JP2012050655A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which includes a variable display device for displaying a variable display game for variably displaying two or more pieces of identification information on the basis of an entry of a game ball to a start port and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the game machine increasing amusements of a game by performing a new game by the change of the operation state of a normal motor-driven bonus object having the start port.SOLUTION: A specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state in which the period of converting the state of a normal variable winning device 37 to an open state is set shorter than in the first specific game state. A specific game state generation control means (game controller 100) sets the period of the second specific game state to be performed after the end of a special game state on the basis of the kind of the latest special result.

Description

  The present invention includes 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 opening, and allows a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates an advantageous special gaming state.

  In the conventional gaming machine, after the big hit state is finished, until the big hit state is reached again, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory having the special symbol starting port is limited to a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) or a predetermined time. It is also known that the game ball can be easily won by winning (Fuden Electric Power Support). In this easy-to-win mode, the execution time of the variable display game performed on the special symbol display device is shortened compared to the normal time. The program is executed in a variable time so that the reserved memory is efficiently digested (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-8-332265

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the easy winning mode (ordinary power support) by the ordinary electric accessory simply makes it easy to win the game ball to the special symbol starting port. The game content became monotonous and it was difficult to enhance the interest of the player.

  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 opening, and a game is played when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the user, it is to enhance the interest of the game by making it possible to execute a novel game due to a change in the operating state of the ordinary electric accessory having a start port.

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 at a start opening. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the game result is a special result,
The starting port is provided with a normally variable winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win and an open state where the game ball can be won,
A specific game state generation control means capable of generating a specific game state for extending a period for converting the state of the normal variation prize-winning device to the open state over a predetermined period after the special game state ends;
In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means,
A first specific game state, and a second specific game state in which a period for converting the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state is set shorter than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state generation control means includes
The period of the second specific gaming state that is executed after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the type of the latest special result.

  Here, “extending the period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state” means an open condition that is a condition for changing the state of the normally-variable prize-winning device to the open state as compared to the case of not being in the specific gaming state. To shorten the time required for establishment, increase the probability that the release condition will be established, extend the time to open when the release condition is established, and the number of times to open when the release condition is established It is to increase. These may be combined.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state and the period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state are set shorter than the first specific gaming state. The specific game state generation control means sets the period of the second specific game state to be executed after the end of the special game state based on the type of the latest special result. Can enhance the interest of That is, it is possible to set one of two states having different operation states as the specific gaming state, and further, it is possible to change the length of the period of the second specific gaming state, and the ordinary electric accessory having a start port It is possible to execute a novel game according to the change in the operation state of the game, thereby making it possible to have an unprecedented game, and to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game,
The production control means includes
At the start of the second specific gaming state, a notification indicating the period of the second specific gaming state set by the specific gaming state generation control means is performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the effect control means performs notification indicating the period of the second specific game state set by the specific game state generation control means at the start of the second specific game state. It is possible to estimate the length of the period of the second specific gaming state by the effect, and to make it possible to execute a novel game due to a change in the operating state of the ordinary electric accessory having the starting port, and to make the gaming unprecedented Yes, you can enhance the fun of the game. In addition, the player can be motivated to continue the game even when the player enters the second specific game state by estimating the period of the second specific game state, which is not advantageous to the player as compared to the first specific game state. Can do.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the start opening includes a first start winning opening and a second start winning opening having the normal variable winning device,
Start storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening as a start memory;
Pre-determination means for performing a determination as to whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is the special result, before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game,
The starting storage means is
A first start storage means capable of storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball into the first start winning opening as a first start storage up to a predetermined number;
A second start storage means capable of storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening as a second start storage up to a predetermined number;
The variable display game execution control means includes:
Priority control means for preferentially executing the variable display game based on the second start memory over the variable display game based on the first start memory when the second start memory means has a second start memory; Prepared,
The specific gaming state generation control means includes
In the case of entering the specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, it is possible to set the period set based on the type of the special result immediately after the end of the special gaming state to the second specific gaming state,
The prior determination means includes
When the special gaming state is not reached after the special gaming state is finished, the first start memory is not determined for a certain period after the special gaming state is finished.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the specific game state generation control means is set based on the type of the special result most recently from the end of the special game state when the specific game state is entered after the special game state is ended. The pre-determining means can enter the first starting prize port for a certain period after the end of the special gaming state if the specific gaming state is not reached after the end of the special gaming state. Since the determination of the start memory generated based on the winning is not performed, it is possible to execute a novel game by changing the operation state of the ordinary electric accessory having the start port, and to make the game unprecedented, It can enhance interest.

  When the operation mode of the second start winning opening in the second specific game state is set to a mode close to the operation mode in the case of not being in the specific game state, it is difficult for the player to know whether the game state is the specific game state. In particular, when the player enters the first specific game state after the second specific game state, the player's expectation for entering the first specific game state is enhanced by making it difficult to understand whether or not the game is in the specific game state. Can enhance the interest of However, when the variable display game based on the second start memory is preferentially executed over the variable display game based on the first start memory, the determination by the prior determination means determines that the first start memory and the second start are not in the specific gaming state. It is executed for both of the start memories and is not executed for the first start memory in the case of the specific gaming state. Therefore, it will be known whether it is in a specific gaming state by notifying whether the result of prior judgment about the 1st starting memory is notified. For this reason, in the case where the specific gaming state is not reached after the special gaming state is ended, the determination on the start memory generated based on the winning at the first starting winning opening is not performed for a certain period after the special gaming state is ended. By doing so, it can be prevented whether or not it is in a specific game state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the specific gaming state generation control means includes:
After the end of the second specific gaming state period, set the first specific gaming state over a specific period,
The production control means includes
After the end of the period of the second specific gaming state, when the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening in the first specific gaming state is started, the fact that the first specific gaming state is informed It is characterized by that.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the effect control means starts the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening in the first specific game state after the end of the period of the second specific game state. Since it is notified that it is in the first specific gaming state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling inconsistency in the notification. That is, even when the first specific gaming state is entered, until the release condition is satisfied in the first specific gaming state, the operation mode in the second specific gaming state is not changed, and the notification that the first specific gaming state has been reached. Although there is a difference in the timing when the operation mode of the first specific game state is actually generated, the first specific game is started when the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening in the first specific game state is started. If it is informed that it is in a state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling inconsistency in the notification.

  According to the present invention, the specific game state includes a first specific game state, and a second specific game state in which a period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state is shorter than that of the first specific game state. , And the specific gaming state generation control means sets the period of the second specific gaming state to be executed after the end of the special gaming state based on the type of the latest special result, thereby enhancing the interest of the game Can do. That is, it is possible to set one of two states having different operation states as the specific gaming state, and further, it is possible to change the length of the period of the second specific gaming state, and the ordinary electric accessory having a start port It is possible to execute a novel game according to the change in the operation state of the game, thereby making it possible to have an unprecedented game, and to enhance the interest of the game.

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 change of the game state in a specific game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of an effect state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a stop symbol information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating fluctuation frequency update processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the general electric power support switching process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the public power support switching process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the general electric power support switching process 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the public power support switching process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the public power support switching process 5. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch prohibition management processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 5. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 6. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a small hit | ending process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure normal process transfer setting process 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure normal process transfer setting process 4. FIG. 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 during a 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 a symbol stop process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fanfare process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an ending process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the ending process at the time of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the execution mode and selection ratio of a specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state in the specific game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the public power support information in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state and effect state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state and effect state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency update processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the last common electric power support setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 1 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 3 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 4 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the general electric power support information in the case of applying the structure of 2nd Embodiment to the game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state in the specific game state and a fluctuation pattern table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the public power support switching process 2 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the general power support switching process 3 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the general power support switching process 5 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching information in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure information setting process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change time extension processing in the 1st modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching information in the case of applying the structure of 3rd Embodiment to the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change time extension setting processing in the 2nd modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state in the specific game state and a fluctuation pattern table in 4th Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change time extension setting processing in a 4th embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state and variation pattern table in the specific game state in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining change time extension setting processing in the 1st modification of a 4th embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state in the specific game state and a fluctuation pattern table in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the general power support switching process 3 in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state in the specific game state in the 1st modification of 5th Embodiment, and a fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the general power support switching process 3 in the 1st modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the public power support switching process 5 in the 1st modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in the 1st modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the game state and effect state in 6th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect in 6th Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board in 7th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special game state in 7th 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 of the big hit 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 in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory 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 (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first displayed in the left variation display area (first special symbol), and the right variation display area (second special display). In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. 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 variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach ( SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held 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, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. 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 effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling effects related to the 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. . Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability 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 short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is controlled to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10 1 second) is possible. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the first release time (for example, 0. It is possible to control so that the second opening time (for example, 1.93 seconds) or the third opening time (0.5 seconds) is longer than 3 seconds. In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (number of times of opening of the general electric power) is not equal to the first number of times of opening for one time with respect to the result of one hit of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 3 times). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) is higher than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the short state at this time is referred to as a state with a general power support or a specific gaming state. In this specific gaming state, at least the probability of the usual figure is high, and in the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state (hereinafter referred to as high support) And the second specific gaming state (hereinafter referred to as medium support) in which the period for converting the normal variation prize-winning device 37 per unit time to the open state is set shorter than the first specific gaming state. is there. Details of the operation state of the normal variation winning device in the specific game state will be described later. Note that the high probability state and the specific gaming state (medium support or high support) can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the special result mode, a plurality of types in which the special game state execution mode and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are different are set. A special result mode is selected based on the jackpot symbol random number. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. It is to be in a specific gaming state.

  The types of special results include 15R probability variation A (symbol), 15R probability variation B (symbol), 2R probability variation A (symbol), 2R probability variation B (symbol), 2R probability variation C (symbol), 2R probability variation D (symbol), Eight types of 15R normal (design) and 2R normal (design) are set.

  Regarding the execution state of the special gaming state and the probability state after the end of the special gaming state, 15R probability variation A (symbol), 15R probability variation B (symbol) is the end of the special gaming state when the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds Later, the probability state becomes a high probability state. 2R probability variation A (symbol), 2R probability variation B (symbol), 2R probability variation C (symbol), and 2R probability variation D (symbol) are 2 rounds in the special gaming state and the probability state after the special gaming state ends. Becomes a high probability state. For 15R normal (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and after the special gaming state ends, the probability state becomes the normal probability state, and for 2R normal (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is The probability state becomes the normal probability state after the special gaming state is completed in two rounds.

  Further, for the specific game state that occurs after the end of the special game state, in the 15R probability variation A (symbol), high support is provided until the next big hit. In 15R probability variation B (symbol) and 15R normal (symbol), after high support until 100 special figure variation display game is executed, the specific gaming state ends and the normal operation state (no power support) Is done. In 2R probability variation A (symbol), 2R probability variation B (symbol), and 2R probability variation C (symbol), 10 times, 20 times, and 30 times, until the special figure variation display game is executed, it will be a medium support, and then the next big hit Up to high support. In 2R probability variation D (symbol), 2R normal (symbol), it is medium support until 30 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, and then it is high support until 50 special figure fluctuation display games are executed. . Further, after that, the specific game state is ended and the normal operation state (without ordinary power support) is set.

  In the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1), among the eight types of special result modes, seven types excluding the 15R probability variation B can be selected. In the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2), three types of 15R probability variation A, B and 15R normal can be selected. In other words, there is no medium support in the specific gaming state based on the special result mode derived in the second special figure variation display game.

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

  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). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric accessory is generated. 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.

  FIG. 6 shows a change in the gaming state from the end of the special gaming state when each of the special result modes described above is derived. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the gaming state includes a probability state (special figure probability) of a special figure variation display game and a probability state (normal figure probability, that is, a specific gaming state) of a general figure variation display game. A plurality of gaming states classified by ()) are set.

  As the gaming state when the probability state of the normal map variable display game is the high probability state (high probability) and the specific game state, the probability state of the special map variable display game is the normal probability state (low probability) ( A gaming state B (not a probability variation state) and a gaming state D in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (high probability) (a probability variation state) are set. The game states B and D include game states B-1 and D-1 that are medium support, and game states B-2 and D-2 that are high support, respectively.

  In the game states B-1 and D-1, which are medium support, the normal figure change time is the first change time (10 seconds), the public call release time is the third release time (0.5 seconds), and the number of open calls Is the first opening number (one time). In addition, in the gaming states B-2 and D-2 with high support, the normal time fluctuation time is the second fluctuation time (1 second), the number of times of opening the general power is the number of times of the second opening (3 times), and the time of opening the general power Is the second opening time (1.93 seconds per time for a total of 5.8 seconds). That is, the medium support is set to have a shorter period for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 per unit time to the open state than the high support.

  In addition, as the gaming state when the probability state of the normal map variable display game is the normal probability state (low probability) and not the specific gaming state, the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state (low probability). A gaming state A (not a probability variation state) and a gaming state C in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (high probability) (a probability variation state) are set. In gaming states A and C that are not in a specific gaming state, the normal figure change time is the first change time (10 seconds), the public call release time is the first release time (0.3 seconds), and the number of times the normal call is released is the first release. The number of times (one time). In other words, the above-described specific game state is set so that the period during which the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is changed to the open state is longer than that in the case where the specific game state is not set.

  And about each special result mode shown in FIG. 5, when the execution mode of the specific game state from the end of the special game state is shown by the above-mentioned game state, it will become like FIG.6 (b). In any special result mode, the game state is in a specific gaming state until at least 80 special figure variation display games are executed. In the case of medium support, high support is set for a predetermined period after the end of the medium support period.

  In FIG. 7, the change of the production | presentation state accompanying the change of the state of a game was shown. When the above gaming state A or C is set, the normal gaming state ST1 is set. In this normal game state ST1, a normal effect state ST1-1 in which information such as a result of a special figure variation display game based on the start memory is not executed for the currently stored start memory and a pre-read effect are executed. There is an executable pre-reading effect state ST1-2, and the state is shifted when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, start or end of the pre-reading effect or execution of a predetermined number of games).

  The normal performance state ST1-1 includes, for example, three modes A to C having different effects such as background and sound, and the mode is shifted when a separate transition condition is established. Further, in the pre-reading effect state ST1-2, the mode D that is a mode when the pre-reading effect is being executed and the mode E in which the expectation (possibility) that the pre-reading effect is executed is higher than that in the normal effect state ST1-1. There is. In mode D, the player stays during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory that is the execution target of the pre-reading effect, and an effect peculiar to the pre-reading effect is executed. In mode E, as will be described later, after the specific game state is ended, the user stays in a period in which a predetermined number of special figure change display games are executed.

  When the big hit or the small hit is made in the normal gaming state ST1, the special gaming state ST2 is entered. The special game state ST2 includes a first special game state ST2-1 in the case of 15R big hit, a second special game state ST2-2 in the case of 2R big hit or small hit, and a small special in the case of small hit. There is a gaming state ST2-3.

  When the second special game state ST2-2 of the special game state ST2 ends and becomes the game state B-1 or D-1, the probability change standby mode ST3 is set. The probability variation standby mode ST3 stays in a period of medium support determined by the type of special result mode, and shifts to another mode as the period ends. When the special result mode is any one of 2R probability change A, B, and C, after the period of the medium support, the game state D-2 is entered and the process proceeds to the probability change mode ST4. If the special result mode is 2R probability change D or 2R normal, after the period of medium support, the game state D-2 or B-2 is entered, and the mode is shifted to the chance mode ST6. Thereafter, after executing the special figure variation display game 50 times, the game state C or A is entered and the game state ST1 is entered.

  Further, when the game state is A or C and the normal game state ST1 is reached and the small special game state ST2-3 is finished, the game state A or C before the small hit is entered, but the probability change standby mode ST3 is entered. Transition. In this case, there is no ordinary power support, but the production is the production of the probability change standby mode ST3. Then, after the transition to the probability change standby mode ST3, 10 special figure variation display games are executed, and then the transition is made to the normal gaming state ST1.

  The mode of operation in the small special game state is the same mode of operation as the medium support, and the mode of operation in the case of not the specific game state that is the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 37 after the end of the small special game state is medium support. Compared to the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 37, only the low probability of ordinary figure and the slightly shorter time of opening of ordinary power are different. Therefore, it is difficult to discriminate between the case of not being in the specific gaming state and the case of medium support from the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 37. It becomes difficult to determine which of the small hit and the 2R probability variation A, B, or C. Furthermore, since the pre-reading effect of the first start memory is prohibited for a predetermined period after the end of the small special gaming state, this is also the same state as the specific gaming state.

  As a result, the probability variation standby mode ST3 becomes a standby state until it becomes clear that it is in a high probability state. In this mode, the player's expectation that it is in a high probability state can be enhanced, and the interest is improved. Is possible. Note that if the game state is other than the game state A or C and the game state is other than the normal game state ST1, the small special game state ST2-3 is completed and the game state before the small game and the mode before the small game are entered.

  When the first special game state ST2-1 based on the 15R probability change A in the special game state ST2 is completed, the game state D-2 is entered and the process proceeds to the probability change mode ST4. The probability variation mode ST4 is a mode in which the user stays at a high support until the next big hit. In addition, when the first special game state ST2-1 based on the 15R probability variation B or 15R normal in the special game state ST2 is completed, the game state D-2 or B-2 is set and the mode is shifted to the short time mode ST5. The time reduction mode ST5 is a mode in which the player stays when the support is high until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. At this time, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times in the short mode, the game state C or A is entered, and the mode shifts to the mode E of the prefetch effect state ST1-2 in the normal game state ST1.

  Each of these performance states performs different performances so that it can be determined in which performance state the user is currently staying. Also, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified in each effect state. In other words, after the special game state or the small special game state ends, the probability state becomes an ambiguous notification state where the notification is not clearly notified. However, the probability variation mode ST4 may be notified because it is clear that the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state. Moreover, you may make it perform the production | presentation which suggests a probability state in another production | presentation state. The control related to the transition of the effect state is performed by the effect control device 300. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine.

  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. 8 and 9 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 10 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. 8, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs after an interrupt disable process (step S1) is performed. 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 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). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 9, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 9 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 9, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). 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 S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) ( The ON (lighted) data of the error indicator is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, 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 S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). 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) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). 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, an initial value random number update process (step S33) 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 S33, the number of times of checking by reading the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, 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 S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt 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 S33 includes a method of performing an 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 the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered 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. 10, 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. 10 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) 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 S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual 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 S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), 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. S56) 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 S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) 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 S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) 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. 11, in the special game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winnings 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.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “1”, a special figure changing process (step for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc.) A10) is performed. If the game processing number is “2” in step A8, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of the big hit or the big winning opening opening pattern for each big hit A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the setting, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process, and the like.

  If the game process number is “3” in step A8, the fanfare / setting for setting the opening time of the big prize opening, updating the number of times of opening, setting the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big prize opening, etc. Processing during the interval (step A12) is performed. If the game process number is “4” in step A8, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, while if it is the final round, an ending command is set, or a big prize winning ball remaining ball process A special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.

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

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “7”, the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the mid-small process are performed. Therefore, a small hitting fanfare process (step A16) for setting information necessary for the purpose is performed. If the special figure game process number is “8” in step A8, a small hitting process (step A17) for setting an ending command, setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. I do.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big prize opening during the small hitting process, A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the end process is performed. If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) 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 A20), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A21) 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 A22), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A23) 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 A20, 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. 12, 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 is performed. (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 fraudulent 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. 13, in the special figure start port switch common processing, 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 of output (start port signal output number) is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), and it is determined that the output number does not overflow (step A206; No). Then, the updated value is saved in the start port signal output frequency 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 number of outputs overflows (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 save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A218) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A219).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A220), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A222, A223, A224). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A225) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls to the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and starts and stores the extracted various random numbers. A start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (execution right of the special figure variation display game) is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 can store various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) as a first start storage up to a predetermined number. A starting storage means is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 can store various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) as the second start memory up to a predetermined number. (2) Make a start memory means.

  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, 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, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A225) 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. 14, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step S231). . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step S232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where 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. Further, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is operating, that is, the specific gaming state The conditions under which the prefetch effect may be executed when there is no prefetch prohibition flag that is set for a predetermined period after the occurrence of the small hit, excluding the case of being in the middle and the case of being in the big hit (special gaming state) Will be met.

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step S232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding winning information pointer The process (step A236) which acquires is performed. Thereafter, processing for setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A237) is performed, processing for acquiring and setting the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer (step A238), and symbol information from the set information table. Is acquired and saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A243).

  On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a small hit determination process (step A239) for determining whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not is determined. Do. When the determination result is a small hit (step A240; Yes), a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A241), the symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and the symbol is set. A process of saving in the information (work) area (step A243) is performed. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A240; No), a loss information table is set (step A242), symbol information is acquired from the set information table, and is saved in the symbol information (work) area. (Step A243) is performed.

  After obtaining the symbol information from the set information table and performing the process (step A243) of saving in the symbol information (work) area, the start opening prize design command is obtained from the set information table, and the start opening prize is received. The effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A244). 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 A245), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A246). And the special figure information setting process (step A247) 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 A248) for setting the second half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A248) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A249) is performed. Note that the special figure information setting process in step A247, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A248, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A249 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 of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A250), and the second half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A251), command setting processing (Step A252) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A253), a command setting process (step A254) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A250 and A251, and a starting opening prize effect command command is prepared in step A253, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , 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, in particular by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 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.

[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. 15, 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 ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (large prize winning fraud monitoring information) for defining a special winning prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 2) Perform (Step A312). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) (step A312), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the second special figure Test signal, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52) Etc.), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A304; No), a special figure 1 change start process (step A313) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 1) Perform (Step A314). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) (step A314), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the first special figure Test signal, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51) Etc.), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  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. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A320) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not. Thereafter, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

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

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set 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 decoration pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command including information regarding the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 17 shows details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A340), and if it is a big hit (step A341; Yes), the big hit symbol table of special figure 1 is set. (Step A342), the big hit symbol random number is loaded from the big hit symbol random number saving area (for special figure 1) (step A343). Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A344), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area. By this processing, one of the big hit types shown in FIG. 5 is selected.

  After that, it is determined whether the power transmission is being supported (in a specific gaming state) (step A346). If the power transmission is being supported (step A346; Yes), the special figure 1 big hit stop at high probability and short time A symbol information table is prepared (step A347), and stop symbol information setting processing (step A349) is performed. If the power transmission support is not being performed (step A346; No), a special symbol 1 big hit stop symbol information table at a low probability is prepared (step A348), and a stop symbol information setting process (step A349) is performed. Thereafter, a process for setting a decoration special figure command table (step A355) is performed.

  In the stop symbol information setting process (step A349), as shown in FIG. 18, the symbol information corresponding to the target stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A361). At this time, since the different stop symbol information table is used depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbol information acquired depending on whether or not the power transmission is being supported It is possible to make it difficult to infer the type of jackpot from the display on the special figure 1 display 51 and the display on the display device 41.

  Next, a probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the symbol information area (step A362). The probability variation determination flag corresponding to the stop symbol number is as shown in FIG. As will be described later, based on this probability variation determination flag, switching between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state according to the type of the special result mode is performed in the specific gaming state after the special gaming state ends. Thereafter, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A363). The winning symbol opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the winning symbol opening information area (step A364), and the stop symbol information setting process is terminated. Thereby, the execution mode of the special gaming state according to the type of the special result mode is set.

  Returning to FIG. 17, if it is not a big hit (step A341; No), it is determined whether it is a small hit (step A350). If it is a small hit (step A350; Yes), the stop symbol number at the time of the small hit is set. Save to the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A351). Then, the symbol information at the time of the small hit is saved in the symbol information area (step A352), and the process of setting the decoration special symbol command table (step A355) is performed. If it is not a small hit (step A350; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol area (step A353), and the symbol information at the time of loss is saved in the symbol information area (step A354). ). And the process (step A355) which sets a decoration special figure command table is performed. Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  After performing the process of setting the decoration special figure command table (step A355), the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A356), and the decoration special figure 1 command (MODE) is set. (Step A357), the command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (Step A358). This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 1) is cleared to 0, and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and is similar to the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, a big hit flag 2 setting process 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. (Step A370) is performed. Thereafter, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A371) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A372) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 2 stop symbol number of the set special figure 2 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A373). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded from the symbol information area (step A374), the stop symbol pattern information is stored in the symbol information area for RWM work. (Step A375).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A376), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A377). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A378), and a special figure information setting process (step A379) 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 A380) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A381) is performed.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A382) 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 A382), a decoration pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 20 shows details of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A372) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is the same as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process described above. In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is checked whether or not the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A390), and if it is a big hit (step A391; Yes), the big hit symbol table of special figure 2 is set. (Step A392), the big hit symbol random number is loaded from the big hit symbol random number saving area (for special figure 2) (step A393). Next, a stop symbol number corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired and prepared (step A394), and the acquired stop symbol number is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area. By this processing, one of the big hit types shown in FIG. 5 is selected.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the power transmission is being supported (in the specific gaming state) (step A396). If the power transmission is being supported (step A396; Yes), the special figure 2 big hit stop at the time of high probability and short time A symbol information table is prepared (step A397), and stop symbol information setting processing (step A399) is performed. If the power transmission support is not in progress (step A396; No), a special figure 2 big hit stop symbol information table at the low probability is prepared (step A398), and a stop symbol information setting process (step A399) is performed. In the stop symbol information setting process (step A399), the process shown in FIG. 18 is performed. Thereafter, a process for setting a decoration special figure command table (step A405) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (Step A391; No), it is determined whether it is a small hit (Step A400). Save to the stop symbol area (step A401). Then, the symbol information at the time of the small hit is saved in the symbol information area (step A402), and the process of setting the decorative special symbol command table is performed (step A405). If it is not a small hit (step A400; No), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol area (step A403), and the symbol information at the time of loss is saved in the symbol information area (step A404). ). And the process (step A405) which sets a decoration special figure command table is performed. Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  After performing the process of setting the decoration special figure command table (step A405), the decoration special figure command (ACTION) corresponding to the symbol information is acquired (step A406), and the decoration special figure 2 command (MODE) is set. (Step A407), the command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (Step A408). This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number save area (for special figure 2) is cleared to 0, and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game. Further, the game control device 100 serves as stop result setting means for setting a stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game.

[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. 21, in the special figure changing process, first, it is checked whether or not the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern. (Step A521).

  If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A522; Yes), it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A523). When the second-half variation number is a number without reach (step A524; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of losing is set (step A525), and a special figure display time table is set (step A528). . Further, if the second half variation number is not a number without reach (step A524; No), that is, if there is a reach, the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the reach state is reached. In this case, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the missed reach is set (step A526), and the special figure display time table is set (step A528).

  On the other hand, if the symbol information is not an outlier symbol (step A522; No), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, a special symbol display time pointer for the big hit / small hit is set (step A527), and the special symbol display time is set. Processing for setting a table (step A528) is performed.

  After performing the process for setting the special figure display time table (step A528), the process for obtaining the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer (step A529) is performed. In this process, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without occurrence of reach) set at step A525, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment set at step A526, set at step A527 The stop time corresponding to one of the special figure stop time pointers at the big hit time or the small hit time is acquired.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A530), a symbol stop command is prepared (step A531), and a command setting process (step A532) is performed. Thereafter, the special figure display mid-process transition setting process (step A533) is performed, and the special figure fluctuation mid-process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A533), the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the suspension 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.

[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. 22, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the small RWM is set. The winning flag 2 area is cleared (step A542). Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A543), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A544).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A545), and the process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 2 area (step A546) is performed. Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A548; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag 2 area (step A554) is performed. Next, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A555), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step A556) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A548; 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 A549), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A550) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A551), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A552; Yes), a test relating to the start of the jackpot (special chart 1 jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A553), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A556) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A556), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A557). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A558).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A559), and command setting processing (Step A560) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A561), and the command setting process (step A562) is performed. After that, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special symbol command area (step A563), and command setting processing (step A564) is performed. )I do.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A565), and the probability status that is a hit result in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game is supported. The signal to be saved is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A566). Thereafter, the fanfare time corresponding to the special prize opening information is set (step A567), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A568). Then, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening (step A569), the illegal winning period non-monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A570).

  Then, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A571) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. 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 related to clearing the remaining short-time fluctuation count after a big hit, a specific fluctuation count, and the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A552 that the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step A552; No) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. 23, it is checked whether the small hit flag 1 or 2 is a small hit ( Step A572), if it is a small hit (step S573; Yes), a variation number update process (step A574) is performed to manage the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state. Then, a fanfare command is prepared (step A575), and command setting processing is performed (step A576).

  After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (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 A577), and a command setting process (step A578). )I do. Then, a small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A579) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. In the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A579), processing for setting the processing number “7” related to the small hitting fanfare mid-process is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (step A573: No), that is, if it is out of place, it is determined whether or not the general electric power support is being performed (in the specific gaming state) (step A580), and the general electric power support is being performed (step A580). ; Yes) performs the number-of-changes update process (step A581), performs the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A583), and ends the special figure display process. Further, when the power transmission support is not being performed (step A580; No), the prefetch prohibition management process (step A582) is performed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A583) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. . In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A583), a process for setting the 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, etc. Do.

[Variation count update processing]
FIG. 24 shows the number-of-changes update process (steps A574 and A581) for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state in the above-described special figure display process. In this variation count update process, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary power support is being performed (in the specific gaming state) (step A591). If the ordinary power support is not being performed (step A591; No), the variation count update processing is terminated. To do. Further, when the power transmission is being supported (step A591; Yes), it is determined whether the probability variation determination flag is 0 (step A592).

  The probability variation flag is set according to the type of the special result mode in the stop symbol information setting process shown in FIG. 18 at the start of the special symbol variation display game in which the result is a big hit. When the probability variation determination flag is 0 (step A592; Yes), the variation number update process is terminated. In other words, in this case, the most recent special result mode is 15R probability variation A, and the support is high until the next special result mode is derived. Since there is no change, the variation number update process is terminated. If the probability variation determination flag is not 0 (step A592; No), branch processing (step A593) is performed using the probability variation determination flag, and the variation number update processing ends.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 1, that is, when the most recent special result mode is 15R probability variation B and the special game state is set to high support until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, The ordinary power support switching process 1 (step A594) is performed, and the fluctuation number updating process is terminated. Further, when the probability variation determination flag is 2, that is, the most recent special result mode is any one of 2R probability variation A to C, and 10, 20 or 30 special figure variation display games after the end of the special gaming state If the support is medium until the next special result mode is derived and then the support is high until the next special result mode is derived, the ordinary power support switching process 2 (step A595) is performed, and the fluctuation number updating process is terminated.

  If the probability variation determination flag is 3, that is, the most recent special result mode is 2R probability variation D, and after the special game state ends, the special support variation display game is executed 30 times, and thereafter In the case of high support until 50 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the ordinary power support switching process 3 (step A596) is performed, and the fluctuation number updating process is terminated. Also, when the probability variation determination flag is 4, that is, when the latest special result mode is 15R normal and the support is high until 100 special figure variation display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state. Then, ordinary power support switching process 4 (step A597) is performed, and the fluctuation number updating process is terminated. Further, when the probability variation determination flag is 5, that is, the latest special result mode is 2R normal, and after the special game state ends, the special support variation display game is executed 30 times, and then it is set as medium support. In the case of high support until the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the ordinary power support switching process 5 (step A598) is performed, and the fluctuation number updating process is ended.

[Fujiden support switching process 1]
FIG. 25 shows the public power support switching process 1 (step A594) in the above-described fluctuation number updating process. In this general electric power support switching process 1, first, the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the specific gaming state is updated by -1 (step A601). Note that the number of short-time fluctuations is set as the initial value of the number of executions of the special figure variation display game to be the specific gaming state at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode, as will be described later. 100 is set as an initial value.

  Next, it is checked whether the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A602). If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A603; No), that is, if the next special figure variation display game is also in the specific game state. Then, the general electric power support switching process 1 is terminated. When the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A603; Yes), that is, when the specific game state ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command at the time short-time end is prepared (step A604). .

  Thereafter, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A605), and a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A606). Further, a normal low probability and no power support flag are saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A607), and a high probability and short time none flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A608). The specific gaming state is ended by the setting of the ordinary low probability and no ordinary power support flag. Then, the short time variation frequency area is reset (step A609), and the ordinary power support switching process 1 is terminated. With this process, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times from the end of the special game state, the specific game state (short time state) ends. Note that the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains in a high probability state.

[Fujiden support switching process 2]
FIG. 26 shows the ordinary power support switching process 2 (step A595) in the above-described fluctuation number updating process. In this general electric power support switching process 2, first, the specific fluctuation number for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game as medium support is updated by -1 (step A611). As will be described later, the specific variation count is set as the initial value of the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with medium support at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode. A value of 10, 20, or 30 is set as the value.

  Next, it is checked whether the specific variation count is 0 (step A612). If the specific variation count is not 0 (step A613; No), that is, if the next special figure variation display game is also medium support, Ends the power transmission support switching process 2. In addition, when the specific fluctuation count is 0 (step A613; Yes), that is, when the middle support is finished in the current special figure fluctuation display game and the next special figure fluctuation display game becomes high support, the specific fluctuation The count area is reset (step A614). Thereafter, the ordinary figure high probability and ordinary power support 1 flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A615), and the ordinary power support switching process 2 is terminated. The general figure high probability and the general electric support 1 flag are set to high support.

  With this process, after the special game state ends, when the special figure variation display game is executed 10, 20, or 30, the medium support is switched to the high support. Note that the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains in a high probability state.

[Fujiden support switching process 3]
FIG. 27 shows the general power support switching process 3 (step A596) in the above-described fluctuation frequency update process. In this general electric power support switching process 3, first, the specific fluctuation number for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game as medium support is updated by -1 (step A621). Note that 30 is set as the initial value of the specific fluctuation count.

  Next, it is checked whether the specific variation count is 0 (step A622). If the specific variation count is not 0 (step A623; No), that is, if the next special figure variation display game is also medium support, Processing for updating the number of short-time fluctuations by −1 (step A626) is performed. In addition, when the specific fluctuation count is 0 (step A623; Yes), that is, when the middle support is finished in the current special figure fluctuation display game and the next special figure fluctuation display game becomes high support, the specific fluctuation The count area is reset (step A624). After that, the usual figure high probability and ordinary power support 1 flag are saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A625), and the process of updating the number of time fluctuations by -1 (step A626) is performed.

  After performing the process of updating the time-varying fluctuation count by −1 (step A626), it is checked whether the time-varying fluctuation count is 0 (step A627). Incidentally, 80 is set as the initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations. If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A628; No), that is, if the next special figure fluctuation display game is also in the specific game state, the general electric power support switching process 3 is terminated. Further, when the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A628; Yes), that is, when the specific game state ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command at the time of hourly end is prepared (step A629). .

  Thereafter, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A630), and a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A631). Further, a normal low probability and no power support flag are saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A632), and a high probability and short time none flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A633). Then, the short time variation frequency area is reset (step A634), and the ordinary power support switching process 3 is terminated.

  With this process, after the special game state is ended, when the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times, the medium support is switched to the high support. In addition, after the special game state ends, the specific game state (short time state) ends when the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times. Note that the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains in a high probability state.

[Fujiden support switching process 4]
FIG. 28 shows the public power support switching process 4 (step A597) in the above-described fluctuation number updating process. In this general electric power support switching process 4, first, the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in the specific gaming state is updated by -1 (step A641). Note that 100 is set as the initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations.

  Next, it is checked whether the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A642). If the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A643; No), that is, if the next special figure fluctuation display game is also in the specific game state. Then, the power transmission support switching process 4 is terminated. Further, when the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step A643; Yes), that is, when the specific game state ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command at the time-shortening end is prepared (step A644). .

  Thereafter, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A645), and a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A646). Further, a normal low probability and no power support flag are saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A647), and a low probability and short time no flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A648). Then, the short time variation frequency area is reset (step A649), and the ordinary power support switching process 4 is terminated. With this process, the special game state (short-time state) ends when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the special game state ends. Note that the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains the normal probability state (low probability).

[Fujiden support switching process 5]
FIG. 29 shows the public power support switching process 5 (step A598) in the above-described fluctuation frequency update process. In this general electric power support switching process 5, first, the specific fluctuation number for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game as medium support is updated by -1 (step A651). Note that 30 is set as the initial value of the specific fluctuation count.

  Next, it is checked whether the specific variation count is 0 (step A652). If the specific variation count is not 0 (step A653; No), that is, if the next special figure variation display game is also medium support, Processing for updating the number of short-time fluctuations by −1 (step A656) is performed. In addition, when the specific fluctuation count is 0 (step A653; Yes), that is, when the middle support is finished in the current special figure fluctuation display game and the next special figure fluctuation display game becomes high support, the specific fluctuation The count area is reset (step A654). After that, the usual figure high probability and ordinary electricity support 1 flag are saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A655), and the process of updating the number of time fluctuations by -1 (step A656) is performed.

  After performing the process of updating the time fluctuation count by −1 (step A656), it is checked whether the time fluctuation count is 0 (step A657). Incidentally, 80 is set as the initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations. Then, if the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step A658; No), that is, if the next special figure fluctuation display game is also in the specific game state, the general electric power support switching process 5 is terminated. Further, when the number of hourly fluctuations is 0 (step A658; Yes), that is, when the specific game state ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, a probability information command at the time of hourly end is prepared (step A659). .

  Thereafter, a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A660), and a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A661). Further, the normal-game low-probability flag and the no-electric-power-support flag are saved in the normal game mode flag area (step A662), and the low-probability and short-time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A663). Then, the short time variation frequency area is reset (step A664), and the ordinary power support switching process 5 is terminated.

  With this process, after the special game state is ended, when the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times, the medium support is switched to the high support. In addition, after the special game state ends, the specific game state (short time state) ends when the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times. Note that the probability state of the special figure variation display game remains the normal probability state (low probability). From the above, the game control device 100 serves as specific game state management means for managing the execution mode of the specific game state.

[Prefetch Prohibition Management Processing]
FIG. 30 shows a prefetching prohibition management process (step A582) for managing a period during which the first start memory prefetching process is prohibited after the small hit in the above special figure display process. In this prefetch prohibition management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a prefetch prohibition flag (step A671). The prefetch prohibition flag is set in a small hit end process described later at the end of the small special gaming state based on the small hit. If there is no prefetch prohibition flag (step A672; No), the prefetch prohibition management process is terminated. If there is a prefetch prohibition flag (step A672; Yes), the prefetch prohibition count is updated by -1 (step A673), and it is determined whether the prefetch prohibition count is 0 (step A674).

  The number of prefetch prohibitions is set as an initial value (for example, 10) in the small hit end process described later, when the special special game state based on the small hit is completed, the number of special figure change display games that prohibit the preread process of the first start memory is described later. Is done. If the prefetch prohibition count is not 0 (step A674; No), that is, if the prefetch processing of the first start memory is prohibited in the next special figure variation display game, the prefetch prohibition management processing is terminated. If the prefetch prohibition count is 0 (step A674; Yes), that is, if the period during which the prefetch effect is prohibited in the current special figure variation display game ends, the prefetch prohibition count area is reset (step A675). ). Thereafter, the prefetch prohibition flag is cleared (step A676), and the prefetch prohibition management process is terminated.

  By this process, the pre-reading process of the first start memory is prohibited for a predetermined period after the small hit, so that it is difficult to determine which of the small hit and the 2R probability change A, B, or C, and the probability change standby mode ST3 You can enhance your interests.

[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. 31, in the jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag that is set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special gaming state is loaded (step A681). Branch processing using a flag (step A682) is performed.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A683) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 15R probability variation A, and the high probability state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, and the high support is obtained until the next special result mode is derived. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 1, the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A684) is performed. In this case, when the special result mode is 15R probability variation B, the high probability state is obtained after the special gaming state is finished, and the high support is continued until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the special gaming state is finished. This is the case.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 2, jackpot end setting processing 3 (step A685) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is any one of 2R probability variation A to C, and after entering the special gaming state, the state becomes a high probability state. This is a case where the support is high until the derivation of the special result mode. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A686) is performed. In this case, when the special result mode is 2R probability variation D, it becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, and it becomes a medium support until the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times from the end of the special gaming state. Then, it is a case where it becomes high support until 50 special figure fluctuation display games are executed.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 4, the jackpot end setting process 5 (step A687) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 15R normal, the normal probability state (low probability) is obtained after the special gaming state is finished, and the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the special gaming state is finished. This is a case of high support. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 5, the jackpot end setting process 6 (step A688) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 2R normal, and after the special gaming state is finished, the normal probability state (low probability) is obtained, and from the end of the special gaming state until 30 special figure variation display games are executed. This is a case in which the support is medium, and then the support is high until 50 special figure change display games are executed.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 6, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A689), and the command setting process (step A690) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A691), and the big hit end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A691), a process for setting the processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (large prize winning fraud monitoring information) defining the special winning prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 32 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A683) in the jackpot end process described above. In the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A701), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A702). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A703), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support 1 flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A704). By saving this ordinary figure high probability, ordinary electricity support 1 flag, it will become high support. Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A705), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A706). Thereafter, the short time variation count area is reset (step A707), the specific variation count area is reset (step A708), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated. By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and becomes high support.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 33 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A684) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A711), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A712). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A713), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support 1 flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A714). By saving this ordinary figure high probability, ordinary electricity support 1 flag, it will become high support. Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A715), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A716). After that, the initial value (100) of the time fluctuation number is saved in the time fluctuation area (step A717), the specific fluctuation area is reset (step A718), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and becomes high support. In addition, by setting the initial value (100) for the short-time variation number in the short-time variation number region, the specific game state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number (100 times).

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 34 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A685) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start at high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A721), and a signal related to the start at high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A722). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A723), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support 2 flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A724). By saving this ordinary high probability, ordinary power support 2 flag, it becomes a medium support. Then, the high probability and time reduction flag is saved in the special-purpose game mode flag area (step A725), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A726). Thereafter, the short-time variation count area is reset (step A727), the specific variation count initial value (10, 20 or 30) is saved in the specific variation count area (step A728), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is terminated.

  In the process of saving the specific variation count initial value in the specific variation count area (step A728), an initial value corresponding to the type (symbol number) of the special result mode is set. In other words, when 2R probability variation A, the initial value is set to 10, when 2R probability variation B is set, the initial value is set to 20, and when 2R probability variation C is set, the initial value is set to 30. By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and becomes medium support. Also, by setting the specific variation count initial value (10, 20 or 30) in the specific variation count area, the medium support is completed by executing the special figure variation display game for a predetermined number of times (10, 20 or 30). Become supportive.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
FIG. 35 shows the big hit end setting process 4 (step A686) in the big hit end process described above. In the jackpot end setting process 4, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A731), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A732). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A733), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support 2 flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A734). By saving this ordinary high probability, ordinary power support 2 flag, it becomes a medium support. Then, a high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A735), and a probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A736). Thereafter, the initial value (80) of the short-time fluctuation count is saved in the short-time fluctuation count area (step A737), the specific fluctuation count initial value (30) is saved in the specific fluctuation count area (step A738), and the jackpot end setting process 4 Exit.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and becomes medium support. In addition, by setting the specific variation count initial value (30) in the specific variation count area, the medium support is ended and the high support is achieved by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (30). Furthermore, by setting an initial value (80) for the short-time variation count in the short-time variation count area, the specific game state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (80) from the end of the special game state. Become.

[Big hit end setting process 5]
FIG. 36 shows the jackpot end setting process 5 (step A687) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 5, first, a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A741), and a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A742).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A743), and the common figure high probability and the common power support 1 flag are saved in the common game mode flag area (step A744). By saving this ordinary figure high probability, ordinary electricity support 1 flag, it will become high support. Then, the low probability and time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A745), and the probability information command (time reduction) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A746). Thereafter, the initial value (100) of the time fluctuation number is saved in the time fluctuation area (step A747), the specific fluctuation area is reset (step A748), and the big hit end setting process 5 is ended.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state (low probability) and becomes high support. In addition, by setting the initial value (100) for the short-time variation number in the short-time variation number region, the specific game state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number (100 times).

[Big jackpot end setting 6]
FIG. 37 shows the jackpot end setting process 6 (step A688) in the jackpot end process described above. In the big hit end setting process 6, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A751), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A752).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A753), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support 2 flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A754). By saving this ordinary high probability, ordinary power support 2 flag, it becomes a medium support. Then, the low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A755), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A756). Thereafter, the initial value (80) of the short-time fluctuation count is saved in the short-time fluctuation count area (step A757), the specific fluctuation count initial value (30) is saved in the specific fluctuation count area (step A758), and the jackpot end setting processing 6 Exit.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state (low probability) and becomes medium support. In addition, by setting the specific variation count initial value (30) in the specific variation count area, the medium support is ended and the high support is achieved by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (30). Furthermore, by setting an initial value (80) for the short-time variation count in the short-time variation count area, the specific game state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (80) from the end of the special game state. Become.

  That is, the game control apparatus 100 is based on the type of special result, and the high probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game is a probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result after the special game state ends is higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means capable of generating In addition, after the special gaming state ends, a specific gaming state capable of generating a specific gaming state that extends a period for changing the state of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) to the open state over a predetermined period. It serves as a generation control means. 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. .

  In this way, the specific game state includes a high support and a medium support in which the period for converting the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set shorter than the high support, and the specific game state generation control means is the latest special The interest of the game can be enhanced by setting a medium support period that is executed after the special gaming state is ended based on the type of result. That is, it is possible to set one of two states with different operation states as the specific gaming state, and further, it is possible to change the length of the period of the medium support, and the operation of the normal variation winning device 37 having the start opening It is possible to execute a novel game according to a change in the state, thereby making it possible to have an unprecedented game, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  From the above, a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, and a display device 41 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 opening. ), And in the game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the start port can be closed when the game ball is difficult to win and the game ball can win A special game that includes a normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state, and that extends a period for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. There is provided a specific gaming state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a state, and the specific gaming state generated by the specific gaming state generation control means includes a first specific gaming state (high support) and the first Specified game And the second specific gaming state (medium support) in which the period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set to be shorter, and the specific gaming state generation control means includes the type of the latest special result. Based on this, the period of the second specific gaming state executed after the end of the special gaming state is set.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 38, in the small hit end processing, first, it is determined whether or not the small hit occurs during the ordinary power support (step A761), and when the small hit occurs during the ordinary electric power support (step A761). ; Yes) performs the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A762) and ends the small hit end process. If it is not the small hit that occurred during the ordinary power support (step A761; No), the special figure normal process transition setting process 4 (step A763) is performed, and the small hit end process is terminated.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 3]
FIG. 39 shows special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A762) in the above-described small hit end process. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 3, first, “0” of the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A771), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A772). Next, a signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A773), and a signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A774). Thereafter, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A775), the round LED pointer area is reset (step A776), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 is terminated.

[Special Figure Normal Process Transition Setting Process 4]
FIG. 40 shows special figure normal process transition setting process 4 (step A763) in the above-described small hit end process. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 4, first, “0” of the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A781), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A782). Next, a signal related to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A783), and a signal related to the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A784). Thereafter, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A785). Up to this point, it is the same as the special figure normal process transition setting process 3.

  Next, a prefetch prohibition flag is set (step A786), and a prefetch prohibition count initial value (for example, 10) is saved in the prefetch prohibition count area (step A787). Then, the round LED pointer area is reset (step A788), and the special figure normal process transition setting process 4 is terminated. As a result of this processing, the first start memory is stored for a certain period of time (here, the period in which 10 special figure variation display games are executed) after the end of the small hit that occurred when the game is not in a specific gaming state (supporting ordinary power). The pre-reading process is prohibited, and it becomes difficult to determine which of the small hit and the 2R probability variation A, B, or C, and the interest in the probability variation standby mode ST3 can be enhanced.

  That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 37 in the second specific game state is an operation mode close to the operation mode in the case of not being in the specific game state. It is difficult to understand whether or not. Since the first specific gaming state is advantageous to the player after the end of the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state is made difficult to distinguish between the second specific gaming state and the case where it is not the specific gaming state. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for entering the gaming state and enhance the interest of the game.

  However, when the variable display game based on the second start memory is preferentially executed over the variable display game based on the first start memory, the determination by the prior determination means determines that the first start memory and the second start are not in the specific gaming state. It is executed for both of the start memories and is not executed for the first start memory in the case of the specific gaming state. Therefore, it will be known whether it is in a specific gaming state by notifying whether the result of prior judgment about the 1st starting memory is notified. For this reason, in the case where the specific gaming state is not reached after the special gaming state is ended, the determination on the start memory generated based on the winning at the first starting winning opening is not performed for a certain period after the special gaming state is ended. By doing so, it can be prevented whether or not it is in a specific game state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  From the above, the starting port includes the first starting winning port (starting winning port 36) and the second starting winning port having the normal variable winning device 37, and varies based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port. Start memory means (game control device 100) that stores the right to execute the display game as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and whether the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means is a special result A pre-determination means (game control device 100) for performing the determination before the execution of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, and a variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the execution of the variable display game. The start storage means stores various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) as a first start storage capable of storing a predetermined number as an upper limit. 1 start memory Various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the stage (game control device 100) and the second start winning opening (ordinary variation winning device 37) can be stored as the second start memory up to a predetermined number And a variable display game execution control means, when the second start memory means has a second start memory, the variable display game based on the second start memory. Is provided with priority control means (game control device 100) for executing the game with priority over the variable display game based on the first start-up memory, and the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) is provided after the end of the special game state. In the case of entering the specific gaming state, the period set based on the type of the special result most recently from the end of the special gaming state can be set to the second specific gaming state, specific If not a skill state for a certain period after completion of the special game state becomes that Separate the determination for the first start-up storage.

  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. 43 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. 44 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 or the small 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 game state or the small special game 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 figure command including information on a stop graphic of the special figure variation display game is performed, and a number-of-holds command including information on increase / decrease of 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 prefetch 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. The prefetch command reception process (step B79) for performing the process based on () is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state. Also, in the prefetch command reception process (step B79) and the probability information command reception process (step B80), the effect state is based on the command transmitted from the game control device and information set by other processing in the effect control device 300. The process of selecting and setting is also performed.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 45 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first 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 time management process (step B97) for managing a period for executing the specific game state (medium support, high support) and the like, and a variation time setting process for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game in the update timer (Step B98) is performed. Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B99), and the changing process is terminated.

  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 B100). 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. When the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B100; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B101) is performed and the changing process 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. 46 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 that is set for the start memory that is the target of the continuous effect when the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) based on the pre-read 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. 47 shows the change frequency management process (step B97) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation number management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a specific variation flag at the time of small hit (step B121). The small hitting specific variation flag is set in a small hitting ending process (see FIG. 51), which will be described later, at the end of a small hit that occurs when the specific gaming state is not in effect. This is set to a period during which the pre-reading process for the start memory is prohibited. By setting this flag, the pre-reading effect for the first start memory is prohibited. When there is no small fluctuation specific fluctuation flag (step B122; No), a process of checking whether there is a specific fluctuation flag (step B128) is performed. If there is this small hit specific fluctuation flag (step B122; Yes), the small hit specific fluctuation count is updated by -1 (step B123), and it is determined whether the small hit specific fluctuation count is zero. (Step B124).

  The specific change count at the time of small hitting is for managing the period during which the pre-reading effect for the first start memory is prohibited by the effect control device 300. The specific number of fluctuations at the time of the small hit is the pre-reading process of the first start memory in the game control device 100 at the small hit end ending process (see FIG. 51), which will be described later, at the end of the small hit that occurred when not in the specific gaming state. The number of prohibited special figure variation display games is set as an initial value (for example, 10). Thereby, the pre-reading effect about the first start memory is prohibited for a predetermined period. When the specific variation number at the time of the small hit is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, when the pre-reading effect of the first start memory is prohibited even in the next special figure variation display game, the updated value of -1 is calculated as the small hit. An hour specific fluctuation counter is set (step B127), and a process of checking whether there is a specific fluctuation flag (step B128) is performed. In addition, when the specific change count at the time of small hit is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, when the period during which the pre-reading effect is prohibited in this special figure change display game ends, the specific change flag at the small hit is set. Clear (step B125). Then, the number of specific fluctuations at the time of small hit is reset (step B126), and a process of checking whether there is a specific fluctuation flag (step B128) is performed.

  In the process for checking whether or not there is a specific fluctuation flag (step B128), it is checked whether or not there is a specific fluctuation flag set in the period of medium support, and if there is no specific fluctuation flag (step B129; No), A process (step B135) for checking whether there is a time reduction flag is performed. If there is a specific variation flag (step B129; Yes), the specific number is updated by -1 (step B130), and it is determined whether the specific number is 0 (step B131).

  The specific number of times is for managing the period of medium support with the production control device 300, and as shown below, the special chart for medium support at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode. The number of executions of the variable display game is set as an initial value (10, 20 or 30). If this specific number is not 0 (step B131; No), that is, if the middle support is continued in the next special figure variation display game, the value updated by -1 is set in the specific number counter (step B134), and the time is shortened. Processing for checking whether there is a flag (step B135) is performed. When the specific number is 0 (step B131; Yes), that is, when the middle support is ended in the current special figure fluctuation display game, the specific fluctuation flag is cleared (step B132). Then, the specific number of times is reset (step B133), and a process of checking whether there is a time reduction flag (step B135) is performed.

  In the process for checking whether or not there is a time-shortage flag (step B135), it is checked whether or not there is a time-shortage flag set in the period for which the specific gaming state is set. The management process ends. If there is a time reduction flag (step B136; Yes), the time reduction count is updated by -1 (step B137), and it is determined whether the time reduction count is 0 (step B138).

  The time reduction count is for managing the period of time for the specific gaming state by the effect control device 300, and is set to the specific gaming state at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode as will be described later. The number of executions of the special figure variation display game is set as an initial value (100 or 80). If the number of short times is not 0 (step B138; No), that is, if the specific game state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the updated value is set to the time number counter (step B141). The variation count management process is terminated. In addition, when the number of time reductions is 0 (step B138; Yes), that is, when the specific game state ends in this special figure variation display game, the time reduction flag is cleared (step B139) and the time reduction number is reset. (Step B140), the variation number management process is terminated.

  By this variation frequency management process, the effect control device 300 can also manage the period for prohibiting the pre-reading effect, the period for the medium support, and the period for the specific gaming state, and can perform the effect according to the gaming state.

[Design stop processing]
FIG. 48 shows a 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 B151). If there is an effect request flag (step B151; Yes), the above-described variation pattern information setting process (see FIG. 46). The stop symbol set in is acquired (step B152). Then, the symbol stop process (step B153) which stops the variation display of a decoration special symbol variation display game is performed, an effect request flag is cleared (step B154), and a symbol stop process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B151; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B155). In this case, the update timer measures the stop time that is the display time of the stop symbol, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the stop time has elapsed. When the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B155; No), the symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B155; Yes), the symbol stop end is set (step B156), and the symbol stop process is ended.

[Fanfare treatment]
FIG. 49 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 continuation of the jackpot is updated (step B176). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B177), and the fanfare process is terminated. The big hit continuation count is set to 1 when a big hit occurs in a period not in the specific gaming state, and is incremented by 1 when a big hit occurs in the specific gaming state.

  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. If it is a small hit, the same process is performed for the small hit, but the number of consecutive big hits is not updated.

[Ending process]
FIG. 50 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), is the end of the small special game state based on the small hit? Is determined (step B182). If the small special gaming state based on the small hit is not completed (step B182; No), a process of acquiring information on the big hit (step B184) is performed. If the small special gaming state based on the small hit is completed (step B182; Yes), the small hit ending process (step B183) is performed, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B194), and an effect request is made. The flag is cleared (step B195) and the ending process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the small hitting ending process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit in the ordinary power support (during a specific gaming state) (step B201), and the small hit in the ordinary power support (Step B201; Yes) ends the small hitting ending process. If it is not a small hit during normal power support (step B201; No), a small hit specific fluctuation flag is set (step B202), and a small hit specific fluctuation count is set (step B203). Then, the effect mode setting random number is acquired (step B204), the corresponding effect mode is set based on the acquired effect mode setting random number (step B205), and the small hitting ending process is ended. The setting of the corresponding effect mode based on the acquired effect mode setting random number will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 50, after performing the process of acquiring information related to the jackpot (step B184), it is determined whether or not the acquired information related to the jackpot includes information related to time saving (specific gaming state) (step B185). Information related to time reduction is information indicating that the specific gaming state is entered after the end of the special gaming state, and includes information relating to time reduction except in the case of a small hit. If there is no information regarding the time reduction (step B185; No), it is determined whether there is information regarding the specific fluctuation (medium support) (step B188). If there is information on time reduction (step B185; Yes), the time reduction flag is set (step B186), the number of time reductions is set (step B187), and it is determined whether there is information on specific fluctuation (medium support). (Step B188). In the process of setting the number of time reductions (step B187), the number of time reductions to be set is selected based on the acquired information on the jackpot (type of special result mode). That is, 0 is set in the case of 15R probability variation A, 2R probability variation A to C, 15 is set in the case of 15R probability variation B, 15R normal, and 80 is set in the case of 2R probability variation D, 2R normal.

  The information related to the specific variation is information indicating that it will become a medium support after the end of the special gaming state, and includes information regarding the specific variation in the case of 2R probability variation or 2R normal. If there is no information regarding this specific variation (step B188; No), the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B194), the effect request flag is cleared (step B195), and the ending process is terminated. If there is information on specific fluctuation (step B188; Yes), the specific fluctuation flag is set (step B189), the specific number of times is set (step B190), and it is determined whether to execute the specific effect (step B189). B191). In the process of setting the specific number of times (step B190), the specific number of times to be set is selected based on the acquired information on the jackpot (type of special result mode). That is, 10 is set for 2R probability variation A, 20 for 2R probability variation B, and 30 for 2R probability variation C, D, 2R normal.

  Special effects are small specials based on small hits that occur after the end of a special gaming state based on 2R probability variation A to C that becomes a high support until the next big hit after becoming a medium support, and when not in a specific gaming state This is an effect that is executed after the gaming state is completed. In this specific effect, an effect that suggests the length of the period of medium support or a small hit is performed. When this specific effect is not executed (step B191; No), the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B194), the effect request flag is cleared (step B195), and the ending process is terminated. When a specific effect is executed (step B191; Yes), an effect mode setting random number is acquired (step B192), and a corresponding effect mode is set based on the acquired effect mode setting random number (step B193). In the case of a small hit that occurred when not in a specific gaming state, a random number for setting the effect mode is obtained by the ending process at the time of the small hit (see FIG. 51) (step B204), and based on the acquired random number for setting the effect mode A corresponding effect mode is set (step B205). Thereafter, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B194), the effect request flag is cleared (step B195), and the ending process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B181; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B196). 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 B196; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B196; Yes), end ending is set (step B197), and the ending process is ended.

  There are three types of the specific effects A to C, and as shown in FIGS. 52A to 52C, different messages are displayed at the start of the specific effects A to C, respectively. ing. The specific effects A to C are processed at the ratio shown in FIG. 52 (d) according to the type of large (small) and the value of the random number for setting the effect mode in the process of setting the corresponding effect mode (steps B193 and B205). Either one is selected.

  In 2R probability variation A to C, in the case of 2R probability variation A having the shortest period of medium support, the ratio of the specific effect A being selected is high. In addition, the ratio of selecting the specific effect B is high in the case of 2R probability variation B having a medium support period, and the ratio of selecting the specific effect C in the case of 2R probability change C having the longest period of medium support. Is high. Furthermore, in the case of a small hit, the ratio of selecting the specific effect C is high. As a result, it is possible to infer that it was a medium support period or a small hit from the type of the specific effect, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to guess the period of medium support that is not advantageous to the player compared to high support, the player can be motivated to continue the game even if the support is medium.

  As described above, the production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the production of the game is provided, and the production control means is set by the specific game state generation means (game control device 100) at the start of the second specific game state. The notification suggesting the period of the second specified gaming state is performed.

  FIG. 52 (e) shows a background effect in the probability variation mode ST4, and FIG. 52 (f) shows a background effect in the probability variation standby mode ST3. In the background effect in the probability change mode ST4 that is high support, the flame momentum is displayed strongly, and in the background effect in the probability change standby mode ST3 that is medium support, the flame effect is displayed weakly. This makes it possible to easily identify the current mode.

  Through the above processing, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the period for the medium support and the period for the specific game state are set based on the type of the most recent special result mode, and the game progresses as the game progresses. The state changes, and the transition of the production state as shown in FIG. 7 is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to execute a novel game by changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 having the start winning opening, and it is possible to make the game unprecedented and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the period during which the prefetching process is prohibited after a small hit when not in the specific gaming state is the period in which the special figure variation display game is executed ten times. It is also possible to select from a plurality of periods (10, 20, or 30 in the present embodiment) that can be selected.

  In addition, although at least the normal game probability is set to a high probability in the specific gaming state, it is only necessary that the period for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state is extended as compared with the case where the specific gaming state is not the specific gaming state. . Therefore, in the specific gaming state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in the open state in the case of any one or more of the normal figure probability, the normal figure variation time, the general electric open time, and the general electric open number of times than in the specific gaming state. What is necessary is just to change so that the period to convert may be extended.

[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. The gaming machine of this embodiment differs in the execution mode of a specific gaming state.

  In FIG. 53, the kind of special result aspect in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. The kind of special result mode, the execution mode of the special game state, the probability state after the end of the special game state, and the selection ratio of each special result mode are the same as in the first embodiment, but the specification that occurs after the end of the special game state The execution mode of the gaming state is different from the first embodiment.

  With respect to the specific game state that occurs after the special game state ends, in the 15R probability variation A (symbol), high support is provided until the next big hit. In 15R probability variation B (symbol) and 15R normal (symbol), after high support until 100 special figure variation display game is executed, the specific gaming state ends and the normal operation state (no power support) Is done. In 2R probability variation A (symbol), it is medium support until 10 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, then it is high support until 70 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, and then medium support until the next big hit. It is said. In 2R probability variation B (symbol), it is high support until 30 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, then it is medium support until 50 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, and then high support until the next big hit. It is said.

  In 2R probability variation C (symbol), medium support is provided until 10 special figure change display games are executed, and then high support is provided until 10 special figure change display games are executed. Then, after 10 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, the support is made medium, and then the support is made high until the next big hit. In 2R probability variation D (symbol), 2R normal (symbol), it will be medium support until 10 special figure fluctuation display games are executed, and then it will be high support until 10 special figure fluctuation display games are executed. . Then, after 10 special figure variation display games are executed, the medium support is provided, and then, until the 50 special figure change display games are executed, the high support is provided. After that, the specific gaming state is ended and the normal operation state is reached. It is said that there is no ordinary power support. That is, the period of the first specific game state and / or the second specific game state executed after the end of the special game state is set based on the type of the latest special result.

  FIG. 54 shows a change in the gaming state from the end of the special gaming state when each special result mode is derived. The classification of gaming state shown in FIG. 54A is the same as the classification in the first embodiment shown in FIG. Then, for each special result mode shown in FIG. 53, the execution mode of the specific game state from the end of the special game state is shown in FIG. 54 (b). In any special result mode, the game state is in a specific gaming state until at least 80 special figure variation display games are executed. In addition, until the special figure variation display game is executed 20 times, 2R probability variation A, C, D, and 2R are usually in the same mode of change between high support and medium support. Furthermore, until the special figure variation display game is executed 80 times, 2R probability variation C, D and 2R are usually the same in the mode of change of high support and medium support.

  FIG. 55 shows the gaming state in a period with a predetermined number of divisions as the general power support information. The number of divisions includes at least the number of switchable times that is the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that may be switched between medium support and high support, and the number of switchable times in this embodiment is 10, 20, 30, 80, 100. As shown in FIG. 55 (a), the values 0 to 5 of the ordinary power support information correspond to each gaming state, and the gaming state in the period in which the number of divisions is divided by this ordinary power support information is illustrated. 54 (b). As described above, the ordinary power support information determined by the type of the special result mode and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is stored in the game control device 100, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the special game state is ended. Each time is the number of breaks, the execution mode (gaming state) of the specific gaming state is set with reference to this general power support information.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can determine the type of 2R big hit and the small hit from the execution mode of the specific gaming state. 56 and 57 show an execution mode of the specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state based on 2R probability variation A to D, 2R normal, and small hits as an example of the execution mode of the specific gaming state.

  FIG. 56A shows an execution mode of the specific game state after the special game state based on the 2R probability variation A. When the special game state ends, both the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game have a high probability (t1). The period from the end of the special game state to the execution of the ten special figure change display games is medium support and the game state D-1 (t1 to t2). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Thereafter, the period until the execution of the special figure variation display game of 70 times becomes high support and becomes the gaming state D-2 (from t2 to t3). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6. Then, during the period until the next big hit (t4), it becomes medium support and enters the gaming state D-1 (from t3 to t4). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3.

  FIG. 56 (b) shows an execution mode of the specific gaming state after the special gaming state based on the 2R probability variation B. When the special game state ends, both the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game have a high probability (t11). The period from the end of this special gaming state to the execution of 30 special figure change display games is high support and the gaming state D-2 (t11 to t12). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6. Thereafter, the period until the execution of the 50 special figure variation display games is medium support, and the gaming state D-1 is entered (from t12 to t13). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Then, the period until the next big hit (t14) becomes high support and the gaming state D-2 is entered (from t13 to t14). In this period, the production state is the probability variation mode ST4.

  FIG. 56 (c) shows an execution mode of the specific game state after the end of the special game state based on the 2R probability variation C. When the special game state ends, both the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game have high probabilities (t21). The period from the end of the special game state to the execution of the ten special figure variation display games is medium support and becomes the game state D-1 (from t21 to t22). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Thereafter, the period until the tenth special figure variation display game is executed becomes high support and enters the gaming state D-2 (from t22 to t23). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6. Further, the period until the ten special figure variation display game is executed becomes medium support and becomes the gaming state D-1 (from t23 to t24). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Then, during the period until the next big hit (t25), the support is high and the gaming state D-2 is entered (from t24 to t25). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6.

  FIG. 57 (a) shows an execution mode of the specific game state after the end of the special game state based on the 2R probability variation D. When the special gaming state ends, both the special map variation display game and the general map variation display game have a high probability (t31). The period from the end of the special game state to the execution of the ten special figure variation display games is medium support and the game state D-1 (t31 to t32). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. After that, the period until the ten special figure variation display game is executed becomes high support and enters the gaming state D-2 (from t32 to t33). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6.

  Furthermore, the period until the tenth special figure variation display game is executed becomes a medium support and enters the gaming state D-1 (from t33 to t34). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Then, the period until the execution of the 50 special figure variation display games is high, and the game state D-2 is entered (from t34 to t35). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6. After that, the specific game state ends, and the general map variation display game has a low probability, but the special map variation display game remains at a high probability. Therefore, the period until the next big hit (t36) is in the gaming state C (from t35 to t36). In this period, the production state is the normal gaming state ST1.

  FIG. 57B shows an execution mode of the specific game state after the end of the special game state based on 2R normal. When the special game state ends, the special figure variation display game has a low probability, and both the normal figure variation display game have a high probability (t41). The period from the end of the special game state to the execution of the 10 special figure change display games is medium support and the game state B-1 (t41 to t42). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Thereafter, the period until the tenth special figure variation display game is executed becomes high support and becomes gaming state B-2 (from t42 to t43). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6.

  Further, the period until the ten special figure variation display game is executed becomes medium support and becomes the gaming state B-1 (from t43 to t44). In this period, the production state is the probability change standby mode ST3. Then, the period until the execution of the 50 special figure change display games is high, and the game state B-2 is entered (from t44 to t45). During this period, the production state is the chance mode ST6. After that, the specific game state ends and the normal game display game has a low probability. The special figure fluctuation display game remains at low probability. Therefore, the period until the next big hit (t46) is in the gaming state A (from t45 to t46). In this period, the production state is the normal gaming state ST1.

  FIG. 57 (c) shows a game execution mode after the end of the small special game state based on the small hits that occurred when the specific game state is not set. Even after the end of the small special game state, both the special figure variation display game and the ordinary figure variation display game remain at low probability and do not enter the specific game state (t51). From the end of the small special game state until the next big hit, the game state A remains, but during the period from the end of the small special game state to the execution of 10 special figure change display games, the production state is definitely changed. The standby mode ST3 is entered (from t51 to t52). After that, the period until the next big hit (t53) becomes the normal gaming state ST1 (from t52 to t53).

  In the case of 2R probability variation A, C, D, and 2R normal, it is medium support until 10 special figure variation display games are executed, and the probability variation standby mode ST3 is set. Then, in the case of a small hit that occurs when the game is not in the specific game state, the specific game state is not entered after the end of the small special game state, but the probability change standby mode ST3 is entered until ten special figure variation display games are executed. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether it was 2R probability variation A, C, D, 2R normal or small hit, and to guess the probability state until 10 special figure variation display games are executed. Yes. In the case of 2R probability variation B, since it becomes high support during the period of executing the 10 special figure variation display game, it can be recognized that the state is in a high probability state at this point.

  In the 11th special figure variation display game, 2R probability variation A, C, D, 2R normal becomes high support and becomes the chance mode ST6, and in the case of a small hit, it becomes the normal gaming state ST1. If it is not support, it can be recognized that the normal probability state. However, 2R probability variation A, C, D, and 2R normal are all high support until the 20th special figure variation display game is executed, and the production state is the chance mode ST6, so it is difficult to determine.

  In the 21st special figure fluctuation display game, 2R probability change C, D, 2R normal support becomes medium support and becomes the probability change standby mode ST3, but in the case of 2R probability change A, high support continues. If it is high support, it is possible to recognize that it is in a high probability state. However, the 2R probability variation C, D, and 2R normal are all moderately supported until 30 special figure variation display games are executed, and the rendering state is also the probability variation standby mode ST3, so it is difficult to determine.

  In the 81st special figure variation display game, the 2R probability variation D, 2R normal, the specific game state ends and the normal game state ST1, and in the case of 2R probability variation C, high support continues. Then, it can be recognized that the state is a high probability state. However, since the 2R probability variation D and 2R normal are in the normal gaming state ST1 until the next big hit, it is difficult to determine.

  In this way, the special result in which the high probability state is set and the special result in which the high probability state is not set can be set so that the periods of the first specific gaming state and / or the second specific gaming state are different, Since the non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified for a specific period after the special gaming state ends, the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the probability state can be related, and the normal variation It is possible to have an unprecedented gameability in which the probability state is estimated from the change in the operation state of the winning device 37. Also, it is difficult to guess the probability state from the execution mode immediately after the start of the specific game state, and the probability state can be estimated from the execution mode as the game in the specific game state progresses. Can be maintained for a long period of time and can be more interesting.

[Variation count update processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment performs the fluctuation number update process shown in FIG. 58 instead of the fluctuation number update process shown in FIGS. In this variation count update process, first, the specific variation count is updated by -1 (step A801), and it is checked whether the specific variation count is 0 (step A802). Note that the specific variation count in this embodiment is set as an initial value (80 or 100) as the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is set to the specific game state at the end of the special game state, as will be described later. However, 100 is set as an initial value when a specific gaming state is reached until the next big hit.

  If the specific variation count is not 0 (step A803; No), that is, if the specific game state continues in the next special figure variation display game, it is checked whether the specific variation count is the set count (step A804). If it is not the set number of times (step A805; No), the variation number update process is terminated. If it is the set number of times (step A805; Yes), the corresponding general power support information is acquired based on the set number of times (step A806), and the corresponding gaming state is saved from the general power support information (step A807). ), The variation count update process is terminated. Here, the case where the specific variation number is the set number is a case where the number of executions of the special figure variation display game has reached the number of divisions, and there is a possibility that switching between medium support and high support may be performed. is there. In such a case, out of the general power support information shown in FIG. 55, the general power support information is acquired based on the symbol number and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game, and the corresponding gaming state is set.

  On the other hand, if the specific variation count is 0, that is, if there is a possibility that the specific game state will end in the special figure variation display game of this time, the final power transmission support setting process (step A808) is performed to update the variation count The process ends.

[Final electric power support setting process]
FIG. 59 shows the final public power support setting process (step A808) in the above-described change count update process. In this final power transmission support setting process, first, the last power transmission support information is acquired (step A811), and the final game state is saved (step A812). The final power transmission support information is general power support information until the next jackpot occurs, and a gaming state corresponding to the final power support information is set as a gaming state until the next jackpot occurs.

  Next, it is checked whether the most recent special result mode is a normal power support end symbol (step A813). The general electric power support end symbol is a special result mode in which the specific gaming state does not continue until the next jackpot among the special result modes. If the most recent special result mode is not the normal power support end symbol (step A813; No), the final general power support setting process is ended. In this case, the specific gaming state continues. Also, if the most recent special result mode is a normal power support end symbol (step A813; Yes), as a process of ending the specific gaming state, first, it is checked whether the special figure variation display game is at a high probability. (Step A815).

  If the probability is high (step A816; Yes), a probability information command at the time reduction end is prepared (step A817), and a signal related to the time reduction end is saved in the external information output data area (step A818). Then, a signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A819). After that, the normal-game low-probability flag and the ordinary-power-unsupported flag are saved in the normal-game mode flag area (step A820), and the high-probability, short-time flag is saved in the special-purpose game mode flag area (step A821). The specific gaming state is ended by the setting of the ordinary low probability and no ordinary power support flag. Then, the probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A822), the specific fluctuation count area is reset (step A823), and the final common power support setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the probability is not high (step A816; No), a probability information command at the time reduction end is prepared (step A824), and a signal related to the time reduction end is saved in the external information output data area (step A825). A signal relating to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A826). After that, the normal-game low-probability / non-power-supply support flag is saved in the normal-game mode flag area (step A827), and the low-probability, short-time none flag is saved in the special-purpose game mode flag area (step A828). The specific gaming state is ended by the setting of the ordinary low probability and no ordinary power support flag. Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A829), the specific fluctuation frequency area is reset (step A830), and the final power transmission support setting process is terminated.

[Big hits end processing]
Also, instead of the jackpot end process shown in FIGS. 31 to 37, the jackpot end process shown in FIGS. 60 to 64 is performed. In this jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special gaming state is loaded (step A681), and a branch process (step A68) using the probability determination flag is performed. A682) is performed.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A683) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 15R probability variation A, B, and 2R probability variation A to C. After the special gaming state is finished, the high probability state is obtained, and until the next special result mode is derived or 100 special events are performed. This is a case where the specific game state is maintained until the figure variation display game is executed. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 1, the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A684) is performed. In this case, when the special result mode is 2R probability variation D, the special gaming state is set to the high probability state after the special gaming state is ended and the special game state display game is executed 80 times after the special gaming state is completed. This is the case.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 2, jackpot end setting processing 3 (step A685) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 15R normal, the normal probability state is set after the special game state is ended, and the specific game state is set until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A686) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 2R normal, the normal probability state is set after the special game state is ended, and the special game state is changed from the end of the special game state until 80 special figure variation display games are executed. This is the case.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 4, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A689), and the command setting process (step A690) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A691), and the big hit end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A691), a process for setting the processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (large prize winning fraud monitoring information) defining the special winning prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 61 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A683) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A831), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A832). ).

  Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A833), and the common figure high probability and the power transmission support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A834). By saving this ordinary figure high probability and ordinary electricity support flag, it becomes a specific gaming state. Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A835), and the probability information command (high probability A) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A836).

  Thereafter, the power transmission support information based on the jackpot symbol is saved (step A837), and the power transmission support start state is saved from the power transmission support information (step A838). In the process of saving the power transmission support information based on the jackpot symbol (step A837), based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the special gaming state this time, the current power transmission support information shown in FIG. Saves ordinary power support information (a row of information) about the gaming state. In addition, in the process of saving the power transmission support start state from the power transmission support information (step A838), the power transmission support information saved based on the jackpot symbol is included in the power transmission support start information of 1 to 10 times. Save information. Thereby, the game state from the start of the specific game state to the execution of ten special figure variation display games is set.

  Then, the initial value (100) of the specific fluctuation count is saved in the specific fluctuation count area (step A839), and the big hit end setting process 1 is ended. As a result of the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state, and the gaming state according to the general power support information based on the jackpot symbol is set.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 62 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A684) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A841), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A842). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A843), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A844). By saving this ordinary figure high probability and ordinary electricity support flag, it becomes a specific gaming state. Then, a high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A845), and a probability information command (high probability B) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A846).

  Thereafter, the power transmission support information based on the jackpot symbol is saved (step A847), and the power transmission support start state is saved from the power transmission support information (step A848). These processes are the same as the jackpot end setting process 1. Then, the specific fluctuation count initial value (80) is saved in the specific fluctuation count area (step A849), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is terminated. As a result of the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state, and the gaming state according to the general power support information based on the jackpot symbol is set.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 63 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A685) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A851), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A852).

  Next, the number of the time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step A853), and the ordinary high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A854). By saving this ordinary figure high probability and ordinary electricity support flag, it becomes a specific gaming state. Then, the low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A855), and the probability information command (low probability A) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A856).

  Thereafter, the power transmission support information based on the jackpot symbol is saved (step A857), and the power transmission support start state is saved from the power transmission support information (step A858). These processes are the same as the jackpot end setting process 1. Then, the specific variation count initial value (100) is saved in the specific variation count area (step A859), and the jackpot end setting processing 3 is terminated. With the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state, and the gaming state according to the general power support information based on the jackpot symbol is set.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
FIG. 64 shows the big hit end setting process 4 (step A686) in the big hit end process described above. In the big hit end setting process 4, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A861), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A862).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A863), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A864). By saving this ordinary figure high probability and ordinary electricity support flag, it becomes a specific gaming state. Then, the low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A865), and the probability information command (low probability B) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A866).

  Thereafter, the power transmission support information based on the jackpot symbol is saved (step A867), and the power transmission support start state is saved from the power transmission support information (step A868). These processes are the same as the jackpot end setting process 1. Then, the initial value (80) of the specific fluctuation count is saved in the specific fluctuation count area (step A869), and the big hit end setting process 4 is ended. With the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state, and the gaming state according to the general power support information based on the jackpot symbol is set.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the period of medium support and / or high support can be set finely based on the type of the latest special result, so that a novel due to a change in the operating state of the normally variable winning device 37 having the start winning opening The game can be executed, and the game performance can be made unprecedented, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to set different high and / or medium support periods for special results for which high probability states are set and special results for which high probability states are not set. Since the non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified over the period, the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the probability state can be related, and the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 Therefore, it is possible to have an unprecedented gameability of estimating the probability state from the above.

  From the above, a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, and a display device 41 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 opening. ), And in the game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the start port can be closed when the game ball is difficult to win and the game ball can win A special game that includes a normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state, and that extends a period for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. There is provided a specific gaming state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a state, and the specific gaming state generated by the specific gaming state generation control means includes a first specific gaming state (high support) and the first Specified game And the second specific gaming state (medium support) in which the period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set to be shorter, and the specific gaming state generation control means includes the type of the latest special result. Based on this, the period of the first specific game state and / or the second specific game state executed after the end of the special game state is set.

  Further, based on the type of the special result, 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 becomes a special result after the special game state is finished is higher than the normal probability state. ) And a notification state control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine, and the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) has a high probability by the probability setting means. The period of the first specific gaming state and / or the second specific gaming state executed after the end of the special gaming state differs between the special result in which the state is set and the special result in which the high probability state is not set by the probability setting means. The notification state control means is in a non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified for a specific period after the special gaming state ends.

  In addition, you may make it perform a specific effect in the transition from middle support to high support, or the transition from high support to medium support. Further, even when there is no transition between medium support and high support, a specific performance may be performed to enhance interest. In this case, the interest can be further enhanced by performing the switchable number of times that may shift from medium support to high support. That is, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) can execute a specific effect at the time of switching between the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and the specific effect is regarded as the first specific game state. It may be possible to execute even when the second specific gaming state can be switched.

  Further, when high support is set after the medium support, the effect state during the medium support may be set to the normal gaming state ST1. In this way, even when the specific gaming state ends and becomes the normal gaming state ST1, the game can be continued with the expectation that it will become high support, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. . In addition, in the case of medium support, there is a possibility that the player will give up and end the game, and it is possible to attract the interest of the player who has selected the gaming machine in the game store.

  Further, for example, when a small hit occurs in the state of the probability change standby mode ST3 with medium support, the stage may be shifted to a production state in the case of high support such as the chance mode ST6. The production state may be shifted every time a small hit occurs so as to return to the probability change standby mode ST3 when it occurs. In addition, when a predetermined number of small hits occur in the state of the probability variation standby mode ST3, a transition to the effect state in the case of high support such as the chance mode ST6 may be made. Further, based on the occurrence of small hits in the probability variation standby mode ST3, the probability of shifting to the production state in the case of high support such as the chance mode ST6 is a case where even if it is medium support, it does not become a case where it becomes high support later. You may make it differ.

  In the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the specific gaming state is controlled by the probability variation determination flag in the variation number updating process shown in FIG. 24. However, as in the second embodiment, the general gaming state as shown in FIG. Electric power support information may be stored, and a specific gaming state may be controlled with reference to this information.

[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. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern table that sets the variation pattern of the variation display game that is started first after switching from the middle support to the high support is used as the specific variation pattern table.

  FIG. 66 shows a variation pattern table used for determining the variation mode of the special map variation display game. Note that the fluctuation pattern tables A to D are fluctuation pattern tables used when the results are out of place, and the big hit fluctuation pattern tables A and B are fluctuation pattern tables used when the results are big hits. In the present embodiment, the reach types are five types: normal reach, SP reach 1, SP reach 2, premier reach 1 and premier 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.

  FIG. 67 shows a variation pattern table selected and changes in the gaming state in the specific gaming state based on each special result mode. This figure shows a case where the results of all the special figure variation display games are out of place.

  In the specific gaming state, any one of the variation pattern tables A and B and the big hit variation pattern tables A and B is selected. The variation pattern table A is basically selected for the special-figure variation display game that is in the specific gaming state and the result is out of place. When this variation pattern table A is selected, the variation pattern that reaches the reach state is not set. Further, for a special figure fluctuation display game in a specific game state and the result is a big hit, the big hit fluctuation pattern table A is basically selected. When the big hit variation pattern table A is selected, only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state is set.

  For the special figure variation display game that is in the specific gaming state and the result is out of order and is started first after switching from the middle support to the high support, the variation pattern table B is selected as the specific variation pattern table. In this variation pattern table B, only variation patterns that reach the reach state can be selected, and among the variation patterns that reach the reach state, variation patterns having a long variation time are selected.

  For the special figure variation display game which is in the specific gaming state and the result is a big hit and is first started after switching from the middle support to the high support, the big hit change pattern table B is selected as the specific change pattern table. When the big hit variation pattern table B is selected, only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state is selected, and the premium reach 1 and 2 that are special reach states that are not selected in the other variation pattern tables can be selected. ing.

  Here, the variation pattern table B which forms a specific variation pattern table has a higher probability of selecting a variation pattern in which the execution time of the special figure variation display game is longer than that of the variation pattern table A. Thereby, the profit by having become high support can be provided to a player rapidly, and the interest of a novel game by the change of the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 which has a start prize opening can be heightened. In other words, the start memory (especially the second start memory) can be increased in the first special figure change display game in which the normal variation winning device 37 has a long support period and becomes a high support, which is more advantageous to the player than the medium support. Profits from the high support can be quickly given to the player. Also, even if the medium support is changed to the high support, the player cannot obtain a profit until the release condition is established and the normal variation winning device 37 is released, but the first special figure change that has become the high support. By setting the fluctuation pattern of the display game to a fluctuation pattern with a long execution time, the release condition can be established in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the high support that is more advantageous to the player than the medium support It is possible to promptly give the player the benefits of becoming.

  Furthermore, since the variation pattern table B that forms a specific variation pattern table can select only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state, it is possible to clearly notify or indicate that the specific game state has been switched. Moreover, even if the execution time is lengthened, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the reach state.

  In addition, it is possible to set a special support result with a high probability state and a special result with no high probability state set so that the period of medium support and / or high support is different. Since the non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified over the period, the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the probability state can be related, and the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 Therefore, it is possible to have an unprecedented gameability of estimating the probability state from the above. And since it becomes clear that it switched from medium support to high support by the fluctuation pattern, the interest of the gaming machine having such a game can be further enhanced.

  In a specific gaming state, a reach fluctuation table (fluctuation pattern table B, jackpot fluctuation pattern tables A and B) that sets only a fluctuation pattern that is in a reach state only when a big hit and a medium support to a high support. ) Is selected. Otherwise, the non-reach fluctuation table (variation pattern table A) is selected. Therefore, the game in the specific game state can be advanced rapidly, and when the game state changes, the reach state can be generated to enhance the interest. In the case of a small hit that occurred in a state other than the specific gaming state, the variation pattern table B is selected for the first special figure variation display game that has returned from the probability variation standby mode ST3 to the normal gaming state ST1 to generate a reach state. ing.

  On the other hand, if it is not the specific game state and the result is out of place, the variation pattern table C is selected if the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is the high probability state, and the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is If the normal probability state, the variation pattern table D is selected. The variation pattern table C has a higher probability of setting a variation pattern that reaches a reach state than the variation pattern table D, and from this, the probability state can be estimated.

[Fujiden support switching process 2]
In order to perform the control as described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment performs a general power support switching process 2 shown in FIG. 68 instead of the general power support switching process 2 shown in FIG. In this power transmission support switching process 2, when the specific fluctuation count is 0 (step A613; Yes), that is, the middle support is finished in the current special figure fluctuation display game, and the next special figure fluctuation display game starts. In such a case, the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A871) is performed. In the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A871), information is set so that the change pattern table B or the big hit change pattern table B is selected as the change pattern table for the next special figure change display game. .

[Fujiden support switching process 3]
Also, instead of the ordinary power support switching process 3 shown in FIG. 27, the ordinary power support switching process 3 shown in FIG. 69 is performed. Even in this ordinary power support switching process 3, if the specific fluctuation count is 0 (step A623; Yes), that is, the middle support is ended in the current special figure fluctuation display game, and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. In such a case, a process of setting change pattern table switching (step A872) is performed. In the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A872), information is set so that the change pattern table B or the big hit change pattern table B is selected as the change pattern table for the next special figure change display game. .

[Fujiden support switching process 5]
Also, instead of the ordinary power support switching process 5 shown in FIG. 29, the ordinary power support switching process 5 shown in FIG. 70 is performed. Even in this ordinary power support switching process 5, if the specific fluctuation count is 0 (step A653; Yes), that is, the middle support is ended in the current special figure fluctuation display game, and the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. In such a case, the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A873) is performed. In the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A873), information for selecting the change pattern table B or the big hit change pattern table B is set as the change pattern table for the next special figure change display game. .

  By performing these processes, the variation pattern table that sets the variation pattern of the variation display game that is started first after switching from medium support to high support is the variation pattern table B that is a specific variation pattern table or jackpot variation Pattern table B is obtained. It should be noted that a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is set from the special diagram variation display game that is first started after the middle support is switched to the high support.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the period of medium support and / or high support can be set finely based on the type of the latest special result, so that a novel due to a change in the operating state of the normally variable winning device 37 having the start winning opening The game can be executed, and the game performance can be made unprecedented, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Also, since the variation pattern table that sets the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game that is started first after switching from medium support to high support is a specific variation pattern table, the specific gaming state is switched depending on the variation pattern. This can be notified or suggested.

  From the above, a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, and a display device 41 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 opening. ), And in the game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the start port can be closed when the game ball is difficult to win and the game ball can win A special game that includes a normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state, and that extends a period for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. Specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a state, and variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the execution of the variable display game, specific game state generation control In the specific game state generated by the stage, the first specific game state (high support) and the second period in which the state change of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set shorter than the first specific game state. The specific game state (medium support) is included, and the specific game state generation control means is configured to execute the first specific game state and / or the second state executed after the end of the special game state based on the type of the latest special result. The period of the specific gaming state is set, and the variation display game execution control means sets a variation pattern table for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game that is started first after switching from the second specific gaming state to the first specific gaming state. Thus, a specific variation pattern table is used.

  The variation pattern table is set with a plurality of variation patterns having different execution times of the variation display game, and selection probabilities of the variation patterns, and the variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) changes the variation pattern according to the selection probabilities. The variation pattern table is selected so that the variation display game has a longer execution time than the variation pattern table used in the variation display game that is not a specific variation pattern table in a specific gaming state. The probability is set high.

  In addition, in the specific variation pattern table, only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state can be selected.

  Note that if a specific effect is performed in a special figure variation display game in which a variation pattern is set by a specific variation pattern table, it is possible to clearly notify or suggest that the specific game state has been switched by the effect. The specific effect may be any effect that the player can recognize, such as display of character information on the display device 41, display of a specific character, sound or lamp.

  In the case of performing such a specific effect, for example, a change pattern including information on the change pattern of the special figure change display game set in the change start information setting process (steps A332 and A382) and transmitted to the effect control device 300. The command includes information indicating that the specific variation pattern table is used, and the production control device 300 performs a specific production based on this information. Also, in the variation number management process shown in FIG. 47, when the specific number becomes 0 (step B131), a specific effect flag is set, and the specific figure change display game to be started next based on the specific effect flag is specified. The execution of a specific effect may be controlled only by the effect control device 300.

  As described above, the production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the production of the game is provided, and the production control means is specific in the first variable display game that is switched from the second specific game state to the first specific game state. It means that the production was performed.

[First Modification of Third Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the third embodiment will be described. This modification applies the configuration of the third embodiment to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, and basically has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above. Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described. Note that the variation pattern table has the table shown in FIG.

  Since the gaming machine according to the second embodiment does not perform the above-described power transmission support switching process, the configuration of the third embodiment can be applied as follows. First, the power transmission support information shown in FIG. 55 includes switching information that is information related to switching of a specific gaming state as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 55, the ordinary power support information is a game in a period in which a delimiter count including a switchable count that is the number of times of execution of a special figure variable display game that may be switched between medium support and high support is set as a delimiter. It was state information. On the other hand, in the switching information shown in FIG. 71 (a), the game state in the period with the number of breaks as a break is information including a comparison result with the game state in the previous period. In addition, since there is no gaming state in the previous period for the first to tenth special figure change display games from the end of the special gaming state, the ordinary power support information corresponding to the first to tenth gaming states is set. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 71 (b), for the 2R probability variation A, the public power support information “2” corresponding to the medium support is set from the 1st to the 10th time. Since the gaming state is high support for the 11th to 20th times and the 1st to 10th times in the previous period is the medium support, the switching information “6” is set. In addition, since the gaming state is high support for the 21st to 30th times, and the previous period 11th to 20th is high support, the switching information “9” is set. Further, since the game state is medium support for the 81st to 100th games and the high support is for the 51st to 80th games, which is the previous period, the switching information “8” is set.

[Special figure information setting process]
Further, in the special figure information setting process (step A329) in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 16, and in the special figure information setting process (step A379) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 19, the process shown in FIG. I do. In this special figure information setting process, first, the prepared flag (special figure 1 fluctuation flag or special figure 2 fluctuation flag) is saved in the symbol discrimination flag (work) area as a flag indicating the target special figure (step A881). .

  Next, a value obtained by adding the number of reserved special figure 1 and the number of reserved special figure 2 is set as the information generation parameter 1 (step A882), and a value “0” without extension of the variable time is set as the information generation parameter 2. (Step A883). Then, it is determined whether or not the general electric power support is in progress (in the specific gaming state) (step A884). If the general electric power support is not in progress (in the specific gaming state) (step A884; No), the information generation parameter 3 includes the general electric power. A value of no support is set (step A885). In addition, when it is during the ordinary power support (during a specific gaming state) (step A884; Yes), a variable time extension setting process (step A886) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 73, in the variation time extension process, first, it is checked whether the specific variation number is a set number (step A901). If it is not the set number (step A902; No), the variation time extension setting process is terminated. . If it is the set number of times (step A902; Yes), it is checked whether the switching information is information to be changed pattern change (step A903). And when it is not change object (step A904; No), a change time extension setting process is complete | finished. If it is a change target (step A904; Yes), a value “1” with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 2 (step A905), and the variable time extension setting process ends.

  Since this variable time extension setting process is a process performed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the case where the specific fluctuation number is the set number is the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game from the end of the special game state. Is one more than the number of breaks. That is, when the period with the number of delimiters shown in FIG. 71 as a delimiter shifts to the next period, and switching between medium support and high support is performed, the switching has already been completed, and the start of The figure change display game is a special figure change display game that is started first after switching from medium support to high support.

  In such a case, when the switching information of the current period is acquired from the information shown in FIG. 71 and the acquired switching information is “6” indicating that there is a change from medium support to high support, that is, When the information is the target of changing the variation pattern, the value of the information generation parameter 2 is changed.

  Returning to FIG. 72, after performing the variable time extension setting process (step A886), it is determined whether or not the special figure variable display game has a high probability (step A887), and if it is not a high probability (step A887; No) ) Sets, as the information generation parameter 3, a value with low probability and normal power support (step A888). When the probability is high (step A887; Yes), the information generation parameter 3 is set to a value with high probability and normal power support (step A889).

  After the information generation parameters 1 to 3 are set by the above processing, the first half fluctuation information 1 is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 3 and saved in the first half fluctuation information 1 area (step A890). Based on the first half fluctuation information 2 is generated and saved in the first half fluctuation information 2 area (step A891). The first half variation information is information for determining the first half variation pattern until reaching the reach state among the variation patterns. The first half fluctuation information 1 is first half fluctuation information when the result is out of reach and the reach state is not reached. The first half variation information 1 is generated based on the information generation parameters 1 and 3 because the first half variation pattern is determined in consideration of the number of special figure reservations. The first half fluctuation information 2 is first half fluctuation information when the result is out of reach and the reach state is reached or when the result is a big hit. The first-half fluctuation information 2 is generated based on the information generation parameter 3 because the first-half fluctuation pattern is determined without considering the number of reserved special drawings. It should be noted that at the time when the first half fluctuation information 1 and 2 are generated, which is used is not determined, and is determined with reference to other information generation parameters later.

  Next, as information generation parameter 4, symbol information (for work) that is information related to the symbol in the case of winning or losing is loaded (step A 892), and as the information generation parameter 5, the special figure variation display game is executed. Is loaded with a symbol discrimination flag (for work), which is information indicating whether the symbol is one of the special figures 1 and 2 (step A893).

  Then, first-half variable group information is generated based on the information generation parameters 2, 4 and 5, and saved in the target first-half variable group information area (step A894). Thereby, it is determined which of the first half variation information 1 and 2 is used. Thereafter, the latter-half variation group selection table pointer is generated and prepared based on the information generation parameters 1 to 5 (step A895), and the special figure information setting process is terminated. When the value with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 2, the value of the latter half fluctuation group selection table pointer is set to a value for selecting the latter half fluctuation group selection table belonging to the fluctuation pattern table B. It has become.

[Second half fluctuation pattern setting process]
Further, in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A330) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 16, and in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step A380) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 19, the process shown in FIG. I do. In this latter-half variation pattern setting process, first, the address of the latter-half variation group selection table corresponding to the latter-half variation group selection table pointer is calculated and prepared (step A911).

  Then, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded and prepared from the target area (step A912), the 2-byte sorting process (step A913) is performed, and the address of the latter half fluctuation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting is acquired and prepared. (Step A914). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target area and prepared (step A915), and the distribution process (step A916) is performed to obtain the latter half fluctuation number obtained as a result of the distribution (step A917). Thereafter, the latter half variation number is saved in the target latter variation number area (step A918), and the latter half variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  That is, when the value with variable time extension is set as the information generation parameter 2, the value of the latter half fluctuation group selection table pointer is a value for selecting the latter half fluctuation group selection table belonging to the fluctuation pattern table B. Thus, a pattern having a long variation time such as SP reach 1 or SP reach 2 is selected as the latter half variation pattern. By setting it as the above processes, it becomes possible to apply the structure of 3rd Embodiment to the game machine of 2nd Embodiment.

  The switching information shown in FIG. 71 is changed to switching information corresponding to the gaming machine of the first embodiment as shown in FIG. 75, and the above processing is performed in the gaming machine of the first embodiment. The configuration of the third embodiment can be applied.

[Second Modification of Third Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first modified example of the third embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration and the description is omitted. Then, mainly different parts will be described. The gaming machine of this modification performs the same control as the gaming machine of the first modification described above, but the processing method is different.

  The gaming machine of this modification has the general power support information shown in FIG. 55 instead of the switching information shown in FIG. Also, the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. 76 is performed instead of the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG.

  In this variable time extension setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the high support is being performed (step A921), and if it is not the high support (step A921; No), the variable time extension setting process is ended. If it is high support (step A921; Yes), it is checked whether the specific fluctuation count is a set count (step A922).

  If it is not the set number of times (step A923; No), the variable time extension setting process is terminated. If it is the set number of times (step A923; Yes), the power transmission support information of the previous period is checked (step A924). This variable time extension setting process is a process that is performed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, when the specific fluctuation number is the set number of times, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game from the end of the special game state is This is a case of one more than the number of breaks. That is, if the period with the number of delimiters shown in FIG. 55 as the delimiter is shifted to the next period and switching between medium support and high support is performed, the switching has already been completed and will be started from now on. The special figure fluctuation display game is a special figure fluctuation display game that is started first after switching from the middle support to the high support.

  When the power transmission support information of the previous period is not medium support (step A925; No), that is, when the power transmission support information is 2 to 5, the variable time extension setting process is terminated. Further, when the general power support information of the previous period is medium support (step A925; Yes), that is, when the general power support information is 0 or 1, the value “1” with variable time extension as the information generation parameter 2 "Is set (step A926), and the variable time extension setting process is terminated.

  It is possible to perform the same control as in the first modification also by such processing. As shown in FIG. 65, if the gaming machine according to the first embodiment is also controlled for the specific gaming state using the general electric power support information, the above processing is performed. The configuration of the third embodiment can be applied to the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the fourth 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. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern table that sets the variation pattern of the variation display game that is started last before switching from high support to medium support is used as a specific variation pattern table.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment has a variation pattern table shown in FIG. 66. As shown in FIG. 77, the variation pattern table to be selected in accordance with the change in the gaming state in the specific gaming state based on each special result mode. It is supposed to change. This figure shows a case where the results of all the special figure variation display games are out of place.

  In the specific gaming state, any one of the variation pattern tables A and B and the big hit variation pattern tables A and B is selected. For special figure fluctuation display games that are in a specific gaming state and the result is out of place, basically, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected, and for special figure fluctuation display games that are in a specific gaming state and the result is a big hit, Therefore, the big hit variation pattern table A is selected.

  For the special figure variation display game that is in the specific gaming state and the result is out of order and is finally started before switching from high support to medium support, the variation pattern table B is selected as the specific variation pattern table. . In addition, for a special figure fluctuation display game that is in a specific gaming state and the result is a big hit, and is finally started before switching from a high support to a medium support, the big hit fluctuation pattern table B is selected as the specific fluctuation pattern table. The

  Here, the variation pattern table B which forms a specific variation pattern table has a higher probability of selecting a variation pattern in which the execution time of the special figure variation display game is longer than that of the variation pattern table A. Thereby, the profit which a player can obtain in high support can be made sufficient, and the fall of interest can be prevented. That is, it is possible to increase the start memory in the special figure change display game before the regular variable winning device 37 is opened during the short support period, and to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player due to the end of the high support, It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to a change in the operating state of the normally variable winning device 37 having a start winning port.

  Furthermore, since the variation pattern table B constituting the specific variation pattern table can select only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state, it is possible to clearly notify or suggest that the specific gaming state is switched. Moreover, even if the execution time is lengthened, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the reach state.

  In addition, it is possible to set a special support result with a high probability state and a special result with no high probability state set so that the period of medium support and / or high support is different. Since the non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified over the period, the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the probability state can be related, and the change in the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 Therefore, it is possible to have an unprecedented gameability of estimating the probability state from the above. And since it becomes clear that it changes from a high support to a medium support by a fluctuation pattern, the interest of the gaming machine having such a game can be further enhanced.

  Further, in a specific gaming state, a reach variation table that sets only a variation pattern that reaches a reach state only when it is a big hit and when it is a high support to a medium support (variation pattern table B, big hit variation pattern tables A and B) Otherwise, the non-reach variation table (variation pattern table A) is selected. Therefore, the game in the specific game state can be advanced rapidly, and when the game state changes, the reach state can be generated to enhance the interest.

  On the other hand, if it is not the specific game state and the result is out of place, the variation pattern table C is selected if the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is the high probability state, and the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is If the normal probability state, the variation pattern table D is selected. The variation pattern table C has a higher probability of setting a variation pattern that reaches a reach state than the variation pattern table D, and from this, the probability state can be estimated.

  In order to perform the control as described above, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special figure information setting process (step A329) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 16 and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In the figure information setting process (step A379), the process shown in FIG. 72 is performed.

  In the variable time extension setting process (step A886) in the special figure information setting process, the process shown in FIG. 78 is performed. In this variable time extension setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the high support is being performed (step A931), and if it is not the high support (step A931; No), the variable time extension setting process is terminated. Further, when the support is high (step A931; Yes), it is checked whether the specific fluctuation count is the set count + 1 (step A932).

  If the set number of times is not +1 (step A933; No), the variable time extension setting process ends. If the set number is +1 (step A933; Yes), the general power support information for the next period is checked (step A934). Since this variation time extension setting process is a process performed at the start of the special figure variation display game, when the specific variation number is the set number + 1, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state. Is the number of breaks. That is, if the period with the number of breaks shown in FIG. 55 as the break is the last special figure change display game before the transition to the next period, switching between medium support and high support is performed. Switching is completed after the end of the figure change display game. In other words, since the special figure fluctuation display game that will be started from now on may be the last special figure fluctuation display game to be executed before switching from high support to medium support, check the power transmission support information for the next period. .

  If the power transmission support information for the next period is not medium support (step A935; No), that is, if the power transmission support information is 2 to 5, the variable time extension setting process ends. In this case, the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is not the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed last before the high support is switched to the middle support. Further, when the power transmission support information for the next period is medium support (step A935; Yes), that is, when the power transmission support information is 0 or 1, the value “1” with variable time extension as the information generation parameter 2 "Is set (step A936), and the variable time extension setting process is terminated. In this case, the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is a special figure fluctuation display game that is finally executed before switching from high support to medium support.

  By this processing, when the special figure fluctuation display game started from now on is a special figure fluctuation display game that is executed last before switching from high support to medium support, the value “with variable time extension” is set as the information generation parameter 2. 1 "is set. As a result, in the process of generating and preparing the latter half fluctuation group selection table pointer based on the information generation parameters 1 to 5 in the special figure information setting process (step A895), the fluctuation pattern table is used as the value of the latter half fluctuation group selection table pointer. A value for selecting the latter-half variation group selection table belonging to B is generated. Further, in the latter half variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 74), a pattern having a long variation time such as SP reach 1 or SP reach 2 is selected as the second half variation pattern.

  From the above, a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, and a display device 41 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 opening. ), And in the game machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the start port can be closed when the game ball is difficult to win and the game ball can win A special game that includes a normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into an open state, and that extends a period for changing the state of the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state ends. Specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a state, and variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the execution of the variable display game, specific game state generation control In the specific game state generated by the stage, the first specific game state (high support) and the second period in which the state change of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set shorter than the first specific game state. The specific game state (medium support) is included, and the specific game state generation control means is configured to execute the first specific game state and / or the second state executed after the end of the special game state based on the type of the latest special result. The period of the specific gaming state is set, and the variation display game execution control means creates a variation pattern table for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game that is started last before switching from the first specific gaming state to the second specific gaming state. Thus, a specific variation pattern table is used.

  The variation pattern table is set with a plurality of variation patterns having different execution times of the variation display game, and selection probabilities of the variation patterns, and the variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) changes the variation pattern according to the selection probabilities. The variation pattern table is selected so that the variation display game has a longer execution time than the variation pattern table used in the variation display game that is not a specific variation pattern table in a specific gaming state. The probability is set high.

  In addition, in the specific variation pattern table, only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state can be selected.

  Note that if a specific effect is performed in a special figure variation display game in which a variation pattern is set by a specific variation pattern table, it is possible to clearly notify or suggest that the specific gaming state is switched by the effect. The specific effect may be any effect that the player can recognize, such as display of character information on the display device 41, display of a specific character, sound or lamp.

  In the case of performing such a specific effect, for example, a change pattern including information on the change pattern of the special figure change display game set in the change start information setting process (steps A332 and A382) and transmitted to the effect control device 300. The command includes information indicating that the specific variation pattern table is used, and the production control device 300 performs a specific production based on this information. 47, the specific effect flag is set when the specific number becomes 1 in the variation count management process shown in FIG. 47, and the specific effect is displayed in the special figure variation display game started next based on the specific effect flag. The execution of a specific effect may be controlled only by the effect control device 300.

  As described above, the production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the production of the game is provided, and the production control means is a variable display that is finally started before switching from the first specific game state to the second specific game state. This means that a specific performance is performed in the game.

[First Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fourth 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 embodiment has a configuration in which the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment are combined. That is, a variation pattern table for setting a variation pattern of a variation display game that starts first after switching from medium support to high support, and a variation pattern of a variation display game that starts last before switching from high support to medium support The variation pattern table for setting is used as a specific variation pattern table.

  FIG. 79 shows a variation pattern table to be selected and a change in the game state in the specific game state based on each special result mode in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. This figure shows a case where the results of all the special figure variation display games are out of place.

  In order to perform the control as described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment performs a variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. 80 instead of the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. This variable time extension setting process performs both the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG. 76 and the variable time extension setting process shown in FIG.

  With this process, if the special figure fluctuation display game to be started is a special figure fluctuation display game that is executed first after switching from medium support to high support, or before switching from high support to medium support, In the case of the special figure variation display game to be executed, the value “1” with variation time extension is set as the information generation parameter 2. As a result, in the process of generating and preparing the latter half fluctuation group selection table pointer based on the information generation parameters 1 to 5 in the special figure information setting process (step A895), the fluctuation pattern table is used as the value of the latter half fluctuation group selection table pointer. A value for selecting the latter-half variation group selection table belonging to B is generated. Further, in the latter half variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 74), a pattern having a long variation time such as SP reach 1 or SP reach 2 is selected as the second half variation pattern.

[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 of this embodiment is in a high probability state by using a specific variation pattern table as a variation pattern table that sets a variation pattern of a special figure variation display game that is a specific number of times from the end of the special gaming state. Notification is possible.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment has a variation pattern table shown in FIG. 66. As shown in FIG. 81, the variation pattern table to be selected in accordance with the change in the gaming state in the specific gaming state based on each special result mode. It is supposed to change. This figure shows a case where the results of all the special figure variation display games are out of place.

  In the specific gaming state, any one of the variation pattern tables A and B and the big hit variation pattern tables A and B is selected. For special figure fluctuation display games that are in a specific gaming state and the result is out of place, basically, the fluctuation pattern table A is selected, and for special figure fluctuation display games that are in a specific gaming state and the result is a big hit, Therefore, the big hit variation pattern table A is selected.

  The special game state based on the 2R probability variation D and the result is out of order, and for the special figure variation display game that is started last before switching from the medium support to the high support, the variation pattern table as a specific variation pattern table B is selected. In addition, for the special game state based on the 2R probability variation D and the result is a big hit, and for the special figure fluctuation display game which is started last before switching from the middle support to the high support, the big hit fluctuation pattern is used as a specific fluctuation pattern table. Table B is selected.

  The variation pattern table A can select only the variation pattern that does not reach the reach state, and the variation pattern table B that forms the specific variation pattern table can select only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state. In other words, if a reach state (out of reach) occurs in the special figure variation display game that is a specific number of times, a high probability state is notified.

  Further, even in the high probability state, when 2R probability variation A to C, the variation pattern table B is not selected. Of these, the 2R probability variation A and B are informed of the high probability state by becoming a high support before the special figure variation display game, which is a specific number of times, but the 2R probability variation C is a normal variation winning device. It is difficult to distinguish it from 2R normal from 37 operating states. However, the 2R probability variation C can be determined because the rendering state is the probability variation mode ST4, and the 2R normal variation is that the rendering state is the chance mode ST6. Further, in the case of a small hit that occurs in a state other than the specific game state, the probability variation standby mode ST3 is set until 30 special figure variation display games are executed. This makes it difficult to distinguish 2R probability variation C, 2R probability variation D, 2R normal and small hits until a specific number of times is reached, thereby improving the interest.

  On the other hand, if it is not the specific game state and the result is out of place, the variation pattern table C is selected if the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is the high probability state, and the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is If the normal probability state, the variation pattern table D is selected. The variation pattern table C has a higher probability of setting a variation pattern that reaches a reach state than the variation pattern table D. From this, the probability state can be estimated.

[Fujiden support switching process 3]
In order to perform the control as described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment performs a general power support switching process 3 shown in FIG. 82 instead of the general power support switching process 3 shown in FIG. In this power transmission support switching process 3, it is determined whether the number of specific fluctuations is 1 (step A941). If the number of specific fluctuations is 1 (step A941; Yes), that is, the next special figure fluctuation display game. When is the last special figure fluctuation display game in the middle support, a process of setting change pattern table switching (step A942) is performed. In the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A942), information is set so that the change pattern table B or the big hit change pattern table B is selected as the change pattern table for the next special figure change display game. .

  With this processing, in the specific gaming state based on the 2R probability variation D, the variation pattern table for setting the variation pattern of the 30th special figure variation display game that is the specific number of times is the variation pattern table B that is the specific variation pattern table or the big hit It becomes the fluctuation pattern table B. Note that a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is set from the special figure variation display game thereafter.

  FIG. 83 shows an example of effects in a specific gaming state in the gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 83 (a) and 83 (b), after the special game state based on 2R big hit or the small special game state based on small hit, the probability change standby mode ST3 is entered and the game proceeds. At this time, if the specific game state is based on the 2R probability variation A and B, the probability variation mode ST4 is entered after the end of the 10th and 20th special figure variation display games, respectively, and a high probability state is notified.

  On the other hand, when the 2R probability variation C, D, 2R normal or small hit, as shown in FIG. 83 (c), when the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game that becomes a specific number of times occurs, The decoration special figure start memory display 41a corresponding to the start memory is set to a display different from other decoration special figure start memory displays. In addition, a notification display 41b for notifying a high probability state is also displayed if the reach state is reached in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. Note that the notification display 41b changes as the start-up memory used to execute the special-figure variation display game, which is a specific number of times, approaches. For example, as shown in FIGS. 83 (c) and 83 (d), the display changes from “if reach reaches ...” to “display if reach occurs!” As shown in FIGS. 83 (e) and 83 (f). Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 83 (g), in the special figure fluctuation display game that has a specific number of times, the game changes to “If reach is reached! High probability !?”. Thereby, the player's expectation for being in a high probability state is gradually increased until the specific number of times is reached, and the interest is improved.

  Then, in the case of 2R probability variation D, as shown in FIG. 83 (h), the reach state is reached in the special figure variation display game that is a specific number of times, and it is notified that the state is a high probability state. On the other hand, in the case of 2R probability variation C, 2R normal or small hit, as shown in FIG. 83 (i), it is informed that it is not in the reach state in the special figure variation display game having a specific number of times and is in a high probability state. Not. However, in the special figure variation display game after that, it becomes clear that it was a small hit if it becomes the normal gaming state ST1, and if it becomes the probability variation mode ST4, it becomes clear that it was 2R probability variation C, and it becomes the chance mode ST6. For example, it is clear that 2R was normal.

  As described above, there is a possibility that a high probability state is notified in the special figure fluctuation display game that is a specific number of times, and even if no notification is given here, the probability change mode ST4 is used in the next special figure fluctuation display game. Thus, there is a possibility that a notification that the state is in a high probability state will be performed, and the expectation of the player who expects the state in the high probability state can be enhanced. In particular, when the high probability state is not notified as shown in FIG. 83 (i), a specific state is displayed before the transition to the probability variation mode ST3 or the chance mode ST6 in the next special figure variation display game. If an effect or a specific effect game is performed and the result is shifted to either the probability variation mode ST3 or the chance mode ST6, the interest is further enhanced.

  From the above, a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52, and a display device 41 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 opening. ), And when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the variable display game is executed after completion of the special game state based on the type of the special result. Probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the result is a special result is higher than that in the normal probability state, and notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine ( And the start opening is provided with a normal variation winning device 37 that can change the state between a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball can be won, and the special game state ends. rear, Over a predetermined period, a specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a specific game state that extends a period for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to an open state, and execution of a variable display game Variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game, and the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means includes a first specific game state (high support) and the first And the second specific gaming state (medium support) in which the period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set shorter than the specific gaming state, and the specific gaming state generation control means The period of the first specific gaming state and / or the second specific gaming state to be executed after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the type of the game state, and the notification state control means specifies the specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. The non-notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified in between, and the variable display game execution control means starts last before switching between the first specific game state and the second specific game state in the high probability state This means that a specific variation pattern table can be selected as the variation pattern table for setting the variation pattern of the variation display game.

  The notification state control means selects a specific variation pattern table as a variation pattern table for setting a variation pattern of a variation display game that is started last before the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are switched. If not, the probability state is notified after a specific effect based on the probability state is performed in the variable display game that starts first after the first specific game state and the second specific game state are switched. It will be.

  Even in the specific game state based on the 2R probability variation A to C, the variation pattern table B is selected as the specific variation pattern table for the special figure variation display game that is started last before the medium support is switched to the high support. May be. By doing in this way, when it changes from medium support to high support, it will be informed that it is in a high probability state by becoming a reach state (displacement reach).

[First Modification of Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine according to a first modification of the fifth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fifth 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 is also in a high probability state by setting the variation pattern table for setting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, which is a specific number of times from the end of the special gaming state, as a specific variation pattern table. Notification is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 84, in the gaming machine of this modification, in a specific gaming state based on 2R probability variation D, 2R normal, it is supported until 50 special figure variation display games are executed, and then 30 special figures are executed. It is supposed to be high support until the variable display game is executed. Therefore, when 2R probability variation D and 2R are normal, 50 is saved as the initial value of the specific variation number.

  And in the specific game state based on 2R probability variation D, the result is out of order, and in the special figure fluctuation display game that is the 30th time, and the special figure fluctuation display game that is started last before switching from medium support to high support For a special figure variation display game which is the 50th time, the variation pattern table B is selected as a specific variation pattern table. In addition, in the specific game state based on 2R normal and the result is out of order, and for the 30th special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected as the specific fluctuation pattern table. If the result is a big hit in these cases, the big hit fluctuation pattern table B is selected as the specific fluctuation pattern table.

  The variation pattern table A can select only the variation pattern that does not reach the reach state, and the variation pattern table B that forms the specific variation pattern table can select only the variation pattern that reaches the reach state. That is, if the reach state does not occur in the special figure variation display game which is the 30th time which is the first specific number of times, it means that either the 2R probability variation C or the small hit has occurred, and the next special diagram variation display game effect state One of them can be discriminated. In addition, if a reach state occurs in the special figure variation display game that is the 30th time that is the first specific number of times, it means that either the 2R probability variation D or the 2R normal has occurred, but this is not clear at this point. If the reach state does not occur in the special figure variation display game which is the 50th time that is the second specified number of times, it is clear that the 2R normal is obtained, and if the reach state occurs, it is clear that the 2R probability change C is obtained. It becomes. As described above, the type of special result mode and the probability state are determined step by step, so that the interest of the game in the specific game state can be improved.

[Fujiden support switching process 3]
In order to perform the control as described above, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the power transmission support switching process 3 shown in FIG. 85 is performed instead of the power transmission support switching process 3 shown in FIG. In this ordinary power support switching process 3, when the specific variation number is 21 or 1 (step A941; Yes), a process (step A942) for setting the variation pattern table switching is performed.

[Fujiden support switching process 5]
Also, instead of the ordinary power support switching process 5 shown in FIG. 29, the ordinary power support switching process 5 shown in FIG. 86 is performed. In this power transmission support switching process 5, it is determined whether the number of specific fluctuations is 1 (step A951). If the number of specific fluctuations is 1 (step A951; Yes), that is, the next special figure fluctuation display game. When is the last special figure fluctuation display game in the middle support, a process of setting change pattern table switching (step A952) is performed. In the process of setting the change pattern table switching (step A952), information is set so that the change pattern table B or the big hit change pattern table B is selected as the change pattern table for the next special figure change display game. .

  With this processing, in the specific gaming state based on the 2R probability variation D, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game that is the first specific number of times 30 and the special figure variation display game that is the second specific number of times 50 The variation pattern table for setting is a variation pattern table B or a big hit variation pattern table B which is a specific variation pattern table. Further, in the specific gaming state based on 2R normal, the variation pattern table for setting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game which is the second specified number of times is the variation pattern table B which is a specific variation pattern table or The big hit variation pattern table B is obtained. For other special figure variation display games, a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  FIG. 87 shows an example of an effect when the variation pattern is set by the variation pattern table B in the special figure variation display game having the first specific number of times and the second specific number of times in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. When a variation pattern is set by the variation pattern table B, a variation pattern having a long variation time is set, and thus such an effect is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 87 (a), in the display device 41, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state is recognized so that it can be recognized that it is the first specific number of times or the second specific number of times. It is displayed on the number display part 41e. In the production at the first specific number of times and the second specific number of times, the arrow 41d is fired toward the roulette 41c, and information written in the area where the arrow 41d is stuck is notified. In the roulette 41c, information on “probability change” for informing that the state is a high probability state, “normal” for informing that the state is in a normal probability state, “!”, And “?” Not informing a probability state are described. . The roulette 41c rotates at a high speed, and when the player presses the effect button 25, an arrow 41d is fired and pierces any area as shown in FIGS. 87 (b) to 87 (d). ing. At this time, the region where the arrow 41d is stabbed is determined internally in advance.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed without the player operating the effect button 25, the arrow 41d may be automatically fired. Further, the presentation may be ended without firing the arrow 41d so that the player can select whether or not to receive the notification. In addition to the player's button operation, the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the start win (overflow win) when the start memory number is the upper limit is triggered. The arrow 41d may be fired. Further, the contents of the effect may be changed between the first specific number of times and the second specific number of times.

  From the above, the notification state control means performs a specific effect based on the probability state in the special figure variation display game in which the specific number of times and the specific variation pattern table are selected.

[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 according to the present embodiment notifies that there is a switch when the state change to the open state of the normal variation winning device 37 is started after the medium support and the high support are switched. .

  As shown in FIG. 88, the normal variation display game is executed with a variation time according to the state at the start. In addition, the normal variation winning device 37 is determined to be released in a state immediately before the normal variation display game is stopped by the winning result. For example, when the normal variation display game is in the middle support state (t61), the variation time at the medium support is set, and then the normal variation display game is just before the normal variation display game stops with the hit result (t62). When the state is medium support, the medium support is opened in an open mode (t63).

  Here, if the period from the end of the special figure variation display game to the execution of the special figure variation display game 30 times is set to the high support after the medium support, the medium support is ended and the high support is started 30 At the end of the second special figure variation display game (t64), if the ordinary variation display game started with medium support is still in the variation display, the ordinary variation winning device 37 is not released immediately. The normal variation winning device 37 is released when the normal variation display game is stopped (t65) as a result of hitting (t66). From this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is opened at high support.

  That is, since there is a difference between the switching between the medium support and the high support depending on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game and the start timing of the opening operation of the normal variation winning device 37 after the switching, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game Even if the information is notified at the switching timing between the medium support and the high support, the player feels inconsistency because the notification and the opening operation do not match. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, notification of switching between medium support and high support is performed when the normal variation winning device 37 is released after the switching, so that the notification and the opening operation are matched. So that players do not feel any contradiction.

  FIG. 89 shows notification of switching between medium support and high support in the example of FIG. FIG. 89A shows a background image in the case of high support, and FIG. 89B shows a background image in the case of medium support. In this way, the case of medium support and the case of high support can be clearly discriminated by the background image.

  As shown in FIG. 89 (c), in the 30th special figure fluctuation display game which is the last special figure fluctuation display game in the middle support, the fluctuation display is performed with the background image in the case of the middle support. As shown in (d), the special figure variation display game ends with the background image in the case of medium support (t64 in FIG. 88). After this, the medium support is switched to the high support, but at the start of the next special figure change display game, the normal change display game started with the medium support is still changing, so as shown in FIG. 89 (e) Fluctuation display is started with the background image of the support.

  After that, when the normal variation display game is stopped by the hit result (t65 in FIG. 88), a high support background image as shown in FIG. 89 (g) is displayed through an effect display as shown in FIG. 89 (f). Become. Then, when the background image of the high support is obtained, the opening of the normal variation winning device 37 at the high support is started (t66 in FIG. 88). In the effect display shown in FIG. 89 (f), the normal figure change display is performed so that the timing when the background image of the high support shown in FIG. 89 (g) becomes the timing when the normal change winning device 37 is opened. The game is started from the timing before the timing at which the effect is displayed before the timing at which the game is stopped by the winning result.

  In the above example, the case where the medium support is changed to the high support is shown, but the same control may be performed when the medium support is changed to the medium support. That is, it can be applied to gaming machines other than the first embodiment. Further, when the medium support is changed to the high support, the notification mode is set as described above, and when the high support is changed to the medium support, the opening of the normal variable winning device 37 at the high support is ended. You may make it alert | report to the effect. That is, when the support is high, the normally variable prize-winning device 37 is open for a long time. Therefore, if the opening is started just before the end of the high support, the opening may continue even after the medium support. In such a case, by notifying that the support has become middle support at the end of the opening, so that the player can obtain profits without losing the benefits of continuing the opening mode with high support. Become.

  Further, when the normal fluctuation display game starts to change with high support, the normal variation winning device 37 may be opened in a release mode with high support even if the support is medium support when the change is stopped. That is, the control means (game control apparatus 100) for controlling the opening operation of the normal variation winning device 37 is provided, and the control means is configured such that when the game state at the start of the usual variable display game is not the first specific game state, Based on the winning result of the general-purpose variable display game, the normal variable winning device 37 is opened in an open manner according to the game state at the end of the general-purpose variable display game, and the game at the start of the general-purpose variable display game When the state is the first specific gaming state, the normal variation display game is normally open in the first specific gaming state regardless of the gaming state at the end of the general variation display game based on the fact that the general variation display game is a hit result. The variable winning device 37 may be opened. By doing in this way, the player can fully obtain a profit with high support.

  From the above, it is provided with the effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect state of the game, and the effect control means, when the first specific game state and the second specific game state are switched, When the state change to the open state of the normal variation winning device 37 in the specific game state is started, a notification that there has been a change is made.

  Also, the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) sets the first specific game state (high support) for a specific period after the end of the second specific game state (medium support), and effects control The means (production control device 300) is in the first specific gaming state when the state conversion to the open state of the normal variation winning device 37 in the first specific gaming state is started after the end of the second specific gaming state period. This means that there is a notification.

  The effect control means (effect control device 300) is configured to notify that the first specific game state and the second specific game state have been switched, and from the second specific game state to the first specific game. When switched to the state, after the period of the second specific gaming state ends, the state of the first specific gaming state is reached when the state conversion to the open state of the normal variation winning device 37 in the first specific gaming state is started. And when the first specific gaming state is switched to the first specific gaming state, the normal variation winning device 37 started in the first specific gaming state after the period of the first specific gaming state ends. At the end of the open state, the fact that the state is the second specific game state is notified.

[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. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player can select which of the start winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning apparatus 37 is to win the game ball.

  FIG. 90 shows a front view of the game board 30 of the gaming machine of this embodiment. Only the main components are shown and details are omitted. In this game board 30, the start winning opening 36 is arranged below the display device 41, and the normal variation winning device 37 and the normal start gate 34 are arranged on the right side of the display device 41. With such an arrangement, it is possible to make the game ball win the start winning opening 36 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the left side of the display device 41 (so-called left-handed), and the display device 41. It is possible to cause the normal variation winning device 37 to win the game ball mainly by firing the game ball so as to flow down to the right side of the game (so-called right hit). It should be noted that even when the normal variation winning device 37 is closed, it is possible to win a game.

  FIG. 91 shows the types of special result modes in the gaming machine of this embodiment. Here, a first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1) executed based on a winning at the start winning opening 36 and a second special figure fluctuation display game executed based on a win to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 ( The selection ratio of the special result mode is different from that of the special figure 2). Although the ratio of the 2R big hit is higher in the first special figure variation display game than the second special figure variation display game, it does not become a medium support after the special game state ends. On the other hand, the second special figure fluctuation display game has a higher ratio of 15R big hit than the first special figure fluctuation display game, but may become medium support after the end of the special game state. That is, comparing the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game has a large profit in the specific gaming state, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is in the special gaming state. Large profits can be earned.

  As described above, which of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game with different profits in the special game state and the specific game state is to be performed, which one of the start winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is selected. Can be determined by whether you want to aim. Thereby, it is possible to provide an unprecedented and highly interesting gaming machine in which two games having different game characteristics can coexist in one gaming machine and which game can be selected according to the player's intention. Further, it is possible to execute a novel game by changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 having the start winning opening, and to make the game unprecedented, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above is a variable display device (a special display 1 display 51, a special display 2 display 52 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 opening. , A display device 41) that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, and the starting port is a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win And an ordinary variation winning device 37 that can change the state to an open state in which a game ball can be won, and the normal variation winning device 37 is changed to an open state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state is finished. Specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) capable of generating a specific game state that extends the period to be played, and the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means includes a first specific game state (high Sapo) and the second And the second specific gaming state (medium support) in which the period for changing the state of the normally variable prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set shorter than the specific gaming state, and the specific gaming state generation control means The period of the second specific gaming state that is executed after the end of the special gaming state is set based on the type of game.

  Therefore, the specific game state includes the first specific game state and the second specific game state in which the period for changing the state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the open state is set shorter than the first specific game state. Since the specific game state generation control means sets the period of the second specific game state to be executed after the end of the special game state based on the type of the latest special result, the interest of the game can be enhanced. That is, it is possible to set one of two states having different operation states as the specific gaming state, and further, it is possible to change the length of the period of the second specific gaming state, and the ordinary electric accessory having a start port It is possible to execute a novel game according to the change in the operation state of the game, thereby making it possible to have an unprecedented game, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, it includes an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the effect of the game, and the effect control means is set by the specific game state generation control means (game control apparatus 100) at the start of the second specific game state. Notification that suggests the period of the second specific gaming state is performed.

  Therefore, at the start of the second specific gaming state, the effect control means performs a notification that suggests the period of the second specific gaming state set by the specific gaming state generation control means. It is possible to estimate the length of the game, and it is possible to execute a novel game due to a change in the operation state of the ordinary electric accessory having a start port, and it is possible to make the game unprecedented, and to enhance the interest of the game it can. In addition, the player can be motivated to continue the game even when the player enters the second specific game state by estimating the period of the second specific game state, which is not advantageous to the player as compared to the first specific game state. Can do.

  In addition, the starting port includes a first starting winning port (starting winning port 36) and a second starting winning port having a normal variable winning device 37, and a variable display game based on winning of a game ball to the starting port. Start storage means (game control device 100) that stores the right to execute as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and determination 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 A pre-determining means (game control device 100) for performing before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory, and a variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) for controlling the execution of the variable display game. The start storage means can store various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) as a first start storage up to a predetermined number as a first start storage. Means (Game Control device 100) and a second start that can be stored as a second start memory with various random numbers extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) up to a predetermined number Storage means (game control device 100), and the variable display game execution control means, when the second start storage means has the second start memory, the variable display game based on the second start memory, Priority control means (game control device 100) that executes preferentially over a variable display game based on one start-up memory, and the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) has a specific game state after the end of the special game state. The period set based on the type of the special result most recently from the end of the special gaming state can be set to the second specific gaming state, the prior determination means, the specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state When If no al, predetermined period after completion of the special game state is not carried out the determination for the first start-up storage.

  Therefore, the specific gaming state generation control means sets the second specific gaming state to a period set based on the type of the special result most recently from the end of the special gaming state when the special gaming state is entered after the special gaming state is finished. The pre-determining means can set the start memory generated based on winning in the first start winning opening for a certain period after the end of the special gaming state when the specific gaming state is not reached after the special gaming state ends. Therefore, it is possible to execute a novel game by changing the operation state of the ordinary electric accessory having the start port, thereby making it possible to achieve an unprecedented game and to enhance the interest of the game.

  When the operation mode of the second start winning opening in the second specific game state is set to a mode close to the operation mode in the case of not being in the specific game state, it is difficult for the player to know whether the game state is the specific game state. In particular, when the player enters the first specific game state after the second specific game state, the player's expectation for entering the first specific game state is enhanced by making it difficult to understand whether or not the game is in the specific game state. Can enhance the interest of However, when the variable display game based on the second start memory is preferentially executed over the variable display game based on the first start memory, the determination by the prior determination means determines that the first start memory and the second start are not in the specific gaming state. It is executed for both of the start memories and is not executed for the first start memory in the case of the specific gaming state. Therefore, it will be known whether it is in a specific gaming state by notifying whether the result of prior judgment about the 1st starting memory is notified. For this reason, in the case where the specific gaming state is not reached after the special gaming state is ended, the determination on the start memory generated based on the winning at the first starting winning opening is not performed for a certain period after the special gaming state is ended. By doing so, it can be prevented whether or not it is in a specific game state, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Also, the specific game state generation control means (game control device 100) sets the first specific game state (high support) for a specific period after the end of the second specific game state (medium support), and effects control When the means (production control device 300) starts the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) in the first specific game state after the period of the second specific game state ends. Is informed of the first specific gaming state.

  Therefore, the effect control means is in the first specific gaming state when the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening in the first specific gaming state is started after the period of the second specific gaming state ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling inconsistency in the notification. That is, even when the first specific gaming state is entered, until the release condition is satisfied in the first specific gaming state, the operation mode in the second specific gaming state is not changed, and the notification that the first specific gaming state has been reached. Although there is a difference in the timing when the operation mode of the first specific game state is actually generated, the first specific game is started when the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening in the first specific game state is started. If it is informed that it is in a state, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling inconsistency in the notification.

  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 41 display device (variable display device)
51 Special figure 1 display (variation display device)
52 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)
36 start prize opening (first start prize opening)
37 Ordinary Variable Prize Winner (2nd Start Prize)
100 game control device (specific game state generation control means, start storage means, prior determination means, variable display game execution control means, first start storage means, second start storage means, priority control means)
300 Production control device (production control means)

Claims (4)

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 at the start opening, and is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In a gaming machine that generates a gaming state,
The starting port is provided with a normally variable winning device capable of changing the state between a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win and an open state where the game ball can be won,
A specific game state generation control means capable of generating a specific game state for extending a period for converting the state of the normal variation prize-winning device to the open state over a predetermined period after the special game state ends;
In the specific game state generated by the specific game state generation control means,
A first specific game state, and a second specific game state in which a period for converting the state of the normally variable prize-winning device to the open state is set shorter than the first specific game state,
The specific gaming state generation control means includes
A gaming machine, wherein a period of the second specific gaming state that is executed after the end of the special gaming state is set based on a type of the latest special result. Providing production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The production control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at the start of the second specific gaming state, a notification indicating a period of the second specific gaming state set by the specific gaming state generation control unit is performed. The starting port includes a first starting winning port and a second starting winning port having the normal variation winning device,
Start storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening as a start memory;
Pre-determination means for performing a determination as to whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is the special result, before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game,
The starting storage means is
A first start storage means capable of storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball into the first start winning opening as a first start storage up to a predetermined number;
A second start storage means capable of storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the second start winning opening as a second start storage up to a predetermined number;
The variable display game execution control means includes:
Priority control means for preferentially executing the variable display game based on the second start memory over the variable display game based on the first start memory when the second start memory means has a second start memory; Prepared,
The specific gaming state generation control means includes
In the case of entering the specific gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, it is possible to set the period set based on the type of the special result immediately after the end of the special gaming state to the second specific gaming state,
The prior determination means includes
3. The game according to claim 2, wherein when the special game state is not entered after the special game state is finished, the determination on the first start memory is not performed for a certain period after the special game state is finished. Machine. The specific gaming state generation control means includes
After the end of the second specific gaming state period, set the first specific gaming state over a specific period,
The production control means includes
After the end of the period of the second specific gaming state, when the state conversion to the open state of the second start winning opening in the first specific gaming state is started, the fact that the first specific gaming state is informed The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

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