG. 7, but at the end, a notification that the state is in a high probability state is performed. Further, when the selected variation pattern is not the special variation 1 (step B112; No), that is, when the normal variation state is selected and the special variation 2 is selected, processing for setting the LOW mode demotion final effect (step B114) is performed. To complete the final effect setting process. The LOW mode demotion final effect performs the same special effect as the LOW mode demotion effect shown in FIG. 8, but at the end, a notification that the normal probability state is present is performed.

  On the other hand, if there is no HIGH mode effect flag (step B111; No), that is, if there is a LOW mode effect flag that is set when the effect state is the LOW mode, whether or not the variation pattern is special variation 1 (Step B115). And when it is the special variation 1 (step B115; Yes), ie, when it is a high probability state, the process (step B116) which sets a HIGH mode promotion final effect is performed, and a final effect setting process is complete | finished. The HIGH mode promotion final effect performs the same special effect as the HIGH mode promotion effect shown in FIG. 9, but at the end, a notification that the state is in a high probability state is performed. If the special variation is not 1 (step B115; No), that is, if the normal probability state is selected and the special variation 2 is selected, a process of setting the HIGH mode promotion failure final effect (step B117) is performed to set the final effect The process ends. The HIGH mode promotion failure final effect performs the same special effect as the HIGH mode promotion failure effect shown in FIG. 10, but at the end, a notification that the normal probability state is present is performed. As a result, in the last game in the non-notification state (ambiguity notification effect mode), an effect according to the probability state is possible, an effect without contradiction can be performed, and the probability state is clearly notified.

  FIG. 40 shows the symbol suspension processing (step B35) in the game management processing shown in FIG. In the symbol stop process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the change display of the special figure change display game is stopped is received (step B120). And when the stop command is not received (step B120; No), the process during symbol stop is complete | finished. When a stop command is received (step B120; Yes), a process for acquiring information related to the stop command (step B121) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step B122).

  If the result is not a big hit (step B122; No), a symbol stop process (step B123) is performed, and a time reduction management process (step B124) for managing the number of time reductions is performed. Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B125) for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state is performed (step B126). The process during symbol stop is terminated. On the other hand, when the result is a big hit (step B122; Yes), a symbol stop process (step B127) is performed, and a process of setting a big hit effect (step B128) is performed. Thereafter, a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B129) is performed, and the symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 41 shows the time reduction management process (step B124) in the symbol suspension process shown in FIG. In this time management process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a time reduction flag set in the time reduction state (step B130). If there is no time reduction flag (step B130; No), the time reduction management process is performed. finish. If the time reduction flag is present (step B130; Yes), a process for obtaining the time reduction number (step B131) is performed, and a process for decrementing the time reduction number by 1 (step B132) is performed. It is determined whether or not (step B133).

  In the determination of whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step B133), if the time reduction number is not 0 (step B133; No), that is, if the time reduction state does not end, the time reduction management process ends. Further, when the number of time reductions is 0 (step B133; Yes), that is, when the time reduction state ends, processing for setting the normal performance mode (step B134) is performed and processing for clearing the time reduction flag (step B135). To complete the time-saving management process. By this process, when the normal probability state is set, the normal effect mode is set after the ambiguous notification effect mode ends. In this case, the LOW mode demotion final effect and the HIGH mode promotion unsuccessful final effect are performed as the special effects, and it is reported that the normal probability state has already been made.

  FIG. 42 shows the number-of-changes management process (step B125) in the symbol stop process shown in FIG. In this variation count management process, first, a process of updating the variation count (the value of the variation count counter) by +1 (step B136) is performed. As described above, the variation counter is set to 0 in the small / big hit ending process (see FIG. 33) at the end of the special game state. By incrementing the value by 1, it is possible to manage the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times has been reached (step B137). The predetermined number of times is a value when the next special figure fluctuation display game is the 100th special figure fluctuation display game, which is the final round of the ambiguous notification effect mode, and is 99 here. When the value of the variation counter is not the predetermined number (step B137; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If the value of the variation counter is a predetermined number (step B137; Yes), a state notification flag is set (step B138), and the variation number management process is terminated. Thus, in the above-described variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 36), the final effect setting process is performed when determining the variation pattern of the 100th special figure variation display game that is the final in the ambiguous notification effect mode. The probability state is clearly notified in the final round of the ambiguous notification production mode.

  Through the processing as described above, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect state is selected according to the latest special result at the ratio shown in FIG. 28, and the effect state is set according to this execution mode. Thus, for example, an effect as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 can be achieved. Further, in the ambiguous notification effect mode, the probability state is not clearly notified, but since the selection ratio of the effect state differs depending on the probability state, the player can guess the probability state. Furthermore, when the ambiguous notification effect mode ends, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game is selected according to the probability state, so that the probability state is clearly notified.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37), a variable display device that can display a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (see Fig. 1) A display device 51, a special figure 2 display device 52, and a display device 41) that generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the execution result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result. , A probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result after the end of the special game state based on the special result is higher than the normal probability state based on the type of the special result (Game control device 100) and non-notification that can generate a non-notification state (ambiguity notification effect mode) that does not clearly notify the player of the normal probability state or the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state Condition And an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) that performs effect control related to the variable display game. The effect control means is a first effect state (as an effect state in the non-notification state). HIGH mode) and a second effect state (LOW mode) in which an effect mode different from the first effect state is selected, and the effect state is switched based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. It is provided with possible production state switching means (production control device 300).

  Further, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can execute the special effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and selects the type of the special effect based on the effect state before and after the special effect. It becomes.

  Further, a selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one table from a plurality of tables set with a plurality of execution modes of the variable display game based on the latest special result, and a selection based on the table selected by the selection means A variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for executing the variable display game according to the executed execution mode, and the execution mode set based on the table includes a normal execution mode (variation without reach, reach variation). The table selected when at least the first special execution mode (special variation 1) and the second special execution mode (special variation 2) are included and becomes a high probability state in the non-notification state is the normal probability in the non-notification state. The ratio of selecting the second special execution mode is set lower than the table selected when the state is reached, and the effect control means (effect control device 3 0) sets the effect state to the first effect state after the end of the variable display game with the first special execution mode selected, and sets the effect state to the second after the end of the variable display game with the second special execution mode selected. The production state is set.

  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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game in the predetermined period before the end of the ambiguous notification effect mode.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, as the table for determining the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is 71 to 99 times, The table shown in FIG. 43 is used regardless of the symbol number of the jackpot symbol.

  The specific table A selected from the 71st to the 80th time has a higher probability of selecting the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 than each table shown in FIG. Further, the specific table B selected from the 81st time to the 90th time has a higher probability of selecting the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 than the specific table A. Furthermore, the specific table C selected from the 91st time to the 96th time has a higher probability of selecting the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 than the specific table B. Further, the probability that the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 is selected in the specific table D selected from the 96th time to the 99th time is the same as the specific table C, but the selection probability of the special variation 1 and the special variation 2 is different. ing.

  That is, in the table for determining the execution mode of the special figure variation display game after the 71st time (after the specific number of times), the special figure whose probability of selecting the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 is before the 70th time (before the specific number of times) It is higher than the table for determining the execution mode of the variable display game. As a result, the effect state is frequently switched, and the interest of the game in the predetermined period before the end of the ambiguous notification effect mode can be improved.

  Further, the table for determining the execution mode of the special figure variation display game after the 71st time (after the specific number of times) indicates that the probability of selecting the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 is the execution mode of the previous special map variation display game. More than the table to be determined. In particular, the probability that the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 is selected every time after the 71st time (after the specific number of times) becomes higher than the table that determines the execution mode of the special figure variation display game before the predetermined number of times. ing. As a result, as the number of games executed increases, the probability that the special variation 1 or the special variation 2 is selected increases, and the production state is frequently switched, before the end of the ambiguous notification production mode. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game during the predetermined period. Moreover, the suggestion of the probability state in the non-notification state becomes clear, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  In addition, since the 91st to 99th times are all the special fluctuation 1 or the special fluctuation 2, the effect state is switched more frequently. Among these, from 97th to 99th, since the selection probability of the special variation 2 is high, the production state tends to be in the LOW mode. On the other hand, at the 100th time, which is the final round of the ambiguous notification effect mode, special fluctuation 1 or special fluctuation 2 is selected according to the probability state. Is selected. That is, by increasing the selection probability of special variation 2 from the 97th time to the 99th time and making it easy to enter the LOW mode, the HIGH mode promotion effect can be easily executed at the 100th time, which is the final time of the ambiguous notification effect mode. It is possible to give an impression that the player has been promoted to a high probability state and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 44 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 25, when it is not a big hit (step A548; No), the process shown in FIG. 44 is performed. This process is different in that the variation pattern change setting process (step A660) is performed before the process (step A581) for preparing the table for shifting to the special figure normal process.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation pattern change setting process, first, it is determined whether or not it is in a non-notification state (step A670). In this determination, it is determined whether the non-notification state has occurred by determining whether the non-notification state is a special result from the latest symbol number and determining whether the number of special figure fluctuations is in the range of 100 to 2. Determine.

  If it is not in the non-notification state (step A670; No) in the determination of whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step A670), a process of setting the corresponding table (step A679) is performed, and the change pattern change setting is performed. The process ends. In this case, it is any one of the normal effect mode, the short time notification effect mode, and the probability change notification effect mode, and in the process of setting the corresponding table (step A679), the table corresponding to the effect state is set. In the process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581), the fluctuation pattern table set here is selected as the fluctuation pattern table of the next special figure fluctuation display game. Information to be set.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step A670), if it is in the non-notification state (step A670; Yes), a process is performed to set a table according to the number of special figure fluctuations. The pattern change setting process ends. In the process of setting a table according to the special figure fluctuation frequency, if the special graphic fluctuation frequency is the first predetermined frequency (step A671; Yes), the process of setting the specific table A (step A672) is performed, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. If the number of times is the second predetermined number of times (step A673; Yes), a process of setting the specific table B (step A674) is performed. If the special figure fluctuation count is the third predetermined number of times (step A675; Yes), a process of setting the specific table C (step A676) is performed, and if the special figure fluctuation count is the fourth predetermined number of times (step A677). ; Yes), the process of setting the specific table D (step A678) is performed.

  Here, the first predetermined number is a value in the range from 30 to 21, the second predetermined number is from 20 to 11, the third predetermined number is from 10 to 5, and the fourth predetermined number is from 4 to 2. That is, the specific table A is set for the special map variable display game in which the number of executions of the special map variable display game from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is 71 to 80, and the special table A is set to 81 to 90 times. A specific table B is set for the figure variation display game. In addition, the specific table C is set for the special figure variation display game from 91 to 96 times, and the specific table D is set for the special figure variation display game from 97 to 99 times.

  In the process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581), the fluctuation pattern table set here is selected as the fluctuation pattern table of the next special figure fluctuation display game. Information to be set. When the number of special figure fluctuations is 100 to 31, the fluctuation pattern table is not selected in the fluctuation pattern change setting process, and in the process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581), As the fluctuation pattern table for the next special figure fluctuation display game, information is set so that the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 28 is selected according to the latest jackpot symbol (symbol number).

  From the above, the selection means (the game control device 100) has the first special execution mode (after the number of executions of the variable display game in the non-notification state (ambiguity notification effect mode) reaches a predetermined number of times. Special variation 1) or second special execution mode (special variation 2) is selected with a higher probability than the probability of selecting the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode in the table selected before a specific number of times. A table (specific tables A to D) is selected.

  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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can execute a special effect even when reach is selected as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 36, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 46 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, the processing after obtaining the selected variation pattern (step B94) is different, and it is determined whether the variation pattern is other than reach (step B140). .

  If it is not other than reach (step B140; No), that is, if the variation pattern is not reach, processing for setting variation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and the variation pattern setting processing is terminated. If it is other than no reach (step B140; Yes), that is, if the variation pattern is reach variation, special variation 1 or special variation 2, special effect setting processing (step B141) is performed, and variation pattern information is obtained. The setting process (step B100) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the special effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is reach variation (step B150). If the variation pattern is not reach variation (step B150; No), that is, the special variation 1 or If it is the special fluctuation 2, it is determined whether or not there is a HIGH mode effect flag (step B97).

  If there is a HIGH mode effect flag (step B97; Yes), a HIGH mode effect setting process (step B98, see FIG. 37) is performed, and the special effect setting process is terminated. If there is no HIGH mode effect flag (step B97; No), a LOW mode effect setting process (step B99, see FIG. 38) is performed, and the special effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern is reach variation (step B150; Yes), processing for extracting the special effect determination random number (step B151) is performed, and the special effect is executed based on the extracted special effect determination random number Is determined (step B152). That is, in the case of reach fluctuation, a special effect is executed with a predetermined probability. And when special effect is not performed (step B152; No), special effect setting processing is complete | finished. When a special effect is executed (step B152; Yes), a process for extracting effect content determination random numbers (step B153) is performed, and a process for setting the corresponding special effect (step B154) is performed. The setting process ends.

  In the process of setting a corresponding special effect (step B154), one of the special effects shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 is set based on the extracted effect content determination random number and the current effect state. As a result, the special effect selected in the special figure variation display game that causes reach variation is executed, and when the special effect is accompanied by a change of the effect state, the effect flag is switched and the effect state is switched. . When reach variation is selected as the execution mode, it is possible to secure time for executing the special effect, and such processing is possible. And by such a process, the opportunity of switching of a production | presentation state can be increased and the interest of the game in a non-notification state can be improved.

  From the above, the execution mode set based on the table includes the reach execution mode that generates the reach state, and the production state switching means (production control device 300) selects the reach execution mode in the non-notification state. Even in such a case, the effect state can be switched.

  If the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is less than the predetermined number (the special figure variation number is not less than the predetermined number), the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. When the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game from the start of the notification effect mode is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (the special figure fluctuation number of times is less than the predetermined number), the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 46 may be performed. . That is, the effect state switching means (the effect control device 300) may be able to switch the effect state even when the reach execution mode is selected after the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state. By doing in this way, as in the gaming machine of the first modification described above, the effect state is frequently switched in the predetermined period before the end of the ambiguous notification effect mode, and before the end of the ambiguous notification effect mode. It is possible to improve the interest of games in a predetermined period.

  Next, a third modified example 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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to switch from the LOW mode (second effect state) to the HIGH mode (first effect state) when there is a special figure start memory that is a big hit as a result of the prefetching process.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 48 is performed in the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. In the pre-reading effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a decoration special figure reservation number command has been received (step B160). The decoration special figure hold number command is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 when a special figure start memory is generated or is consumed. If this decoration special figure hold number command has not been received (step B160; No), it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B163). If the decoration special figure hold number command is received (step B160; Yes), a process for updating the corresponding start memory number (step B161) is performed, and a process for setting the update of the special figure start memory display (step B161). B162). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B163).

  In the determination as to whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B163), it is determined whether or not a prefetch command including information related to the result of the special figure variation display game based on the generated start memory has been received. The pre-read command is a start opening prize effect command and a start opening prize effect symbol command transmitted in the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 19) performed when the game control device 100 generates a start memory. In the determination of whether or not the prefetch command has been received (step B163), if the prefetch command has not been received (step B163; No), the prefetch effect process ends. If a prefetch command is received (step B163; Yes), a process of storing prefetch information in the corresponding start storage control area (step B164) is performed. In the process of storing the pre-read information in the corresponding start memory control area (step B164), the pre-read command information (pre-read effect ACTION information) received from the game control device 100 is stored in the start memory control area of the corresponding special figure start memory. Perform the process.

  Thereafter, a process of obtaining prefetch information from the received prefetch command (step B165) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a big hit (step B166). And when it is not a big hit (step B166; No), a prefetch effect process is complete | finished. In the case of a big hit (step B166; Yes), a process (step B167) of obtaining special variation effect information (HIGH mode effect flag or LOW mode effect flag) that is information indicating the current effect state is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is a LOW mode effect flag as the acquired special variation effect information (step B168). If there is no LOW mode effect flag (step B168; No), that is, the current effect state is HIGH mode. If there is, the prefetch effect process ends. If there is a LOW mode effect flag (step B168; Yes), a high mode effect switch flag is set (step B169), and the prefetch effect process is terminated.

  Further, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 36, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 49 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, the process after the process of obtaining the selected variation pattern (step B94) is different, and whether or not there is a HIGH mode effect switching flag set in the above-described prefetch effect process. Is determined (step B170).

  When there is no HIGH mode effect switching flag (step B170; No), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95). When the variation pattern is not a special variation pattern (step B95; No). Then, the process of setting the fluctuation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. If the pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95; Yes), a normal special effect setting process (step B172) is performed, a process of setting variation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. . The normal special effect setting process (step B172) is a process from step B97 to step B99 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when there is a HIGH mode effect switching flag (step B170; Yes), a process for setting the HIGH mode promotion effect (step B171) is performed, and a process for setting the variation pattern information (step B100) is performed, so that the variation pattern is set. The setting process ends. In the process of setting the HIGH mode promotion effect (step B171), execution of the special effect shown in FIG. 9 is set. As a result, when the special figure start memory that is a big hit in the LOW mode occurs, the mode is switched to the HIGH mode.

  FIG. 50 shows an example in which a big hit hold, which is a special figure start memory that results in a big hit, occurs during the ambiguous notification production mode. In the state where the special figure variation display game is being executed in the effect state of the LOW mode as shown in FIG. 50 (a), when the big hit hold is generated as shown in FIG. 50 (b), FIG. 50 (c). As shown, the special effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation display game that is started after the special figure fluctuation display game in which the big hit hold has occurred. As shown in FIGS. 50D and 50E, in the special map fluctuation display game started after the special map fluctuation display game in which the big hit hold has occurred, the HIGH mode promotion effect is performed as a special effect. As shown in f), the production state becomes the HIGH mode. Thereafter, a special figure variation display game based on the jackpot hold is executed, and special results are derived as shown in FIGS. 50 (g) and 50 (h).

  By such processing, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for the switching of the effect state. That is, since the effect state is switched and a big hit is generated within the current start memory number, the special effect and the first effect state (HIGH mode) can be expected to be special. The player can be conscious, and the player's interest in the special effect and the first effect state can be increased.

  If there is a HIGH mode effect switching flag and the variation pattern is reach variation, special variation 1 or special variation 2, there is no problem because the time for executing the special effect can be secured, but the variation pattern is reach. If it is none, there is a possibility that the time for executing the special effect cannot be secured. As described above, when the variation pattern has no reach, a HIGH mode promotion effect is performed in accordance with the variation time.

  In addition, when there is a HIGH mode effect switching flag and the special pattern variation display game without reach reaches a variation pattern, a single HIGH mode promotion effect is performed over a plurality of special diagram variation display games. good. In this case, the decorative special figure variation display game performed on the display device 41 is displayed at the corner as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when a start-up memory that is a big hit occurs, the game control device 100 may set a length of variation time during which a special effect can be executed. In addition, when a start-up memory that is a big hit occurs as a result of the pre-reading process, the game control device 100 selects a table that can select only the special variation 1 or only the special variation 1 and the special variation 2, and the special effect. It is also possible to secure a variable time that can be executed.

  Further, when the start memory that becomes a big hit occurs and the HIGH mode effect switching flag is set, the HIGH mode may be continued until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that becomes the big hit. For example, when a start memory that becomes a big hit occurs and the HIGH mode effect switching flag is set, the special variation 2 is executed as the execution mode of the special figure change display game up to the special figure change display game based on the start memory that becomes the big hit. Is selected, special effects 1 are selected. As a result, the HIGH mode is normally continued even when demoted to the LOW mode. In addition, when a start memory that is a big hit is generated as a result of the prefetching process, the game control device 100 selects only the special variation 1 until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed (special pattern). Table B, see FIG. 29) may be set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29, special variation can be selected even in the normal performance mode, but in the rare case where a start memory that is a big hit occurs and the special variation is continuously selected. In the special variation production, a special production (so-called premier production) may be performed. In addition, although the presentation state is set to the HIGH mode when the start-up memory that is a big hit occurs, the LOW mode may be used instead.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37), starting storage means that can store up to a predetermined upper limit the right to execute the variable display game (starting storage) A game control device 100), and pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining in advance the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory stored in the start memory means before the execution of the variable display game. The production state switching means (production control device 300) is provided on the condition that when the second production state is selected in the non-notification state, there is a start-up memory determined as a special result by the prior determination means. The effect state is switched to the first effect state.

  Next, a fourth modified example 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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification example extends the stop display time for displaying the result every time the number of executions of the special figure variation display game reaches a predetermined number of times in the ambiguous notification effect mode, When there is a special figure start memory that is a big hit, a special effect is performed during the extended stop display time.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the stop display time of the special figure variation display game that is 20 times, 40 times, and 90 times from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is extended from the normal stop display time (0.6 seconds). Long stop display time. The stop display time in the case of being extended is determined in advance by the symbol number as shown in FIG. 51A. For example, when the special result is symbol number 2, it is 20 from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode. The stop display time of the 40th and 90th special figure variation display game is 6 seconds (stop display time A). If the special result is symbol number 8, the stop display time of the 20th special figure change display game from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is 20 seconds (stop display time C), and the 40th special figure is displayed. The stop display time of the variable display game is 6 seconds (stop display time A), and the stop display time of the 90th special figure variable display game is 15 seconds (stop display time B).

  In the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), a table in which the symbol number is associated with the stop display time at a predetermined number of times is stored. In this table, stop display times A to C are stored as special figure stop information 1 to 3 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the stop display time can be acquired by referring to the table shown in FIG. 51C for the symbol number of the most recent jackpot symbol and the number of executions of the special symbol variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode. .

  In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 23, the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 52 is performed. In this special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A523). If it is a big hit (step A523; Yes), a process for setting a special figure stop time pointer at the time of the big hit (step A523) A521) is performed. Thereafter, the process after the process of setting the special figure stop time table (step A528) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  If it is not a big hit (step A523; No), a process of setting a special figure stop time pointer at the time of loss (step A524) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is in a non-notification state (step A680). In this determination, it is determined whether the non-notification state is obtained from the latest symbol number, and whether the number of special figure fluctuations is in the range of 100 to 1 is determined. Determine.

  If it is not in the non-notification state (step A680; No) in the determination as to whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step A680), the process after the process of setting the special figure stop time table (step A528) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process is terminated. In the non-notification state (step A680; Yes), a process for acquiring the special figure fluctuation count (step A681) is performed, and a process for setting a special figure stop time pointer corresponding to the special map fluctuation count is performed. .

  In the process of setting the special figure stop time pointer according to the special figure change frequency, if the special figure change frequency is the set number 1 (step A682; Yes), the special figure stop time corresponding to the information 1 of the special figure stop information. Processing for setting a pointer (step A683) is performed. Here, the set number 1 is 81, which is the value of the special figure fluctuation count when the 20th special figure fluctuation display game is stopped in the ambiguous notification effect mode. Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), the information 1 defines a stop display time in the 20th special figure variation display game according to the special figure number, and a pointer corresponding to this is set.

  Thereafter, similarly, if the number of special figure fluctuations is the setting number 2 (the value of the special figure fluctuation number is 61) (step A684; Yes), the special figure stop time pointer corresponding to the special figure stop information information 2 is set. Processing (step A684) is performed. Also, if the special figure fluctuation frequency is the setting frequency 3 (the value of the special graphic fluctuation frequency is 11) (step A686; Yes), a process of setting a special figure stop time pointer corresponding to the information 3 of the special figure stop information ( Step A687) is performed. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation count is not any of the set counts 1 to 3, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of disconnection remains set.

  After performing the process of setting the special figure stop time pointer according to the number of special figure fluctuations, the process after the process of setting the special figure stop time table (step A528) is performed, and the process of changing the special figure is terminated. In the special figure stop time table, stop display time at the time of big hit, stop display time at the time of disconnection (0.6 seconds), stop display time A (6 seconds), stop display time B (15 seconds), stop display A time C (20 seconds) is set, and a stop display time corresponding to the pointer is set. That is, the game control device 100 displays the result of the special figure fluctuation display game every time the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game reaches a predetermined number of times in the non-informing state (ambiguity notice effect mode). It is an extension control means that extends the stop display time.

  Further, the effect control device 300 performs the process shown in FIG. 48 in the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. Further, the process shown in FIG. 53 is performed in the changing process (step B33) in the game management process shown in FIG. In this in-fluctuation process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop command transmitted from the game control device 100 is received when stopping the change display of the special figure change display game (step B180), and the stop command is received. If not (step B180; No), the changing process is terminated. When a stop command is received (step B180; Yes), a process for obtaining the value of the variation counter (step B181) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the set number is reached (step B182).

  The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode. The value is cleared when the special game state is finished, and is incremented by one at the end of the special figure variation display game. (See FIG. 42). Then, in the determination of whether or not it is the set number of times (step B182), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation number counter is the set number of times (19, 39, 89), and the stop display time is extended 20, 40. , It is determined whether it is the 90th special figure fluctuation display game.

  If it is not the set number of times (step B182; No) in the determination of whether or not it is the set number of times (step B182), a process of setting the normal stop time (step B188) is performed. Thereafter, a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B189) is performed and the changing process is terminated. When the ambiguous notification effect mode is not set, the variation counter is not used, and therefore it is always determined that the set number is not set (step B182; No).

  If it is the set number of times (Step B182; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a HIGH mode effect switching flag (Step B183). If there is no HIGH mode effect switching flag, stop according to the symbol number. Processing for setting time (step B187) is performed. Thereafter, a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B189) is performed and the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is a HIGH mode effect switching flag (step B183; Yes), processing for obtaining special variation effect information (HIGH mode effect flag or LOW mode effect flag) that is information indicating the current effect state (step B184). It is determined whether there is a HIGH mode effect flag as the acquired special variation effect information (step B185).

  If there is a HIGH mode effect flag (step B185; Yes), a process of setting a stop time corresponding to the symbol number (step B187) is performed, and a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B189) is performed. End the middle process. Moreover, when there is no HIGH mode production flag (step B185; No), the process (step B186) which sets a HIGH mode promotion production to a stop time production is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time corresponding to the symbol number (step B187) is performed, a process of incrementing the control process number by 1 (step B189) is performed, and the changing process is terminated.

  In the process of setting the HIGH mode promotion effect to the stop time effect (step B186), execution of the special effect shown in FIG. 9 is set during the extended stop display time. As a result, when the special figure start memory that is a big hit in the LOW mode occurs, the mode is switched to the HIGH mode. Note that the HIGH mode effect switching flag is cleared based on the occurrence of the big hit.

  By performing such processing, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for extension of the stop display time and switching of the effect state. In other words, special effects are performed in the extended stop display time, and the effect state is switched, and a big hit will occur within the current start memory number. The player can be aware that the switching is special and can be expected, and the player's interest in extending the stop display time, special effects, and switching the production state can be increased.

  From the above, every time the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state, the extension control means (game control device) extends the stop display time for displaying the result of the variable display game. 100), and the production control means (production control device 300) has a start memory that is determined to have a special result by the prior determination means during execution of the variable display game in which the stop display time is extended by the extension control means. In this case, the special effect can be executed in the stop display time extended by the extension control means.

  It is also possible to use the configuration of the gaming machine of the above-described third modified example together. For example, when a special figure start memory that is a big hit occurs, the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory is generated. When the set number of times is not reached before execution, that is, when the extended stop display time is not reached, the HIGH mode promotion effect may be performed during the variable display.

  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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present modified example sets the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode to the HIGH mode when there is a special figure start memory that is a big hit as a result of the pre-read process in a predetermined period before the end of the special game state. I am doing so.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, in the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. 30, the processes excluding steps B165 to B169 are performed in the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. Also, instead of the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 54 is performed. In this effect mode setting process, first, a process of acquiring pre-reading information in the start memory (step B190) is performed, and if there is a start memory that is a big hit (step B191; Yes), a HIGH mode effect flag as special variation effect information. Is set (step B72), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. In this case, the production state at the start of the ambiguous notification production mode is the HIGH mode.

  On the other hand, when there is no start-up memory that is a big hit (step B191; No), a normal effect mode setting process (step B193) is performed, and the effect mode setting process is terminated. The normal effect mode setting process (step B193) is a process from step B70 to step B73 shown in FIG. 34. In this case, the effect state is selected with a predetermined probability.

  By performing such processing, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the variable display game based on the start-up memory existing at the start of the non-notification state (ambiguity notification effect mode). Further, the player's expectation for the first performance state (HIGH mode) can be increased. That is, if it is the first production state at the start of the non-notification state, the result of the variable display game based on the start memory existing at that time is likely to be a special result, and the interest of the player can be increased. .

  From the above, in the effect control means (effect control apparatus 300), the start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means (game control apparatus 100) exists within a predetermined period before the end of the special game state. In this case, the effect state at the start of the non-notification state started with the end of the special game state is set as the first effect state.

  Although it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that becomes a big hit at the end of the special game state, it may be determined whether or not there is a start memory that becomes a big hit in a predetermined period before the end of the special game state. . This predetermined period can be arbitrarily set.

  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 third modified example of the first 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 according to the present modification is configured to select an effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode based on the number of winning game balls at the start opening within a predetermined period before the end of the special game state.

  The gaming machine according to the present modification performs a start port switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 55 instead of the start port switch monitoring process shown in FIG. In this start-up switch monitoring process, after performing the process from step A111 to A120, it is determined whether or not the ending time is being executed (step A690). The ending time is the time from when the special variable winning device 38 is closed in the final round of the special gaming state to the end of the special gaming state. When the ending time is not being executed (step A690; No), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. When the ending time is being executed (step A690; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36) (step A691).

  And when there is no winning to the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36) (step A691; No), a starting port switch monitoring process is complete | finished. When there is a winning at the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) (step A691; Yes), a process for preparing an ending winning ball command (step A692) is performed, and a command setting process (step A693) is performed. Then, the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. This ending winning ball command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  The effect control device 300 performs a prefetch effect process shown in FIG. 56 instead of the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. In this pre-reading effect process, after performing the process from step B160 to step B169, it is determined whether or not an ending winning ball command has been received (step B200). If the ending winning ball command has not been received (step B200; No), the prefetch effect process is terminated. If an ending winning ball command is received (step B200; Yes), a process of updating the ending winning ball counter by +1 (step B201) is performed. With this process, the effect control device 300 can count the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 36 during the ending time. The value of the ending winning ball counter is cleared and set to 0 when a big hit occurs.

  Also, instead of the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 57 is performed. In this effect mode setting process, first, a process of acquiring the value of the ending winning ball counter (step B210) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined number (for example, 4) or more (step B211).

  And when it is more than a predetermined number (step B211; Yes), the process (step B72) which sets a HIGH mode effect flag as special fluctuation effect information is performed, and an effect mode setting process is complete | finished. In this case, the production state at the start of the ambiguous notification production mode is the HIGH mode. On the other hand, when it is not more than the predetermined number (step B211; No), the normal effect mode setting process (step B212) is performed, and the effect mode setting process is ended. The normal effect mode setting process (step B212) is a process from step B70 to step B73 shown in FIG. 34. In this case, the effect state is selected with a predetermined probability.

  FIG. 58 shows an example of effects from the ending time to the start of the special figure variation display game. When the ending time is reached, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), a display prompting the player to win the start winning opening 36 is displayed, and the number of winnings corresponding to a predetermined number which is a condition for setting the HIGH mode. The number notification display 41d is made. The winning number notification display 41d has a display color that changes in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 36. For example, when two winnings are won, as shown in FIG. The display colors of the two winning number notification displays 41d change.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (c), when there are four or more game balls that are a predetermined number in the ending time, the display colors of all the winning number notification displays are changed. Then, after the end of the special gaming state, at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), it is notified that it will be started in the HIGH mode, and as shown in FIG. The figure variation display game is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 58 (g), when the predetermined number is not reached, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), the start of the LOW mode is notified, and as shown in FIG. 58 (i). In addition, the special figure variation display game is executed in the LOW mode.

  By performing such processing, it is possible to prevent stoppage within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. In particular, the first effect state (HIGH mode) that is easy to be selected when the number of game balls won at the start opening in the predetermined period before the end of the special game state is equal to or higher than the predetermined number is high. Therefore, it is possible to show a high expectation to the player who did not stop.

  Although the effect state is determined based on the number of winnings at the start winning opening 36, the effect state may be determined by adding the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37. In addition, although the production state is set based on the number of winnings during the ending time, if the production state is set based on the number of winnings at the start opening within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state The predetermined period is not limited to the ending time, and an arbitrary period can be set. Further, when the number is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the effect state is determined by a random number. However, when the number is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the effect state set corresponding to the number of winnings may be set.

  From the above, the production control means (production control device 300) has a predetermined number of winning game balls to the starting port (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. When the number is greater than or equal to the number, the effect state at the start of the non-notification state (ambiguous notification effect mode) started with the end of the special game state is set to the first effect state (HIGH mode).

  As shown in FIG. 59, when the value of the ending winning ball counter is a predetermined number or more (step B211; Yes) and there is a start-up memory that is a big hit (step B221; Yes), the special variation effect information A process for setting a HIGH mode effect flag (step B72) may be performed so that the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode is set to the HIGH mode. In this way, in addition to the above-described effects, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the variable display game based on the start-up memory that exists at the start of the non-notification state. In addition, the player's sense of expectation for the first performance state can be enhanced. That is, if it is the first production state at the start of the non-notification state, the result of the variable display game based on the start memory existing at that time is likely to be a special result, and the interest of the player can be increased. .

  As shown in FIG. 60, when the value of the ending winning ball counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (step B211; Yes) and the current big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (step B231; Yes), a special variation effect is produced. A process of setting a HIGH mode effect flag as information (step B72) may be performed to set the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode to the HIGH mode.

  In this way, in addition to the above-described effects, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the variable display game based on the start-up memory that exists at the start of the non-notification state. In addition, the player's sense of expectation for the first performance state can be enhanced. That is, if it is the first production state at the start of the non-notification state, the probability state is highly likely to be a high probability state, and the interest of the player can be increased.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 61 and 62, the execution mode of the special figure change display game of a predetermined number of times (for example, the first to the fourth time) after the special game state is ended based on the number of winnings in the ending time and the prefetching result. It is also possible to set a variation pattern table for determining

  In this case, the game control device 100 is provided with an ending winning counter for counting the number of winnings at the starting winning opening 36 during the ending time, and in the starting port switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 55, winning at the starting winning opening at the ending time is performed. When there is, the ending winning counter is incremented by one.

  In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 27, when the value of the ending winning counter is a predetermined number (for example, 4 or more), the prefetch result is acquired. If the acquired prefetching results are not all, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 62 is selected according to the table shown in FIG. If there is a start memory that is a big hit in the acquired prefetching result, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 62 is selected according to the table shown in FIG. The variation pattern table 05 is selected only when the prefetch result has a big hit. When the execution mode according to the variation pattern table is performed, for example, between the first time and the fourth time, It will be understood that if the HIGH mode continuation effect and the reach fluctuation are performed, it will be a big hit.

  In the big hit end process, the change pattern table selected as described above as the change pattern table of the first special figure change display game in the process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A649). Set. In addition, regarding the variation pattern table of the second to fourth special-figure display game, a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special-figure normal processing in the special-figure display processing shown in FIG. 25 (step A581), The variation pattern table selected as described above is set as the variation pattern table for the next special figure variation display game.

  By performing such processing, it is possible to prevent stoppage within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. In particular, if a table in which the first special execution mode is likely to be selected when the number of winning game balls to the start port within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a high probability is selected. It is easy to be in the first production state that is easily selected in the state, and it is possible to show a production with high expectation to the player who has not stopped.

  From the above, the selection means (game control device 100) uses the table for selecting the execution mode of the predetermined number of variable display games executed after the end of the special game state as the predetermined before the end of the special game state. This means that the selection is made based on the number of winning game balls to the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37) within the period.

  Next, a seventh 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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to this modification has a special effect when an overflow prize, which is a start prize exceeding the upper limit of the start memory, is generated during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game whose execution mode is special fluctuation 1 or special fluctuation 2. The execution mode can be changed.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 18, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 63 is performed. In this special figure start port switch common process, instead of the process of checking the input of the start port 1 (start winning prize port 36) (step A224) and the determination of whether or not it is a start port 1 switch (step A225), It is determined whether or not it is in the middle (step A700).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step A700), it is determined whether or not the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is the time-shortening operation state. If the time is short (step A700; Yes), an overflow command is issued. Preparation processing (step A226) and command setting processing (step A227) are performed.

  In addition, the production control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 64 instead of the main process shown in FIG. In this main process, an effect switching setting process (step B240) is performed. As shown in FIG. 65, in the effect switching setting process, it is first determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step B250). If no overflow command has been received (step B250; No), the effect switching is performed. The setting process ends. When an overflow command is received (step B250; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a switchable period (step B251).

  The switchable period is a predetermined period from the start of the special figure variation display game whose execution mode is special variation 1 or 2, and when it is not this switchable period (step B251; No), the effect switching process is terminated. If it is the switchable period (step B251; Yes), a process of acquiring special variation effect information (step B252) is performed, and a process of setting a HIGH mode promotion effect or a HIGH mode continuation effect (step B253) is performed. Then, the effect switching process ends.

  In the process of setting the HIGH mode promotion effect or the HIGH mode continuation effect (step B253), the information (HIGH mode flag or LOW mode flag) related to the current effect state acquired in the process of acquiring special variation effect information (step B252). Based on the special effects. In other words, when the current performance state is the HIGH mode and the special variation 2 is selected, the LOW mode demotion effect is normally executed, but is changed to the HIGH mode maintenance effect, and the subsequent effect states are changed to the HIGH mode. And In addition, when the current performance state is the LOW mode and the special variation 2 is selected, the HIGH mode promotion failure production is normally executed, but is changed to the HIGH mode promotion production, and the subsequent production state is changed to HIGH. Mode.

  FIG. 66 shows an example in which an overflow prize occurs during the switchable period and the special effect is changed. As shown in FIGS. 66 (a) and 66 (b), in the state of being in the HIGH mode, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), a special figure variation display game whose execution mode is special variation 2 is started and a special effect is produced. When the game starts, a message prompting the player to win a game ball at the start port is displayed as “Don't put the ball out of flame”.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (d), when a game ball is won at the start opening and an overflow prize is generated in the switchable period, the special effect becomes the HIGH mode maintenance effect as shown in FIG. 66 (e). As a result, the HIGH mode is set as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 66 (g), when no overflow winning is generated in the switchable period, the special effect is left as the LOW mode demoted effect as shown in FIG. 66 (h). As shown in i), the LOW mode is set. By such processing, it is possible to prevent stoppage in special fluctuation with a long fluctuation time.

  Note that the start opening for monitoring the overflow prize may be either the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or both. Further, the special effect may be changed when a predetermined number (for example, three or more) of overflow prizes occurs.

  From the above, the overflow control means (game control device 100) for detecting an overflow prize that is a prize at the start opening when the start memory is a predetermined upper limit number, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is provided. When an overflow prize is detected within a predetermined period from the start of the special effect, the execution mode of the special effect can be changed.

  Next, an eighth 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 seventh modified example of the first 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. In the gaming machine of this modification, when special fluctuations continue, special effects corresponding to the continuous special fluctuations are collectively executed.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 67 is performed in the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. In this pre-reading effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a decoration special figure reservation number command has been received (step B260). The decoration special figure hold number command is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 when a special figure start memory is generated or is consumed. If this decoration special figure hold number command has not been received (step B260; No), it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B263). If the decoration special figure hold number command is received (step B260; Yes), a process for updating the corresponding start memory number (step B261) is performed, and a process for setting the decoration special figure start memory display update (step B261). B262) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B263).

  In the determination as to whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B263), it is determined whether or not a prefetch command including information related to the result of the special figure variation display game based on the generated start memory has been received. The pre-read command is a start opening prize effect command and a start opening prize effect symbol command transmitted in the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 19) performed when the game control device 100 generates a start memory. In the determination of whether or not the prefetch command has been received (step B263), if the prefetch command has not been received (step B263; No), the prefetch effect process ends. If a prefetch command is received (step B263; Yes), a process of storing prefetch information in the corresponding start storage control area (step B264) is performed. In the process of storing the prefetch information in the corresponding start memory control area (step B264), the prefetch command information received from the game control device 100 (prefetch effect ACTION information) is stored in the start memory control area of the corresponding special figure start memory. Perform the process.

  Thereafter, a process of acquiring prefetch information from the received prefetch command (step B265) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a big hit (step B266). If it is a big hit (step B266; Yes), a normal prefetch effect setting process (step B270) is performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated. In the normal look-ahead effect setting process, for example, a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display 41e displayed on the display device 41 according to the reliability that is likely to be a big hit is set. .

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step B266; No), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a special variation (step B267). If not a special variation (step B267; No), a normal prefetch effect setting process (step B267; No). Step B270) is performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated. If the variation is special (step B267; Yes), the processing for obtaining the special variation effect information (step B268) is performed, the processing for setting the corresponding effect (step B269) is performed, and the prefetching effect process is terminated. To do.

  In the process of setting a corresponding effect (step B269), a prefetch effect corresponding to the type of special effect to be executed is performed from the special variation effect information that is information relating to the current effect state and the type of special variation. As shown in FIG. 72A, when the effect is executed, when the HIGH mode promotion effect or the HIGH mode continuation effect is executed, the decorative special figure start storage display 41e is displayed as a flame. Further, when the LOW mode demotion effect or the HIGH mode promotion failure effect is executed, the decorative special figure start memory display 41e is a display imitating water (bucket in this case).

  Also, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 36, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 68 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, the process in the case of the ambiguous notification effect mode (step B92; Yes) is different, and it is determined whether there is a special effect flag (step B280). As will be described later, the special effect flag is a flag that is set during execution of a special effect that is an effect of executing a special effect performed as a continuous effect in a special figure change display game that is a continuous special change. is there.

  If there is this special effect flag (step B280; Yes), a process of acquiring the selected variation pattern (step B94) is performed. If there is no special effect flag (step B280; No), it is determined whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93). If there is a state notification flag (step B93; Yes), the final effect setting is performed. When the process (step B101) is performed and there is no state notification flag (step B93; No), the process of acquiring the selected variation pattern (step B94) is performed. That is, if a special effect is being executed, the final effect setting process (step B <b> 101) is not performed because a final effect that notifies the probability state in the special effect is also performed.

  Also, the processing after the processing for obtaining special variation effect information (step B96) is different, and after performing the special effect setting processing (step B281), processing for setting variation pattern information (step B100) is performed, The variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 69, in the special effect setting process, first, a process of acquiring prefetch information (step B290) is performed to determine whether or not the special effect setting state is set (step B291). The special effect setting state is that the current effect state is the LOW mode, and the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes the special fluctuation 2 is continuously executed after the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes the special fluctuation 1 is executed. This is a state. That is, it is a case where the LOW mode demotion effect is performed immediately after the HIGH mode promotion effect.

  When it is in this special effect setting state (step B291; Yes), a process of setting a special effect flag (step B292) is performed, and it is determined whether there is a special effect flag (step B293). If it is not the special effect setting state (step B291; No), it is determined whether or not there is a special effect flag (step B293).

  And when there is no special effect flag (step B293; No), a normal special effect setting process (step B294) is performed, and a special effect setting process is complete | finished. The normal special effect setting process (step B294) is a process from step B97 to step B99 in FIG. If there is a special effect flag (step B293; Yes), a special effect setting process (step B295) is performed, and the special effect setting process is terminated.

  In the special effect setting process (step B295), a special effect that is an effect of executing a special effect performed in a special figure variation display game as a continuous special variation as a continuous one effect is set. In the setting of the special effect, the content of the effect to be set is selected depending on how many times the special figure fluctuation display game this time is the special figure fluctuation display game in the special effect. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation display game which is the execution target of the special effect includes the special figure fluctuation display game which is the final round of the ambiguous notification effect mode, an effect including the notification of the probability state is set.

  Also, instead of the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 40, the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 70 is performed. In this symbol stop processing, if it is not a big hit (step B122; No), it is determined whether or not the special effect has ended (step B300), and if the special effect ends (step B300; Yes) Processing for clearing the effect flag (step B301) is performed.

  Also, instead of the effect switching setting process shown in FIG. 65, the effect switching setting process shown in FIG. 71 is performed. In this effect switching setting process, when an overflow command is received, it is determined whether or not there is a special effect flag (step B310). If there is a special effect flag (step B310; Yes), it is a switchable period. It is determined whether or not there is (step B251). Here, the switchable period is a predetermined period from the start of the special effect.

  And when it is a switchable period (step B251; Yes), the process which changes a special effect into a HIGH mode promotion effect (step B311) is performed, and an effect switch setting process is complete | finished. Since the special effect is a combination of the HIGH mode promotion effect and the LOW mode demotion effect, the special effect is the same content as the HIGH mode promotion failure effect. If an overflow prize occurs during the execution of this special effect, the content of the special effect is changed to a HIGH mode promotion effect, so that the player will launch a game ball aiming to become a HIGH mode promotion effect. , It is possible to prevent a stoppage in a special performance with a long execution time.

  FIG. 72 shows an example in which a special effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 72 (a), a pre-reading effect indicating the content of the effect is performed on the decorative special figure start memory display 41e corresponding to the start memory that becomes a special variation. In this example, the current effect state is the LOW mode, and the special effect 1 (HIGH mode promotion effect) and the special effect 2 (LOW mode demotion effect) are continuously executed.

  In such a case, as shown in FIG. 72 (c), the special effect is started in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is in the special effect setting state, and a display for prompting an overflow prize is made. At this time, the pre-reading effect performed in the decoration special figure start memory display 41e is deleted, and a special effect continuously executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games is performed in one special figure fluctuation display game. I try to make it look like.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 72 (d) and 72 (e), when the game ball is won at the starting port and an overflow prize is generated as shown in FIG. 72 (f), the contents of the special effect are in the HIGH mode. As shown in FIG. 72 (g), the HIGH mode is set as the promotion effect. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 72 (h), when the overflow prize has not occurred, the effect content of the special effect is left as the LOW mode maintaining effect, and the LOW mode is set as shown in FIG. 72 (i). Is set.

  From the above, the overflow detecting means (game control device 100) for detecting the overflow winning that is the winning at the starting port when the starting memory is the predetermined upper limit number, and the special execution mode (first special mode) in the non-notifying state When the execution mode and the second special execution mode) are continuously executed, special effect execution means for executing a special effect is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is predetermined from the start of the special effect. When an overflow prize is detected within the period, the execution mode of the special effect can be changed.

  Next, a ninth modified example 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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to determine the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode based on the number of occurrences per small hit.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, an effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 73 is performed instead of the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. In this effect mode setting process, it is first determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step B320). If a small hit has occurred (step B320; Yes), a process of updating the small hit counter by +1 (step B321). )I do.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step B322). If it is not greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step B322; No), a normal effect mode setting process (step B325) is performed and the effect mode is set. The setting process ends. The normal effect mode setting process (step B325) is the same process as the process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the small hit counter is equal to or larger than the predetermined number (step B322; Yes), a process of setting a HIGH mode effect flag as the special variation effect information (step B323) is performed. With this process, the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode becomes the HIGH mode. Thereafter, processing for clearing the small hit counter (step B324) is performed, and the effect mode setting processing is terminated.

  By adopting such control, it is possible to give a privilege to the player when many small hits, which are hits that are not very valuable for the player, can be prevented, and the player can be prevented from feeling dissatisfied. Further, since the bonus is given by the occurrence of the small hit in this way, no problem occurs even if the probability of occurrence of the small hit is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be further enhanced.

  From the above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is in the non-notification state (ambiguity notification effect mode) started when the special gaming state ends when the number of occurrences of the small hit is a predetermined number or more. The effect state at the time of start will be the first effect state (HIGH mode).

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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, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. When the gaming machine of the present embodiment is in a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, the game machine performs a falling lottery every time the special figure variable display game is executed, and if the falling lottery is won, the game machine shifts to the normal probability state. It has become. Note that the small hit is not set, and the process related to the small hit is not performed.

  The type of the special result mode of the gaming machine of this embodiment is the type shown in FIG. 74 instead of the type shown in FIG. Four types of special result modes are set: 15R normal (symbol), 15R probability variation (symbol), 12R normal (symbol), and 12R probability variation (symbol). 15R normal (symbol) is the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends. The 15R probability change (symbol) is a case where the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds and the probability state is changed to a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. In 12R normal (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 12 rounds, and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends. 12R probability change (symbol) is a case where the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 12 rounds, and the probability state is changed to the high probability state after the special gaming state ends.

  Note that, regardless of the jackpot symbol, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first opening time (25 seconds). Also, regardless of the big winning symbol, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (100 times short-time) until the special-figure display game is executed 100 times.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one mode is set from three modes of a normal effect mode, a probability change notification effect mode, and an ambiguous notification effect mode as an effect mode that is a state of game effect. The ambiguous notification effect mode is an effect mode that is set during a period from the end of the special gaming state to the execution of the special figure variation display game 100 times, and is a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified. Since the execution mode is the same for the special game state based on the 15R normal and the 15R probability change, and the production mode in the special game state is also the same, it is determined whether the player has hit the 15R normal or the 15R probability change. It is difficult to discriminate. In addition, since the execution mode is the same for the special game state based on 12R probability change and 12R normal, and the effect mode in the special game state is also the same, for the player, either 12R normal change, 12R probability change or small hit It is difficult to determine whether it was a hit. That is, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is a high probability state from the execution mode of the special gaming state.

  Note that the probability change notification effect mode is set when the state is a high probability state after the ambiguous notification effect mode. This probability change notification effect mode is a mode in which it is clearly notified that the probability state is a high probability state. Further, the normal effect mode is set when the normal probability state is set after the ambiguous notification effect mode ends. This normal performance mode is a mode in which it is clearly notified that the probability state is the normal probability state.

  There are two production states in the ambiguous notification production mode: a HIGH mode (first production state, intense heat mode) and a LOW mode (second production state, intense cold mode), as in the first embodiment. Is selected and executed. Further, the HIGH mode and the LOW mode can be switched in a special figure variation display game in which the execution mode is the special variation 1 or the special variation 2.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 75, the selection mode of the special effect when the special variation is selected, that is, the switching mode of the effect state differs depending on the probability state. In the case of the high probability state, as in the first embodiment, when the current effect state is the HIGH mode, when the special variation 1 is selected, the HIGH mode continuation effect is executed and the HIGH mode is continued. When the special variation 2 is selected, the LOW mode demotion effect is executed and the mode is switched to the LOW mode. Further, when the current production state is the LOW mode, when the special variation 1 is selected, the HIGH mode promotion production is executed and switched to the HIGH mode, and when the special variation 2 is selected, the HIGH mode promotion failure production is performed. This is executed and the LOW mode is continued.

  On the other hand, in the normal probability state, the case where the special effect 1 is selected when the current effect state is the LOW mode is different. In this case, the HIGH mode promotion failure effect is selected. The LOW mode is continued. That is, in the normal probability state, the effect state is not switched from the LOW mode (second effect state) to the HIGH mode (first effect state). Therefore, the higher probability state is more likely to be in the HIGH mode, and the player can guess the probability state from this.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 76 and 77 is used instead of the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 as the variation pattern table used in the ambiguous notification effect mode. The variation pattern table shown in FIG. 76 is a variation pattern table for selecting the execution mode of the special figure variation display game, which is a predetermined number of times that is determined in advance from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode. In this variation pattern table, either special variation 1 or special variation 2 is set, and the HIGH mode and the LOW mode can be switched.

  In this variation pattern table, the selection ratio of special variation 1 and special variation 2 differs depending on the specified number of times and the probability state. In the first half (up to 40 times) of the ambiguous notification effect mode, the probability of selecting the special variation 1 is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Also from this, the higher probability state is more likely to be in the HIGH mode, and the player can guess the probability state. In the first half of the ambiguous notification effect mode, the selection probability of the special variation 1 decreases as the number of executions increases in both the high probability state and the normal probability state.

  In the second half (after 50 times) of the ambiguous notification effect mode, the selection probability of the special variation 1 increases as the number of executions increases in both the high probability state and the normal probability state. And in the 100th special figure fluctuation display game which is the final round of the ambiguous notification effect mode, the special fluctuation is selected according to the probability state, and if the high probability state, the special fluctuation 1 is selected. In the normal probability state, special variation 2 is selected. Thereby, the probability state is notified at the end of the ambiguous notification effect mode.

  In addition, the stop display time for displaying the result in the special figure variation display game having the specified number of times is the time shown in FIG. The stop display time for times other than the specified number of times is 0.6 seconds, and the stop display time for the special figure variation display game, which is the specified number of times, is longer than that for times other than the specified number of times, and is sufficient for the performance. Is set. The stop display time is set when the game control apparatus 100 stops the variable display. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stop time control means for extending the stop display time of the variable display game other than the variable display game, which is a predetermined number of times.

  Note that the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 77 is selected for the special variation display game other than the specified number of times and the special variation display game in which the result is a big hit. In this variation pattern table, special variations 1 and 2 are not selected, so that the effect state is not switched. In other words, the special state is selected and the effect state can be switched only in the special figure change display game which is the prescribed number of times counted from the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode. In other words, in the non-notification state, the effect state can be switched every time the variable display game is completed a predetermined number of times. This switching is performed based on at least the probability state. Specifically, the probability that the execution result of the special figure variation display game will be a special result, the execution mode set by the execution mode setting means (game control device 100), This is performed based on the production state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, instead of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 18, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 78 is performed. In this special figure start port switch common process, after the process of saving the variation pattern random number 3 in the random number save area (step A221), the process of saving the falling lottery random number in the random number save area (step A710) is performed.

  Also, instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 19, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 79 is performed. In this special figure hold information determination process, a fall determination process (step A720) is performed to determine whether or not a fall lottery has been won.

  FIG. 80 shows the fall determination process (step A720) of FIG. In this fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A730), and if it is not a high probability (step A730; No), the fall determination process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A730; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A731) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is performed (step A732). . Note that winning the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The falling judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the falling judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the falling judgment value. In addition, it is determined that the falling lottery is won.

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A733; Yes), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A733; No), a process of setting an upper limit determination value (step A734) is performed, and a process of checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value is performed (step A735). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A736; No), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A736; Yes), that is, if it is a win, a process of saving the fall winning information in the setting information area for work (step A737) is performed, and a drop winning information command is issued. A preparation process (step A738) is performed. Thereafter, command setting processing (step A739) is performed, and the fall determination processing ends. That is, the game control device 100 preliminarily indicates the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. The fall pre-determination means is determined.

  In the big hit determination process (step B235) shown in FIG. 79, the big hit determination value in the normal probability state is used for the start memory after the start memory determined to win the falling lottery in the fall determination process (step B720). To make a decision. Further, as the big hit determination value used for the big hit determination at the start of the special figure variation display game, the first determination value is used in the normal probability state, and the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value in the high probability state. If the determination value is used, only the first determination value may always be used as the big hit determination value in the big hit determination processing (step B235) in the special figure hold information determination processing.

  Also, instead of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 21, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 81 is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, a falling lottery process (step A740) is first performed. Also, instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 22, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 82 is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, first, a falling lottery process (step A750) is performed.

  83 shows the falling lottery process (step A740) shown in FIG. 81 and the falling lottery process (step A750) shown in FIG. In this falling lottery process, first, a process of loading a falling lottery random number from the falling lottery random number saving area (step A760) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A761). If the probability is not high (step A761; No), a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A773) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A761; Yes), a process of setting a lower limit determination value (step A762) is performed, and a process of checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A763) is performed. .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A764; Yes), that is, if it is not winning, the process of clearing the save area of the falling lottery random number to 0 (step A773) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. To do. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A764; No), a process for setting an upper limit determination value (step A765) is performed, and a process for checking whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than or equal to the upper limit determination value is performed (step A766). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A767; No), that is, if the winning lottery random number is not winning, a process of clearing the falling lottery random number save area to 0 (step A773) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A767; Yes), that is, if it is a win, a process of setting probability information to a low probability (normal probability) (step A768) is performed.

  Thereafter, processing for preparing a probability fall information command (step A769), processing for preparing an external information command (step A770), processing for preparing a game mode command (step A771), and command setting processing (step A772) are performed. . Then, a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A773) is performed, and the falling lottery process is terminated. The probability fall information command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the external information command is output to the outside of the gaming machine later. The game mode command is output to the collective display device 50 later. In other words, when the game control device 100 is in a high probability state, a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state with a predetermined probability for each variable display game is made.

  84 shows the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A251) in the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 79, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. The latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A350) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown is shown. In the latter half variation pattern setting process, first, a variation group selection corresponding to the special figure information (for example, the first special figure) set in the special figure information setting process is selected from the first special figure and the second special figure. Processing for calculating the address of the table (step A780) is performed.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the stop symbol pattern information is an off symbol pattern (step A781), and if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern information is an off symbol pattern (step A782; Yes), the time is shortened (normal fluctuation) It is determined (step A783) whether or not the operating state of the winning device 37 is the short-time operating state.

  If the time is short, a process (step A784) of acquiring a special figure fluctuation number for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode is performed, and whether or not the number is a predetermined number is determined. Determination (step A785) is performed. Here, the predetermined number of times is a value corresponding to each of the specified number of times for which the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 76 is set. The special figure change count is set to 100 as an initial value at the end of the special game state, and is subtracted by 1 at the end of the special figure change display game. The predetermined number here is 91, 81, 71. 61, 51, 41, 31, 21, 11, 1.

  If it is the predetermined number of times (step A785; Yes), processing for calculating probability information and the address of the variation group selection table corresponding to the predetermined number of times (step A786) is performed. Thereby, in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 76, a table corresponding to the probability state and the number of times of execution (number of times of special figure variation) can be selected. Thereafter, after loading the hold number pointer from the variable selection group information 1 to be set (step A787), processing for calculating the address of the change group selection table corresponding to the hold number pointer is performed (step A788).

  Subsequently, after preparing the variation pattern random number 1 composed of 2 bytes (a plurality of bytes) from the target area as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern group of the special figure variation display game (step) A789), a variation group selection table whose address is calculated in step A788 is prepared (step A790), and a 2-byte distribution process (step A791) related to the specification of the latter half variation selection table is performed. If it is determined in step A782 that the stop symbol pattern is not an out symbol pattern (step A782; No), the process proceeds to step A789, and the variable pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target area and prepared. Later (step A789), a variation group selection table whose address is calculated in step A780 is prepared (step A790), and a 2-byte distribution process (step A791) related to the specification of the latter half variation selection table is performed.

  Next, after obtaining and preparing the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained by performing the 2-byte sorting process (step A792), as a determination random number for selecting the latter half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game Then, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A793), and a distribution process (step A794) for specifying the latter half fluctuation number is performed. Then, a process for obtaining the latter half variation number obtained by performing the sorting process (step A795) is performed, and the latter half variation number is saved in the latter half variation number area targeted for RWM (step A796). The variation pattern setting process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an execution mode setting means for setting the execution mode of the variable display game.

  In addition, the process shown in FIG. 85 is performed in place of the latter half of the special chart display process shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 25, when it is not a big hit (step A548; No), the process shown in FIG. 85 is performed. In this process, a process (Step A572) for determining whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-short operation state (the probability change state and the time-short state) is performed. If the operation state is not the time-short operation state (Step A572; No) is a process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581), specifically, a process of setting a process number “0” or the like related to the special figure normal process in the table. Then, the special figure displaying process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A572 that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state (step A572; Yes), the number of times that the special figure variation display game is performed in the ambiguous notification effect mode is managed. A process (step A573) for updating (-1) the number of fluctuations in the special figure is performed (step B573), and it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step B800).

  If the probability is high (step A800; Yes), a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. If the probability is not high (step A800; No), a process (step A574) of updating (-1) the time shortening variation number for managing the number of times that the special figure variation display game is performed in the short time operation state is performed.

  After performing the process of updating (-1) the time shortening fluctuation count (step A574), it is determined whether or not the time shortening fluctuation count is 0 (step A577). If the number of time shortening fluctuations is not 0 (step A577; No), a process for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A577 that the number of time-change fluctuations is 0 (step A577; Yes), that is, the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is completed in the time-short state. In such a case, a probability information command is prepared for ending the short-time operation state of the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal figure fluctuation display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (short-time state) ( Step A578) and command setting processing (Step A579) are performed.

  Next, a process (step A580) for preparing a table for transitioning to the special figure normal process (for time reduction end) is performed (step A580), and the special figure display process is terminated. In the process (step A580) for preparing a table for transitioning to the special figure normal process (for time reduction end) (step A580), the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process is set in the table, and the special figure fluctuation display is performed. A process of setting information related to the end of the short time operation state of the game and the normal variation display game and the state of extending the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 (short time state) is performed.

  Since the change pattern table is set at the start of change as described above, the next special figure change display game change is performed in the process of preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A581). It is not necessary to set information for designating the pattern table.

  Also, the effect control device 300 performs a big hit end process shown in FIG. 86 instead of the small / big hit end process (see step B43, FIG. 33) in the game management process in FIG. Since the gaming machine of the present embodiment is always in the ambiguous notification effect mode after the end of the special gaming state, this jackpot end process does not determine whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is set (step B57). Moreover, since the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of short-time operations is 100 times) until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times for any of the big hit symbols, It is not determined whether or not the symbol is a symbol (step B52). Further, the effect mode setting process (step B58, see FIG. 34) does not select the effect state at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, but always performs the process of setting the HIGH mode effect flag as the special variation effect information (step B72). In this way, it starts from the HIGH mode.

  Also, instead of the change start process shown in FIG. 35, the change start process shown in FIG. 87 is performed. In this variation start process, it is determined whether or not the probability fall information command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the fall lottery is won (step B330). And when the probability fall information command is not received (step B330; No), it is determined whether the change start command is received (step B80). When a probability fall information command is received (step B330; Yes), a process of setting probability information to a low probability (normal probability) (step B331) is performed to determine whether a change start command has been received (step B331). Step B80) is performed.

  Also, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 36, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, instead of determining whether or not the ambiguous notification effect mode is set (step B92), it is determined whether or not the time is short (the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-short operation state) (step B92). B340). If the time is not short (step B340; No), the process of setting the fluctuation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. When the time is short (step B340; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93).

  Further, when the variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95; Yes), a process of obtaining probability information (step B341) is performed. Further, in place of the processing for setting the special effects in steps B97 to B99 (see FIGS. 37 and 38), processing for setting the corresponding special effects (step B342) is performed. In the process of setting the corresponding special effect (step B342), the probability information (high probability state or normal probability state), the special variation pattern (special variation 1 or special variation 2), and the current effect state (HIGH mode or LOW mode) From the table shown in FIG. 75, a special effect is selected. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as effect state switching means that can switch the effect state.

  FIG. 89 shows an example of a game in the ambiguous notification effect mode. As shown in FIGS. 89 (a) and 89 (b), when the special lottery display game is being executed in the high state production state and the falling lottery is won, at this time, the production state change or notification is performed. This is not performed, and the HIGH mode is maintained as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 89 (d), in the twentieth special figure fluctuation display game, which is the prescribed number of times, in this example, special fluctuation 2 is selected as the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, since the effect state is the HIGH mode and the probability state is the normal probability state, the LOW mode demote effect is selected as the special effect as shown in FIGS. 89 (d) and 89 (e). Then, as shown in FIGS. 89 (f) and 89 (g), the effect state is set to the LOW mode.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 89 (h), in the 40th special figure variation display game, which is the prescribed number of times, in this example, special variation 1 is selected as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game. Therefore, since the production state is the LOW mode and the probability state is the normal probability state, as shown in FIGS. 89 (h) and 89 (i), the special mode is selected as the HIGH mode promotion failure production and the production state remains in the LOW mode. It is said.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 89 (j), in the special figure variation display game of the 100th time, which is the final time of the ambiguous notification effect mode and the specified number of times, the probability state is the normal probability state. Variation 2 is selected. Therefore, since the effect state is the LOW mode and the probability state is the normal probability state, the special effect is selected as the HIGH mode promotion failure final effect as shown in FIGS. 89 (j) and 89 (k). Then, as shown in FIG. 89 (l), the ambiguous notification effect mode ends and the normal effect mode is set.

  By adopting such control, it is possible to give variations to the production without clearly informing the result of the falling lottery and the probability state, and to improve the interest of the player. In other words, it is possible to give variations to the production by switching the production state, and further, switching the production state suggests a probability state, thereby improving the interest of the game in the non-notification state (ambiguity notification production mode). it can. In addition, while the falling lottery is performed for each variable display game, the production state is switched when the predetermined number of times is reached. Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is entered, at least predetermined Since it is not suggested until the number of times is reached, the player's expectation can be maintained. In particular, since the effect state suggests the probability state, it is possible to improve the interest of the variable display game that is a predetermined number of times predetermined by the special effect.

  In addition, since the performance state is determined in consideration of the execution mode set based on the probability that the execution result of the variable display game is a special result, the probability state is more strongly reflected in the performance state, and the player Can improve the interest of That is, in the normal probability state, the first production state (HIGH mode) is less likely than in the high probability state, and the selection ratio of the production state varies depending on the actual probability state. You can entertain the production that you can feel.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37), a variable display device that can display a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (see Fig. 1) In a gaming machine that includes a display 51, a special figure 2 display 52, and a display device 41), and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result. After completion of the special game state, probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the execution result of the variable display game will be a special result is higher than the normal probability state; In some cases, a falling lottery means (game control device 100) for performing a falling lottery for shifting to a normal probability state with a predetermined probability for each variable display game, and a normal probability state and a high probability state after the end of the special game state Any of Non-notification state generation means (effect control device 300) capable of generating a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the player of whether or not there is an effect control means (effect control device 300) for effect control of the variable display game. The production control means includes a first production state (HIGH mode) as a production state in the non-notification state, and a second production state (LOW mode) in which a production mode different from the first production state is executed. In any non-notification state, each time the variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times, the presentation state is switched based on the probability that the execution result of the variation display game will be a special result. It is provided with possible production state switching means (production control device 300).

  Moreover, the execution mode setting means (game control device 100) for setting the execution mode of the variable display game is provided, and the execution mode setting means sets the execution mode of the variable display game to be a predetermined number of times in a non-notification state. Based on the probability that the execution result of the variable display game will be a special result, the special execution mode is set to one of the first special execution mode (special variation 1) and the second special execution mode (special variation 2), and the effect state is switched. The means (production control device 300) uses the execution mode setting means and the probability that the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result every time the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state. The production state can be switched based on the set execution mode and the current production state.

  In addition, the effect state switching means (the effect control device 300) does not switch the effect state from the second effect state to the first effect state in the normal probability state.

  Further, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) can execute the special effect in the variable display game that is the predetermined number of times in the non-notification state, and selects the type of the special effect based on the effect state before and after the special effect. Will be doing.

  Note that the special variation 1 and the special variation 2 may be selectable also in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 77 selected in the special diagram variation display game other than the prescribed number. In this case, if the ambiguous notification effect mode is in effect, a corresponding special effect is performed, and if it is not the ambiguous notification effect mode, a specific effect is performed.

  In addition, although the result of the falling lottery is not clearly notified, the result of the falling lottery is derived by deriving a specific result form as the result form of the decoration special figure changing display game in the special figure changing display game won in the falling lottery. May be notified. Also, even if the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is not a special figure fluctuation display game in which the prescribed number of times, the LOW mode fall production effect or the HIGH mode promotion failure production is performed in the special figure fluctuation display game, You may make it alert | report the result of a fall lottery.

  When the result of the falling lottery is performed in this way, a period in which the result of the falling lottery is not notified and a period in which the result is notified may be provided. For example, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode is less than a predetermined number, the result of the falling lottery is not notified, and when it is more than the predetermined number, the result of the falling lottery is clearly notified. To do. Further, based on the latest special result (symbol number), it may be selected whether to notify the result of the falling lottery.

  Further, the probability of winning the falling lottery may be changed according to the jackpot symbol (symbol number). In this case, for example, it is determined according to the number of rounds, and in the case of 15R, the probability of winning the falling lottery is made higher than 12R. Thereby, the difference in the magnitude of the value obtained by the player can be increased. Further, as the type of special effect, an effect that clearly notifies that the state is in a high probability state or an effect that clearly indicates that the state is in a normal probability state may be selectable.

  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 is configured to perform a special stop effect related to the special effect even during the stop display time of the special figure variation display game that is the specified number of times.

  The gaming machine according to the present modification performs the symbol stopping process shown in FIG. 90 instead of the symbol stopping process shown in FIG. In the symbol stop process, if the result is not a big hit (step B122; No), a fall effect setting process (step B350) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 91, in the fall effect setting process, first, a process for obtaining the number of time reductions (step B360) is performed, and it is determined whether the number of times is the specified number (step B361). The number of time reductions is set to 100 at the start of the ambiguous notification effect mode, and is set to -1 every time the special figure variation display game is executed. Therefore, the number of time reductions is 90, 80, 70, This is the case of 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 0.

  If it is not the specified number of times (step B361; No), a process for setting a normal stop effect (step B366) is performed, and the fall effect setting process is terminated. If it is the specified number of times (step B361; Yes), a process for acquiring information about the stop time (step B362) is performed, and a process for acquiring probability information (step B363) is performed. Information about the stop time is determined for each specified number of times as shown in FIG. 76, and this information is acquired.

  Then, the process (step B364) which acquires the special fluctuation effect information which is the information regarding the present effect state is performed, the process (step B365) which sets a corresponding special stop effect is performed, and a fall effect setting process is complete | finished. In the process of acquiring special variation effect information (step B364), information regarding the effect state set according to the result of execution of the special effect during the variation time is acquired. For example, when the HIGH mode promotion effect is executed during the variation time, information indicating that the effect state is the HIGH mode (HIGH mode effect flag) is acquired.

  In the process of setting the corresponding special stop effect (step B365), the content of the special stop effect is selected based on the acquired probability information and special variation effect information, and the special stop effect corresponding to the acquired stop time is set.

  The special stop effects include a HIGH mode continuous stop effect, a LOW mode demotion stop effect, a HIGH mode promotion stop effect, and a HIGH mode promotion failure stop effect, which are effects corresponding to four types of special effects. The HIGH mode continuation stop effect corresponds to the HIGH mode continuation effect, and the effect as shown in FIG. 7 is performed. The LOW mode demotion stop effect corresponds to the LOW mode demotion effect, The effect as shown in FIG. 8 is performed. Further, the HIGH mode promotion stop effect corresponds to the HIGH mode promotion effect, and the effect as shown in FIG. 9 is performed. The HIGH mode promotion failure stop effect corresponds to the HIGH mode promotion failure effect. Thus, an effect as shown in FIG. 10 is performed.

  And as a result of execution of the special effect in the fluctuation time, when the effect state is the HIGH mode, either the HIGH mode continuous stop effect or the LOW mode demote stop effect is selected. Further, when the effect state is the LOW mode as a result of the execution of the special effect during the fluctuation time, either the LOW mode continuous stop effect or the HIGH mode promotion failure stop effect is selected.

  The selection probability of this special stop effect varies depending on the probability state. For example, in the case of a high probability state, a special stop effect (HIGH mode continuous stop effect and HIGH) that becomes a higher mode than in the normal probability state. The probability that the mode promotion stop effect) is selected is high. Thereby, when it is a high probability state, it becomes easy to become a HIGH mode, and it becomes possible for a player to guess a probability state from an effect state. In addition, for example, if a special stop effect (HIGH mode continuous stop effect and HIGH mode promotion stop effect) that becomes a HIGH mode only in a high probability state is selected, the current probability state is a high probability state. It can be clearly notified that there is.

  FIG. 92 shows an example in which a special stop effect is performed. In this example, in the state of being in the HIGH mode as shown in FIG. 92 (a), as shown in FIG. 92 (b), the 20th special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times is started. . At this time, special variation 2 is selected as the execution mode of the special map variation display game, and the LOW mode demotion effect is performed as shown in FIGS. 92 (b) and 92 (c). As shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 92 (e), the HIGH mode promotion stop effect is selected and executed as the special stop effect, and the effect state becomes the HIGH mode as shown in FIG. 92 (f).

  By performing such control, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation until the end of the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times. Although the special stop effect is performed continuously after the special effect, the special stop effect may be performed independently. That is, the special stop effect may be performed at least during the stop display time of the special figure variation display game, and the special effect may or may not be performed during the variation display time of the special figure variation display game. In the 100th special figure variation display game, which is the final game in the ambiguous notification production mode, the special production according to the probability state is executed, so that the special stop production may not be performed. Alternatively, in the 100th special figure fluctuation display game which is the final game in the ambiguous notification production mode, a special stop production according to the probability state may be performed.

  From the above, the stop time control means for extending the stop display time for displaying the result of the variable display game that is the predetermined number of times in the non-notifying state to be longer than the stop display time of the variable display game other than the variable display game that is the predetermined number of times The (game control device 100) is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs the special stop effect related to the special effect in the stop display time extended by the stop time control means.

  Next, a second 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 can set a special effect in a special figure variation display game that is a prescribed number of times based on the prefetching result.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 93 is performed as the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. In this pre-reading effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a special figure reservation number command has been received (step B370). The decoration special figure hold number command is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 when a special figure start memory is generated or is consumed. If this decoration special figure hold number command has not been received (step B370; No), it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B373). If the decoration special figure hold number command is received (step B370; Yes), a process of updating the corresponding start memory number (step B371) is performed, and a process of setting an update of the decoration special figure start memory display (step B371). B372) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B373).

  In the determination as to whether or not a prefetch command has been received (step B373), it is determined whether or not a prefetch command including information related to the result of the special figure variation display game based on the generated start memory has been received. The pre-read command is a start opening prize effect command and a start opening prize effect symbol command transmitted in the special figure holding information determination process (see FIG. 79) performed when the start memory is generated in the game control device 100. In the determination of whether or not the prefetch command has been received (step B373), if the prefetch command has not been received (step B373; No), it is determined whether or not the fall winning information command has been received (step B375). Do. When a prefetch command is received (step B373; Yes), a process of storing prefetch information in the corresponding start storage control area (step B374) is performed. In the process of storing the pre-read information in the corresponding start memory control area (step B374), the pre-read command information (pre-read effect ACTION information) received from the game control device 100 is stored in the start memory control area of the corresponding special chart start memory. Perform the process.

  In the determination of whether or not a fall winning information command has been received (step B375), this is a command transmitted from the game control device 100 when a start memory that will win the falling lottery occurs (FIGS. 79 and 80). reference). When this fall winning information command has not been received (step B375; No), the prefetch effect process ends. When a fall winning information command is received (step B375; Yes), a process of storing the fall winning information in the corresponding start storage control area (step B376) is performed, and the prefetch effect process is terminated. In the process of storing the fall winning information in the corresponding start memory control area (step B376), the process of storing the fall winning information received from the game control device 100 in the corresponding start memory control area of the special figure start memory is performed.

  Further, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 94 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95; Yes), the special effect setting processing 1 (step B380) is performed, and the variation pattern information is set (step B100). The setting process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 95, in the special effect setting process 1, first, a process of acquiring pre-read information in the start memory control area (step B390) is performed to determine whether there is a start memory that is a big hit (step B391). I do. If there is a start-up memory that is a big hit (step B391; Yes), a process of acquiring probability information (step B392) is performed, and a determination is made as to whether or not the state is a high probability state (step B393).

  When it is not a high probability state (step B393; No), a special special effect setting process (step B399) is performed, and the special effect setting process 1 is terminated. In the normal special effect setting process (step B399), a process (step B96) of acquiring special fluctuation effect information in the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88 and a process of setting the corresponding special effect (step B342) are performed. In the case of a high probability state (step B393; Yes), a process (step B394) for obtaining special variation effect information (HIGH mode effect flag or LOW mode effect flag) that is information indicating the current effect state is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a HIGH mode effect flag that is set when the effect state is the HIGH mode (step B395).

  And when there exists a HIGH mode production flag (step B395; Yes), the process (step B396) which sets a HIGH mode continuation production is performed, and the special production setting process 1 is complete | finished. If there is no HIGH mode effect flag (step B395; No), that is, if there is a LOW mode effect flag that is set when the effect state is the LOW mode, a process for setting the HIGH mode promotion effect (step B397) ) To complete the special effect setting process 1. That is, when there is a start-up memory that is a high probability state and a big hit, a special effect (HIGH mode continuation effect or HIGH mode promotion effect) that becomes the HIGH mode is selected. Note that the process from step B394 to step B397 may be performed when there is a start-up memory that is a big hit without determining whether the state is a high probability state (step B393).

  On the other hand, when there is no start memory that is a big hit (step B391), the fall effect setting process 1 (step B398) is performed, and the special effect setting process 1 is ended. As shown in FIG. 96, in the fall effect setting process 1, it is first determined whether or not there is a fall lottery winning hold (starting memory for winning the fall lottery) (step B400). And when there is no fall lottery winning hold (step B400; No), a normal special effect setting process (step B405) is performed, and the fall effect setting process 1 is ended. In the normal special effect setting process (step B405), a process (step B96) of acquiring special fluctuation effect information in the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88 and a process of setting the corresponding special effect (step B342) are performed.

  In addition, when there is a drop lottery winning hold (step B401; No), a process (step B401) of acquiring special variation effect information (HIGH mode effect flag or LOW mode effect flag) that is information indicating the current effect state. It is determined whether or not there is a HIGH mode effect flag that is set when the effect state is the HIGH mode (step B402).

  And when there exists a HIGH mode production flag (step B402; Yes), the process (step B403) which sets a LOW mode demotion production is performed, and the fall production setting process 1 is complete | finished. Further, when there is no HIGH mode effect flag (step B402; No), that is, when there is a LOW mode effect flag set when the effect state is the LOW mode, a process of setting the HIGH mode promotion failure effect (step) B404), and the fall effect setting process 1 is completed. That is, when there is a start memory for winning the falling lottery, a special effect (LOW mode demoting effect or LOW mode promotion failing effect) that becomes the LOW mode is selected.

  By performing such control, the suggestion of the probability state due to the effect state can be made clearer. That is, since the switching to the LOW mode or the continuation is performed and the probability state becomes the normal probability state within the current starting memory number, the player can be aware that the LOW mode is not expected. The suggestion of the probability state due to the production state can be made clearer. In addition, since switching to the HIGH mode or continuing is a big hit within the current number of starting memories, it is possible to make the player aware that the HIGH mode is highly expected. In addition, if there is a start memory that is a big hit with a predetermined probability, a special effect (LOW mode continuation effect or HIGH mode promotion failure effect) that becomes LOW mode is selected, and even in LOW mode, it can be a big hit You may make it impress a player that there is sex.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37), starting storage means that can store up to a predetermined upper limit the right to execute the variable display game (starting storage) A game control device 100), and pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining in advance the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory stored in the start memory means before the execution of the variable display game. The production state switching means (production control device 300) is provided on the condition that when the second production state is selected in the non-notification state, there is a start-up memory determined as a special result by the prior determination means. The production state is switched to the first production state.

  Further, the fall pre-determination for determining in advance the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. Means (game control device 100), and when the first effect state is selected in the non-notification state, the effect state switching means (effect control device 300) is won by the fall pre-determination means and wins the drop lottery. The effect state is switched to the second effect state on condition that the start memory determined to shift to the probability state exists.

  Next, a third 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 performs a fall effect that suggests that there may be a start memory for winning the fall lottery.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 97 is performed as the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. This pre-reading effect process is substantially the same as the pre-reading effect process shown in FIG. 93, and the same process is denoted by the same reference numeral as in FIG. 93, but when a fall winning information command is received. (Step B375; Yes) is different in that a process (Step B410) of setting a fall effect possible flag is performed.

  Also, instead of the change start process shown in FIG. 87, the change start process shown in FIG. 98 is performed. In this variation start process, when a variation start command is received (step B80; Yes), a fall effect set in the above-described prefetch effect process (see FIG. 97) is possible when there is a start memory for winning the fall lottery. It is determined whether or not there is a flag (step B420).

  When there is a fall effect enable flag (step B420; Yes), a process of clearing the fall effect enable flag (step B421) is performed, and a process of setting a fall effect execution start flag (step B422) is performed. Thereafter, the processing after setting the stop symbol corresponding to the symbol designating information (step B81) is performed. Further, when there is no falling effect enable flag (step B420; No), a gasse falling effect setting process (step B423) is performed, and a process of setting a stop symbol corresponding to the symbol designating information (step B81) is performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 99, in the gase drop effect setting process, first, a process for obtaining a fall effect determining random number (step B430) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the execution of the fall effect is determined (step B431). . In the determination of whether or not execution of the fall effect has been determined (step B431), it is determined that the fall effect is to be executed when the acquired random number for determining the fall effect is a specific value. And when execution of a fall effect is determined (step B431; Yes), the process (step B432) which sets a fall effect execution start flag is performed, and a gas drop fall effect setting process is complete | finished. Moreover, when execution of a fall effect is not determined (step B431; No), a gas drop fall effect setting process is complete | finished. Thereby, even when there is no start memory for winning the falling lottery, the same effect as when there is a start memory for winning the falling lottery with a predetermined probability is performed.

  Also, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 100 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93) is not performed here, but is performed in a special effect setting process 3 (see FIG. 102) described later. Moreover, after performing the process (step B94) which acquires the selected fluctuation pattern, the special effect setting process 2 (step B440) is performed, the process (step B100) which sets fluctuation pattern information is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process Exit.

  As shown in FIG. 101, in the special effect setting process 2, when there is no falling effect execution start flag set when the start of the falling effect is determined (step B450; No), it is set during the execution of the falling effect. If there is no falling effect executing flag (step B451; No), the special effect setting process 3 (step B460) is performed, and the special effect setting process 2 is terminated. As shown in FIG. 102, in the special effect setting process 3, a part of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88 is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93). If there is a state notification flag (step B93; Yes), a final effect setting process (step B101) is performed and the special effect setting process 3 is performed. finish. If there is no status notification flag (step B93; No), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95).

  And when it is not a special fluctuation pattern (step B95; No), the special effect setting process 3 is complete | finished. If the pattern is a special variation pattern (step B95; Yes), processing for obtaining probability information (step B341) is performed, and processing for obtaining special variation effect information (step B96) is performed. Then, the process (step B342) which sets a corresponding special effect is performed, and the special effect setting process 3 is complete | finished. That is, when the fall effect is not executed, processing similar to that of the gaming machine of the second embodiment is performed.

  In addition, in FIG. 101, when there is a fall effect execution start flag (step B450; Yes) or when there is a fall effect execution flag (step B451; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a special variation pattern ( Step B452) is performed. If it is a special variation pattern (step B452; Yes), processing for setting a special effect (step B458) is performed. Thereafter, the process of clearing the fall effect execution start flag and the fall effect execution flag (step B459) is performed, and the special effect setting process 2 is ended. The special effect is a fall effect that is executed in place of the special effect in the special figure change display game that is the prescribed number of times. In other words, an effect is performed that suggests that there is a possibility that there is a start memory for winning the falling lottery in the special figure variation display game that is the specified number of times.

  On the other hand, if the pattern is not a special variation pattern (step B452; No), a process of acquiring pre-reading information until the drop winning hold, which is a start memory for winning the falling lottery (step B453), a process of acquiring the number of time reductions (step B454). I do. The pre-reading information until the fall winning suspension is the start memory for winning the fall lottery and the start memory digested before the start memory. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specified rotational speed is sandwiched (step B456). In this determination, the starting memory number up to the starting memory for winning the falling lottery calculated from the acquired pre-read information, and the number of executions of the special figure variable display game executed in the ambiguous notification effect mode calculated from the acquired time reduction number Based on the above, it is determined whether the specified number of times is sandwiched before the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory for winning the falling lottery.

  In the determination of whether or not the specified rotational speed is sandwiched (step B456), when the specified rotational speed is sandwiched (step B456; Yes), the special effect setting process 3 shown in FIG. finish. In this case, in the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times, a special effect is suggested that suggests that there may be a start memory for winning the falling lottery.

  If the specified rotational speed is not sandwiched (step B456; No), it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that is a big hit (step B457), and if there is a start memory that is a big hit (step B457; Yes). Performs the special effect setting process 3 shown in FIG. 102 and ends the special effect setting process 2. In this case, the fall effect is not executed because the fall effect execution start flag and the fall effect execution flag are cleared based on the occurrence of a special game state due to the big hit. Moreover, when there is no start memory which becomes a big hit (step B457; No), the fall effect setting process 2 is performed and the special effect setting process 2 is complete | finished.

  In the fall effect setting process 2, as shown in FIG. 103, it is first determined whether or not there is a fall effect execution start flag (step B470), and when there is a fall effect execution start flag (step B470; Yes). Then, a process (step B476) of setting the start memory number until the fall winning suspension is set in the fall effect counter is performed. In this process, for example, when the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game is the falling winning hold, 1 is set in the falling effect counter. And the process (step B477) which clears a fall effect execution start flag is performed, and the process (step B478) which sets a fall effect execution flag is performed. Then, the process (step B474) which sets a corresponding fall effect is performed, and the fall effect setting process 2 is complete | finished.

  If there is no fall effect execution start flag (step B470; No), that is, if there is a fall effect execution flag, a process of updating the fall effect counter by -1 (step B471) is performed, and the fall effect counter It is determined whether or not the value is 0 (step B472).

  Then, when the value of the fall effect counter is 0 (step B472; Yes), that is, when the fall effect ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, the process of clearing the fall effect execution flag (step B473). The process of setting the corresponding fall effect is performed (step B474), and the fall effect setting process 2 is terminated. If the value of the fall effect counter is not 0 (step B472; No), the corresponding fall effect setting process (step B474) is performed, and the fall effect setting process 2 is terminated.

  In the process of setting the corresponding fall effect (step B474), the contents of the fall effect to be executed in the current special figure fluctuation display game are set. Since the fall effect can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, by setting the contents of the fall effect to be executed in the current special figure fluctuation display game based on the progress stage of the fall effect in this process, It is possible to execute the fall effect without any contradiction over a plurality of special figure variation display games.

  FIG. 104 shows an example in which a fall effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 104 (a), if a fall winning hold occurs as the start memory that is digested thirdly in the special figure 2 start memory during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, a fall effect enable flag is set in the prefetch effect process. Is set. Then, as shown in FIG. 104 (b), when the special figure fluctuation display game in which the drop winning suspension is generated is finished and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started, the fall effect is started. At this time, 2 is set in the fall effect counter.

  This fall production has the same content as the special production, suggesting that there is a high possibility that the fall lottery was won by the production state finally becoming LOW mode, and finally the production state is HIGH mode. This suggests that there is a low possibility of winning the falling lottery. In this example, the fall effect is started from the state where the effect state is the HIGH mode, and as the content of the fall effect, an effect equivalent to the HIGH mode continuation effect or the LOW mode demotion effect can be executed.

  Further, at the start of the fall effect, as shown in FIGS. 104 (c) and 104 (d), a condition for preventing the effect state from being set to the LOW mode is notified. It should be noted that the condition notified here is a condition on the effect and does not affect the result of the falling lottery, and the effect state determined by the gaming machine at the end of the falling effect regardless of the game state of the player It becomes.

  In the fall effect in this example, the same effect as the LOW mode demote effect is performed until the special-fluctuation display game based on the start memory that will win the fall effect. That is, in the first special map fluctuation display game, a fall effect is started as shown in FIGS. 104 (c) and 104 (d), and an effect display 41a imitating a flame is displayed as shown in FIG. 104 (e). The momentum is displayed between the momentum of the flame in the HIGH mode and the momentum of the flame in the LOW mode.

  Thereafter, in the second special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 104 (f), the auxiliary effect display 41c in which water spouts from the auxiliary effect component 44a is continued, and the effect display 41a imitating the flame is in the LOW mode. The display will be equivalent to the momentum of the fire. Then, in the third special figure fluctuation display game to be won in the falling lottery, it is notified that the LOW mode is set as shown in FIG. 104 (g). This informs the player that there is a high possibility of winning the falling lottery.

  The fall effect shown here was the same effect as the special effect, suggesting that there was a high possibility of winning the fall lottery by entering the LOW mode, but the fall effect was different from the special effect. You may make it suggest that there is a high possibility of winning the lottery.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 104 (c) and 104 (d), when the player plays a game in accordance with the notified condition, the effect state may not be set to the LOW mode. In this way, it is possible to perform such effects that the player's operation affects the game result, and the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, as shown in FIG. 104 (d), if the condition is to increase the starting memory, stoppage can be prevented. Furthermore, if the player performs a game in accordance with the notified condition when the fall effect is determined in the gasse fall effect setting process, if the effect state is not set to the LOW mode, the fall lottery Can make clearer suggestions for winning.

  In addition, when the fall effect is determined in the gasse fall effect setting process, if the above condition is simplified and the high mode is easily set in the high probability state, the high probability state is continued by the player's operation. Such an impression can be given. On the other hand, if you have already won the falling lottery and are in the normal probability state, you can give the impression that the high probability state continues if you make the above conditions simple and make it easy to enter HIGH mode. Can be motivated to continue playing.

  From the above, the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) is determined in advance before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. A fall effect execution means (game control apparatus 100) that includes a fall advance determination means (game control apparatus 100) and executes a fall effect that suggests the result of the fall lottery based on the determination result by the fall advance determination means (game control apparatus 100). ).

  Next, a fourth 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. When there is a start memory that is determined to result in a falling lottery but a special result as a result of the pre-reading process, the gaming machine of the present modification performs a specific effect in the variable display game based on the start memory. Yes.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the same process as the prefetch effect process shown in FIG. 93 is performed as the prefetch effect process (step B14) in the main process shown in FIG. Also, instead of the change start process shown in FIG. 87, the change start process shown in FIG. 105 is performed. This variation start process is different in that, when a probability fall information command is received (step B330; Yes), a process (step B480) for setting fall hold information is performed. As a result, it is possible to identify that the game is a special figure variation display game based on the start memory that has won the falling lottery in other processes.

  Also, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 106 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, after performing a process of selecting a variation pattern based on the stop symbol (step B90), it is determined whether or not there is fall hold information (step B490). Then, when there is no fall hold information (step B490; No), a normal variation pattern setting process (step B495) is performed, a variation pattern information setting process (step B100) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. .

  In the normal fluctuation pattern setting process (step B495), the process from the determination (step B91) as to whether or not the big hit in the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88 to the process (step B342) for setting the corresponding special effect is performed. . That is, when there is no fall hold information, processing similar to that of the gaming machine of the second embodiment is performed.

  On the other hand, when there is the fall hold information (step B490; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step B491), and when it is not a big hit (step B491; No), the normal variation pattern setting process (step B495). ), The process of setting the fluctuation pattern information (step B100) is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. If it is a big hit (step B491; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a special variation pattern (step B492).

  If it is not a special variation pattern (step B492; No), a variation pattern information setting process (step B100) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. If the pattern is a special variation pattern (step B492; Yes), a process of acquiring special variation effect information (step B493) is performed, and a process of setting a specific fall effect (step B494) is performed. Then, the process (step B100) which sets fluctuation pattern information is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process is complete | finished.

  That is, when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory won in the falling lottery is a big hit and a special variation pattern, the process of acquiring special variation effect information (step B493) and the specific fall effect are performed. A setting process (step B494) is performed. In the process of setting the specific fall effect (step B494), a specific fall effect is set to notify that the fall lottery is won instead of the special effect, but that it is a big hit.

  FIG. 107 shows an example where a specific fall effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 107 (a), the special figure fluctuation display game is finished in the state where the production state is the HIGH mode, and the special figure fluctuation display game is a specified number of times. When the figure variation display game is started, a specific fall effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 107 (b), in the first stage of the specific fall effect, the auxiliary effect component 44a operates in the same manner as the special effect, and the first auxiliary effect display 41b in which water spouts from the auxiliary effect component 44a on the display device 41. Is performed, and an effect of weakening the momentum of the flame in the effect display 41a simulating flame is performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 107 (c), the characters “big hit” are displayed so as to be hidden by the effect display 41a imitating flame, and as shown in FIG. 107 (d), the effect display 41a gradually imitating the flame. The momentum of the flame is weakened and the word “big hit” becomes clear. Then, as shown in FIG. 107 (e), it is highly likely that the flame momentum in the effect display 41a simulating flames becomes the flame momentum in the LOW mode and the winning lottery is won and the normal probability state is obtained. Is notified and it is notified that it is a big hit. In addition, a special result (for example, 777) is displayed as a result mode of the decoration special figure change display game. By performing such a specific fall effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in a rare case where the winning of the big hit and the fall lottery overlap.

  It should be noted that a special fall effect may be performed with a predetermined probability even in a special figure fluctuation display game that is a specified number of times and wins the fall lottery and the special figure fluctuation display game that does not become a big hit. In the specific fall effect in this case, as shown in FIG. 107 (f), the message “Large hit is good ...” is displayed at the end to notify that it is off. In addition, a result mode (for example, 757) is displayed as a result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game. In this way, the result cannot be known until the end of the specific fall effect, and the interest can be enhanced until the end of the special figure variation display game.

  FIG. 107 shows an example in which the production state at the start of the specific fall effect is the HIGH mode, but the specific fall effect can be executed even when the production state at the start of the specific fall effect is the LOW mode. It is. As the specific fall effect in the case where the effect state at the start of the specific fall effect is the LOW mode, for example, an effect in which a big hit character is burned by an effect display 41a imitating a flame, and if the result is a big hit, it is finally The jackpot character is left unburned, and if it is off, the jackpot character will eventually burn.

  Furthermore, in a special figure fluctuation display game that is not the prescribed number of times, a specific fall effect may be performed even when a fall lottery is won. Also in this case, the specific fall effect selected from the current effect state and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed.

  From the above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is determined to have a special result by the prior determination means (game control device 100) in the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100). In addition, when there is a start memory determined to win the fall lottery by the fall pre-determination means (game control device 100) and shift to the normal probability state, a specific fall effect is performed in the variable display game based on the start memory. It will be like that.

  Next, a fifth 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 game machine of this modification differs in the production in the final round of the ambiguous notification production mode.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, the special variation 1 and the special variation 2 are obtained regardless of the high probability state or the normal probability state in the 100th variation pattern table among the variation pattern tables at the specified number of times shown in FIG. Select with a probability of 50%.

  Further, in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 88, the determination as to whether or not there is a state notification flag (step B93) and the final effect setting process (step B101) are not performed. Further, instead of the fall effect setting process shown in FIG. 91, the fall effect setting process shown in FIG. 108 is performed. In this fall effect setting process, when it is the specified number of times (step B361; Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step B500). And when the number of time reductions is 0 (step B500; Yes), that is, when it is the special figure fluctuation display game of the last time (100th time) in the ambiguous notification effect mode, the final effect setting process (step B501) is performed. To finish the fall effect setting process.

  As shown in FIG. 109, the final presentation setting process performs a process (step B510) for setting the probability state suggesting effect information, and performs a process (step B511) for setting a notification timer based on the stop display time. Probability state suggestion effect information is information regarding the content of the probability state suggestion effect that suggests the probability state performed during the stop display time in the special figure variation display game of the final round in the ambiguous notification effect mode, and information on the current effect state Is set based on the special variation effect information and the current probability information.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step B512). If the predetermined condition is satisfied (step B512; Yes), a process for informing the probability state (step B513) is performed to produce the final presentation. The setting process ends. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a notification means for clearly informing the player of the probability state. If the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step B512; No), it is determined whether or not the notification timer has expired (step B514). The predetermined condition is an operation of the effect button 25 by the player, a winning to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, an occurrence of an overflow winning, and the like, and any condition can be set.

  If the time is not up (step B514; No), the process returns to the determination (step B512) of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the establishment of the predetermined condition is monitored until the notification timer expires. If the time is up (step B514; Yes), a process of selecting an effect (step B515) is performed, and the final effect setting process is terminated.

  Here, in the probability state suggestion effect, similar to the special stop effect, the HIGH mode continuation final effect, the LOW mode demotion final effect, the HIGH mode promotion final effect, which are the effect contents corresponding to the four types of special effects, There is a final production of the HIGH mode promotion failure. The HIGH mode continuation final production is equivalent to the HIGH mode continuation production and performs the production as shown in FIG. 7, and the LOW mode demotion final production is equivalent to the LOW mode demotion production. The effect as shown in FIG. 8 is performed. Moreover, the HIGH mode promotion final stage production corresponds to the HIGH mode promotion production and performs the production as shown in FIG. 9, and the HIGH mode promotion failure final production produces the HIGH mode promotion failure production. This is an effect as shown in FIG.

  And as a result of execution of the special effect in the fluctuation time, when the effect state is the HIGH mode, either the HIGH mode continuous last effect or the LOW mode demoted last effect is selected. Further, when the effect state is the LOW mode as a result of the execution of the special effect during the fluctuation time, either the LOW mode continued final effect or the HIGH mode promotion failure final effect is selected.

  The selection of the probability state suggestion effect varies depending on the probability state, the probability state suggestion effect (HIGH mode continuation final effect and the HIGH mode continues when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the state is a high probability state. HIGH mode promotion final presentation) is selected. Thereby, it is notified that it is a high probability state. In addition, a probability state suggestion effect (LOW mode demotion final stage effect and LOW mode promotion unsuccessful final effect) that becomes the LOW mode is selected when the normal probability state and a predetermined condition are satisfied. As a result, the normal probability state is notified.

  If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the effect is selected at a predetermined rate in the process of selecting the effect (step B515). That is, when the effect state is the HIGH mode, either the HIGH mode continuous final effect or the LOW mode demotion final effect is selected at a predetermined rate. When the effect state is the LOW mode, either the LOW mode continued final effect or the HIGH mode promotion failure final effect is selected at a predetermined rate.

  FIG. 110 shows an example of the probability state suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 110 (a), the last special figure variation display game in the ambiguous notification effect mode is executed, and the stop display time starts as shown in FIG. 110 (b). A special effect is executed during the variable display.

  At the stop display time, the probability state suggestion effect is started, and as shown in FIG. 110 (d) and FIG. 110 (f), information for informing the start of the probability state suggestion effect (“Intense heat mode continuation chance!” In the LOW mode, "Intense heat mode promotion chance!" Is displayed) and a predetermined condition is displayed. The predetermined condition is that the effect button 25 is pressed a predetermined number of times or more in FIG. 110 (d), and a predetermined number or more of the start winning ports 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 are awarded in FIG. 110 (f). is there.

  If the predetermined condition is satisfied and the high probability state is established, as shown in FIGS. 110 (e) and 110 (f), the HIGH mode continuation final stage effect is executed to become the HIGH mode and the high probability state. It is notified and it shifts to the probability change notification effect mode. In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the normal probability state is established, as shown in FIGS. 110 (g) and 110 (h), the LOW mode demotion final stage effect is executed and the LOW mode is set and the normal probability state is obtained. It is notified and it transfers to normal production mode.

  If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, either the HIGH mode continuation final presentation shown in FIGS. 110 (e) and 110 (f) or the LOW mode demotion final presentation shown in FIGS. 110 (g) and 110 (h). Is executed. Moreover, according to the performed effect, it shifts to the pseudo-probability change notification effect mode similar to the apparent probability change notification effect mode or the pseudo-normal effect mode similar to the apparent normal effect mode. In these effect modes, the probability state is not clearly notified, and there is a possibility of a normal probability state and a high probability state in any effect mode.

  In addition, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the ambiguous notification effect mode may be continued. In addition, based on the pre-reading result, for example, when there is a start-up memory that is a big hit, it is possible to produce an effect in the HIGH mode regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  By performing such control, a player who wants to know the probability state at the end of the non-notification state clearly notifies the player, so that the player ends the game even though the high probability state continues. Can be prevented.

  From the above, the non-notification state is set to end by executing a predetermined number of variable display games, and the predetermined condition is satisfied in the variable display game executed last in the non-notification state. Based on this, a notification means (production control device 300) for clearly informing the player of the probability state is provided.

  Next, a sixth 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 is configured to select an effect state when returning from a power failure when a power failure occurs in a game ball in the ambiguous notification effect mode.

  FIG. 111 shows a time chart in the occurrence of a power failure and the return from the power failure. In the ambiguous notification production mode, the special figure variation display game is started (t1), and when the power failure occurs during the variation display (t2), the game control device 100 is backed up when the power is restored from the power failure (t3). Is transmitted to the effect control device 300, such as a power failure recovery screen designation information, probability information, decoration special figure hold number information, model designation information, and the like. The power failure recovery screen designation information is information for designating a screen to be displayed on the display device 41 at the time of power failure recovery, and the probability information is information regarding the current probability state. Further, the decoration special figure holding number information is information relating to the special figure starting storage number, and the model designation information is information for designating the type of the gaming machine.

  In the effect control device 300, based on the information received from the game control device 100, the effect state setting screen is displayed from the return from power failure (t3) to the start of the next special figure change display game (t5).

  FIG. 112 shows an example of the effect state setting screen. After displaying a predetermined power failure recovery screen based on the power failure recovery screen designation information, the initial display shown in FIG. 112 (a) is displayed. In this initial display, the flame momentum of the effect display 41a imitating the flame is assumed to be the flame momentum in the HIGH mode, and the indication that the effect mode is undecided is "Intense heat mode !? Extremely cold mode !?" Character display is made. Moreover, the 1st auxiliary | assistant effect display 41b in which water spouts from the auxiliary | assistant effect component 44a is made.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 112 (b), the first auxiliary effect display 41b in which water is spouted from the auxiliary effect component 44a is made, and the state of the flame in the effect display 41a imitating the flame is weakened, and FIG. ), The first auxiliary effect display 41b in which the flame is ejected from the auxiliary effect component 44a is repeated, and the state of the flame in the effect display 41a imitating the flame is repeated.

  After the predetermined time has elapsed, if the production state at the start is in the HIGH mode, as shown in FIG. 112 (d), a display indicating that the production is started in the HIGH mode is made, and if the production state at the start is in the LOW mode, As shown in FIG. 112 (e), a display indicating that the operation is started in the LOW mode is displayed.

  In selecting the production state at the start, selection based on the probability state may be performed. For example, when the probability state is a high probability state, the probability that the HIGH mode is selected may be made higher than when the probability state is a normal probability state. Further, the production state may be selected based on the player's operation. For example, the HIGH mode is selected when the effect button 25 is pressed more than a predetermined number of times during the display period shown in FIGS. 110B and 110C, or when the effect button 25 is pressed at a predetermined timing. You may do it.

  Also, if the special figure fluctuation display game when a power failure occurs is a special figure fluctuation display game that is the prescribed number of times in the ambiguous notification production mode, a special production is performed instead of the production state setting screen display. May be. In addition, although the short time count managed by the production control device 300 is erased due to the occurrence of a power failure, since the information is backed up in the game control device 100, it is always special in the special figure variation display game that becomes the specified number of times. Variation 1 or special variation 2 is selected. Therefore, if the production control state is arbitrarily determined by the production control device 300 at the time of restoration of the power failure, the special production can be executed after the specified number of times. In other words, a special effect is always executed in the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times even when a power failure occurs.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at a start port (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). (Special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41), and when the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result determined in advance, a special game state advantageous to the player is obtained. A high probability state in which the probability that the execution result of the variable display game will be a special result after completion of the special game state based on the special result is higher than the normal probability state based on the type of special result. Probability setting means (game control device 100) that can be generated and a non-notification state in which the player is not clearly informed of the normal probability state or the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state (ambiguity notification effect mode) Can occur Non-notification state generation means (production control device 300) and production control means (production control device 300) for performing production control relating to the variable display game, wherein the production control means is the first production state in the non-notification state. One of an effect state (HIGH mode) and a second effect state (LOW mode) in which an effect mode different from the first effect state is executed is selected. An effect state switching means (effect control device 300) capable of switching states is provided.

  Therefore, the effect control means selects either the first effect state or the second effect state in which an effect mode different from the first effect state is executed as the effect state in the non-notification state. Since the production state switching means capable of switching the production state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is provided, variations in the game production in the non-notification state can be provided and the player's interest can be improved.

  The effect control means (effect control device 300) can execute a special effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and selects the type of the special effect based on the effect state before and after the special effect. .

  Therefore, the effect control means can execute the special effect when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and selects the type of the special effect based on the effect state before and after the special effect, so the change in the effect state and the content of the special effect It is possible to make the game more relevant and improve the player's expectation and interest.

  Further, a selection means (game control device 100) for selecting one table from a plurality of tables set with a plurality of execution modes of the variable display game based on the latest special result, and a selection based on the table selected by the selection means A variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for executing the variable display game according to the executed execution mode, and the execution mode set based on the table includes a normal execution mode (variation without reach, reach variation). The table selected when at least the first special execution mode (special variation 1) and the second special execution mode (special variation 2) are included and becomes a high probability state in the non-notification state is the normal probability in the non-notification state. The ratio of selecting the second special execution mode is set lower than the table selected when the state is reached, and the effect control means (effect control device 3 0) sets the effect state to the first effect state after the end of the variable display game with the first special execution mode selected, and sets the effect state to the second after the end of the variable display game with the second special execution mode selected. The production state is set.

  Accordingly, the apparatus includes selection means for selecting a table based on the latest special result, and variable display game execution control means for executing the variable display game according to the execution mode selected based on the selected table. The execution mode of the variable display game after the end is associated with the latest special result. In particular, since the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the latest special result, the execution mode of the variable display game after the end of the special gaming state is associated with the probability state, and in the non-notification state It is possible to improve the interest of the player by giving variations to the effects of the game.

  In addition, the table selected when the high probability state is set in the non-notification state is set to have a lower ratio of selecting the second special execution mode than the table selected when the normal probability state is set. The production state is set to the first production state after the end of the variable display game with the first special execution mode selected, and the production state is set to the second production state after the variation display game with the second special execution mode selected. Therefore, in the high probability state, the second effect state is less likely to be selected than in the normal probability state, and the effect state is not limited to a simple effect, and can be positioned as an effect suggesting an actual probability state.

  Furthermore, the execution mode of the variable display game can be related to the switching of the effect state, and the game effect in the non-notification state can be varied to improve the interest of the player. In particular, the selection of the execution mode of the variable display game is a control that is always performed even when the non-notification state is not set, and the rendering state is related to this control and switching of the rendering state in the non-notification state. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately perform control for determining switching, and the burden of control can be reduced.

  Further, the table includes a first specific table in which only the first special execution mode is selected, and a second specific table in which only the second special execution mode is selected, and the non-notification state is determined in advance. The table for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game executed last in the non-notification state is set so as to end by executing the predetermined number of variable display games. The first specific table is selected when the probability that the execution result of the variable display game is a special result is in a high probability state, and the second specific table is selected when the probability is a normal probability state. .

  Therefore, the selection means selects the first specific table as the table for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game to be executed last in the non-notification state, and is in the normal probability state when it is in the high probability state. In this case, since the second specific table is selected, it is possible to produce effects according to the probability state in the last game in the non-notification state, and it is possible to perform effects without contradiction.

  The selection means (game control device 100) selects the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode after the number of executions of the variable display game in the non-notification state reaches a predetermined number of times. A special table whose probability is higher than the probability that the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode in the table selected before a specific number of times is selected is selected.

  Therefore, after the number of executions of the variable display game in the non-notification state reaches a predetermined number of times, the selection means has a probability that the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode is selected before the specific number of times. Since the special table having a higher probability of selecting the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode in the selected table is selected, the presentation state is frequently switched after a predetermined period of time has passed in the non-notification state. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, the suggestion of the probability state in the non-notification state becomes clear, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  Further, a start storage means (game control device) capable of storing as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit the right to execute a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variation winning apparatus 37). 100) and pre-determining means (game control device 100) for predetermining the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory stored in the start storage means before the execution of the variable display game. When the second effect state is selected in the non-notification state, the switching means (the effect control device 300) changes the effect state on the condition that there is a start memory determined as a special result by the prior determination means. The first production state is switched.

  Therefore, when the second effect state is selected in the non-notification state, the effect state switching means sets the effect state to the first effect on the condition that there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means. Since the state is switched to the effect state, the player's expectation for the change of the effect state can be enhanced. That is, since the effect state is switched and a big hit is generated within the current start memory number, the player is aware that the special effect and the first effect state are special and can be expected. It is possible to increase the interest of the player with respect to the special effect and the first effect state.

  Further, an extension control means (game control device 100) for extending the stop display time for displaying the result of the variable display game every time the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state. The production control means (production control device 300) has a start memory that is determined to have a special result by the prior determination means during execution of the variable display game in which the stop display time is extended by the extension control means. The special effect can be executed during the stop display time extended by the extension control means.

  Therefore, during the execution of the variable display game in which the stop display time is extended by the extension control means, the production control means uses the extension control means when there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means. Since the special effect can be executed in the extended stop display time, the player's expectation for the extension of the stop display time and the switching of the effect state can be enhanced. In other words, special effects are performed in the extended stop display time, and the effect state is switched, and a big hit will occur within the current start memory number. The player can be aware that the switching is special and can be expected, and the player's interest in extending the stop display time, special effects, and switching the production state can be increased.

  Further, the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a start memory that is determined to have a special result by the prior determination means (game control device 100) within a predetermined period before the end of the special game state. The production state at the start of the non-notification state started with the end of the special game state is set as the first production state.

  Therefore, when the start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination unit exists within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state, the effect control unit is started when the special gaming state ends. Since the production state at the start of the notification state is the first production state, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the variable display game based on the start-up memory existing at the start of the non-notification state. In addition, the player's sense of expectation for the first performance state can be enhanced. That is, if it is the first production state at the start of the non-notification state, the result of the variable display game based on the start memory existing at that time is likely to be a special result, and the interest of the player can be increased. .

  Further, the selection means (game control device 100) displays a table for selecting the execution mode of the predetermined number of variable display games executed after the end of the special game state within a predetermined period before the end of the special game state. The selection is made based on the number of winning game balls to the start opening (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37).

  Therefore, the selection means uses the table for selecting the execution mode of the predetermined number of variable display games executed after the end of the special game state as the game ball to the starting port within the predetermined period before the end of the special game state. Since the selection is based on the number of winnings, it is possible to prevent stoppage within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. In particular, if a table in which the first special execution mode is likely to be selected when the number of winning game balls to the start port within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a high probability is selected. It is easy to be in the first production state that is easily selected in the state, and it is possible to show a production with high expectation to the player who has not stopped.

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

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

10 gaming machine 36 start winning opening (start opening)
37 Ordinary variable prize winning device (starting port)
41 Display device (variable display device)
51 Special figure 1 display (variation display device)
52 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)
100 Game control device (probability setting means, selection means, variation display game execution control means, start-up storage means, prior determination means, extension control means)
300 effect control device (non-notification state generating means, effect control means, effect state switching means)

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A variation display device capable of displaying a variation display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the execution result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
Based on the type of the special result, after the special gaming state based on the special result is finished, a high probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game becomes the special result can be generated higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means;
A non-notification state generating means capable of generating a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the player of the normal probability state or the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state;
Production control means for performing production control related to the variable display game,
The production control means includes
As the effect state in the non-notification state, one of the first effect state and the second effect state in which an effect aspect different from the first effect state is executed is selected.
An amusement machine comprising: an effect state switching means capable of switching the effect state based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The production control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a special effect can be executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the type of the special effect is selected based on the effect state before and after the special effect. Selecting means for selecting one table from a plurality of tables in which a plurality of execution modes of the variable display game are set, based on the latest special result;
Fluctuation display game execution control means for executing the fluctuation display game according to the execution mode selected based on the table selected by the selection means,
The execution mode set based on the table includes at least a normal execution mode, a first special execution mode, and a second special execution mode, and is a table selected when the high probability state is set in the non-notification state. Is set so that the ratio of selecting the second special execution mode is lower than the table selected when the normal probability state in the non-notification state,
The production control means includes
The production state is set to the first production state after the end of the variable display game in which the first special execution mode is selected,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the effect state is set to the second effect state after the end of the variable display game in which the second special execution mode is selected. In the table,
A first specific table in which only the first special execution mode is selected;
A second specific table in which only the second special execution mode is selected, and
The non-notification state is set to end by executing a predetermined number of variable display games,
The selection means includes
As a table for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game to be executed last in the non-notification state, the probability that the execution result of the variable display game is the special result is the high probability state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein one specific table is selected, and the second specific table is selected when the normal probability state is selected. The selection means includes
After the number of executions of the variable display game in the non-notification state reaches a predetermined specific number of times, the probability that the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode is selected is selected before the specific number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a special table having a higher probability of selecting the first special execution mode or the second special execution mode in the selected table is selected. Start storage means capable of storing the execution right of the variable display game as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number based on winning of a game ball at the start opening;
Pre-determining means for predetermining the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory stored in the start storage means before the execution of the variable display game,
The effect state switching means is
When the second effect state is selected in the non-notification state, the effect state is set to the first effect on condition that there is a start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination unit. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is switched to a state. An extension control means for extending a stop display time for displaying the result of the variable display game every time the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state;
The production control means includes
During execution of a variable display game in which the stop display time is extended by the extension control means, if there is a start memory determined by the prior determination means to be the special result, the extension control means extends the game. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the special effect can be executed during a stop display time. The production control means includes
In a non-notification state started when the special gaming state ends when the start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination means exists within a predetermined period before the special gaming state ends. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the effect state at the start is the first effect state. The selection means includes
The table for selecting the execution mode of the predetermined number of variable display games executed after the end of the special gaming state is used as the number of winning game balls to the start opening within a predetermined period before the end of the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the selection is made based on the above.

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