JP2012005615A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying a variable display game that variably displays multiple pieces of identification information when a game ball enters a start pocket and that generates a special game state which gives a game value to a game player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result, while allowing the player to continue the game with expectation without losing his or her interest due to a result of lottery.SOLUTION: A notification status control means (rendering control device 300) generates a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the player of a probability state in the game machine, regardless of the result of a lottery by a lottery means (game control device 100), in a predetermined period. In addition, if the predetermined period ends, a notification state for clearly notifying the player of the probability state in the game machine can be generated.

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine having a falling lottery function, a probability state is set to a high probability after the end of the big hit, and after the big hit, a falling lottery is performed for each winning prize to the start winning device with the lottery right. The result is notified by the arrangement state of the final stop symbol of the special display game, the reach pattern to be selected, and the type of jackpot effect that caused the high probability state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2006-174925 A

  However, in a gaming machine such as the above-mentioned patent document, it is easy to grasp and recognize that a high probability state has ended due to a falling lottery, so if you are watching a special figure fluctuation display game, When the player wins (the high probability state ends), the player's interest is sharply cut off, and there is a big problem that the player cannot finish expecting and ends the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display device that displays 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 start winning opening, and a special result in which the result of the variable display game is predetermined. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value in the event that the player becomes a game, the player will not be distracted by the lottery result of the falling lottery and the game will continue with expectations Is to be able to do it.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
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 the special result after the end of the special game state is higher than a normal probability state;
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state each time the variable display game is executed, in the case of the high probability state;
Specific game state generation control means capable of generating a specific game state for a predetermined period after the special game state is ended;
A notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine,
The notification state control means includes
Non-notification in which the probability state in the gaming machine is not clearly notified during the predetermined period controlled by the specific gaming state generation control means regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means While generating a state
When the specific gaming state ends, a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state of the gaming machine can be generated.

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 the notification state, the probability state is notified by display on a variable display device, output of sound, light emission of a lamp or LED, and the like.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the notification state control means generates a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the probability state in the gaming machine regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means during a predetermined period. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be continued, and the player can continue to play with a sense of expectation without the player being distracted by the lottery result of the falling lottery. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped halfway and the operation of the gaming machine from being lowered. Further, when the predetermined period ends, a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state in the gaming machine can be generated, so that it becomes possible to notify the actual probability state when the specific gaming state ends, and the player However, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the game must be continued in vain.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the start winning opening is a first start winning opening, a closed state in which a game ball cannot flow and an open in which a game ball can flow. A second start winning opening that is convertible to a state,
In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means, the time for the state conversion of the second start winning prize opening to the open state is extended,
The notification state control means includes
Every time a predetermined number of variable display games are executed over the period up to the variable display game where the lottery result of the falling lottery means will shift to the normal probability state after the end of the predetermined period, The notification state is generated in the variable display game having the specific number of times.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, every time a predetermined number of variable display games are executed over a period up to the variable display game that will shift to the normal probability state after the end of the predetermined period. Since the notification state is generated, the player can continue to play the game with peace of mind even when the state in which the time for changing the state of the second start prize opening to the open state is extended without ending to the normal probability state is ended. In addition, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the game must be continued in vain. In addition, since a notification state is generated every time a predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed, it is not immediately notified even if a falling lottery is won, and the player's expectation can be continued. The player is not interested in the lottery result of the falling lottery, and the game can be continued with expectation.

Invention of Claim 3 is a gaming machine of Claim 2, Comprising: The effect control means which performs the predetermined effect relevant to the said variable display game,
Stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game,
The predetermined period is configured to end by executing a predetermined number of variable display games,
The stop time setting means includes
An extended stop time setting means for setting an extended stop time that is a stop time longer than the normal stop time as the stop time when the stop result mode does not become a special result mode for a specific variation display game that is determined in advance. Including
The extended stop time setting means sets the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period as the extended stop time,
The production control means includes
When the extended stop time is set as the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period by the extended stop time setting means, the lottery result of the falling lottery means within the predetermined period at the extended stop time Probability state notification effect is executed.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the extended stop time setting means sets the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period as the extended stop time, and the effect control means sets the extended stop time. In addition, since the probability state notification effect regarding the lottery result of the falling lottery means within the predetermined period is executed during the extended stop time, it is possible to notify the probability state without sacrificing the fun of the game after securing sufficient performance time. .

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the special game state includes a first special game state and a game value given to the player rather than the first special game state. A second special gaming state with a low
The extended stop time setting means includes
In the variable display game in which the predetermined period ends, if the result of the variable display game is a special result that generates the second special game state, the stop time of the variable display game is not extended. ,
The production control means includes
In the variation display game, the probability state notification effect is executed over a period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the extended stop time setting means, when the result of the variable display game for which the predetermined period ends is a special result for generating the second special gaming state, Since the stop time of the variable display game is not extended, the effect control means executes the probability state notification effect over the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special gaming state in the variable display game. Even when the stop time is not extended in the variable display game, since the predetermined probability state notification effect can be executed, the player's expectation can be continued as in the case where the stop time is extended. . Further, the probability state notification effect and the special game state in the extended stop time are not continuously executed, only the probability state notification effect can be executed, and the probability state notification effect can be clarified.

Invention of Claim 5 is a gaming machine of Claim 4, Comprising: The said extended stop time,
The period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state in the variable display game, which is a special result for generating the second special game state, is the same time value.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the extended stop time and the period from the start of the stop time in the variable display game that results in a special result for generating the second special game state to the end of the second special game state are: Since the time value is the same, the same effect can be executed in any case. In addition, although it was set as the same time value, if the same production can be performed, the time value may be slightly different, and should just be the substantially same time value.

  According to the present invention, the notification state control means generates a non-notification state that does not clearly notify the probability state in the gaming machine regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means during a predetermined period. The player can continue the game with a sense of expectation, without the player being distracted by the lottery result of the falling lottery. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted and prevent the operation of the gaming machine from being lowered. Further, when the predetermined period ends, it is possible to generate a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state in the gaming machine. , It becomes possible to notify the actual probability state at the end of the state in which the time to change the state of the second start winning opening to the open state is extended, and there is a disadvantage that the player must continue the game in vain Can be prevented.

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 transition of a gaming state. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of a probability state and a public power support. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation in the special figure fluctuation display game used as the regulation frequency. 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 fall determination process. 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 a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall time information setting process. 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 special figure normal process transfer setting process 2 (at the time-short end). It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a normal game process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process in fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of high probability continuation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a symbol stop process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating high probability continuation time effect setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fanfare process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an ending process. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the probability state in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment, and a general electric power support. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the probability state in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment, and a general electric power support. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure normal process transfer setting process 3 (at the time reduction continuation) in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall time information setting process in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall time information setting process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the time saving continuation process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the probability state in a 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment, and a general electric power support. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the common figure information setting process in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the probability state in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment, a general electric power support, and a fluctuation pattern table. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the probability state in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment, a general electric power support, and a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in the game machine of the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the probability state in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment, and a general electric power support. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind etc. of special game state in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the small hit flag 1 setting process in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the small hit flag 2 setting process in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the small hit determination processing in the game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing in a gaming machine of a 4th embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the last production setting process 1 in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the last production setting process 2 in the gaming machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch command reception process in the gaming machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect setting process in the game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the big hit effect setting process in the game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notification effect setting process in the game machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the production | presentation in the gaming machine of 5th Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the probability state in the gaming machine of 6th Embodiment, the change of a public power support, and a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the gaming machine of 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure change process in the gaming machine of 6th Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing in a gaming machine of a 6th embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the probability state in the game machine of the 1st modification of 6th Embodiment, the change of a utility support, and a special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure change process in the game machine of the 1st modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing in a gaming machine of the 1st modification of a 6th embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in the game machine of the 2nd modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state in the game machine of the 3rd modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game in the gaming machine of 7th Embodiment, a common figure fluctuation display game, and a normal fluctuation prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the remaining operation time and the change time in the gaming machine of 7th Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game, the common figure fluctuation display game, and a normal fluctuation prize-winning apparatus in the gaming machine of the 1st modification of 7th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the remaining operation time and the change time in the game machine of the 1st modification of 7th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the production | presentation in the gaming machine of 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch command reception process in the gaming machine of 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the effect in the game machine of 8th Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player 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.

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

  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. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator 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 (12 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 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 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. 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 around 15R or 12R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation table storage unit that stores a plurality of variation tables for setting variation patterns in the variation display game.

  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. Further, when the game control device 100 (CPU 111A) executes a variation display game, a variation table acquisition that acquires one variation table among a plurality of variation tables stored in the variation table storage means (game control device 100). It can be said that it is a means.

  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 by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is 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. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. 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 therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

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

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and 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) method, and the like are provided.

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

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

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting 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 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 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, 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 related to the special figure variation display game.

  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. . Until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the prize winning opening or until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses from the opening of the prize winning opening. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the opening of the big prize opening is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or 12 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 game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  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, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution modes (number of rounds that can be executed) of the special game state are set, and the game control device 100 is special based on the jackpot symbol random number. Select the result mode. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state is different based on the jackpot symbol random number.

  Four types of special result modes are set: 15R probability variation A (symbol), 15R probability variation B (symbol), 12R probability variation A (symbol), and 12R probability variation B (symbol). The 15R probability variation A (symbol) and the 15R probability variation B (symbol) are 15 rounds in the special gaming state, and the probability state is changed to the high probability state after the special gaming state ends. 12R probability variation A (symbol) and 12R probability variation B (symbol) are 12 rounds in the special gaming state, and the probability state is set to a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished.

  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). In addition, regardless of which jackpot symbol, the specific gaming state is entered for a predetermined period (here, 100 times). In this specific game state, 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). In addition, when the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is in a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished, a falling lottery is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed. It is supposed to be.

  In FIG. 6, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the transition of the game state in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. The normal gaming state ST1 is a state in which the probability state is a normal probability state (low probability), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no power transmission support). This normal gaming state is a notification state in which it is clearly notified that the current probability state is the normal probability state. When a special result mode is derived in this normal gaming state ST1 and a big hit occurs, the special gaming state ST2 is opened in which the special variable winning device 38 is opened. In the special game state ST2, the probability state is a normal probability state (low probability), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

  After the special game state ST2, the first specific game state ST3 (thermal heat mode) is entered until the special figure variation display game is executed a prescribed number of times (here, 100 times) at which the specific game state ends. In the first specific game state ST3, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). The probability state is a high probability state (high probability) until winning the falling lottery, and is a normal probability state (low probability) after winning the falling lottery. In the first specific gaming state ST3, the player is not notified that the falling lottery has been won, and the current probability state is not clearly notified. In the first specific game state ST3, an effect that allows the player to recognize that it is in the specific game state is performed.

  In the special figure variation display game of the specified number of times (here, 100 times) at which the specific game state (first specific game state ST3) is to be ended, an extended stop time that is a long stop time is set. A stop time effect (probability state notification effect) for notifying the current probability state is performed. That is, in the extended stop time, a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state occurs. Then, after performing the stop time effect, if the probability state is the normal probability state (low probability), the process shifts to the normal game state ST1, and if the probability state is the high probability state (high probability), the second specific game state. Move on to ST4. If a special outcome mode is derived in the first specific gaming state ST3 and a big hit occurs, the process proceeds to the special gaming state ST2.

  In the second specific game state ST4, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support). The probability state is a high probability state (high probability) until winning the falling lottery, and is a normal probability state (low probability) after winning the falling lottery. Even in the second specific gaming state ST4, the player is not informed that the lottery has been won, and is in a non-notifying state in which the current probability state is not clearly notified. However, in the second specific gaming state ST4, the current probability state is confirmed every time a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed, and if the probability state is a normal probability state, the state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. It is like that. That is, even if the falling lottery is won, it does not immediately shift to the normal gaming state ST1, but eventually shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. If a special outcome mode is derived in the second specific gaming state ST4 and a big hit occurs, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST2. In the four game states shown above, the player can know which game state is currently based on the effects of the game.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the game after the end of the special game state. FIG. 7 (a) shows a case where after the special game state is finished, the falling lottery is won in the special figure changing display game within the specified number of times (here, 100 times).

  When the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the power transmission support is provided (short-time operation state) (t1). Further, the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, and the probability state is not clearly notified. Thereafter, if the falling lottery is won before the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the probability state becomes the normal probability state (t2). At this time, it is not notified that the probability state has become the normal probability state. Then, when the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is reached, it is notified that the normal probability state is reached in the extended stop time (t3). Then, there is no ordinary power support (normal operation state) and the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state.

  In FIG. 7B, after the special game state is finished, even if a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times), the falling lottery is not won, and the subsequent special figure variation display game falls. The case of winning the lottery is shown.

  When the special gaming state ends, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the power transmission support is provided (short-time operation state) (t11). Further, the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, and the probability state is not clearly notified. Thereafter, when the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is reached, it is notified that the state is in a high probability state during the extended stop time (t12). Then, there is no ordinary power support (normal operation state), and the gaming state becomes the second specific gaming state.

  In this example, in the 108th special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state, the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is entered (t12). In the 110th special figure variation display game, the normal probability state is notified (t14). Then, the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state.

  In FIG. 8, the example of a display with the display apparatus 41 in the game after completion | finish of a special game state was shown. As shown in FIG. 8A, at the end of the special game state, a notification that the first specific game state (thermal heat mode) is set is made. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8B to 8E, the special figure variation display game is executed. In this period, an effect display 41a simulating flame is displayed as a background image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), when the variable display is stopped in the specified number of special figure variable display games, the extended stop time is started, and the probability state notification for informing the probability state as shown in FIG. 8 (g). Production begins. This probability state notification effect includes a high-probability continuation failure effect informing that the normal probability state is in effect and a high-probability continuation effect informing that the probability state is high.

  After the start of the effect for notifying the probability state is notified as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the auxiliary effect component 44a provided in the game board 30 is located in front of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 8 (h). It moves from the state retracted from the state to the state positioned in front of the display device 41. And the 1st auxiliary | assistant effect display 41b which makes water eject from the auxiliary | assistant effect component 44a in the display apparatus 41 is made | formed.

  Thereafter, if it is a high-probability continuation failure production, as shown in FIG. 8 (i), the flame momentum in the production display 41a imitating the flame is weakened, and the flame disappears as shown in FIG. 8 (j). Notification of transition to the state is made. On the other hand, in the case of a high-probability continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 8 (k), a fire-breathing dragon appears as the second auxiliary effect display 41c, and as shown in FIG. An effect to be strengthened is performed, and it is informed that the transition to the second specific gaming state is made.

  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. 9 and 10 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 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. 9, 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 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or 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. 10, 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 flag is set in the collective display device 50 after the high probability notification flag is set in step S17. 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 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) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number per hit) for determining a normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), 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. Thereafter, further processing for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31), processing for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and processing for saving the checksum (step S33) After performing the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S34), 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 power-off is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM is correctly backed up before power-off. 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. 11, 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. 11 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 first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, 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. 12, 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 jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

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

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the 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, setting a fanfare command according to the big hit type (12R big hit or 15R big hit) Special chart display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each jackpot (12R jackpot or 15R jackpot), setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, etc. Do.

  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.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) 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 A16, 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. 13, in the starting port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first starting port (start winning port 36) (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

  Next, it is 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. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud 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 A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of illegal winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; 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 A112 and A117) 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. 14, 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), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

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

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

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

  Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (step A220), and the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area. (Steps A221, A222, A223). Further, the falling lottery random number is extracted and saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A224). 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 stores the extracted various random numbers in the start memory (special figure change). A starting storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a display game execution right) is provided.

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

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

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) in the 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. 15, 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 game is not a big hit (step A234; No), a fall determination process (step A235) is performed to determine whether or not to win the fall lottery. Details of the fall determination process will be described later. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is fall information set when it is determined that the fall lottery is won in the fall judgment process (step A236). If there is no fall information (step A236; No), the acquired big hit A jackpot determination process (step A237) is performed for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot depending on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes), or When it is determined in step A236 that there is the fall information (step A236; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

  In addition, even when the falling lottery is won, the prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is not performed. Note that the fall information is cleared when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, that four special events have occurred after the start-up memory for winning the falling lottery or the special-figure display game based on the starting memory for winning the falling lottery is generated. It is to execute a figure variation display game. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the probability state when the pre-reading process is performed for the start memory from being different from the probability state when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed.

  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. However, when there is the fall information, the prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory is not performed.

  After performing the big hit determination process (step A237), the process of setting the loss information table (step A238) is performed, and if the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A237 is not a big hit (step A239; No), the process is performed. Control goes to step A247. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step A237 is a jackpot (step A239; Yes), the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A240).

  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 an input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A241), and it is not an input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it determines with (step A242; No), it replaces with the jackpot symbol random number check table 1 prepared at step A240, and the jackpot symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A243). Then, after performing a process of acquiring a winning information pointer corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step A244), a process of setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A245) is performed, and the jackpot information corresponding to the winning information pointer A process of acquiring a table (step A246) is performed. When it is determined in step A242 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A242; Yes), the process proceeds to step A244, and the big hit symbol random number check table 1 prepared in step A240 is displayed. Based on this, the subsequent processing is performed.

  Next, a process of acquiring start opening prize effect information from the set information table (step A247) is performed, and the start opening prize effect information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A248). Subsequently, a process of acquiring a start opening prize effect symbol command from the set information table (step A249) is performed, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A250).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A251), the target table for setting the start port winning effect command is prepared. (Step A252). And the special figure information setting process (step A253) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A254) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A254) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A255) is performed. The special figure information setting process in step A253, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A254, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A255 are respectively the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, and the fluctuation pattern in the special figure ordinary process. This is the same as the setting process.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number corresponding to the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A256), and the value of the second half variation number is set as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A257), and command setting processing (step A258) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A259), the command setting process (step A260) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. In other words, the start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A256 and A257, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A259. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and in particular, by changing the number of special figure hold displayed on the display device 41, etc. It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control apparatus 100 determines in advance the random number value stored as the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory (determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make. 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.

[Falling judgment process]
FIG. 16 shows a fall determination process (step A235) in the special figure hold information determination process of FIG. In this fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A270), and if it is not a high probability (step A270; No), the fall determination process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A270; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A271) 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 A272). . 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 A273; 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 A273; No), a process of setting an upper limit determination value (step A274) 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 A275). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A276; No), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process is terminated. Further, when the value is equal to or lower than the upper limit determination value (step A276; Yes), that is, in the case of winning, a process of saving the fall information in the work setting information area (step A277) is performed to prepare a fall information command. Processing (step A278) is performed. Thereafter, command setting processing (step A279) is performed, and the fall determination processing is terminated. 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. It is a pre-falling lottery means.

  By saving the fall information in this fall determination process, the prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is not performed until the predetermined condition is satisfied as described above. As a result, it is possible to produce a consistent performance. That is, when determining whether or not a special result is to be obtained, a high probability state is set, but when a variable display game is executed, a normal probability state is set. There is a possibility that the result will not be obtained, and there is a possibility that there will be a contradiction between the effect and the result if such a start memory is continuously produced. Therefore, by not determining whether or not the start memory having such a possibility is a special result, a continuous effect that the result about the start memory becomes a special result is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

  From the above, the pre-determination means (game control device 100) is selected from among the start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 100), and the pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) wins the falling lottery. Then, with respect to the start memory for executing the variable display game after the determined start memory, it is not determined whether or not a special result is obtained until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[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. 17, 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 demo command is prepared (step A308), and a command setting process (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 for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A310), specifically, the process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, and the special prize opening fraud monitoring period are included in the table. 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 variation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, first, a falling lottery for determining whether or not a falling lottery is won. Processing (step A320) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) is performed for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result.

  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 loading the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process (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 fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A327). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A328), and a special figure information setting process (step A329) for setting 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 that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, a falling lottery for determining whether or not a falling lottery is won. Processing (step A340) is performed. Details of the falling lottery process will be described later. After that, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A341) is performed for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit.

  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 (symbol 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 fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A347). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A348), and a special figure information setting process (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.

[Falling lottery processing]
FIG. 20 shows the falling lottery process (step A320) shown in FIG. 18 and the falling lottery process (step A340) 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 A361) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A362). If the probability is not high (step A362; No), a process for clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. When the probability is high (step A362; Yes), a process for setting a lower limit determination value (step A363) 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 A364). .

  If the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A365; Yes), that is, if it is not winning, the process of clearing the save area of the falling lottery random number to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery processing is completed. To do. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A365; No), a process of setting an upper limit determination value (step A366) 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 A367). .

  When the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A368; No), that is, when the winning lottery random number is not winning, a process of clearing the falling lottery random number save area to 0 (step A370) is performed and the falling lottery process is terminated. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A368; Yes), that is, if it is a win, a fall time information setting process (step A369) is performed, and the fall lottery random number save area is cleared to 0 (step A370). To finish the falling lottery process. 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.

[Fall information setting processing]
FIG. 21 shows the fall time information setting process in the fall lottery process shown in FIG. In this fall time information setting process, first, a low probability (normal probability state) number is saved in the game state display number area (step A381), and a special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area. (Step A382). Then, a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A383), a command transmission process (step A384) is performed, and the fall time information setting process is terminated. By this processing, information that sets the probability state to the normal probability state is set.

[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. 22, in the special figure changing process, first, the stop symbol pattern information set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded (step A521), and the special figure changing display game is loaded. Then, a process (step A522) for setting a special figure stop time pointer when the special result mode is derived and is a big hit.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the stop symbol pattern information is an off symbol pattern (step A523), and if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern is not an off symbol symbol, that is, a jackpot symbol (step A524; No), at step A522 The process proceeds to step A531 in a state where the special figure stop time pointer in the case of the set big hit is set. On the other hand, in step A524, if it is determined that the stop symbol pattern is an outlier symbol (step A524; Yes), a special result mode is not derived in the special symbol fluctuation display game, and the special symbol stop time pointer in the event of a loss Is set (step A525).

  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 A526), 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 A527; No), a special figure stop time pointer is set in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game and the reach state occurs. Processing (step A528) is performed. If it is determined in step A527 that the latter half variation number is a non-reach number (step A527; Yes), the process proceeds to step A529 without performing the process in step A528. Accordingly, the special figure stop time pointer in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure change display game and the reach state is not generated is left set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations is 1 (step A529). The number of short-time fluctuations is for managing the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. Then, it is decremented by 1 in the special figure display processing described later. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state are the same. Therefore, it can be said that the short-time variation number is for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state. The number of short fluctuations at this time is decremented by 1 at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game, and is 1 in the special figure fluctuation display process. It is the last special figure fluctuation display game (the 100th game) which is the last special figure fluctuation display game in which the operation state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. If the short fluctuation count is not 1 at this time (step A529; No), processing for setting the special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. When the number of short-time fluctuations is 1 (step A529; Yes), a special figure stop time pointer for extending the stop time is set (step A530), and a process for setting a special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. Do.

  Then, the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer set in any of steps A522, A525, A528, and A530, that is, the special figure stop time pointer at the big hit time set in step A522, step A525 Special figure stop time pointer at the time of failure set at the time of release (when there is no reach occurrence), special figure stop time pointer at the time of reach failure set at step A528, or stop time extension set at step A530 After performing the process (step A532) of acquiring the stop time corresponding to any of the special figure stop time pointers at the time (step A532), the acquired stop time is saved in the special figure game process timer (step A533). The stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer at the time of big hit is the big hit stop time, and the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer at the time of disconnection (at the time of release without occurrence of reach) is the normal stop time. Further, the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer at the time of reach failure is the reach stop time, and the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer at the time of extension of the stop time is the extended stop time.

  Then, a special figure display process transition setting process (step A534) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure display process is performed, a symbol stop command is prepared (step A535), and a command setting process (step A536) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A534), the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the fluctuation stop of the first special figure and the second special figure, and output to the external information terminal Information for determining the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 (For example, a flag related to fluctuation stoppage of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52) is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. In addition, for a specific variable display game determined in advance by the game control device 100, an extended stop time that is a stop time longer than the normal stop time is set as a stop time when the stop result mode does not become a special result mode. It is a stop time setting means.

[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. 23, in the special figure display 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 the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the 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 short time fluctuations after a big hit), and the like. That is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support), the short-time operation state ends at the end of the special figure variation display game that has become a special result mode.

  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. 24, whether or not the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operating state. The process (step A572) for determining (whether or not it is in a specific gaming state) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the state is not in the short-time operation state (step A572; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. Specifically, a process for setting the process number “0” or the like related to the special figure routine process is performed in the table, 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 variable display game is performed in the short-time operation state (the specific game state is set). A process (step A573) for updating (-1) the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the prescribed number of games) is performed (step A573), and it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations is zero (step A574).

  If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A574; No), a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) for preparing a table for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and a special figure display process is performed. Exit. On the other hand, when it is determined in Step A574 that the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (Step A574; Yes), that is, when execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is completed, Probability information commands for ending the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the short-time operation state of the special figure variation display game are prepared (step A575), and command setting processing (step A576) is performed.

  Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the short period) (step A577) for preparing a table for transition to the special figure normal process (for the short time end) is performed to complete the special figure display process. To do. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A577) for preparing a table for transition to the special figure normal process (for short time end), the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process is set in the table. At the same time, processing is performed for setting information related to the end of the operation in the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a specific game state generation control means capable of generating a specific game state for a predetermined period after the special game state ends, and in the specific game state, the second start The time for the state change of the winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) to the open state is extended. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 100 forms an open state extension control means for extending the time for which the second start winning opening is changed to the open state for a predetermined period after the special game state is ended. .

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 2 (at the end of short time)]
FIG. 25 shows the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A577) in the special figure changing process shown in FIGS. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2, first, the process number is set to “0” (step A581), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A582). Next, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A583), a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A584), A low probability, no ordinary power support flag is saved (step A585).

  Then, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (step A586), the special effect information area (for distribution) is reset (step A587), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated. With these processes, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 and the special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state are finished, and the normal variation prize-winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, thereby executing the special figure variation display game. The mode is the execution mode in the normal operation state (no ordinary power support). That is, the specific gaming state is ended.

[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. 26, in the jackpot end process, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external output data area (step A641), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step S641). A642).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A643), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A644). Then, a high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A645), and a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A646).

  After that, the initial value (100 in this case) is saved in the short-time fluctuation count area (step A647), and a special chart normal process transition setting process 4 (step A648) for preparing a table for shifting to the special chart normal process is prepared. To complete the jackpot end process. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 4, a process for setting a processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, and the like are set in the table. Do.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the specific gaming state is entered, the probability state becomes the high probability state, and the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operating state. That is, the probability setting that the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state that is a probability state that the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result after the special game state ends. Make a means.

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

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the first scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

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

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 29 shows the base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been correctly received, the command is determined and a command for a 2nd scene control process to be described later. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B52), settings such as a notice character and a display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B53) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B54), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B55) for setting the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator is performed, and the customer waits. A customer waiting demonstration process (step B56) regarding the display of the demonstration is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control apparatus 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the start memory display means for controlling the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a control means.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 30 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

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

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

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

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

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation symbol command including a result of a prefetching process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. , Prefetch command reception processing (step B79) for performing processing based on the fall information command). Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed in which a process based on a probability information command (falling information command, probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 31 shows the changing process (step B71) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B92), and a movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B94) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B95) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B96). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B97) is performed to manage the number of times that the specific gaming state is set (the number of times that the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state), and the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game is updated. The variable time setting process (step B98) is set. Then, a high-probability continuation process (step B99) is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (step B100), and the changing process ends.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B101). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B101; No), the changing process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B101; Yes), the next scene data is set (step B102), and the process during change is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 32 shows the change pattern information setting process (step B94) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B111), and the hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B112). Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B113), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B114). The effect information is information set for the start memory for executing the continuous effect when the continuous effect based on the pre-reading information is executed.

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

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 33 shows the change frequency management process (step B97) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation count management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction flag that is set when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a time reduction operation state (step B121). In the present embodiment, since the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state in the specific game state, it can be said that the short-time flag is a flag set when the specific game state is set. If there is no short flag at this time (step B122; No), the variation count management process is terminated. If there is a time reduction flag (step B122; Yes), the time reduction count is updated by -1 (step B123), and it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (step B124).

  When the number of time reductions is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, when the specific gaming state does not end and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 continues in the time reduction operation state, the value updated by -1 is stored in the time reduction counter. (Step B133), and the variation number management process is terminated. Further, when the number of time reductions is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, the specific game state is ended in the current special figure variation display game, and the state where the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the time reduction operation state ends. If so, an extended stop time is set (step B125). The extended stop time is a stop time longer than the normal stop time. Then, current probability information is acquired (step B126), and it is determined whether the probability is low (normal probability state) (step B127).

  When the probability state is a low probability (normal probability state) (step B127; Yes), that is, when a falling lottery is won in a special number variation display game of a specified number of times (here, 100 times), a high probability continuous failure production Is set (step B132), and the variation number management process is terminated. This high-probability continuous failure effect is a probability state notification effect that notifies the player that the probability state is the normal probability state, and is performed during the extended stop time.

  In addition, when the probability state is not a low probability (normal probability state) (step B127; No), that is, in the special figure variation display game of the specified number of times (here, 100 times), the falling lottery is not won and the high probability state If it remains, a high-probability continuous effect is set (step B128). This high probability continuation effect is a probability state notification effect that notifies the player that the probability state is a high probability state, and is performed during the extended stop time. Further, a high probability continuation counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the lapse of the prescribed number of times is set (0 is set) (step B129), the time flag is cleared (step B130), and the high probability is set. The continuation flag is set (step B131), and the variation number management process is terminated.

[High probability continuous processing]
FIG. 34 shows the high probability continuation process (step B99) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this high-probability continuation process, it is determined whether there is a high-probability continuation flag (step B135). If there is no high-probability continuation flag (step B135; No), the high-probability continuation process is terminated. If there is a high-probability continuation flag (step B135; Yes), the value incremented by 1 is set in the high-probability continuation number counter (step B136), and the high-probability continuation process ends.

[Design stop processing]
FIG. 35 shows the symbol stop process (step B72) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this symbol stop process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B141), and if there is an effect request flag (step B141; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is an extended stop time ( Step B142). The extended stop time is a stop time set for the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times (here, 100 times).

  When it is this extended stop time (step B142; Yes), the present probability information is acquired (step B143), and the corresponding stop time effect is set (step B144). The corresponding stop time effect is a high-probability continuation effect or a high-probability continuation failure effect selected in the variation number management process shown in FIG. Thereafter, in the symbol stop process (step B145), the variation display of the decorative special symbol variation display game is stopped, and the game state (the normal game state ST1 or the second specific game state ST4) to be transferred is set (step B146). The flag is cleared (step B147), and the symbol stop process is terminated.

  If it is not the extended stop time (step B142; No), the normal symbol stop process (step B148) is performed to stop the variable display of the decorative special symbol variable display game and set the normal stop time. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a high probability continuation flag (step B149). If there is no high probability continuation flag (step B149; No), the effect request flag is cleared (step B147), and the symbol stop process ends. If there is a high probability continuation flag (step B149; Yes), a high probability continuation effect setting process (step B150) is performed, the effect request flag is cleared (step B147), and the symbol stop process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B141; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B151). In this case, the update timer measures the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game, and the value of this update timer indicates that the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game has elapsed. When the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B151; No), the symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of this update timer is 0 (step B151; Yes), the symbol stop end is set (step B152), and when the gaming state is shifted, the gaming state is shifted (step B153). Terminate the stop process.

[High probability continuation effect setting process]
FIG. 36 shows the high-probability continuation effect setting process (step B150) in the symbol stop process shown in FIG. In this high-probability continuation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the high-probability continuation counter value, which is the value of the high-probability continuation counter, is a specific number (for example, a multiple of 10) (step B161). Here, the case where the number of high-probability continuations is a specific number of times is the specific number of times from the end of the specified number of special figure display games that the specific game state ends and the ordinary power support ends. This is a case of a special figure variation display game. When the high probability continuation number is not a specific number (step B161; No), the high probability continuation effect setting process is terminated. When the high probability continuation count is a specific count (step B161; Yes), the current probability information is acquired (step B162), and it is determined whether the probability is low (normal probability state) (step B163). .

  When the probability state is not a low probability (normal probability state) (step B163; No), that is, when the falling lottery is not won and the high probability state remains, a high probability continuation notification is set (step B167). Then, the high probability continuation effect setting process is terminated. If the probability state is a low probability (normal probability state) (step B163; Yes), that is, if the winning lottery is won, the normal gaming state is set as the gaming state to be transferred (step B164), and the high The probability continuation flag is cleared (step B165). Then, notification of the end of high probability continuation is set (step B166), and the high probability continuation effect setting processing is ended. With this process, a notification state is generated every time a specific number of special figure fluctuation display games determined in advance is executed.

[Fanfare treatment]
FIG. 37 shows the fanfare process (step B73) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this fanfare process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B171). If there is an effect request flag (step B171; Yes), the big hit medium power failure recovery data is cleared (step B172), The game mode state is maintained (step B173).

  Next, a jackpot symbol is set (step B174), information about the jackpot is set (step B175), and the number of consecutive big hits (number of rounds) is updated (step B176). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B177), and the fanfare process is terminated.

  The big hit continuation number is set to 1 when a big hit occurs in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state, and thereafter in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short-time operation state. When a big hit occurs, it is incremented by one. It should be noted that 1 is set when a big hit occurs in a period in which the probability state is a normal probability state, and then 1 is added before winning the falling lottery, that is, when a big win occurs in a high probability state. good. Then, when a big hit occurs a predetermined number of times in a high probability state without falling, a privilege may be given to the player (such as displaying an image that is not normally displayed).

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B171; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B178). In this case, the update timer measures the fanfare time at the start of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the fanfare time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B178; No), the fanfare process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B178; Yes), the fanfare end is set (step B179), and the fanfare processing is terminated.

[Ending process]
FIG. 38 shows the ending process (step B76) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B181). If there is an effect request flag (step B181; Yes), information on the big hit is acquired (step B182), and the time reduction flag Is set (step B183).

  Next, the number of time reductions (here, 100) is set (step B184), and the heat / heat mode (first specific gaming state ST3) effect information is set as the effect information (step B185). Thereafter, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B186), the effect request flag is cleared (step B187), and the ending process is terminated. By this processing, information indicating that the game state is the specific game state is also set in the effect control device 300. In addition, after the special game state ends, the first specific game state ST3 is set which is a non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B181; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B188). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B188; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B188; Yes), end ending is set (step B189), and the ending process is ended.

  With the control described above, after a special game state ends, in a predetermined period (a specific game state period) in which a predetermined number of times (in this case, 100 times) the special figure variation display game is executed, regardless of the result of the falling lottery It becomes a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified, and the player's expectation can be continued, and the player does not lose interest due to the lottery result of the falling lottery, and the game continues with expectation be able to. In addition, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted and the operation of the gaming machine from being lowered. In addition, since it is possible to generate a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state when the predetermined period ends, it becomes possible to notify the actual probability state together with the end of the specific gaming state, so that the player can play games in vain. The disadvantage that must be continued can be prevented.

  In addition, since the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period is set as the extended stop time, and the probabilistic state notification effect regarding the result of the falling lottery within the predetermined period is executed at the extended stop time, sufficient effect time is provided The probability state can be notified without sacrificing the interest of the game after securing.

  Furthermore, if the high probability state is maintained even after the end of the predetermined period, the variable display game of a predetermined number of times (here, 10 times) is determined over the period until the variable display game that will shift to the normal probability state. Since the notification state is generated every time the game is executed, the player can play the game with peace of mind even if the state in which the time for converting the state of the second start winning opening to the open state is extended without extending to the normal probability state ends. Can be prevented, and the disadvantage that the game must be continued unnecessarily can be prevented. In addition, since a notification state is generated every time a predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed, it is not immediately notified even if a falling lottery is won, and the player's expectation can be continued. According to the lottery result of the falling lottery, the player can continue the game with a sense of expectation without losing interest.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, a display Device 41), and a game machine that generates a special game state that gives a player a game value when the result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result, the variable display game after the special game state ends And a probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability of the execution result of the game is a special result higher than that in the normal probability state, and each time the variable display game is executed in the high probability state. A falling lottery means (game control device 100) for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state, and a specific gaming state in which a specific gaming state can be generated over a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends A live control means (game control device 100) and a notification state control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine, wherein the notification state control means is a specific game state generation control means. In the predetermined period controlled by the specific gaming state by the above, regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means, a non-notification state in which the probability state in the gaming machine is not clearly notified is generated, while the specific gaming state ends. In this case, it is possible to generate a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state of the gaming machine.

  In addition, the start winning port is a first start winning port (start winning port 36), and a second start winning port (which can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot flow and an open state where game balls can flow). In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100), the time for the state change of the second start winning port is opened is extended. The notification state control means (production control device 300) is configured so that the lottery result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) shifts to the normal probability state after the predetermined period. Every time a predetermined number of variable display games is executed over a period of time, a notification state is generated in the variable display game having the specific number of times.

  Also, an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for executing a predetermined effect related to the variable display game, and a stop time setting means (game control apparatus 100) for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. And the predetermined period is configured to end when a predetermined number of variable display games are executed, and the stop time setting unit stops the predetermined specific variable display game. As a stop time when the result mode does not become a special result mode, it includes an extended stop time setting means (game control device 100) for setting an extended stop time that is a stop time longer than the normal stop time. The variable display game stop time at the end of the predetermined period is set as the extended stop time, and the production control means ends the predetermined period by the extended stop time setting means. When the extended stop time is set as the stop time of the variable display game, the probability state notification effect regarding the lottery result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) within the predetermined period is executed at the extended stop time. Will be.

  If the high probability state remains after the end of the predetermined period, the probability state is notified in the special figure variable display game that is a specific number of times over the period up to the variable display game that will shift to the normal probability state. However, after the normal probability state is reached, a specific number of times is also informed that the normal probability state is informed. Therefore, the notification state control means (production control device 300) generates a notification state in the variable display game at the specific number of times each time a predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the predetermined period ends. It can be said that the occurrence of the notification state in the variable display game having the specific number of times is performed up to the variable display game having the specific number of times after winning the falling lottery and shifting to the normal probability state.

  In the above embodiment, after the special game state ends, the probability is not determined regardless of the result of the falling lottery in the predetermined period (the period of the specific game state) in which the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times). Although the non-notification state in which the state is not clearly notified is assumed, notification indicating the probability state may be performed. In addition, in the predetermined number of times, the probability state is not notified at all during the period when the first special figure variation display game is played 50 times, and the notification indicating the probability state is performed during the second period when the special figure variation display game is performed 50 times. You may make it do. Further, if the special game state ends immediately (for example, within the first time or within 10 times), the effect may be changed. In this case, for example, the player is motivated to continue the game as an effect display that is not normally displayed.

  In addition, the specific game state is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-short operation state, but is not limited thereto. The specific gaming state may be a state that is different from the normal gaming state that occurs over a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. The normal variation winning device 37 may be in a normal operation state. In this case, whether or not to set the non-notification state may be determined based on the type of special result mode or a separate lottery.

[Second Embodiment]
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. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific gaming state continues even if the prescribed number of times is exceeded until the falling lottery is won.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the case where the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game within the specified number of times is the same as in the first embodiment. In other words, when the special gaming state ends, the probability state becomes a high probability state, and there is a general power support (short-time operation state) (t1), and the gaming state becomes the first specific gaming state ST3 in which the probability state is not clearly notified. Thereafter, if the falling lottery is won before the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the probability state becomes the normal probability state (t2). At this time, it is not notified that the probability state has become the normal probability state. Then, when the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is reached, it is notified that the normal probability state is reached in the extended stop time (t3). Then, the specific gaming state ends, and there is no ordinary power support (normal operation state), and the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state ST1.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), after the special game state is over, even if a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times), the falling lottery is not won, When winning the falling lottery in the special figure fluctuation display game, it is different from the first embodiment. In the special figure variation display game of the specified number of times, it is notified that the probable state is in the extended stop time (t22), and the gaming state becomes the second specific gaming state ST4. Will continue to support ordinary power (short-time operation state). Then, when the falling lottery is won (t23), the special game state ends in the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery, the ordinary electric power support ends, and the normal gaming state ST1 is entered. . That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the period of the second specific game state ST4 in addition to the first specific game state ST3 is also the specific game state. In other words, the specific gaming state continues even if the predetermined number of times is exceeded until the falling lottery is won.

  As described above, when the special drawing state is won in the special figure fluctuation display game after the lapse of the prescribed number of times, and the special game state is finished and the ordinary power support is finished, as shown in FIG. 40, in the special figure fluctuation display game. Two end modes can be considered as the end modes of the ordinary power support. The end mode 1 is to end the general electric power support at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery (t32), and the end mode 2 is the end of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery. At (t33), the ordinary power support ends. Hereinafter, the case of the end mode 1 will be described, and the case of the end mode 2 will be described in a first modification described later.

[Special figure display processing]
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 41 is performed instead of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. If it is determined in step A548 shown in FIG. 23 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big win (step A548; No), as shown in FIG. 41, the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. The process (step A572) for determining whether or not (whether or not it is a specific gaming state) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the state is not in the short-time operation state (step A572; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. Specifically, a process for setting the process number “0” or the like related to the special figure normal process is performed in the table, 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), it is determined whether or not there is a short-time continuation flag (step A651). The short-time continuation flag is a flag that is set when a special lottery display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times) and the falling lottery is not won. That is, this flag is set when the specific gaming state is continued. If there is a short continuation flag at this time (step A651; Yes), it is determined whether it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A657), and not a high probability (high probability state) (step A657; No). Clears the special figure fluctuation count that counts the number of special figure fluctuation display games that are in the short-time operation state after exceeding the prescribed number of times (the number of games in which the specific gaming state has continued after exceeding the prescribed number of times) (Step A659). Then, the time reduction continuation flag is cleared (step A660), and a special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the time reduction end) for preparing a table (for time reduction end) for shifting to the special figure normal process (step A577) is prepared. To complete the special figure display process. Further, in the case of high probability (high probability state) (step A657; Yes), the special figure fluctuation frequency is updated by 1 (step A658), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) is performed. The special figure display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no short-time continuation flag (step A651; No), the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the number of times that the special figure variation display game is played in the short-time operation state (the number of games specified as the specific game state) is updated (- 1) The processing to be performed (step A573) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations is 0 (step A574). If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A574; No), a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) for preparing a table for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and a special figure display process is performed. Exit. On the other hand, when it is determined in Step A574 that the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (Step A574; Yes), that is, when execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is completed, The special figure game mode flag area is checked (step A652), and it is determined whether the probability is high (high probability state) (step A653).

  When it is not a high probability (high probability state) (step A653; No), that is, when it is a normal probability state, the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the operation in the short-time operation state of the special figure variation display game Is prepared (step A575), and command setting processing (step A576) is performed. Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of the short period) (step A577) for preparing a table for transition to the special figure normal process (for the short time end) is performed to complete the special figure display process. To do. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A577) for preparing a table for transition to the special figure normal process (for short time end), the process number “0” relating to the special figure normal process is set in the table. At the same time, processing is performed for setting information related to the end of the operation in the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game. This process is the process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the case of a high probability (high probability state) (step A653; Yes), the probability of the normal variable winning device 37 in the short-time operation state and the operation in the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game is continued. An information command is prepared (step A654), and command setting processing (step A655) is performed. Next, the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (when the time is shortened) (step A656) is prepared to prepare a table for transition to the special figure normal process (for short time end), and the special figure display process is terminated. To do.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 3]
FIG. 42 shows the above-described special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (during time reduction). In the special figure normal process transition setting process 3, first, the process number is set to “0” (step A661), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A662). Next, the time duration continuation flag is saved in the time duration continuation flag area (step A663), the special figure fluctuation frequency counter is set (0 is set) (step A664), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is terminated.

  With the above processing, when the special drawing variation display game within the specified number of times is won by the falling lottery, the specific gaming state is ended at the end of the special figure variation display game at the specified number of times, and the ordinary power support ends. In addition, even if the specified number of special figure change display games are executed, if the falling lottery is not won, the specific gaming state is continued and the public power support is continued.

[Fall information setting processing]
Further, instead of the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. 21 performed when the fall lottery is won, the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. 43 is performed. In this fall time information setting process, the process from step A381 to A384 is performed to set information that sets the probability state to the normal probability state, and then it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction continuation flag (step A671).

  And when there is no time-shortening continuation flag (step A672; No), the fall time information setting process is terminated. If there is a time reduction continuation flag (step A672; Yes), a signal relating to the completion of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A673), and a signal relating to the completion of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area ( In step A674), the normal-game low-probability flag and the no-main-service support flag are saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A675).

  Then, the variable symbol determination flag area is reset (step A676), the special effect information area (for distribution) is reset (step A677), and the fall time information setting process is terminated. With these processes, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 and the special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state are finished, and the normal variation prize-winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, thereby executing the special figure variation display game. The mode is the execution mode in the normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

  By this process, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is executed, if the specified lottery is not won, and if the specified game state continues and the ordinary power support continues, At the start of the display game), the specific gaming state is ended and the public power support is ended.

  If the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game executed in the specific game state (the state with general electric power support), the specific game state is displayed in step A571 of the special figure display process shown in FIG. Is finished and the process of ending ordinary power support is performed. That is, in this case, at the end of the special figure variation display game, the specific gaming state is ended and the ordinary power support is ended.

  That is, after the end of the special game state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state in a specific game state for a period until the variable display game where a predetermined condition is established. The predetermined condition is established at least when a special result mode is derived or when a falling lottery is won. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the falling lottery has been won. In other words, since the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is different between the period before winning the falling lottery and the period after winning, the player has won the falling lottery even if he / she does not always stare at the display etc. Can be easily grasped. In addition, since the operation state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 becomes disadvantageous for the player as the probability state becomes disadvantageous for the player, the disparity between the advantageous state for the player and the unfavorable state Can be enhanced, and the effect of improving the interest by providing the falling lottery function can be enhanced.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, a display Device 41), and a game machine that generates a special game state that gives a player a game value when the result of the variable display game has a predetermined special result, the variable display game after the special game state ends And a probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability of the execution result of the game is a special result higher than that in the normal probability state, and each time the variable display game is executed in the high probability state. Over the period from the falling lottery means (game control device 100) for performing the falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state to the variable display game in which a predetermined condition is established after the special gaming state is finished. Specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a game state, and the predetermined condition is that at least the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, or the fall lottery means by the fall lottery means It will be established by winning and moving to the normal probability state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the first embodiment, a predetermined number of special figure change display games in the second specific game state ST4 which is a game state in a high probability state even after the prescribed number of special figure change display games have ended. Each time is executed, the current probability state is confirmed, and when the probability state is the normal probability state, the state shifts to the normal game state ST1. However, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the second specific gaming state ST4, the transition to the normal gaming state ST1 is made after the special drawing variation display game won in the falling lottery or the big win.

  Therefore, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not there is a high probability continuation flag in the variation count management process shown in FIG. 33, and if there is a high probability continuation flag, ends the variation count management process. If there is no high-probability continuation flag, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 33 is performed. Furthermore, in the high-probability continuation effect setting process shown in FIG. 36, it is not determined whether or not the high-probability continuation number is a specific number (step B161). Also, the setting of high probability continuation notification (step B167) may not be performed. As a result, in the special figure variation display game after the lapse of the prescribed number of times, if the falling lottery is won and the special game state is finished and the general electric power support is finished, the next special figure fluctuation display game is shifted to the normal game state ST1. Will be.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the special game state is continued until the special figure variation display game that becomes the prescribed number of times even if the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game within the prescribed number of times, and the ordinary power support is continued. However, even if you win the falling lottery in the special figure fluctuation display game within the specified number of times, when you win the falling lottery (at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game), you will end the specific gaming state and end the power system support Anyway. In this case, it is determined not to determine whether or not there is a time reduction continuation flag in the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. 43 (step A672).

  In addition, the specific game state is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-short operation state, but is not limited thereto. The specific gaming state may be a state different from the normal gaming state that occurs over a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. For example, the non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified may be set, but the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 may be set to the normal operation state. In this case, whether or not to set the non-notification state may be determined based on the type of special result mode or a separate lottery. Thus, even if the specific game state is not a state that is more advantageous to the player than the case where the specific game state is not the state (a state in which a profit can be given to the player other than being a high probability state), Since the state is different between the period before winning the falling lottery and the period after winning, the player can easily grasp that he has won the falling lottery even if he / she does not always stare at the display etc. .

[First Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. Moreover, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the structure similar to the game machine of the above-mentioned 2nd Embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted. The game machine of this modification is a special figure fluctuation display game in a case where the specified game state continues and the ordinary electric power support is continued without winning the falling lottery even if a special number of special figure fluctuation display games is executed. If the winning lottery is won, the special game state is terminated at the end of the special figure variation display game, and the ordinary power support is terminated.

[Fall information setting processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. 21 performed when the fall lottery is won, the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. 44 is performed. This falling-time information setting process is basically the same as the falling-time information setting process shown in FIG. 43, but when there is a time reduction continuation flag (step A681; Yes), a falling fluctuation flag is set ( Step A681) is different. The fall fluctuation flag is cleared when the special figure fluctuation display game won in the fall lottery is finished. Another difference is that the process (step A675) of saving the low-probability and normal-power-unsupported flag in the normal game mode flag area is not performed. Therefore, when the winning lottery is won, the specific gaming state does not end and the ordinary power support is continued.

[Special figure display processing]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 45 is performed in place of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In this special figure display process, basically the same process as the special figure display process shown in FIG. 41 is performed, but the process in the case where the time reduction continuation flag is present (step A651; Yes) is different. (Step A691) is performed, special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

[Short-term ongoing processing]
FIG. 46 shows the above-described processing for a short time (step A691). In the short-running process at this time, first, it is checked whether there is a fall fluctuation flag (step A701). If there is no fall fluctuation flag (step A702; No), the special figure fluctuation count is updated by 1 (step A706). , The time-continuing ongoing process is terminated. Further, when there is a fall fluctuation flag (step A702; Yes), processing for saving a normal low probability and no general power support flag in the normal game mode flag area (step A703) is performed. Then, the number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (step A704), the time reduction continuation flag is cleared (step A705), and the time reduction continuation processing ends. By this processing, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 and the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game are finished, and the normal variable prize-winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, and the special figure variable display game operation state. Becomes the operation in the normal operation state. That is, the specific gaming state is ended.

  By this process, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the special lottery will not win the falling lottery, and the special game state continues and the ordinary power support is continued. In the case of winning, the specific game state is ended at the end of the special figure variation display game, and the ordinary power support is ended. If the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game executed in the state with the general electric power support (specific game state), the specific game state in step A571 of the special figure display process shown in FIG. Is finished and the process of ending ordinary power support is performed. That is, also in this case, at the end of the special figure variation display game, the specific gaming state is ended and the ordinary power support is ended.

  That is, after the end of the special gaming state, the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 is changed to the short-time operation state for a period until the predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied. The timing of establishment is the timing at which the variable display game whose result is a special result ends, or the timing at which the variable display game that the probability setting means has shifted to the normal probability state ends, so it falls to the end of the variable display game It is possible not to know that the lottery has been won.

  From the above, the start winning opening is the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) and the second start that can be changed between the closed state where the game ball cannot flow and the open state where the game ball can flow. In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100), the time required for the state change of the second start winning port to the open state is provided. The timing at which the predetermined condition is satisfied is the timing at which the variable display game with a special result is completed, or the probability setting means (game control device 100) has shifted to the normal probability state. This is the timing when the variable display game ends.

  In the above-described first modification, the special game state is continued until the special figure variation display game in which the prescribed number of times is won even if the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game within the prescribed number of times, and the ordinary power support is continued. However, even if a special lottery display game within the specified number of times is won by a falling lottery, the special game state may be terminated at the end of the special map fluctuation display game, and the ordinary power support may be terminated.

[Second Modification of Second Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification of the second embodiment 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 game machine of this modification is a special figure fluctuation display game in a case where the specified game state continues and the ordinary electric power support is continued without winning the falling lottery even if a special number of special figure fluctuation display games is executed. When a big hit is made at, the special game state is terminated at the start of the special figure variation display game, and the ordinary power support is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), in the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the ordinary power support is continued without winning the falling lottery. When the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the special game state is terminated at the end of the special figure variation display game (t41), and the ordinary power support is terminated. On the other hand, in the gaming machine of this modification example, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), even if the specified number of special figure change display games are executed, the specific gaming state continues to be normal without winning the falling lottery. If the special figure variation display game is a big hit when the power support is continued, the special game state is terminated at the start of the special figure variation display game (t51) and the general power support is terminated. Yes.

  In order to perform such processing, the gaming machine of the present modification performs the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 48 instead of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Further, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 49 is performed instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 48, the common figure information setting process (step A711) is performed after the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A321). Further, in the special figure 2 variation start process shown in FIG. 49, the common figure information setting process (step A712) is performed after the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A321).

[Normal information setting process]
FIG. 50 shows the common map information setting process (step A711, step A712). In this ordinary figure information setting process, first, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the special game state is continued and the ordinary electricity support is continued without winning the falling lottery. It is checked whether there is a short time continuation flag (step A721). If there is no short continuation flag at this time (step A722; No), the common information information setting process is terminated. If there is a short-time continuation flag (step A722; Yes), it is checked whether there is a big hit flag that is set when the result is a big hit (step A723).

  And when there is no big hit flag (step A724; No), a common figure information setting process is complete | finished. If there is a big hit flag (step A724; Yes), the usual low probability and no ordinary power support flag is saved in the usual game mode flag area (step A725). After that, the number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (step A726), the time duration continuation flag is cleared (step A727), and the common figure information setting process is terminated.

  With this process, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, it will be a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game when the specified game state is continued and the ordinary power support is continued without winning the falling lottery. In such a case, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the specific gaming state is ended and the ordinary power support is ended. In addition, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game in the case where the specific game state continues and the electric power support continues without winning the falling lottery. In such a case, the specific game state is ended at the start of the special figure variation display game by the process shown in FIG.

  In other words, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the special figure fluctuation display game is not performed in the special figure fluctuation display game in the case where the specific game state is continued and the ordinary power support is continued without winning the falling lottery. If the specific gaming state ends at the start of the game and the ordinary power support ends, there is a possibility that both a special result and a falling lottery will be won at this point, until the result is finally derived It cannot be determined which is the case. In particular, if the probability is high, there is a high possibility that a special result will be obtained. Therefore, the player is more likely to expect a special result due to the change in the operating state of the 2nd starting prize opening and won the falling lottery. The feeling of anxiety that it might be increased, and it becomes a very interesting state. In other words, even if you win the fall lottery, you can increase the interest of the game, unlike the gaming machine that only scrapes the interest of the game, such as notifying the lottery result of the fall lottery, It can enhance interest.

  If the special figure fluctuation display game within the specified number of times is a big hit, the processing shown in FIG. 23 (step A571) ends the specific game state at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the ordinary electric power support is provided. It is going to end. If you win the falling lottery in the special figure fluctuation display game within the specified number of times, the specific game state will end until the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game ends without ending the special game support. However, even if it is a big hit, the special game state is terminated at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the special call state is ended, so that the special hit is a big hit. It can be prevented from being known at the start of the variable display game.

  From the above, the start winning opening is the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) and the second start that can be changed between the closed state where the game ball cannot flow and the open state where the game ball can flow. In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100), the time required for the state change of the second start winning port to the open state is provided. And a determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result, and determining whether or not the special result is determined by the determination means, and The falling lottery means (game control device 100) performs a falling lottery, and the process of the probability setting means (game control device 100) shifting to the normal probability state when winning is executed when the variable display game is started. The predetermined condition is Timing of standing, the timing is determined and the determination means is a special result or, so that the probability setting unit is a timing to shift to the normal probability state.

  In addition, in this modification, when the special figure fluctuation display game within the specified number of times is a big hit, at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game, the specific gaming state is ended and the ordinary power support is ended. Even if the special figure fluctuation display game within the number of times is a big hit, the special game state may be terminated at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the general electric power support may be terminated. It will be notified to the player that the special game state is ended at the start of the special figure variation display game and the general electric power support is ended at this time, and a non-conventional notification mode can be realized. The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Further, the configuration of this modification can be applied to the first modification of the second embodiment. In this case, even if the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the special figure fluctuation display game does not win the falling lottery and the specific game state continues and the ordinary power support continues. By ending the specific gaming state at the start of the game and ending the ordinary power support, the player will be informed that a special result will be obtained, an unprecedented notification mode can be realized, and the interest of the game will be improved be able to.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third 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. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment changes the variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the winning of the falling lottery and the change of the gaming state.

  The determination of the variation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed by the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18 and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In step A350). The gaming machine of the present embodiment uses the variation pattern table used in the latter half variation pattern processing as a result of the special figure variation display game (big hit, loss), a result of the falling lottery (winning, loss), a probability state (high probability state, The normal probability state), whether or not it is a specific gaming state, and whether or not there is a general power support (whether the normal variation winning device 37 is a short-time operation state or a normal operation state) is selected.

  FIG. 51 shows a variation pattern table used for determining the variation mode of the special map variation display game. Note that the variation pattern tables A to E are variation pattern tables used when the result is out of sync, and the variation pattern table F is a variation pattern table used when the result is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the reach types are three types: normal reach, SP reach 1, and SP reach 2.

  These variation pattern tables are stored in the ROM 111B of the game control device 100. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation table storage unit that stores a plurality of variation tables for setting variation patterns in the variation display game. Further, when the game control device 100 (CPU 111A) executes a variation display game, a variation table acquisition that acquires one variation table among a plurality of variation tables stored in the variation table storage means (game control device 100). Make a means.

  When there is no normal power support and the normal probability state is set, that is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state ST1, the variation pattern table E is selected. On the other hand, when there is a general electric power support and the state is a high probability state, that is, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state ST3 in which the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the variation pattern table A is selected. The variation pattern table A has a higher probability of selecting reach than the variation pattern table E. That is, the fluctuation pattern table A is a high reach fluctuation table having a higher probability of setting a fluctuation pattern that generates reach than usual.

  Further, when there is ordinary power support and the normal probability state after winning the falling lottery, that is, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state ST3 in the specific gaming state, the fluctuation pattern table Select C. The variation pattern table C has a higher probability of selecting reach than the variation pattern tables A and E. That is, the fluctuation pattern table C is a high reach fluctuation table having a higher probability of setting a fluctuation pattern that generates reach than usual. In addition, the variation pattern table C is a high reach variation table having a higher probability of setting a variation pattern that generates reach than when the state is in a high probability state within a predetermined period. For the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected regardless of the above selection result. When the variation pattern table B is used, reach is always selected. That is, this variation pattern table B is a reach variation table that can set only a variation pattern that generates reach, and is a variation table for fall that is used only when a fall lottery is won.

  Furthermore, when there is no ordinary power support and the state is a high probability state, that is, when the gaming state is the second specific gaming state ST4, the variation pattern table D is selected. When the variation pattern table D is used, the reach is not selected. In other words, this variation pattern table D is not reached in the normal probability state without winning the falling lottery within the predetermined period of the specific game state, and reach occurs for the variable display game after the end of the predetermined period. It is a non-reach fluctuation table for setting a fluctuation pattern that is not performed. For the special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern table F is selected regardless of the selection result described above. When the fluctuation pattern table F is used, reach is always selected. In other words, the variation pattern table F is a reach variation table that can set only a variation pattern that generates reach, and is a variation table for big hits that is used only when the result is a special result.

  Here, looking at the fluctuation pattern table B selected when winning the falling lottery and the fluctuation pattern table F selected when winning the big hit, the fluctuation pattern table B has a high SP reach 1 selection ratio. On the other hand, in the variation pattern table F, the selection ratio of SP reach 2 is high. Thereby, it is possible to predict whether the result of the special figure variation display game is highly likely to be a special result or the possibility of winning the falling lottery in the reach pattern selection mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, the reach fluctuation table includes at least a big hit fluctuation table (fluctuation pattern table F) acquired by the fluctuation table acquisition means (game control device 100) for the fluctuation display game that results in a special result, and a falling lottery. A variation table for falling (variation pattern table B) acquired by the variation table acquiring unit for the variation display game that is won by the falling lottery by the means (game control device 100) and shifts to the normal probability state, Is set with a high probability that a specific first reach fluctuation pattern (SP reach 2) among a plurality of types of reach is set, and the fall variation table has a specific second reach fluctuation among the plurality of types of reach. The probability that the pattern (SP reach 1) is set is set high.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the first embodiment, a predetermined number of special figure change display games in the second specific game state ST4 which is a game state in a high probability state even after the prescribed number of special figure change display games have ended. Each time is executed, the current probability state is confirmed, and when the probability state is the normal probability state, the state shifts to the normal game state ST1. However, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the second specific gaming state ST4, a reach is generated only when winning a falling lottery or a big win, and when reaching a falling lottery, the reach is lost. Since the player can recognize, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1 after the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery.

  Therefore, the effect control device 300 first determines whether or not there is a high probability continuation flag in the variation count management process shown in FIG. 33, and if there is a high probability continuation flag, ends the variation count management process. If there is no high-probability continuation flag, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 33 is performed. Furthermore, in the high-probability continuation effect setting process shown in FIG. 36, it is not determined whether or not the high-probability continuation number is a specific number (step B161). Further, the process for setting high-probability continuation notification (step B167) may not be performed. Thereby, when the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game after the lapse of the prescribed number of times, the game shifts from the next special figure fluctuation display game to the normal gaming state ST1.

  FIG. 52 (a) shows a case where the falling lottery is won a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times). After the special game state (t61 to t62), if the game state is a specific game state and there is a general power support and a high probability state, the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is determined using the variation pattern table A To do. During this period, reach occurs at a frequency higher than that in the normal gaming state ST1, and the expectation that the special result mode is derived is enhanced. And in the special figure fluctuation display game (t63 to t64) won in the falling lottery, the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined using the fluctuation pattern table B. In this case, reach always occurs. In addition, since the reach occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game before this, it is difficult to recognize that the falling lottery is won by the occurrence of the reach. However, since the variation pattern table B has a high selection ratio of SP reach 1, it is possible to estimate the result of the falling lottery according to the type of reach.

  After that, the variation mode is determined using the variation pattern table C until the special figure variation display game, which is the prescribed number of times that the specific gaming state is ended. During this period, reach occurs at a higher frequency than before winning the falling lottery. Thereby, the interest in the situation where the remaining number of times is small to the specified number of times can be enhanced. Then, in the special figure variation display game that becomes the specified number of times, the stop time is the extended stop time, and the probability state notification effect that notifies that the normal probability state is in the extended stop time is performed, and the special figure change that becomes the specified number of times When the display game is finished (t65), the specific gaming state is finished, the ordinary power support is finished, and the normal gaming state ST1 is entered. Thereafter, the variation mode is determined using the variation pattern table E.

  FIG. 52 (b) shows a case where a big win is won before the specified number of times (in this case, 100 times) at which the specific gaming state ends. In this case, until the special figure variation display game that wins the big hit (until t73), the game proceeds as in the case shown in FIG. Then, in the special figure fluctuation display game (t73 to t74) won in the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined using the fluctuation pattern table F. In this case, reach always occurs. Then, a special result is derived and a special gaming state occurs (from t74 to t75). It should be noted that since the reach also occurs in the special figure change display game before the special figure change display game that is a big hit, it is difficult to recognize that the big win is won by the occurrence of the reach. However, since the variation pattern table F has a high selection ratio of SP reach 2, it is possible to estimate the result according to the type of reach.

  In this way, reach is always generated when winning the falling lottery and winning the jackpot, so the interest in the process up to informing the winning of the falling lottery will be enhanced and the interest of the entire game will be enhanced Can do. In other words, when reach occurs, at this point in time, there is a possibility of occurrence of a special result, winning of a falling lottery, or simple losing, and it cannot be determined which is the case. In particular, if there is a high probability, there is a high possibility that a special result will be obtained. It becomes a very interesting state. Even if reach occurs but the result is out of place, the lottery is not necessarily won, and the subsequent game can be played with expectation. In other words, even if you win the fall lottery, you can maintain or enhance the fun of the game, unlike the game machine that only scrapes the fun of the game, such as notifying the lottery result of the fall lottery The overall interest can be enhanced. And, in the special figure variation display game until winning the falling lottery or winning the big win, the expectation and falling for the special result mode to be derived by generating the reach at a frequency higher than the normal gaming state ST1 Anxiety about having won the lottery is raised, and interest can be further improved.

  In FIG. 53 (a), even in the special figure fluctuation display game where the specific gaming state is to be ended, the falling lottery is not won, and the high probability state continues after the special figure fluctuation display game. In this case, the case of winning the falling lottery is shown. After the special game state (t81 to t82), the variation pattern table A is used to determine the variation mode of the special diagram variation display game until the special diagram variation display game reaches the specified number of times. In this example, the probability state that the high probability state will continue in the stoppage time (extended stop time) of the special figure fluctuation display game that is the specified number of times, even in the special figure fluctuation display game that is the prescribed number of times The notification effect is performed and the second specific gaming state ST4 is entered (t83).

  For the special figure fluctuation display game after the special figure fluctuation display game of the prescribed number of times until winning the falling lottery, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table D (t83 to t84). Therefore, no reach occurs during this period. And in the special figure fluctuation display game (t84 to t85) won in the falling lottery, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined using the fluctuation pattern table B. In this case, reach always occurs. In the variation pattern table B, since the selection ratio of SP reach 1 is high, it is possible to estimate the possibility of winning the falling lottery according to the type of reach. Thereafter, when the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is finished (t85), the normal gaming state ST1 is entered. Thereafter, the variation mode is determined using the variation pattern table E.

  In FIG. 53 (b), even in the special figure variation display game where the specific game state is to be terminated, the falling lottery is not won, and the high probability state continues after the special figure variation display game. In this case, the case of winning the jackpot is shown. In this case, until the special figure change display game that wins the big hit (until t94), the game proceeds as in the case shown in FIG. In the special figure fluctuation display game (t94 to t95) won in the big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined using the fluctuation pattern table F. In this case, reach always occurs. Since the selection ratio of the SP reach 2 is high in the fluctuation pattern table F, it is possible to estimate the possibility of winning the big hit according to the type of reach. Thereafter, a special result is derived and a special gaming state occurs (from t95 to t96).

  In this way, even in the special figure variation display game that becomes the specified number of times, reach is not generated during the period when the high probability state continues without winning the falling lottery, and reach is generated only when winning the falling lottery or jackpot By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest in the process up to the notification of the winning of the falling lottery, and enhance the interest of the entire game. In other words, when a reach occurs after a predetermined period of time has passed in a high probability state, it can be understood that either a big win that is advantageous to the player or a win-win lottery that is disadvantageous to the player. In particular, if there is a high probability, there is a high possibility that a special result will be obtained. It becomes a very interesting state. In other words, even if you win the fall lottery, you can enhance the interest of the player, unlike the game machine that only scrapes the player's interest, such as notifying the lottery result of the fall lottery, The overall interest can be enhanced.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, a display Device 41), and in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when the stop result mode of the variable display game has a predetermined special result, the variation after the special gaming state ends Probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the execution result of the display game will be a special result is higher than the normal probability state, and execution of the variable display game in the high probability state Falling lottery means (game control device 100) that performs a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state every time, and a variation that stores a plurality of variation tables for setting a variation pattern in a variation display game Table storage means (game control apparatus 100) and a fluctuation table acquisition means (game control apparatus 100) for acquiring one fluctuation table among a plurality of fluctuation tables stored in the fluctuation table storage means when a fluctuation display game is executed. The fluctuation table acquisition means acquires the fluctuation display game that will shift to the normal probability state when winning the fall lottery by the fall lottery means and shifting to the normal probability state. As the variation table, a reach variation table (variation pattern table B) in which only a variation pattern that causes reach in a variation display game can be set is obtained.

  In addition, when the fluctuation table acquisition means does not shift to the normal probability state without winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means within a predetermined period of entering the specific gaming state, the fluctuation display game after the end of the predetermined period, A non-reach fluctuation table (fluctuation pattern table D) in which a fluctuation pattern that does not cause reach is set is acquired, and in a fluctuation display game after a predetermined period, a falling lottery by the falling lottery means is won and a normal probability state is entered. If this is the case, or if a special result is obtained, a reach variation table (variation pattern tables B and F) in which only a variation pattern that causes reach can be set is acquired.

  In addition, the start winning port is a first start winning port (start winning port 36), and a second start winning port (which can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot flow and an open state where game balls can flow). In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100), the time for the state change of the second start winning port is extended. The variation table acquisition means (game control device 100) acquires a high reach variation table (variation pattern tables A and C) in which the probability of reach occurring within a predetermined period is set higher than normal. For a variable display game that wins the falling lottery by the falling lottery means (game control device 100) within a predetermined period and shifts to the normal probability state, the reach fluctuation table is replaced with the high reach fluctuation table. Buru the fact that acquire the (variation pattern table B).

  In addition, the start winning port is a first start winning port (start winning port 36), and a second start winning port (which can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot flow and an open state where game balls can flow). And a normal variable winning device 37), which can generate a specific gaming state that extends the time during which the second start winning opening is changed to an open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. A specific game state generation control unit (game control device 100), and the variation table acquisition unit (game control device 100) executes a variation display game that will shift to a normal probability state within a predetermined period. For the variable display game executed during the period until the predetermined period ends, a high reach fluctuation table (with a higher probability of setting a fluctuation pattern for generating reach than in a high probability state within the predetermined period ( The fact that acquire the dynamic pattern table C).

  Further, if the fluctuation table acquisition means (game control device 100) does not win the fall lottery by the fall lottery means (game control device 100) within the predetermined period and does not shift to the normal probability state, the fluctuation table acquisition means (game control apparatus 100) Only the variation pattern that does not cause reach is set as the table to be acquired for the variation display game that is executed before the variation display game that will win the falling lottery by the falling lottery means and shift to the normal probability state after the end A possible non-reach fluctuation table (fluctuation pattern table D) is obtained.

  Also, an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for executing a predetermined effect related to the variable display game, and a stop time setting means (game control apparatus 100) for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. And the predetermined period is configured to end when a predetermined number of variable display games are executed, and the stop time setting unit stops the predetermined specific variable display game. As a stop time when the result mode does not become a special result mode, it includes an extended stop time setting means (game control device 100) for setting an extended stop time that is a stop time longer than the normal stop time. The variable display game stop time at the end of the predetermined period is set as the extended stop time, and the production control means ends the predetermined period by the extended stop time setting means. When the extended stop time is set as the stop time of the variable display game, the probability state notification effect regarding the lottery result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) within the predetermined period is executed at the extended stop time. It will be.

  As the setting of the variation pattern, the same variation pattern table is selected regardless of the probability state up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the first half of the specified number of times, and the probability number is in stages in the latter half of the predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). The variation pattern table to be selected based on may be set to be different.

  Also, the probability state notification effect that clearly notifies the probability state during the stop time of the special figure variation display game that becomes the specified number of times is performed, but this effect is an ambiguous effect that does not clearly notify the probability state, and has already fallen Even when the lottery is won and the normal probability state is established, the expectation may be continued by entering the second specific gaming state ST4 until a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed. . In this case, the variation pattern table is also a non-reach variation table (variation pattern table D) so that the probability state cannot be easily determined.

  In addition, the type of reach that can be selected in the variation pattern tables B and F forming the reach variation table is a specific reach that can be selected only in the variation pattern table, and the fall occurs due to the occurrence of this specific reach and the result being out of sync. The player may be made aware that the lottery has been won. In addition, this specific reach can be selected with a small probability in other variation pattern tables selected in a high probability state other than the reach variation table, and even if the falling lottery is not won, You may make it think to a player. In addition, when a specific reach is selected by another variation pattern table selected in a high probability state other than the reach variation table, the specific reach occurrence information is stored, and a special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times. Later, on the condition that the falling lottery is not won and there is information that the specific reach has been generated, a specific effect may be made to notify that the falling lottery has not been won. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the high probability state has been restored, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the probability ratio may be suggested by changing the generation ratio of a specific reach. For example, instead of the fluctuation pattern tables A and C, the following fluctuation pattern tables A1 to A4 are used. The variation pattern table A1 in which the SP reach 1 appears with a probability of 50% is used until the special figure variation display game is performed 30 times after the special gaming state is finished. Then, if the falling lottery is won up to the 30th special figure variation display game, the variation pattern table A2 in which the SP reach 1 appears with a probability of 80% is used from the 31st to the 100th. Also, if the falling lottery is not won by the 30th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table A3 in which the SP reach 1 appears with a 20% probability is used from the 31st to the 80th. Furthermore, if the falling lottery is not won by the 80th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table A4 in which the SP reach 1 appears with a probability of 1% is used from the 81st to the 100th. By doing so, the probability state is suggested by the occurrence ratio of SP reach 1. In addition, the expectation for the SP reach 1 changes as the specific gaming state progresses. Conversely, another reach may be set that frequently occurs when the high probability state continues.

[First Modification of Third Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the third embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described third embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, the description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification does not win the falling lottery even in the special figure variation display game that is the specified number of times that the specific gaming state will end, and the high probability state continued after the special figure variation display game In this case, the execution modes of the special map variation display game won in the falling lottery and the special map variation display game that is a big hit are different.

  The variation pattern of the decorative special figure variation display game is composed of a plurality of identification information, in which the unit variation display is stopped once after a plurality of identification information is varied and displayed for a predetermined time during the execution of the special figure variation display game. There are a normal variation pattern for deriving a result mode, and a pseudo-variable pattern for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during execution of the special figure variation display game. In the game machine of this modification, even if the special figure fluctuation display game that is the specified number of times is not won by the falling lottery, and the high probability state continues after the special figure fluctuation display game, the special prize won by the falling lottery The execution mode of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game in the figure fluctuation display game or the special figure fluctuation display game that is a big hit is set to a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern. Further, the number of effective lines that can form a result mode is increased for each unit variation display. In this way, by using a pseudo-continuous variation pattern and increasing the number of effective lines, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game when winning a falling lottery or a big win.

  In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, after the identification information is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the effective line (shown by a dotted line) is identified in one state (so-called single reach) as shown in FIG. 54 (b). The information is temporarily stopped and the first unit variation display is completed. During the temporary stop, the identification information is displayed so as to be shaken, and it is possible to recognize that the temporary stop.

  Thereafter, the second unit variation display is started as shown in FIG. 54 (c), and the identification information is temporarily stopped when the active line is in two states (so-called double reach) as shown in FIG. 54 (d). End the unit change display for the first time. Furthermore, the third unit variation display is started as shown in FIG. 54 (e), and the effective line becomes a reach state of three states (so-called triple reach) as shown in FIG. 54 (f).

  If the result is a big hit, a special result mode is formed on any of the active lines as shown in FIG. 54 (g), and the decoration special figure variation display game is ended as shown in FIG. 54 (h). On the other hand, in the case where the falling lottery is won and the result of the special figure change display game is out of place, as shown in FIG. As shown in j), the decorative special figure variation display game is finished.

  In FIG. 54, the unit fluctuation display is performed three times both in the case of winning the falling lottery and in the case of the big win. In this way, the result may be suggested.

  Such a decoration special figure variation display game is determined and executed by the effect control device 300 based on a command from the game control device 100. The game control apparatus 100 falls in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18 and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A350) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. The variation mode of the special figure variation display game is determined using a variation pattern table (variation pattern table B or F) that always reaches when a lottery or a big win is won. Then, the determined variation mode is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a command. In the process (step B116) of determining the variation pattern corresponding to the command based on the game state and the effect information in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control device 300 performs the second specific game state ST4 (general power support). (None, high probability state) and reach is determined to be a pseudo-continuous variation pattern as shown in FIG.

  From the above, in the variation pattern of the variation display game, during the execution of the variation display game, the unit variation display that stops after the plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time is performed only once. There are a normal variation pattern for deriving a configured result mode, and a pseudo continuous variation pattern for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during execution of the variation display game. The reach variation pattern and the second variation pattern are quasi-continuous variation patterns. When the first reach variation pattern or the second variation pattern is set, the production control means (production control device 300) Each time the unit variation display is executed, the number of effective lines that can form a special result is increased.

  Note that the above-described configuration of the third embodiment and the configuration of the first modification of the third embodiment can also be applied to each of the modifications of the second embodiment and the second embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the fourth 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. The gaming machine of this embodiment can generate a small hit with a predetermined probability, and a special hit state is generated and the extended stop time is set in a special figure display game that is a specified number of times that the specific gaming state ends. Even if it is not performed, the probability state notification effect can be executed.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (a), the case where the falling lottery is won in the special figure fluctuation display game within the specified number of times is the same as in the first embodiment. That is, when the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the power transmission support is enabled (short-time operation state) (t101), and the gaming state becomes the first specific gaming state ST3 in which the probability state is not clearly notified. Thereafter, if the falling lottery is won before the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games is executed, the probability state becomes the normal probability state (t102). At this time, it is not notified that the probability state has become the normal probability state. Then, when the specified number of special figure fluctuation display game is reached, the normal probability state is notified during the extended stop time (t103 to t104). Then, there is no ordinary power support (normal operation state), and the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state ST1.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), when a small win is won in the special figure changing display game that is the specified number of times, a normal stop time (t114 to t115) is set as the stop time, and a small special The gaming state is reached (from t115 to t116). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the time from the start of the normal stop time to the end of the small special game state (t114 to t116) in the case of a small hit is set to the same time as the extended stop time, and the probability state notification is made during this period. I try to produce.

  The type of the special result mode in the gaming machine of this embodiment is the type shown in FIG. 56 instead of the type shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), there are four types of special results which are big hits: 16R probability variation A (symbol), 16R probability variation B (symbol), 16R probability variation C (symbol), and 10R probability variation A (symbol). Type is set. 16R probability variation A (symbol), 16R probability variation B (symbol), and 16R probability variation B (symbol) are 16 rounds in the special gaming state and the probability state is set to a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished. is there. 10R probability variation A (symbol) has 10 rounds in the special gaming state, and sets the probability state to a 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). In addition, regardless of the jackpot symbol, the specific game state is set until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. In this specific game state, 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). In addition, a falling lottery is performed each time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, and when the falling lottery is won, the normal probability state is entered.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), three types of small hit A (symbol), small hit B (symbol), and small hit C (symbol) are set as the types of special result modes that are small hits. ing. The small hit A (symbol), the small hit B (symbol), and the small hit C (symbol) indicate the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that can be executed in the special performance state that shifts after the small special game state based on the small hit. The small hits A (design) are 10 times, the small hit B (design) is 15 times, and the small hit C (design) is 20 times. In this special effect state, a dedicated variation pattern table is used as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and a special variation pattern (such as a special reach) that does not normally appear appears.

  Moreover, the normal stop time (here, 0.6 seconds) is set as the stop time of the special figure variation display game at any small hit. Also, the fanfare time for notifying the start of the small special gaming state is 1.5 seconds, and the large opening time, which is the time for opening the special variable winning device 38, is closed for 0.5 seconds after opening for 1.2 seconds. This is repeated twice. That is, the special game state based on the special result mode that is a big win constitutes the first special game state, and the small special game state based on the small hit is the second game value that is given to the player lower than the first special game state. Special gaming state.

  In the small special game state, 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 it is possible to give a player a predetermined game value It is. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 10) 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. However, since the opening time is short, there is almost no possibility that the big prize opening will be closed by winning a predetermined number of game balls, and the big winning opening is usually closed as the opening time elapses. Therefore, the execution time of the small special game state is a fixed time (4.9 seconds).

  FIG. 56 (c) shows the stop time of the special figure variation display game. The stop time A that is the normal stop time is 0.6 seconds, and the stop time B that is the extended stop time is 5.5 seconds. Here, the time from the start of the special figure variation display game stop time to the end of the small special game state when winning a small win is 5.5 seconds as described above, and this time is the extended stop time. Is the same time.

  FIG. 57 shows a state transition diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. The normal game state ST1, the special game state ST2, the first specific game state ST3, and the second specific game state ST4 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the transition conditions to these game states are also the same. Then, when a small win is won in the normal gaming state ST1, the process proceeds to the first small special gaming state ST5. In this first small special game state ST5, the probability state is the normal probability state (low probability), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state (without power support), as in the normal game state ST1. is there.

  After the end of the first small special game state ST5, the first special effect state ST6 is entered. In this first special effect state, the execution mode and effect of the special figure variation display game are different from the normal game state ST1. In the first special performance state ST6, the probability state is the normal probability state (low probability), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state (no general power support), as in the normal game state ST1. . Then, when a predetermined number of special figure change display games determined by the type of small hits are executed in the first special effect state ST6, the game state returns to the normal game state ST1.

  In addition, when a small win is won in the first specific gaming state ST3, the process proceeds to the second small special gaming state ST7. In the second small special game state ST7, the probability state is a probability state when winning a small hit, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short-time operation state (with general power support). After the end of the second small special game state ST7, the process returns to the first specific game state ST3. In addition, if the special figure variation display game with the specified number of times is won, if the probability state has shifted to the normal probability state before the specified number of times, the normal game after the end of the second small special game state ST7 Transition to state ST1. Further, when the probability state shifts to the normal probability state (winning the falling lottery) at the specified number of times, after the end of the second small special game state ST7, the state shifts to the first special effect state ST6, and the probability state is the high probability state. Then, after the end of the second small special game state ST7, the process proceeds to the second specific game state ST4.

  In addition, when a small win is won in the second specific game state ST4, the process proceeds to the third small special game state ST8. In the third small special game state ST8, the probability state is a probability state at the time of winning a small hit, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support). After the end of the third small special game state ST8, the second special effect state ST9 is entered. In the second special effect state ST9, the execution mode and effect of the special figure variation display game are different from the second specific game state ST4. In the second special effect state ST9, as in the second specific game state ST4, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support). The probability state is a high probability state (high probability) until winning the falling lottery, and is a normal probability state (low probability) after winning the falling lottery. Then, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times determined by the type of small hits in the second special effect state ST9, if the probability state is the normal probability state, the game moves to the normal game state ST1, and the probability state has a high probability. If it is a state, it will transfer to 2nd specific game state ST4.

  In the game control device 100, in order to perform the process related to the small hit, in the special figure display processing (step A11) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 12, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, The fanfare command is set according to the type of small hit (from small hits A to C), and the fanfare time for the small hit is set. Further, in the branch by the special figure game process number (step A8), when the special figure game process number is 9, a small hit process for controlling the small special game state is performed. Further, in the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 14, a process of extracting a small hit symbol random number and saving it in the random number saving area is performed.

  Further, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 58 is performed instead of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 58 is different in that the small hit flag 1 setting process (step A731) is performed. Further, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 59 is performed instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. The special figure 2 variation start process shown in FIG. 59 is different in that a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A741) is performed.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 60 shows the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A751), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A752), the first special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 1. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  If the jackpot information is saved (step A753; Yes), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A759), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A753; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number is loaded from the random number saving area. Then, preparation (step A754) and special figure 1 determination data are prepared (step A755).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A756) is performed, and if it is not a small hit (step A757), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A759), and the small hit flag 1 is set. End the process. If it is a small hit (step A757; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A758), and the random number save area that saves the big hit random value is cleared to 0 (step A758). A759), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 61 shows the small hit flag 2 setting process (step A741) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This small hit flag 2 setting process is the same as the small hit flag 1 setting process described above with the processing target being the second special figure variation display game.

[Small hit judgment processing]
FIG. 62 shows a small hit determination process (step A756) in the small hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 60 and a small hit determination process (step A766) in the small hit flag 2 setting process shown in FIG. Note that winning a small hit means that the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random value is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. When it is, it is determined that the small win is won. The big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are different values.

  In the small hit determination process, first, a lower limit determination value for small hit is set (step A771), and it is checked whether the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A772). If the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A773; Yes), that is, if it is not winning, the small hit determination process is terminated. If it is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A773; No), an upper limit determination value is set (step A774), and it is checked whether the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A775). finish.

  Then, if the value of the big hit random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value, the big hit is won, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit in the small hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 60 (step A757), and the small hit shown in FIG. In the flag 2 setting process, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step A767). Note that if the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value or less than the lower limit determination value, it is determined not to be a small hit.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 63 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, a stop symbol number at the time of disconnection is set (step A781), and a stop symbol pattern number at the time of disconnection is set (step A782). Next, in the process of checking whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A783), it is checked whether or not the big hit information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a big hit is saved in the big hit flag 1.

  When the jackpot information is saved (step A784; Yes), that is, when the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot symbol table of the special chart 1 is stored. Set (step A785). Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number is loaded from the random number save area (step A786), the stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A787), and the stop symbol number at the time of the jackpot is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area. (Step A788).

  Next, the special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table at the low probability is set and prepared (step A789), and it is determined whether or not the general electric power is supported (the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 is the short-time operation state) ( Step A790). If the power transmission support is not in progress, a stop symbol number at the time of a big hit is prepared (step A792), and a stop symbol information setting process (step A793) is performed. In addition, when the power transmission is being supported, a special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table for high probability and short time is set and prepared (step A791), and a stop symbol number for the big hit is prepared (step A792). Then, stop symbol information setting processing (step A793) is performed.

  Thereafter, a decorative symbol command table is set (step A801), a decorative special symbol command (ACTION) corresponding to the stop symbol pattern information is acquired (step A802), and a decorative special symbol command (MODE) is set (step A803). ). Then, the command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A804), the random number saving area is cleared (step A805), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit information is not saved (step A784; No), that is, when the big hit information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a big hit is not saved in the big hit flag 1, it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit. In the process (step A794), it is checked whether or not the small hit information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is saved in the small hit flag 1.

  When the small hit is made (step A795; Yes), that is, when the small hit information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is saved in the small hit flag 1, the small hit big The special figure 1 small hit release information is saved in the winning opening release determination flag area (step A796), and the stop symbol number at the small hit is set based on the small hit symbol random number value (step A797). Next, the stop symbol pattern number for special figure 1 small hit is set (step A798), the set stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A799), and the set stop symbol pattern number is set. Save in the stop symbol pattern information area (step A800). Thereafter, the process after the process of setting the decorative design command table (step A801) is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is not a small hit (step A795; No), that is, when the small hit information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is not saved in the small hit flag 1 (in the case of loss) The set stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A799) and the subsequent processing is performed. With the above processing, a result mode corresponding to the result of the first special figure variation display game is set, and a decoration special figure command including information on the result mode is set. This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 64 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This special figure 2 stop symbol setting process performs the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 stop symbol setting process with the processing target as the second special figure fluctuation display game. However, in place of the processing of steps A789 to A792 in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, a special figure 2 big hit stop symbol information table is set and prepared (step A818). With the above special figure 2 fluctuation start process, a result mode corresponding to the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set, and a decoration special figure command including information related to the result mode is set. This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  Further, in the game control apparatus 100, when the result is a small hit in the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 22, the normal stop time is set so as to set the special figure stop time pointer at the time of loss. Like that. That is, the stop time is not extended in the case of a small hit that generates the small special game state which is the second special game state. Further, in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 23, if it is not a big hit (step A548; No), it is determined whether it is a small hit, and if it is a small hit, processing necessary for execution of the small special gaming state is performed. Do. In addition, a command including information indicating that the small special gaming state is started is set and transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  In the effect control device 300, when a command including information indicating that the small special gaming state is started is received in the branch process (step B67) based on the command identifier in the first scene control process shown in FIG. 30, the small special gaming state is received. The small hit process which performs the process regarding is performed.

[Variation frequency management process]
Also, instead of the fluctuation count management process shown in FIG. 33, the fluctuation count management process shown in FIG. 65 is performed. In this variation count management process, when the number of time reductions is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, in the case of a special figure variation display game with a specified number of times that the specific gaming state is to be ended, the final performance setting is performed. Processing 1 (step B191) is performed, and the variation count management processing is terminated.

[Final presentation setting process 1]
As shown in FIG. 66, in the final effect setting process 1, first, probability information is acquired (step B126), and it is determined whether the probability is low (normal probability state) (step B127). And when it is a low probability (step B127; Yes), the last production setting process 2 (step B205) is performed, and the last production setting process 1 is complete | finished. If the probability is not low (step B127; No), that is, if the probability is high, it is checked whether there is a small hit flag (step B201).

  The small hit flag is a flag that is set in the effect control device 300 when information indicating that the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit is received from the game control device 100. If there is no small hit flag (step B202; No), an extended stop time is set (step B125), a high probability continuation effect is set (step B128), and a high probability continuation counter is set (step B129). ). Thereafter, the time reduction flag is cleared (step B130), the high-probability continuation flag is set (step B131), and the final presentation setting process 1 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is a small hit flag (step B202; Yes), the normal stop time is set (step B203), and the high probability continuous effect at the small hit is set (step B204). The high probability continuation effect at the time of a small hit is an effect in which an effect having the same content as the high probability continuation effect for notifying that the state is a high probability state is executed in the small special game state. Thereafter, the processing after the processing of setting the high probability continuation counter (step B129) is performed.

[Final presentation setting process 2]
As shown in FIG. 67, in the final presentation setting process 2, first, it is checked whether there is a small hit flag (step B211). If there is no small hit flag (step B212; No), an extended stop time is set. (Step B125), a high-probability continuation failure effect is set (Step B132). Then, the time reduction flag is cleared (step B130), and the final presentation setting process 2 is ended.

  On the other hand, when there is a small hit flag (step B212; Yes), a normal stop time is set (step B213), and it is checked whether there is a fall fluctuation effect flag (step B214). The falling variation effect flag is a flag that is set in the effect control device 300 when the fact that the falling lottery is won and information indicating that the probability state has shifted to the normal probability state is received from the game control device 100. Cleared when the special figure fluctuation display game won in the lottery is over.

  If there is this fall fluctuation effect flag (step B215; Yes), the high probability continuation failure effect at the time of small hit overlap is set (step B216), the time-short flag is cleared (step B130), and the final effect setting process is performed. finish. If there is no fall fluctuation effect flag (step B215; No), a small hitting time high probability continuation failure effect is set (step B217), the hourly flag is cleared (step B130), and the final effect setting process is performed. finish.

  The high-probability continuation failure effect at the time of small hit overlap and the high-probability continuation failure effect at the time of small hitting are effects in which an effect having the same content as the high-probability continuation failure effect informing the normal probability state is executed in the small special game state is there. Furthermore, the high probability continuation failure effect at the time of small hit overlap is an effect including content for notifying that a lottery has been won at the same time.

  In the normal symbol stop process (step B148) in the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 35, if the special figure variation display game has a predetermined number of times and is a small hit, the stop time effect set in the above process is displayed. Set.

  By such processing, even when the stop time is not extended in the special figure variation display game that is the specified number of times that the specific gaming state is to be ended, the predetermined probability state notification effect can be executed. As with the case where the game is extended, the player's expectation can be continued. Further, the probability state notification effect and the special game state in the extended stop time are not continuously executed, only the probability state notification effect can be executed, and the probability state notification effect can be clarified. Also, the extended stop time is the same as the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state in the special figure variation display game that is a small hit that generates the second special game state (small special game state) Since it is a time value, the same effect can be executed in any case. In addition, although it was set as the same time value, if the same production can be performed, the time value may be slightly different, and should just be the substantially same time value.

  From the above, the special game state includes the first special game state and the second special game state having a lower game value given to the player than the first special game state, and the extended stop time setting means When the result of the variable display game is a special result that generates the second special gaming state in the variable display game in which the predetermined period ends, the (game control apparatus 100) Without extending the stop time, the effect control means (effect control device 300) performs the probability state notification effect in the variable display game over the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special gaming state. It becomes that.

  Further, the extended stop time and the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state in the variable display game, which is a special result for generating the second special game state, have the same time value.

  In addition, the structure of the above 4th Embodiment is applicable also to the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment, each modification of 2nd Embodiment, 3rd Embodiment, and 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine of the fifth 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. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to continuously produce a special figure variation display game that wins a big hit or a falling lottery based on a pre-fetch result of the big hit or a falling lottery.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 68 is performed in the prefetch command reception process (step B79) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command, fall information command) is received from the game control device 100 (step B221), and the prefetch command is received. If not (step B221; No), the prefetch command reception process is terminated. If a prefetch command has been received (step B221; Yes), it is determined whether the received prefetch command has information about a fall change (falling information command) (step B222).

  If there is no information regarding the fall change (step B223; No), it is checked whether there is a fall prefetch flag (step B225). In addition, when there is information regarding the fall variation (step B223; Yes), a fall effect setting process (step B224) regarding the setting of the fall effect, which is a continuous effect performed over the special figure variation display game won in the fall lottery, is performed. Then, it is checked whether there is a fall prefetch flag (step B225).

  The fall prefetch flag is a flag that is set in the effect control device 300 based on the reception of the information about the fall change (fall information command), and is cleared when the same predetermined condition as the fall information set in the game control device 100 is satisfied. It has come to be. The predetermined condition is, for example, that four special events have occurred after the start-up memory for winning the falling lottery or the special-figure display game based on the starting memory for winning the falling lottery is generated. It is to execute a figure variation display game. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the probability state when the pre-reading process is performed for the start memory from being different from the probability state when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed.

  If there is this fall prefetch flag (step B226; Yes), the prefetch command reception process is terminated. In other words, when there is a start memory for winning the falling lottery, the jackpot continuous notice effect, which is a continuous effect for the special figure variation display game that is a big hit, is not performed. If there is no fall prefetch flag (step B226; No), it is checked whether there is information about the big hit in the received start opening prize effect command or start opening prize effect symbol command information (step B227).

  When there is information on the big hit (step B228; Yes), the big hit effect setting process (step B229) regarding the setting of the big hit continuous notice effect is performed, and the continuous effect to be performed when there is no start memory for winning the big hit or the falling lottery The notice effect setting process (step B230) is performed, and the prefetch command reception process is terminated. If there is no information on the big hit (step B228; No), that is, if the received information on the start opening prize effect command or the start opening prize effect symbol command includes deviation information, a notice effect setting process (step B230). To complete the prefetch command reception process.

[Falling effect setting process]
FIG. 69 shows the above-described fall effect setting process (step B224). In this fall effect setting process, first, a fall effect execution determination random number is acquired (step B241), and it is determined whether or not an effect is executed based on the acquired random number (step B242).

  Then, when the effect is not executed (step B242; No), that is, when the random number is not a predetermined value, the fall effect setting process ends. When the effect is executed (step B242; Yes), that is, when the random number is a predetermined value, the fall effect flag is set in the target start storage area (step B243), and the corresponding start storage area is set. Information regarding the fall effect is set (step B244), and the fall effect setting process is terminated.

  As a result of this processing, a fall effect flag is set as effect information in the start memory area of the start memory that wins the fall lottery that will execute the special figure variation display game that will be the final round of the fall effect. In addition, information related to the fall effect is set as effect information in the start memory area of the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game and performing the fall effect. In the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the effect information is set, the fall effect is set in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG.

[Big hit effect setting processing]
FIG. 70 shows the above-mentioned jackpot effect setting process (step B229). In this jackpot effect setting process, first, a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit continuous notice is obtained (step B251), and it is determined whether or not a notice is to be executed based on the obtained random number (step B252).

  And when not performing a preliminary announcement (step B252; No), ie, when a random number is not a predetermined value, a big hit effect setting process is complete | finished. When a notice is executed (step B252; Yes), that is, when the random number is a predetermined value, a big hit continuous notice execution flag is set in the target start memory area (step B253), and the corresponding start memory is stored. Information related to the big hit continuous notice is set in the area (step B254), and the big hit effect setting processing is ended.

  As a result of this processing, a big hit continuous notice execution flag is set as production information in the start memory area of the start memory where the result of executing the special figure fluctuation display game which is the final round of the big hit continuous notice becomes a big hit, and this start Information related to the big hit continuous notice is set as effect information in the start memory area of the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game before the memory and performing the big hit continuous notice effect. In the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory in which the effect information is set, the big hit continuous notice effect is set in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG.

[Preliminary effect setting processing]
FIG. 71 shows the above-described notice effect setting process (step B230). In this notice effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a fall effect flag that is set when the fall effect is executed (step B261). If there is a fall effect flag (step B261; Yes), the notice effect setting process is terminated. When there is no fall effect flag (step B261; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit continuous notice execution flag set when executing the big hit continuous notice effect is set (step B262).

  And when there exists a big hit continuous notice execution flag (step B262; Yes), notice effect setting processing is ended. When there is no big hit continuous notice execution flag (step B262; No), a random number for determining the continuous notice advancement is obtained (step B263), and it is determined whether or not the notice is executed based on the obtained random number (step B264). .

  Then, when the notice is not executed (step B264; No), that is, when the random number is not a predetermined value, the notice effect setting process is terminated. When a notice is to be executed (step B264; Yes), that is, when the random number is a predetermined value, a deviation continuous notice execution flag is set in the target start memory area (step B265), and the corresponding start memory is stored. Information relating to the continuous deviation notice is set in the area (step B266), and the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  As a result of this processing, the start memory area of the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game that is the final round of the continuous continuous notice is set as a production information, and the continuous continuous notice execution flag is set before the start memory. In the start memory area for starting the game, the start memory area of the start memory for performing the continuous continuous notice effect is set as information on the continuous notice of the discontinuity. In the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory in which the effect information is set, the deviation continuous notice effect is set in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. As a result, even if there is no special figure starting memory and special drawing starting memory to win the falling lottery, which is a special result mode, it is possible to perform a continuous production with a predetermined probability. Can be improved.

  Moreover, the execution mode of the fall effect, the jackpot continuous notice effect, and the off-line continuous notice effect set by these processes is the same, and the result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is finally subject to the notice. Until it is done, it is impossible to determine which production is the production. This can give the player a sense of expectation that it may be a special result and anxiety that it may have been won in the falling lottery, and enhance the interest in the process of notifying the winning of the falling lottery. it can. In addition, it is impossible to determine the effect of the continuous notice effect that is different from the fall effect even if the result (the result of the error) is derived in the special-fluctuation display game based on the start memory that is finally subject to the notice.

  FIG. 72 shows an example of the execution mode of the fall effect, the big hit continuous notice effect, and the off-line continuous notice effect. As shown in FIG. 72 (a), when the start memory to be notified is generated, the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is changed (indicated here in black) to notify that effect. In this example, the fourth start memory of the special figure 2 start memory is the subject of advance notice, and a continuous effect is executed over the special figure variation display game based on the four special figure 2 start memories.

  As shown in FIG. 72 (b), after the special figure fluctuation display game in which the start memory to be notified is generated is finished, the special figure fluctuation display is performed for the first time as a continuous effect as shown in FIG. 72 (c). The game starts. In this continuous effect, an effect of performing a countdown over the special figure change display game to be notified is performed, and “Sa!” Is displayed in the first continuous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 72 (d), after the special figure variation display game for the first continuous production is completed, the special figure variation for the second continuous production as shown in FIG. 72 (e). The display game is started. In the second time of this continuous production, “NI!” Is displayed. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 72 (f), after the special figure fluctuation display game for performing the second continuous effect is completed, the third continuous effect is performed as shown in FIG. 72 (g). A special figure variation display game is started. In the third round of this continuous production, “Ichi!” Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 72 (h), after the special figure change display game for performing the third continuous effect is finished, the special effect for performing the fourth continuous effect as shown in FIG. 72 (i) is completed. The figure change display game is started. In the fourth consecutive production, “Ze!” Is displayed. In the process so far, it is not known whether it is a fall effect, a jackpot continuous notice effect, or a continuous success notice effect.

  Then, when the continuous performance is a big hit continuous notice effect for giving notice of the occurrence of the big hit, a special result mode is derived as shown in FIG. 72 (j). If the continuous effect is a fall effect or a continuation notice effect, the result mode of deviation is derived as shown in FIG. 72 (k). Note that the execution mode of the continuous effects is not limited to that shown in FIG. 72, and any effects may be used as long as the effects are executed over a plurality of special figure variation display games.

  By performing such a continuous performance, it is possible to enhance the interest in the process up to notifying the winning of the falling lottery and the interest of the entire game. That is, when a continuous production occurs, at this point in time, there is a possibility that a special result is generated and the winning of the falling lottery is lost, and it cannot be determined which is the case. In particular, if the probability is high, there is a high possibility of a special result, so the player will have a higher expectation of a special result due to the continuous production, and may have won the falling lottery Anxiety also increases, and it becomes very interesting. In other words, even if you win the fall lottery, you can increase the interest of the game, unlike the gaming machine that only scrapes the interest of the game, such as notifying the lottery result of the fall lottery, It can enhance interest.

  Based on the above, based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, a display In a gaming machine that includes a device 41) and generates a special gaming state in which a game value is given to a player when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result, a start winning opening (start winning opening 36, normal Start storage means (game control device 100) for storing the right of execution of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device 37) as a start memory, and a variable display after the special gaming state ends. Probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state in which the game execution result is a special probability state, and a high probability state In addition, the result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) for performing the falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state every time the variable display game is executed, and the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means are special. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining whether or not the result is obtained before the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, and the start stored in the start-up storage means in the case of a high probability state Pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) for determining whether or not to win the falling lottery in the variable display game based on memory and to shift to the normal probability state before executing the variable display game based on the start memory And an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the effect in the gaming machine, and the effect control means determines that at least the prior determination means has a special result. Dynamic memory, or, over the variable display game based on the start-up memory that is pre-fall lottery means is determined to win in the fall lottery, and it has to perform a continuous production.

  Further, the effect control means (effect control device 300) includes a continuous effect that is executed over the variable display game based on the start memory determined by the prior determination means (game control device 100) to be a special result, and a pre-falling lottery means. The continuous production executed over the variable display game based on the start memory determined that the (game control device 100) wins the falling lottery is executed in the same production mode.

  Further, the production control means (production control device 300) receives the start-up memory determined by the pre-determination means (game control device 100) to give a special result, and the pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) wins the falling lottery. Even if there is no determined start-up memory, continuous production can be executed with a predetermined probability.

  The configuration of the fifth embodiment described above also applies to the second embodiment, each modification of the second embodiment, the third embodiment, the first modification of the third embodiment, and the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment. Applicable.

  When applied to the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the variation pattern table used in the special figure variation display game for performing a continuous effect may be changed. In this case, in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18 and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A350) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. The game control device 100 determines whether or not to perform continuous performance. For example, it is assumed that continuous production is performed when there is falling information set when there is a start memory for winning the falling lottery. It is also assumed that continuous production is performed even when there is a start memory that is a big hit.

  And when execution of a continuous production | presentation is determined, let the fluctuation pattern table used in the special figure fluctuation display game which performs the said continuous production be a reach fluctuation | variation table. In addition, as a variation pattern table to be selected when execution of continuous effects is decided, for example, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game up to the special figure fluctuation display game to be notified is short, so It is good also as what can perform various productions, or what does not generate reach. Further, the game control apparatus 100 transmits information related to execution of continuous effects to the effect control apparatus 300, and the effect control apparatus 300 controls display of continuous effects based on this information. .

  Thus, the execution time of the special figure change display game which performs a continuous production | presentation can be controlled by determining execution of a continuous production | production with the game control apparatus 100. FIG. It is possible to make it easy for the player to understand how the continuous performance is performed. In addition, it is possible to enhance the interest in the process up to the notification of the winning of the falling lottery and to enhance the interest of the entire game. That is, the winning of the big hit or the falling lottery can be notified by a continuous performance, and the state of high interest can be maintained for a long time until the notification of the winning of the big hit or the falling lottery is made.

  From the above, the start storage means (game) for storing the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) Control device 100) and prior determination means for determining whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is a special result before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (Game control device 100) and, in the case of a high probability state, in the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means, whether to win the falling lottery and shift to the normal probability state, Pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) to be performed before execution of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, and the fluctuation table acquisition means (game control device 100) The reach variation table is acquired over the variation display game up to the variation display game based on the start memory determined to be a special result, or the pre-falling lottery means determined to win the falling lottery. Become.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine of the sixth 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. The gaming machine of the present embodiment does not win the falling lottery even in the special figure variation display game that is the specified number of times (here, 100 times) at which the specific gaming state ends, and when the high probability state continues, Each time a special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 10 times), an extended stop time is set to notify the probability state.

  FIG. 73 shows an example of a game in which a high probability state continues without winning the falling lottery even in the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times (here, 100 times). In the special figure fluctuation display game (t121) of the tenth time (the 110th time from the end of the special gaming state) after the specified number of times, the falling lottery has not been won yet, and the high probability state. In this case, the stop time of the tenth special figure variation display game is set as the extended stop time, and the probability state notification effect that the high probability state continues is performed. Similarly, even in the special figure variation display game (t122) of the 20th time (120th since the end of the special game state) after the specified number of times, the falling lottery has not been won yet and is in a high probability state. Also in this case, the stop time of the 20th special figure variation display game is set as the extended stop time, and the probability state notification effect that the high probability state continues is performed.

  Then, when the special drawing change display game (t124) of the 30th time (the 130th time from the end of the special gaming state) is executed, the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is reached (t123). Uses the stop time of the 30th special figure variation display game after the specified number of times as the extended stop time, and performs a probability state notification effect indicating that it is in a normal probability state. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1.

[Special figure display processing]
In order to control such a game, the process shown in FIG. 74 is performed instead of the latter half of the special figure display process shown in FIG. If it is determined in step A548 shown in FIG. 23 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big win (step A548; No), as shown in FIG. 75, the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operating state. A process for determining whether or not (step A572) is performed.

  If it is determined that the state is the short-time operation state (step A572; Yes), a process (step A573) for updating (-1) the short-time 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 (step A573). It is determined whether the number of fluctuations is 0 (step A574).

  If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A574; No), a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) for preparing a table for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and a special figure display process is performed. Exit. On the other hand, in step A574, when it is determined that the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A574; Yes), that is, the specified number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure fluctuation display game at which the specific gaming state is ended. When the execution is completed, a probability information command for ending the operation in the short-time operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 and the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game is prepared (step A575), and command setting is performed. Processing (step A576) is performed.

  Next, a special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (at the end of a short time) (step A577) for preparing a table (for a short time end) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed. Thereby, the information regarding the end of the operation in the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether the state is a high probability state (step A841). When the state is not a high probability state (step A841; No), the special figure display process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (step A841; Yes), a high probability continuation flag is set (step A842), a special figure fluctuation frequency counter is set (set to 0) (step A843), The displaying process is terminated. The special figure fluctuation number counter is a counter that counts the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed after the special figure fluctuation display game when the special figure fluctuation display game that is the prescribed number of times is not won by the falling lottery. It is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not in the short-time operation state (step A572; No), it is determined whether or not there is a high-probability continuation flag (step A844). The normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. If there is a high probability continuation flag (step A844; Yes), the special figure fluctuation count is updated by +1 and saved (step A845), and it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation count is a predetermined number (step A846). ). In addition, the case where it is a predetermined number is a case where the special figure fluctuation frequency is a multiple of 10.

  When the number of special figure fluctuations is not a predetermined number (step A846; No), that is, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game counted from the end of the specified number of special figure fluctuation display games that will end the specific gaming state is predetermined. If it is not the number of times (multiple of 10), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated. Further, when the number of special figure fluctuations is a predetermined number (step A846; Yes), that is, the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game counted from the end of the special figure fluctuation display game of the specified number of times that the specific gaming state is ended. If the number of times is a predetermined number (multiple of 10), it is determined whether the state is a high probability state (step A847).

  And when it is a high probability state (step A847; Yes), special figure normal process transfer setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure display process is complete | finished. If the state is not in a high probability state (step A847; No), that is, the falling lottery is won between the end of the special figure fluctuation display game that has become the predetermined number of times before the special figure fluctuation display game that has become the predetermined number of times this time. If the normal probability state is reached, the number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (step A848), and the high probability continuation flag is cleared (step A849). Thereafter, special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A578) is performed, and the special figure display in-process is terminated.

[Special figure changing process]
In addition, the special-fluctuating process shown in FIG. 75 is performed instead of the special-fluctuating process shown in FIG. In the special figure changing process, it is determined whether or not there is a high-probability continuation flag that is set when the falling lottery is not won even in the special figure changing display game of the specified number of times (step A851). When there is no high probability continuation time flag (step A851; No), processing for setting a special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. In this case, a stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer set up to this processing is set.

  If there is a high probability continuation flag (step A851; Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of special figure fluctuations is a predetermined number (step A852). The special figure variation frequency is a predetermined number in the case of the special figure variation display game of the predetermined number of times after the predetermined number of times, and in the present embodiment, 10 times after the predetermined number of times. Each time the special figure variation display game is executed, the predetermined number of times is displayed. Since the value of the special figure fluctuation counter is incremented by one in the special figure display process after the special figure fluctuation process, the special figure fluctuation display game of the predetermined number of times after the specified number of times in the special figure fluctuation process. Is the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the multiple of 10 (9, 19,...).

  When the number of special figure fluctuations is not a predetermined number (step A852; No), processing for setting a special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. In this case, a stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer set up to this processing is set. If the number of special figure fluctuations is a predetermined number (step A852; Yes), a special figure stop time pointer when the stop time is extended is set (step A853), and a special figure stop time table is set (step A531). )I do. As a result, even if the special figure fluctuation display game that is the specified number of times is not won by the falling lottery and the high probability state continues, the extended stop time is set every time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times. It becomes like this.

[Variation frequency management process]
The effect control device 300 performs the variation number management process shown in FIG. 76 instead of the variation number management process shown in FIG. This variation count management process is different in the case where there is no time reduction flag (step B122; No), and in this case, it is determined whether there is a high probability continuation flag (step B271). And when there is no high probability continuation flag (step B271; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If there is a high probability continuation flag (step B271; Yes), it is determined whether the high probability continuation count is a predetermined number (step B272).

  The high probability of continuation is a high probability of counting the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed after the special figure fluctuation display game if the special figure fluctuation display game that is the prescribed number of times is not won by the falling lottery. This is the value of the continuation counter. Further, the high-probability continuation number is a predetermined number in the case of the special figure variation display game of the predetermined number of times after the predetermined number of times, and in this embodiment, 10 times after the predetermined number of times. Each time the special figure variation display game is executed, the predetermined number of times is displayed. Since the value of the high-probability continuation counter is incremented by 1 after the fluctuation count management process, it is a high-probability continuation when it is a special figure fluctuation display game of a predetermined number of times after reaching the specified number in the fluctuation count management process. The number of times is a value (9, 19,...) Obtained by subtracting 1 from a multiple of 10.

  When the high probability continuation number is not a predetermined number (step B272; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If the high probability continuation count is a predetermined number (step B272; Yes), an extended stop time is set (step B273), and it is determined whether the probability is low (normal probability state) (step B274).

  If the probability is low (normal probability state) (step B274; Yes), the high probability continuation flag is cleared (step B276), and the high probability continuation failure effect is set as the probability state notification effect (step A132). Then, the variation count management process is terminated. When the probability is not low (normal probability state) (step B274; No), a high-probability continuation effect is set as the probability state notification effect (step A275), and the variation number management process is terminated.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a high probability continuation flag in the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 35 (step B149), and the high probability continuation effect setting process (step B150, FIG. 36) is performed. Absent.

  With the above processing, even in the special figure fluctuation display game that is the specified number of times (here, 100 times), if the falling probability lottery is not won and the high probability state continues, the special figure fluctuation of the predetermined number of times (here, 10 times) Each time the display game is executed, the extended stop time is set and the probability state is notified. Thereby, the probability state can be notified more clearly than the notification in the first embodiment. Note that the configuration of the sixth embodiment described above is from the third embodiment to the configuration in which the specific game state is terminated and the ordinary power support is terminated regardless of the probability state by the specified number of times shown in the first embodiment. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment (including modifications of each embodiment). Among these, when applied to the fourth embodiment, when the number of time reductions is 0 in FIG. 76 (step B124; Yes), the last round shown in FIGS. 65 to 67 is substituted for the processing from step B125 to step B131. The effect setting process 1 (step B191) is performed.

  From the above, the extended stop time setting means (game control device 100) can perform the variable display game in which the lottery result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) shifts to the normal probability state after the predetermined period. Over a period of time, the stop time of the predetermined number of variable display games is set as the extended stop time, and the production control means (production control device 300) sets the extended stop time by the extended stop time setting means. In this case, the probability state notification effect regarding the lottery result of the falling lottery means is executed during the extended stop time.

[First Modification of Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the sixth embodiment 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 also not able to win the falling lottery even in the special figure fluctuation display game that is the prescribed number of times (here, 100 times), and when the high probability state continues, the predetermined number of times (here, 10 times). Every time the special figure variation display game is executed, an extended stop time is set to notify the probability state. Further, the stop time of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is also notified as the extended stop time.

  FIG. 77 shows an example of a game in a case where a high probability state continues without winning the falling lottery even in the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times (here, 100 times). As with the gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the gaming machine of the present modification is not won by the falling lottery even in the special figure variation display game that is the specified number of times, the public power support continues. That is, the specific gaming state continues even if the prescribed number of times is exceeded until the falling lottery is won.

  And in the special figure fluctuation display games (t131 and t132) at the 10th and 20th times (110th and 120th from the end of the special gaming state) after the specified number of times, the falling probability has not been won yet State. In this case, the stop time of the tenth and twentieth special figure variation display games is set as the extended stop time, and a probability state notification effect that the high probability state continues is performed.

  In the special figure fluctuation display game (t133) of the 23rd time (the end of the special game state from the end of the special game state) after the specified number of times, when the winning lottery is won and the normal probability state is entered, the special figure fluctuation display is performed. The game stop time is set as the extended stop time, and the probability state notification effect indicating that the game is in the normal probability state is performed. Thereafter, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. In this example, the ordinary power support is ended at the start of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery (t133), but the falling lottery as in the first modification of the second embodiment. It is also possible to end the public power support at the end of the special figure variation display game won in (t134).

[Special figure changing process]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the special-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. 78 is performed in place of the special-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. 22 that uses the configuration of the first embodiment. In this special figure changing process, it is determined whether or not there is a short time continuation flag that is set when the specific game state is continued without winning the falling lottery even in the special figure changing display game of the specified number of times (step) A861) is performed, and when there is no time reduction continuation flag (step A861; No), processing for setting the special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. In this case, a stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer set up to this processing is set.

  Further, if there is a time reduction continuation flag (step A861; Yes), it is determined whether the number of special figure fluctuations is a predetermined number (step A862). The special figure fluctuation count is a special figure that counts the number of special figure fluctuation display games that are executed after the special figure fluctuation display game when the falling lottery is not won even in the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes the specified number of times. This is the value of the fluctuation counter. The special figure variation frequency is a predetermined number in the case of the special figure variation display game of the predetermined number of times after the predetermined number of times, and in the present embodiment, 10 times after the predetermined number of times. Each time the special figure variation display game is executed, the predetermined number of times is displayed. Since the value of the special figure fluctuation counter is incremented by one in the special figure display process after the special figure fluctuation process, the special figure fluctuation display game of the predetermined number of times after the specified number of times in the special figure fluctuation process. Is the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the multiple of 10 (9, 19,...).

  When the number of special figure fluctuations is a predetermined number (step A862; Yes), a special figure stop time pointer for extending the stop time is set (step A863), and a process for setting a special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. Do. As a result, even if the special figure fluctuation display game that is the specified number of times is not won by the falling lottery and the high probability state continues, the extended stop time is set every time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times. It becomes like this. If the number of special figure fluctuations is not a predetermined number (step A862; No), it is determined whether there is a fall fluctuation flag (step A864).

  The fall fluctuation flag is a flag set in the special figure fluctuation display game won in the fall lottery, and is set in the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. When there is no falling fluctuation flag (step A864; No), processing for setting a special figure stop time table (step A531) is performed. In this case, a stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer set up to this processing is set. If there is a fall fluctuation flag (step A864; Yes), a special figure stop time pointer at the time of stop time extension is set (step A863), and a special figure stop time table is set (step A531). Accordingly, the extended stop time is set in the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery.

[Variation frequency management process]
In the effect control apparatus 300, the process shown in FIG. 79 is performed as the variation count management process. In this variation number management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a high-probability continuation flag (step B281). If there is no high-probability continuation flag (step B281; No), it is determined whether or not there is a short-time flag (step B122). I do.

  When there is no time reduction flag (step B122; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If there is a time reduction flag (step B122; Yes), the time reduction count is updated by -1 (step B123), and it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (step B124).

  When the number of time reductions is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, when the specified number of times (in this case, 100 times) is reached in this special figure variation display game, the final presentation setting process 3 (step B286) is performed. The variation count management process is terminated. The final presentation setting process 3 is a process from step B125 to step B132 in the variation number management process shown in FIG. By this final stage effect setting process 3, an extended stop time is set and a probability state notification effect according to the probability state is set. In the case of a high probability state, a high probability continuation flag is set.

  When the number of time reductions is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, when the specified number of times has not been reached, it is checked whether there is a fall fluctuation effect flag (step B283). The falling variation effect flag is a flag that is set in the effect control device 300 when the fact that the falling lottery is won and information indicating that the probability state has shifted to the normal probability state is received from the game control device 100. Cleared when the special figure fluctuation display game won in the lottery is over. If there is no fall fluctuation effect flag (step B284; No), the -1 updated value is set in the time reduction counter (step B133), and the fluctuation number management process is terminated. If there is a fall fluctuation effect flag (step B284; Yes), the fall fluctuation effect flag is cleared (step B285), the -1 updated value is set in the time reduction counter (step B133), and the fluctuation count management is performed. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if there is a high probability continuation flag (step B282; Yes), it is checked whether there is a fall fluctuation flag (step B287). If there is a falling fluctuation flag (step B288; Yes), that is, if the falling lottery is won in the state where the high probability state continues without winning the falling lottery even if the predetermined number of times is reached, a high probability The continuation flag is cleared (step B289). Further, the fall fluctuation flag is cleared (step B290), the extended stop time is set (step B291), the high probability continuation failure effect is set (step B292), and the fluctuation number management process is ended.

  If there is no fall fluctuation flag (step B288; No), that is, if the high probability state continues, the high probability continuation counter is updated by +1 (step B293), and the high probability continuation count is a predetermined number. Is determined (step B294). The determination as to whether the number of high-probability continuations is a predetermined number (step B294) is to determine whether the number of executions of the special figure variable display game counted from the end of the specified number of times is a specific number (multiple of 10). Then, it is determined whether the high probability continuation count is 10. And when the high probability continuation number is not a predetermined number (step B294; No), the variation number management process is terminated. If the number of high probability continuations is a predetermined number (step B294; Yes), an extended stop time is set (step B295), and a high probability continuation effect is set (step B296). Thereafter, the high-probability continuation number counter is reset (set to 0) (step B297), and the variation number management process is terminated.

  In the present modification, the high-probability continuation counter is updated in the fluctuation count management process, so the high-probability continuation process (step B99) in the mid-fluctuation process shown in FIG. 31 is not performed. Further, the determination as to whether or not there is a high probability continuation flag in the symbol stop process shown in FIG. 35 (step B149) and the high probability continuation effect setting process (step B150, FIG. 36) are not performed.

  With the process described above, even in the special figure fluctuation display game that is the specified number of times (here, 100 times), if the falling probability lottery is not won and the high probability state continues, the special number of times (here, 10 times) Each time the figure variation display game is executed, the extended stop time is set and the probability state is notified. Furthermore, the stop time of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is also set as the extended stop time, and the probability state is notified. Thereby, the probability state can be notified more clearly than the notification in the second embodiment.

  In addition, the extended stop time is set every time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 10 times after the special figure fluctuation display game is completed, but the special figure fluctuation display game for setting the extended stop time is set. You may make it select at random. In this way, it becomes difficult to understand that the extended stop time has been set by winning the falling lottery, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced. In this case, it is desirable that the end of the public power support is the end of the extended stop time.

  The configuration of the first modified example of the sixth embodiment described above is the same as the second embodiment in which the specific game state is continued and the normal power support is continued if the probability state is high after a specified number of times. The present invention can also be applied to game machines according to the third embodiment to the fifth embodiment (including modifications of each embodiment). Among these, when applied to the fourth embodiment, when the number of time reductions is 0 in FIG. 76 (step B124; Yes), the last round shown in FIGS. 65 to 67 is substituted for the processing from step B125 to step B131. The effect setting process 1 (step B191) is performed.

[Second Modification of Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification of the sixth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described sixth 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 the present modification example does not win the falling lottery even in the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times (here, 100 times), and when the high probability state continues, the predetermined number of times (a multiple of 10 here) In the special map variation display game, the variation pattern of the special map variation display game is set as a specific variation pattern.

  The variation pattern of the decorative special figure variation display game is composed of a plurality of identification information, in which the unit variation display is stopped once after a plurality of identification information is varied and displayed for a predetermined time during the execution of the special figure variation display game. There are a normal variation pattern for deriving a result mode, and a pseudo-variable pattern for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during execution of the special figure variation display game. In the game machine of this modification, even if the special figure variation display game that is the prescribed number of times, the special lottery will not win the falling lottery, and if the high probability state continues after the special figure variation display game, the special figure that becomes the predetermined number of times The execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the variation display game is set as a pseudo-continuous variation pattern. In addition, the number of effective lines that can form a result form is increased for each unit variation display, and the number of unit variation displays, that is, the number of effective lines, suggests a high possibility of continuing the high probability state. It has become.

  In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, first, as shown in FIG. 80 (a), the identification information variation display is started, and the possibility of continuation of the high probability state is determined by the number of unit variation displays, that is, the number of effective lines. Notify that height is suggested. Then, as shown in FIG. 80B, the identification information is temporarily stopped in a state where there is one active line (so-called single reach), and the first unit variation display is completed. During the temporary stop, the identification information is displayed so as to be shaken, and it is possible to recognize that the temporary stop.

  Thereafter, the second unit variation display is started as shown in FIG. 80 (c), and the identification information is temporarily stopped when the active line is in two states (so-called double reach) as shown in FIG. 80 (d). End the unit change display for the first time. Further, the third unit variation display is started as shown in FIG. 80 (e), and the effective line becomes a reach state of three states (so-called triple reach) as shown in FIG. 80 (f).

  If the result of the special drawing variation display game is lost when the falling lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 80 (g), the result mode of the loss is displayed, and the second specific gaming state ST4 ( It is notified that the (thermal heating mode) is finished. The example shown in FIG. 80 (g) shows the case where the special figure variation display game is completed at the stage of FIG. 80 (b), and is effective when progressing to the stage of FIGS. 80 (d) and (f). The fact that the second specific gaming state ST4 (thermal heat mode) is ended is informed so that all the lines are in a result mode of disconnection.

  In addition, when the high probability state continues without winning the falling lottery and the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, the outage result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. At the same time, the fact that the second specific gaming state ST4 (thermal heating mode) continues is notified. The example shown in FIG. 80 (h) shows the case where the special figure variation display game is completed at the stage of FIG. 80 (f), and the case where the game progresses only to the stage of FIG. 80 (b) and (d). Is notified that the second specific gaming state ST4 (thermal heating mode) is continued in such a manner that all of the active lines are in a mode of disengagement. When the result is a big hit, a special result mode is formed on any effective line.

  Such a decoration special figure variation display game is determined and executed by the effect control device 300 based on a command from the game control device 100. The game control apparatus 100 performs special processing in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) in the special figure 1 fluctuation starting process shown in FIG. 18 and in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A350) in the special figure 2 fluctuation starting process shown in FIG. A specific variation pattern is set when the number of times of figure variation is a predetermined number (a value in the case of a special figure variation display game with a predetermined number of times). Then, the determined variation mode is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a command. In the process (step B116) of determining the variation pattern corresponding to the command based on the game state and the effect information in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control device 300 performs the second specific game state ST4 (general power support). (None, high probability state) and a special figure variation display game that is a predetermined number of times, the pseudo continuous variation pattern as shown in FIG. 80 is determined.

  From the above, in the variation pattern of the variation display game, during the execution of the variation display game, the unit variation display that stops after the plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time is performed only once. There are a normal variation pattern for deriving a configured result mode, and a pseudo continuous variation pattern for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during execution of the variation display game. The means (production control device 300) is such that the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game in which the extended stop time is set by the extended stop time setting means is set as the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern. In addition, the pseudo continuous variation pattern means that the number of effective lines that can form a special result is increased every time the unit variation display is executed.

[Third Modification of Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification of the sixth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described sixth 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 game machine of this modification differs in the kind of special result aspect.

  The type of the special result mode in the gaming machine of this embodiment is the type shown in FIG. 81 instead of the type shown in FIG. There are four types of special results, which are big hits, for both Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, 16R probability variation A (symbol), 16R probability variation B (symbol), 16R probability variation C (symbol), and 10R probability variation A (symbol). Is set. 16R probability variation A (symbol), 16R probability variation B (symbol), and 16R probability variation B (symbol) are 16 rounds in the special gaming state and the probability state is set to a high probability state after the special gaming state is finished. is there. 10R probability variation A (symbol) has 10 rounds in the special gaming state, and sets the probability state to a 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). In addition, a falling lottery is performed each time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, and when the falling lottery is won, the normal probability state is entered.

  In the case of 16R probability variation A (symbol), after the special game state is finished, the game state is changed to the specific game state until 50 special figure variation display games are executed. (50 times in a short time). In the case of 16R probability variation B (symbol), after the special game state is finished, the specific game state is entered until the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state. (Time reduction 80 times). In the case of 16R probability variation C (symbol) and 10R probability variation A (symbol), after the special game state is finished, the game will be in a specific game state until 100 special symbol variation display games are executed. The state is set to the short-time operation state (the short-time number of times 100 times).

  Also, in the special result mode in the decorative special symbol variation display game, the 16R probability variation A (symbol), the 16R probability variation B (symbol), and the 16R probability variation C (symbol) are set as a common special result mode so that it cannot be determined. I have to. In addition, the special result mode in the special figure variation display game has a different pattern.

  And, when there is a special game state and there is ordinary power support, in the 50th, 80th, and 100th special figure change display games (special figure change display game that can end the specific game state) from the end of the special game state Extended stop time is set. If the special game state ends in the 50th special figure variation display game and the ordinary power support ends, the extended stop time is not set in the 80th and 100th special figure variation display games. In addition, when the special game state ends in the 80th special figure variation display game and the ordinary power support ends, the extended stop time is not set in the 100th special figure variation display game. However, if the high probability state continues even if the specific gaming state has ended and the ordinary power support has ended, as described above, every time the predetermined figure variation display game is executed (here, 10 times) ) Is set to the extended stop time, and the probability state is notified.

  When there is a special gaming state and there is ordinary power support, the specific gaming state continues for the extended stop time set for the 50th, 80th, and 100th special figure variation display games from the end of the special gaming state. If ordinary power support continues, the fact is notified and the probability state is not notified. Further, when the specific gaming state is ended and the ordinary power support is ended, the fact is notified and the probability state is also notified. By doing in this way, it can be made interested also about how long a specific game state (general power support) continues, and the interest of a game can be raised more.

  In order to perform such control, a value corresponding to the type of special result mode is set in the process of saving the initial value of the time fluctuation number in the time fluctuation number area in the big hit end process shown in FIG. 26 (step A647). That is, 50 is set for 16R probability variation A (symbol), 80 is set for 16R probability variation B (symbol), and 100 is set for 16R probability variation C (symbol) or 10R probability variation A (symbol).

  In addition, the determination as to whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations in the special-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. 74 is 1 (step A529) is a determination as to whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations is a specific number. This specific number includes 1 indicating that the specific game state is over and the special figure variation display game in which the general electric power support ends. Further, when the number of time reductions is 80 times, it includes 31 indicating that it is the 50th special figure fluctuation display game, and when the time reduction number is 100 times, it indicates that it is the 50th special figure fluctuation display game. 51 and 21 indicating that it is the 80th special figure variation display game. Thereby, as described above, the extended stop time is set in the special figure variation display game in which the specific gaming state (general power support) can be ended.

  Also, the effect control device 300 sets a value corresponding to the type of the special result mode in the process of setting the number of time reductions in the ending process shown in FIG. 38 (step B184). That is, 50 is set for 16R probability variation A (symbol), 80 is set for 16R probability variation B (symbol), and 100 is set for 16R probability variation C (symbol) or 10R probability variation A (symbol).

  In the variation number management process shown in FIG. 76, it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is a specific number before determining whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step B124). The specific number includes 30 indicating that the number of time reductions is 80 times, which is the 50th special figure variation display game, and if the number of time reductions is 100 times, it is the 50th special figure variation display game. 50 which shows that there is, and 20 which shows that it is the 80th special figure fluctuation display game.

  If the time reduction count is not a specific number, it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (step B124). In addition, when the number of time reductions is a specific number, an extended stop time is set, and a specific game state continuation effect for notifying that the specific game state continues and the ordinary power support continues is set, and -1 is updated. A process (step B133) is performed to set the obtained value in the time-count counter. As a result, when the specific game state continues in the extended stop time set for the 50th and 80th special figure change display games from the end of the special game state in the specific game state. Although notified, it is possible not to notify the probability state.

  The above configuration can also be applied to each modification of each embodiment that uses the configuration in which the specific gaming state is terminated and the ordinary power support is terminated regardless of the probability state with the specified number of times shown in the first embodiment. It is. By applying this configuration to the gaming machine of the first modified example of the above-described sixth embodiment as follows, a specific game can be used as long as it is in a high probability state after a specified number of times as in the second embodiment. The configuration of the third modified example of the sixth embodiment can be applied to each modified example of each embodiment that diverts the configuration that continues the power transmission support by continuing the state.

  Also in this case, in the process of saving the initial value of the time variation number in the time variation number area in the big hit end process shown in FIG. 26 (step A647), a value corresponding to the type of the special result mode is set. That is, 50 is set for 16R probability variation A (symbol), 80 is set for 16R probability variation B (symbol), and 100 is set for 16R probability variation C (symbol) or 10R probability variation A (symbol). Further, in the process of setting the number of time reductions in the ending process shown in FIG. 38 (step B184), a value corresponding to the type of special result mode is set. That is, 50 is set for 16R probability variation A (symbol), 80 is set for 16R probability variation B (symbol), and 100 is set for 16R probability variation C (symbol) or 10R probability variation A (symbol).

  The determination as to whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations in the special-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. 78 is 1 (step A529) is made as to whether or not the number of time-varying fluctuations is a specific number. This specific number includes 1 indicating that the specific game state is over and the special figure variation display game in which the general electric power support ends. Further, when the number of time reductions is 80 times, it includes 31 indicating that it is the 50th special figure fluctuation display game, and when the time reduction number is 100 times, it indicates that it is the 50th special figure fluctuation display game. 51 and 21 indicating that it is the 80th special figure variation display game. Thereby, as described above, the extended stop time is set in the special figure variation display game in which the specific gaming state (general power support) can be ended.

  In the variation number management process shown in FIG. 79, it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is a specific number before determining whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step B124). The specific number includes 30 indicating that the number of time reductions is 80 times, which is the 50th special figure variation display game, and if the number of time reductions is 100 times, it is the 50th special figure variation display game. 50 which shows that there is, and 20 which shows that it is the 80th special figure fluctuation display game.

  If the time reduction count is not a specific number, it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (step B124). In addition, when the number of time reductions is a specific number, an extended stop time is set, and a specific game state continuation effect for notifying that the specific game state continues and the ordinary power support continues is set, and -1 is updated. A process (step B133) is performed to set the obtained value in the time-count counter. As a result, when the specific game state continues in the extended stop time set for the 50th and 80th special figure change display games from the end of the special game state in the specific game state. Although notified, it is possible not to notify the probability state.

  From the above, the specific gaming state generation control means (gaming control device 100) generates the special gaming state after the special gaming state ends even if the falling lottery is won and the normal probability state is entered. A state in which the time for the state conversion of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) to the open state is extended until a predetermined number of variable display games determined in advance for each type of special result is executed. Will be maintained.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, it is possible to end the specific game state and end the ordinary power support when winning a lottery or a big hit, but in this modification, at least Until the 50 special map change display games are executed, the ordinary electric power support is performed as a specific gaming state, and even if the winning lottery is won at an early stage, a certain amount of support is given to secure the player's profit can do.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the seventh 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. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment adjusts the end timing of the ordinary power support (the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the target game for the end of the general power support, which is a special map variable display game for which the general power support ends, is changed, To be started. Thereby, the opening operation of the normal variation winning device 37 is performed after the end of the game for ending the ordinary power support. Note that the general power support end target game is a special figure variation display game in which the specific gaming state ends in the gaming machine of each of the embodiments described above. For example, in a gaming machine having the same specific game state end condition as in the first embodiment, there are a special figure fluctuation display game that is a big hit and a special figure fluctuation display game that is a prescribed number of times. In addition, in a gaming machine having the same gaming state end condition as in the second embodiment, a special figure fluctuation display game that is a big hit, and a special figure fluctuation display game that is a prescribed number of times when the falling lottery is won within the prescribed number of times When the falling lottery is not won within the specified number of times, it is a special figure fluctuation display game that is won after the falling lottery.

  FIG. 82 shows operations of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 when the general power support end target game is executed. In the normal variation winning device 37, when the operation state is the short-time operation state, the variation time of the normal variation display game is 1.0 second and the stop time is 0.6 second. In addition, when the result of the normal variation display game is a win, the time for performing a series of opening / closing operations of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to 9.0 seconds. That is, in the state where there is a general electric power support, the opening / closing operation of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 is repeated at a period of 10.6 seconds including these times (for example, from t141 to t142).

  At the start of the game for the end of the general electric power support (t143), first, the remaining time (t143 to t144) until the start of the next general map change display game is acquired. Then, based on the remaining time, the fluctuation time (from t143) of the target game for the end of the power transmission support is such that the base map fluctuation display game ends (t146) immediately before the end of the fluctuation time (t147) in the target game for the end of the main power support. t147) is determined. As a result, the opening / closing operation of the normal variation winning device 37 is performed after the end of the game for ending the ordinary power support (after t148).

  In order to set the variation mode of such a special figure variation display game, the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) and the variation pattern setting process (step A331) in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. In the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A350) and fluctuation pattern setting process (step A351) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 83 shows the relationship between the remaining time (remaining operation time) until the next general-purpose fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern of the selected special-figure fluctuation display game at the start of the game for the end of the ordinary power support. . When determining the variation pattern in the game for the end of the ordinary power support, one of the release control pointers 1 to 5 is selected according to the remaining operation time in accordance with FIG. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the release control pointer is selected from the table shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 83 (b) is used regardless of the result of the electric power support end target game (big hit, miss).

  In the selection according to FIG. 83, after the remaining operation time (t143 to t144), a series of opening / closing operations of the normal variation display game and the normal variation prize winning device 37 are performed once (t144 to t145), and then the next normal operation is performed. The fluctuation time (t143 to t147) of the special figure fluctuation display game is the same or slightly longer than the time (t143 to t146) until the fluctuation time (t145 to t146) ends and the result is derived. Set to

  For example, when the remaining operation time is more than 4.9 seconds and less than or equal to 5.7 seconds, the remaining operation time is 10.6 seconds as the operation time of the next normal figure variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37. Then, the time obtained by adding 1.0 second of the fluctuation time of the next normal figure fluctuation display game is longer than 16.5 seconds and shorter than 17.3 seconds. In this case, the release control pointer 1 is selected, and the variation pattern A having a variation time of 17.3 seconds is selected, and the variation time of the special figure variation display game is set to be the same or slightly longer. It has come to be.

  When the remaining operation time is longer than 5.7 seconds and shorter than 10.6 seconds, the variation time of the corresponding special figure variation display game may be set in advance as described above. Since the time becomes too long, the variation pattern E is selected so that the variation time of the special figure variation display game is slightly longer than the time obtained by adding the variation time of the normal diagram variation display game after the remaining operation time. Yes.

  In other words, the game control device 100 sets the execution mode of the variable display game based on the opening mode (remaining operation time) of the second start winning opening in the variable display game (general power support end handling game) that satisfies the predetermined condition. It serves as a variable display game control means to be controlled.

  Such a control makes it easy to start memory even after the end of the general power support if the special power fluctuation display game where the normal power support end game is the specified number of times or the special map variable display game won in the falling lottery An opportunity to increase can be given, and the player can be motivated to continue playing. In addition, if the game subject to end of ordinary power support is a special figure variation display game that is a big hit, it will prevent a stoppage in the fanfare time at the start of the special game state (the time before the special variable prize winning device 38 starts to open) it can.

  From the above, the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37) is changed to the open state when the result of the usual figure variable display game in which a plurality of normal identification information is variably displayed becomes a special result. And a variable display game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game based on the open mode of the second start winning opening in the variable display game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied. Will be.

[First Modification of Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the seventh embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-mentioned seventh embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured such that the opening operation of the normal variation winning device 37 ends at the same time as the end of the game for ending the ordinary power support.

  As shown in FIG. 84, in the gaming machine of this modification, the operation end (t155) of the normal variation winning device 37 in the short-time operation state is after the end of the stop time (t156) of the main power support end target game. I try not to be. This prevents the opening / closing operation of the normal variation winning device 37 in the short-time operation state after the end of the game for the end of the ordinary power support. In addition, if the normal map fluctuation display game in the short-time operation state is started just before the end of the general power support end target game, the end of the variable time of the general map variable display game will stop the general power support end target game It is after the end of time (t156). As a result, the opening / closing operation of the normal variation winning device 37 based on the derivation of the results of the normal variation display game in the short-time operation state is not started after the end of the general power support target game.

  FIG. 85 shows the relationship between the remaining time (remaining operation time) until the next general-purpose variable display game at the start of the game for which the general electric power support is to be terminated, and the variation pattern of the selected special-graphic variable display game. . In addition, the stop time of the game subject to the end of ordinary power support is set to 0.6 seconds. The relationship between the remaining operation time and the fluctuation time of the game subject to end of ordinary power support satisfies the following two conditions at the same time. First, as a first condition, the fluctuation time and stop time (0.6 seconds) of the game for which the electric power support is to be ended are 10.6 seconds, which are the operation time of the normal figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the remaining time. It is set to be more than the time plus the operating time. As the second condition, the fluctuation time and stop time (0.6 seconds) of the game subject to end of ordinary power support is 10.6 seconds, which is the operation time of the normal figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the remaining action The time is set to be shorter than the time obtained by adding 1.0 second, which is the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display game.

  For example, if the remaining operation time is greater than 0 seconds and less than or equal to 1.0 seconds, the remaining operation time is added to 10.6 seconds, which is the operation time of the next ordinary figure variation display game and the ordinary variation winning device 37. The time taken is longer than 10.6 seconds and shorter than 11.6 seconds. Furthermore, the time obtained by adding 1.0 second, which is the variation time of the next normal variation display game, is longer than 11.6 seconds and shorter than 12.6 seconds. When the remaining operation time is greater than 0 seconds and less than or equal to 1.0 seconds, the release control pointer 1 is selected, and the variation pattern A having a variation time of 11.0 seconds is selected. The time obtained by adding the stop time of 0.6 seconds satisfies the first condition and the second condition described above.

  As described above, the operation of the normal variable prize-winning device 37 in the short-time operation state ends at the same time as the end of the general power support end game, so that the specific game state ends and the general power support ends. can do. In other words, the variable display game control means (game control device 100) converts the second start winning opening into the open state during a predetermined period before the end of the variable display game (game to be terminated for general electric power support) that satisfies the predetermined condition. This means that the execution mode of the variable display game is controlled so as to end. Note that the predetermined period is a period shorter than the period from the start of the game to the derivation of the result in the usual figure display game.

  In addition, in this modification, the example in which the power transmission support ends at the end of the game for which the power transmission support ends is shown, but as shown in the second embodiment, the power transmission support at the start of the game for the power transmission support end. When is finished, it is possible to match the start of the game for the end of the ordinary power support and the end timing of the ordinary power support.

  In this case, based on the fact that the start memory that wins the falling lottery or the big win is discovered in advance by the pre-reading process, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special figure variation display game executed until the start memory is It is determined according to the execution status of the display game. Specifically, the end of the operation of the normal variation winning device 37 in the short-time operation state is not made after the start of the game for the end of the ordinary power support. In addition, if the normal map fluctuation display game in the short-time operation state is started just before the start of the general power support end target game, the end of the variable time of the general map variable display game is the start of the general power support end target game To be later.

[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to an eighth 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. The gaming machine of this embodiment differs in the notification mode of the result of the prefetch process.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment does not execute the second special figure fluctuation display game in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game, but performs the special figure fluctuation display game in the order of occurrence of the start memory. Therefore, it is possible to notify the prefetch results of both FIG. 1 and FIG. In order to obtain such a configuration, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 14 performs a process for storing the generation order of special figure 1 start memory and special figure 2 start memory, and is shown in FIG. In the normal process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are selected in accordance with the stored generation order. Further, in the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 15, the processes from step A231 to step A234 are not performed.

  FIG. 86 shows a notification mode of the prefetch result in the special game state. As shown in FIG. 86 (a), when there is a start memory for winning the fall lottery, the fall suggestion display 41d can be displayed with a predetermined probability. The fall suggestion display 41d can also display a start memory that is not won in the fall lottery with a predetermined probability, and the fall suggestion display 41d notifies that there is a possibility of winning the fall lottery.

  If the start memory in which the fall suggestion display 41d is performed is the start memory for winning the fall lottery, when both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory reach the upper limit number, FIG. As shown in b), the fall suggestion display 41d is changed to a fall notification display 41e. As a result, the fact that the falling lottery is won in the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is notified.

  On the other hand, if the start memory on which the fall suggestion display 41d is performed is not the start memory for winning the fall lottery, when both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory reach the upper limit number, FIG. As shown in (c), the drop suggestion display 41d is deleted. Thereby, it is notified that the falling lottery is not won in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory. Note that even when the start memory in which the fall suggestion display 41d is performed is a start memory for winning the fall lottery, a predetermined number is stored when both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory reach the upper limit number. The fall suggestion display 41d may be deleted with probability.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 86 (d), when a special start result is generated during the special game state, both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory have not reached the upper limit. Also, the big win winning notification display 41f can be displayed with a predetermined probability. Thereby, it is notified that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a special result.

  By performing such a display, it is possible to have a new gameability of accumulating starting memory to know the result of the falling lottery, enhancing the interest in the process until informing the winning of the falling lottery, and the entire game Can enhance the interest of In addition, it is possible to prevent stopping during the special game state. Furthermore, by performing the fall suggestion display 41d, it is possible to further increase the willingness to save the starting memory. In addition, since a notification that a special result advantageous to the player is obtained is made at an early stage, it is possible to notify the player that the special game state will occur again during the special game state, and to have further expectation. it can.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
In order to perform such control, the gaming machine of this embodiment performs the process shown in FIG. 87 in the prefetch command reception process (step B79) in the 1st scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command, fall information command) has been received from the game control device 100 (step B301), and the prefetch command is received. If it is (Step B301; Yes), a fall suggestion display execution determination random number is acquired (Step B302), and it is determined whether or not the received prefetch command has information about the fall change (fall information command) (Step B303).

  If there is information on the fall fluctuation (step B304; Yes), the judgment value at the time of winning the fall is acquired (step B305), and the fall suggestion display is displayed based on the random number for execution of the fall suggestion display and the judgment value at the time of the fall winning. Is determined (step B307). In addition, when there is no information regarding the fall fluctuation (step B304; No), the fall non-winning determination value is acquired (step B306), and the fall suggestion display is performed based on the fall suggestion display execution determination random number and the fall win determination value. It is determined whether to display (step B307).

  Then, when the drop suggestion display is not executed (step B307; No), that is, when the fall suggestion display execution determination random number does not match the acquired determination value, it is checked whether there is information related to the big hit (step B309). When the fall suggestion display is executed (step B307; Yes), that is, when the fall suggestion display execution decision random number matches the acquired determination value, the fall suggestion display information is set (step B308), and the big hit It is checked whether there is information regarding (step B309).

  By this process, when there is a start memory for winning the fall lottery, the fall suggestion display is performed with a predetermined probability. Further, even when there is no start memory for winning the fall lottery, the fall suggestion display is performed with a predetermined probability. In addition, the determination value at the time of falling is set so that the probability of selecting execution of the fall suggestion display is higher than the determination value at the time of non-winning.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is information related to the jackpot (step B310). If there is no information related to the jackpot (step B310; No), it is determined whether the starting memory is the upper limit (step B314). If there is information related to the big hit (step B310; Yes), whether or not the big hit winning notification display execution decision random number is acquired (step B311) and the acquired random number is compared with the determination value to execute the big hit winning notification display. Is determined (step B312).

  Then, when the big hit winning notification display is not executed (step B312; No), it is determined whether the start memory is the upper limit (step B314). When the big win winning notification display is executed (step B312; Yes), the big win winning notification display information is set (step B313), and it is determined whether the start memory is the upper limit (step B314). By this processing, when there is a start memory for winning a big win, the big win winning notification display is performed with a predetermined probability.

  In the determination of whether the start memory is the upper limit (step B314), it is determined whether both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are upper limit values. If the start memory is not the upper limit (step B314; No), the prefetch information command receiving process is terminated. If the start memory is the upper limit (step B314; Yes), it is determined whether there is a fall suggestion display (step B315). If there is no fall suggestion display (step B315; No), the prefetch information command reception process Exit. If there is a fall suggestion display (step B315; Yes), it is determined whether the start memory that has performed the fall suggestion display wins the fall lottery (step B316).

  Then, when the start memory that displayed the fall suggestion display wins the fall lottery (step B316; Yes), the fall notification display information is set (step B317), and the prefetch information command reception process is terminated. If the start memory that has displayed the drop suggestion is not for winning the drop lottery (step B316; No), the erasure of the drop suggestion is set (step B318), and the prefetch information command receiving process is terminated. With this process, when there is a fall suggestion display and the start memory reaches the upper limit, the fall notification display is displayed for the start memory that wins the fall lottery, and the fall suggestion display is erased for the start memory that is not won the fall lottery Will be. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control apparatus 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the start memory display means for controlling the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a control means. Although the start memory display means is the display device 41, a dedicated display device may be used.

  From the above, the start memory display means (display device 41) for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is provided with the start memory display. The start memory display control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display mode of the means is provided, and the start memory display control means determines that the pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) wins the falling lottery in the special gaming state. If the start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the start storage means, the start memory is determined to be a start memory that will win the falling lottery. It can be displayed on the storage display means.

  In addition, the start memory display control means (the effect control device 300), when there is a start memory determined that the pre-falling lottery means (game control device 100) wins the falling lottery in the special gaming state, Until the start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the control device 100), the start memory display means indicates the fall suggestion indicating that the start memory is the start memory that will win the fall lottery. (Display device 41) On the other hand, in the special gaming state, even if there is no start memory that the pre-falling lottery means determines to win the falling lottery, the predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the starting storage means Until the start memory is stored, the fall suggestion display can be displayed on the start memory display means.

  Further, the start memory display control means (production control device 300) stores the start memory means (game control device 100) in the start memory means (game control device 100) when there is a start memory determined by the prior determination means (game control device 100) to have a special result. Even if the start memory is not stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, it can be displayed on the start memory display means (display device 41) that the start memory is determined to be a special result. .

  It should be noted that although the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are the upper limit values for changing the fall suggestion display, either one of the upper limit values or the start memory is a predetermined number (upper limit value). A smaller number). In addition, when the special figure 1 start memory is at the upper limit value, a winning to the start winning opening 36 occurs, or when the special figure 2 start memory is at the upper limit value, the normal variation winning device 37 is input. A winning may be generated, that is, a so-called overflow winning may be generated. In addition, although the display as described above is performed during the special game state, it may be performed in a state other than the special game state. Alternatively, the second special figure fluctuation display game may be executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game, and the prefetch result notification may be performed only for the special figure 2 start memory.

  In addition, the game control device 100 does not perform prefetching processing that sets fall information when a start memory that will win the fall lottery occurs and determines the result related information corresponding to the start memory for a predetermined period. However, in such a case, prefetching processing may be performed. In this case, with respect to the start memory for winning the falling lottery and the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game after the start memory, the determination value in the normal probability state is used for determination. . By doing in this way, it is possible to perform prefetching processing for all startup memories and to perform prefetching processing with no contradiction.

  That is, when the predetermination means (game control device 100) makes a determination on the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100), the start memory determined to win the falling lottery by the pre-falling means is stored. In some cases, for the start memory and the start memory for executing the variable display game after the special figure variable display game based on the start memory, it is determined whether or not a special result is obtained in the normal probability state. good.

  Moreover, about the start memory | storage which determines whether it becomes a special result in a normal probability state, you may make it alert | report the determination result in the case of a high probability state. For example, as shown in FIGS. 88 (a) and 88 (b), in a state in which it is informed that the state is a high probability state, the big hit suggestion display 41g is performed for the start memory that is a big hit in the state of the high probability state. Then, as shown in FIG. 88 (c), at the end of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery, the fact that the game has shifted to the normal probability state is notified, and a display prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is made. When the player presses the effect button 25, as shown in FIG. 88 (d), for the start memory that has been determined to be a big hit only with the determination value in the high probability state in the big hit suggestion display 41g, the big hit suggestion display 41g. Is erased. Note that the start memory that is a big hit even if it is a determination value in the normal probability state is changed to a big hit notification display 41f.

  That is, the start memory display control means (production control device 300) has a special result in the high probability state for the start memory determined by the prior determination means (game control device 100) as a special result in the high probability state. Can be displayed on the start memory display means (display device 41), and if the start memory that has performed the big hit suggestion display is a start memory that has a special result only in a high-probability state, You may make it complete | finish a jackpot suggestion display in the fluctuation | variation display game won by the lottery.

  When performing such display, the game control apparatus 100 also determines whether or not a special result is obtained only in a high-probability state, and transmits the result of the prior determination to the effect control apparatus 300 in the prior determination. In the command to be included, information indicating whether or not a special result is obtained only in a high probability state is included. Then, the effect control device 300 erases the jackpot suggestion display as described above at a predetermined timing (for example, stop time) in the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery based on this information.

  In addition, the game control device 100 makes a pre-judgment regarding winning of a big hit or a falling lottery, but the random values (hit random number value, falling lottery random value, fluctuation pattern random number value) acquired from the game control device 100 for the start-up memory. Etc.) may be transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 may make a prior determination. Thereby, it is possible to make a more detailed determination on matters for which details are determined by the production control device 300, such as a variation pattern, and it is possible to perform notification without any contradiction. Moreover, the mode of notification of the prefetch result can be freely set, and the interest is further enhanced.

  In addition, the structure of the above 8th Embodiment is applicable also to the game machine of each modification of 1st Embodiment-7th Embodiment and each embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display) that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening. And a display device 41), and a game machine that generates a special game state that gives a player a game value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result. After completion, the 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, and the high probability state A falling lottery means (game control device 100) that performs a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state every time the display game is executed, and a specific gaming state is generated for a predetermined period after the special gaming state is ended. Possible specialities The game state generation control means (game control device 100) and the notification state control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine, wherein the notification state control means is a specific game state occurrence In the predetermined period controlled by the control means to the specific gaming state, regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means, a non-notification state in which the probability state in the gaming machine is not clearly notified occurs, while the specific gaming state When is finished, it is possible to generate a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state of the gaming machine.

  Therefore, the notification state control means generates a non-notification state in which the probability state in the gaming machine is not clearly notified regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means during a predetermined period. It is possible to continue the game, and the player will not lose interest due to the lottery result of the falling lottery, and the game can be continued with expectation. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped halfway and the operation of the gaming machine from being lowered. Further, when the predetermined period ends, a notification state that clearly notifies the probability state in the gaming machine can be generated, so that it becomes possible to notify the actual probability state when the specific gaming state ends, and the player However, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the game must be continued in vain.

  In addition, the start winning port is a first start winning port (start winning port 36), and a second start winning port (which can be changed between a closed state where game balls cannot flow and an open state where game balls can flow). In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100), the time for the state change of the second start winning port is extended. The notification state control means (production control device 300) is configured to display a variation display game in which the lottery result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) shifts to the normal probability state after the end of the predetermined period. Every time the predetermined number of times of the variable display game is executed over the period, a notification state is generated in the variable display game having the specific number of times.

  Therefore, since the notification state is generated every time a predetermined number of variable display games are executed over the period up to the variable display game that will shift to the normal probability state after the end of the predetermined period, the normal probability The player can continue playing the game with peace of mind even after the state in which the time to change the state of the second start winning opening to the open state is extended without falling to the state is completed, and the game can be continued in vain The disadvantage that must be prevented can be prevented. In addition, since a notification state is generated every time a predetermined number of fluctuation display games are executed, it is not immediately notified even if a falling lottery is won, and the player's expectation can be continued. According to the lottery result of the falling lottery, the player can continue the game with a sense of expectation without losing interest.

  Also, an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for executing a predetermined effect related to the variable display game, and a stop time setting means (game control apparatus 100) for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. And the predetermined period is configured to end when a predetermined number of variable display games are executed, and the stop time setting unit stops the predetermined specific variable display game. As a stop time when the result mode does not become a special result mode, it includes an extended stop time setting means (game control device 100) for setting an extended stop time that is a stop time longer than the normal stop time. The variable display game stop time at the end of the predetermined period is set as the extended stop time, and the production control means ends the predetermined period by the extended stop time setting means. When the extended stop time is set as the stop time of the variable display game, the probability state notification effect regarding the lottery result of the falling lottery means (game control device 100) within the predetermined period is executed at the extended stop time. Yes.

  Therefore, the extended stop time setting means sets the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period as the extended stop time, and the production control means sets the extended stop time within the predetermined period when the extended stop time is set. Since the probability state notification effect relating to the lottery result of the falling lottery means is executed, it is possible to notify the probability state without reducing the interest of the game after securing a sufficient effect time.

  The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state having a lower game value given to the player than the first special game state, and includes an extended stop time setting means (game control). When the result of the variable display game is a special result that generates the second special game state in the variable display game in which the predetermined period ends, the device 100) sets the stop time of the variable display game. Without extending, the effect control means (effect control device 300) executes the probability state notification effect in the variable display game over the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state. .

  Therefore, the extended stop time setting means extends the stop time of the variable display game when the result of the variable display game that ends the predetermined period is a special result that generates the second special game state. First, in the variable display game, the effect control means executes the probability state notification effect over the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special gaming state, so the stop time in the variable display game is a predetermined number of times. Even when not extended, since the predetermined probability state notification effect can be executed, the player's expectation can be continued as in the case where the stop time is extended. Further, the probability state notification effect and the special game state in the extended stop time are not continuously executed, only the probability state notification effect can be executed, and the probability state notification effect can be clarified.

  Further, the extended stop time and the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state in the variable display game, which is a special result for generating the second special game state, have the same time value.

  Therefore, the extended stop time and the period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state in the variable display game resulting in the special result of generating the second special game state have the same time value, Even in the case, the same effect can be executed.

  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 prize opening (first start prize opening)
37 Ordinary Variable Prize Winner (2nd Start Prize)
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, falling lottery means, specific game state generation control means, stop time setting means, extended stop time setting means)
300 effect control device (notification state control means, effect control means)

Claims (5)

A variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
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 the special result after the end of the special game state is higher than a normal probability state;
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state each time the variable display game is executed, in the case of the high probability state;
Specific game state generation control means capable of generating a specific game state for a predetermined period after the special game state is ended;
A notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine,
The notification state control means includes
Non-notification in which the probability state in the gaming machine is not clearly notified during the predetermined period controlled by the specific gaming state generation control means regardless of the result of the falling lottery by the falling lottery means While generating a state
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific gaming state ends, a notification state for clearly informing the probability state of the gaming machine can be generated. The start winning opening includes a first start winning opening, and a second start winning opening that can be converted into a closed state where a game ball cannot flow and an open state where a game ball can flow,
In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means, the time for the state conversion of the second start winning prize opening to the open state is extended,
The notification state control means includes
Every time a predetermined number of variable display games are executed over the period up to the variable display game where the lottery result of the falling lottery means will shift to the normal probability state after the end of the predetermined period, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification state is generated in the variable display game having the specific number of times. Effect control means for executing a predetermined effect related to the variable display game;
Stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game,
The predetermined period is configured to end by executing a predetermined number of variable display games,
The stop time setting means includes
An extended stop time setting means for setting an extended stop time that is a stop time longer than the normal stop time as the stop time when the stop result mode does not become a special result mode for a specific variation display game that is determined in advance. Including
The extended stop time setting means sets the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period as the extended stop time,
The production control means includes
When the extended stop time is set as the stop time of the variable display game at the end of the predetermined period by the extended stop time setting means, the lottery result of the falling lottery means within the predetermined period at the extended stop time The game machine according to claim 2, wherein a probability state notification effect is executed. The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state having a lower game value given to the player than the first special game state,
The extended stop time setting means includes
In the variable display game in which the predetermined period ends, if the result of the variable display game is a special result that generates the second special game state, the stop time of the variable display game is not extended. ,
The production control means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein in the variable display game, the probability state notification effect is executed over a period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state. The extended stop time; and
The period from the start of the stop time to the end of the second special game state in the variable display game, which is a special result for generating the second special game state, is the same time value. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.

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