JP2012130745A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player have an expectation feeling to a jackpot while preventing that a game becomes redundant, in a game machine including a start storage means which stores winning in a start pocket as start storage, and a game execution control means which executes a variable display game based on the start storage, and generating a special game state when a result of the variable display game becomes a special result state.SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a variation state-setting means (a game controller); a variation state change means (the game controller) changing a variation state based on establishment of a change condition; and a monitoring period setting means (the game controller) setting a monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of the change condition. When a start storage number is not an upper limit in the monitoring period, the establishment of the change condition is set in association with start storage increase. The variation state-setting means includes a notice setting means setting a notice notification as setting of the variation state. The variation state change means executes the notice notification set as a change of the variation state by the notice setting means even in the next variable display game.

Description

  The present invention comprises start storage means capable of storing a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening as start memory, and game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start memory, and the result mode of the variable display game is The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state in a special result mode.

  Usually, in gaming machines, an upper limit is set for the number of start memories that can be held, and the stored start memories are configured so that the variable display game is executed sequentially from the oldest one. In view of this, a gaming machine is provided in which the variation time is shortened when the start memory reaches a predetermined upper limit in the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-239145 A

  However, in the gaming machine configured as described above, when the upper limit of the number of starting memories is set, the variation time is shortened as the number of starting memories increases. It is just a quick digestion of the game, if the number of memories increases, the fluctuation time is simply shortened, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by shortening the fluctuation time and entanglement with the starting memory number Can not. In particular, if the fluctuation time of the variable display game is shortened, the progress and result of the game are immediately recognized by the player, and the reduced variable display game cannot be fully enjoyed.

  An object of the present invention includes a start storage means capable of storing a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening as a start memory, and a game execution control means for executing a change display game based on the start storage, and results of the change display game In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state when the mode becomes a special result mode, by making it possible to give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot while preventing the game from becoming redundant is there.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a start storage means capable of storing a winning of a game ball into a start winning opening as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode,
The game execution control means includes
A variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode of the variation display game;
A variation mode changing means for changing the variation mode set by the variation mode setting means based on establishment of a predetermined change condition;
Monitoring period setting means for setting a monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of the predetermined change condition, and the variation mode changing means,
In the monitoring period, at least when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means is not the upper limit, the number of start memories stored in the start storage means is increased when a game ball is won at the start opening In relation to the establishment of the predetermined change condition, the change mode including the reduction of the change time of the change display game is changed,
The fluctuation mode setting means further includes a notice setting means for setting a notice notification for notifying a high possibility that the special result form is derived in the fluctuation display game as a setting of the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation display game. Prepared,
The change mode changing means is characterized in that the notice notification set by the notice setting means as a change of the change mode is also executed in the next change display game.

  Here, the “variation mode” relates to the production of a variation display game, and includes variation time (execution time), display on a display device, operation of a decoration device (speaker, light-emitting device, accessory device, etc.) and notice. It is information etc.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the variation mode setting means sets the variation mode including the specific variation state at least when the special result mode is derived in the variation display game, and the variation mode change means The change mode of the display game is further shortened, and the change mode setting means further includes a notice setting means for setting a notice notification for notifying the high possibility that the special result mode is derived, and the change mode changing means is configured to change the change mode. Since the notice notification set by the notice setting means is executed as a change of the aspect in the next variable display game, the player is expected to have a big hit while preventing the game from becoming redundant. It is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.
In other words, since the start memory is stored only up to a predetermined upper limit number, when the start memory exceeds the predetermined number, the player wants the start memory to be consumed quickly, but the start memory has increased. Relatedly, by changing the variation mode including shortening the variation time, the start-up memory is quickly digested, and the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.
Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.
In addition, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long time by performing the advance notice in the next variable display game.

According to the present invention, the variation mode setting means sets the variation mode including the specific variation state at least when the special result mode is derived in the variation display game, and the variation mode changing means is the variation time of the variation display game. The change mode setting means further includes a notice setting means for setting a notice notification for notifying the high possibility that the special result form is derived, and the change mode changing means includes the change mode as the change of the change mode. Since the notice notification set by the notice setting means is also executed in the next variation display game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot while preventing the game from becoming redundant. It is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.
In other words, since the start memory is stored only up to a predetermined upper limit number, when the start memory exceeds the predetermined number, the player wants the start memory to be consumed quickly, but the start memory has increased. Relatedly, by changing the variation mode including shortening the variation time, the start-up memory is quickly digested, and the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.
Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.
In addition, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long time by performing the advance notice in the next variable display game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flow chart for explaining change time shortening processing. It is a time chart for explaining change of fluctuation time. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of a change time. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display part when a fluctuation time is shortened. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display part when a fluctuation time is shortened. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display part when a fluctuation time is shortened. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display part when a fluctuation time is shortened. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the change time in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure change process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flow chart for explaining change time shortening processing in the gaming machine of the 2nd modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change of the change time in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure game process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the monitoring period setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure game process in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the monitoring period setting process in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the display part in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the variation time shortening process in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice change flag setting process in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notice setting process in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notification effect setting process in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure change start process in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a figure which shows the display in the display part in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice control process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice execution determination process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice frequency | count determination process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice setting process in the game machine of a 6th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the low operation state setting process in the game machine of a 7th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the high operation state setting process in the game machine of a 7th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change pattern selection process in the game machine of a 7th modification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame body 130.

  The front frame body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and accommodates the game board 1 by fitting it in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. An opening is formed for this purpose. The opening is formed in a substantially rectangular cylindrical shape penetrating the front and rear of the front frame main body 130, and the game board 1 is fitted into the opening so that the opening is attached to the front frame 120. A game area 1a in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 attached in this manner, and faces the front side of the front frame body 130.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board body 1b. ing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  At the approximate center of the game area 1a, a center case 20 is attached that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the decorative special figure variation display game. Behind the window 22 formed in the center case 20 is arranged a display device 43 as a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. The display device 43 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 43 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. . Note that the display device 43 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  Also, in the game area 1a, a general map start gate 4, a general map storage display (not shown) for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general map change display game, and a general map display for displaying the general map change display game. 5 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus) that forms a first start winning area and an ordinary variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus, second start winning line) that forms a second start winning area. ), A special figure memory display (not shown) that lights up the number of unprocessed special figure change display games as an auxiliary game, and a special figure display 9 that displays the special figure change display game. In addition, the common figure memory display, the common figure display 5, the special figure storage display, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a gaming state display LED 8 (shown in FIG. 2) that represents a gaming state.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on a general memory display including an LED.

  A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game on a part of display part 43a of the display apparatus 43, and in this case, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification design, for example, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If this stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start the special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general power open / close SOL7b, As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball is opened in an inverted “C” shape so that the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a short-time operation state (second operation state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. At this time, the short operation state (second operation state) is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state (first operation state). At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-mentioned general-purpose variable display game is controlled to be shorter than the long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the normally variable winning device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal-variation display game, the release time is controlled to be longer than the short open time of the normal operation state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). Also, in the short-time operation state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened not more than once but multiple times (for example, two times) instead of once for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Further, in the short-time operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than the normal operation state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7 and the special figure variation display game can be easily started. In addition, when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, it is configured to be able to execute a time-reduced special figure fluctuation display game in which the execution time of one special figure fluctuation display game is shortened as a special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the special figure variation as the auxiliary game is based on detecting the game ball by the normal variation winning device 7 and the start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). A start right to start the display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. Note that the start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure memory display provided with LEDs. In addition, a start memory display 43b (shown in FIG. 7 and the like) for displaying the start memory number is also displayed on the display unit 43a of the display device 43 in conjunction with the special figure memory display.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 is executed. . And as a result of this special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “3”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “3, 3, 3”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the display device 43 without providing the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine 100.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a probable variation state (second probability state, high probability state) as a gaming state based on the result form of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state (second 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 (first probability state). Note that the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one can be generated.

  Further, the special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. During the special game state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 2) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device 51 (shown in FIG. 2).

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is disposed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to an upper end portion than the center of the front frame body 130. Has been. One side portion of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side portion when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side portion of the front frame main body 130 so as to have a door shape. The front side of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140.

  In addition, the clear member holding frame 140 has a space to be a game area where a game ball can flow down between the clear board holding frame 140 and the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130. The double glass plate 144 is opened and fixed. A portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 144 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140 is a game ball. Is a game area 1a that is launched and flows down. Further, in the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 144. Further, around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 144 is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized, a decoration lamp / LED 141 as a frame decoration device, and a speaker 145 for outputting sound are provided. , 145 and the like.

  Further, the front frame body 130 is provided with a locking device on the back surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. Is formed with a keyhole 143 of the locking device. This locking device is a locking device for the front frame main body 130 and also a locking device for the clear member holding frame 140. When a key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise), the machine frame of the front frame 120 is provided. The locking of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame main body 130 is released when the locking with respect to 110 is released and the other is turned (for example, clockwise).

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device that launches the game balls. An effect button 158 that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  Further, on the back side of the front frame main body 130, as a mechanism for realizing various functions as the gaming machine 100, for example, game balls collected by winning a variety of winning holes provided in the game board 1, A game ball collecting mechanism for guiding the game ball collected from the out hole 11 without winning a prize to the collection ball conveyance path outside the machine is provided. In addition, there are a discharge / emission control device 50 (shown in FIG. 2) that can be used in common with a plurality of types of game boards, and controls the discharge of the ball and the shot of the hit ball, and a power supply device that supplies a predetermined power to each part. Is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 performs a control related to various effects under the control of the game control device 30 serving as a game control means for controlling the progress of the game as its control system. Production control device 40 as a sub-control device, discharge control of prize balls or rental balls by the discharge device 51, and discharge / discharge control device 50 as a sub-control device that controls the launch of game balls by the launch device 52, power A power supply device 60 is provided.

  The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer 31 having a CPU 31a, ROM 31b, RAM 31c, and the like, and outputs pulse signals for input / output interface (input / output I / F) 33, synchronization of various processes, timers, and the like. It is composed of a clock (CLK) 32 (oscillator) or the like.

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number value of the special figure variation display game. The RAM 31c includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern (variation mode), and the like are stored.

  Further, the input / output interface 33 is provided with a start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a winning port SW12a, 12a,..., A count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, an inner frame opening SW121, and a discharge and emission control device via a low pass filter and a buffer gate. 50 etc. are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. Note that the glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame 140 is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 120 is opened.

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and include a special figure display 9, a special figure storage display, a common figure display 5, and a common figure storage display via an output port and a driver (not shown). The game status display LED 8, the special winning opening SOL 10 b, the open / closed power SOL 7 b, the external output terminal 16 connected to the management device 200 outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50 are output.

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

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 40a. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. The input / output interface receives a detection signal from an operation button 158 serving as an operating means provided on the upper plate 153, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under the control of the device 30).

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and various LEDs 45 and movable effects are output via an output port and a driver 40f (not shown). It is output to the movable motor 44 of the apparatus. Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40e, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40e to the liquid crystal display device (display device 43). Further, a control signal related to audio control is output from the CPU 40a to the sound source LSI 40g, and audio data based on the control signal is output from the sound source LSI 40g to the speakers 145 and 157.

  The discharge / emission control device 50 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and receives a prize ball control command (reception of prize ball number data) from the game control apparatus 30 and a ball lending machine (not shown). ) Is controlled to cause the discharging device 51 to discharge a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls). Further, the launch control of the game ball is performed by the launch device 52, and the discharge launch control device 50 receives a touch from the touch sensor 54 provided on the operation handle 156 when the player touches the operation handle 156. A signal is input. Further, when the player operates the firing stop switch 53 provided on the operation handle 156, an input signal from the firing stop switch 53 is input together with an input signal from the touch sensor 54. .

  In addition, power is supplied from the power supply device 60 to the game control device 30, and power is supplied from the power supply device 60 to other devices. Further, the power supply device 60 is provided with a backup power source 61 for enabling power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted at the time of a power failure or the like. It is designed to prevent the loss of data stored in.

  In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed. In the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, a random number value for hit determination of a normal figure is extracted and stored in the ROM 31b based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the normal figure start gate 4. Compared with the determined determination value, a process of determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the common map display 5, a process for displaying a general map 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 5 and the general electric open / close SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable prize winning device 7. Time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal from the start opening SW7d for detecting the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7, a special jackpot determination random number value is extracted and stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the determination value, a process for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is missed is performed. And the process which memorize | stores this result as starting memory | storage is performed. In other words, the game control device 30 stores start-up storage means for storing the winnings of the game balls in the start-up winning area (the first start-out winning port 13, the normal variable winning device 7) as a start-up memory for each win. Make.

  Further, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the start memory is compared with the determination value (specific value) for the special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Then, a process of determining a hit of the special figure variation display game is performed. In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines a random value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value. The specific value is set according to the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state). For example, in the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and in the high probability state, a second determination value different from the first determination value and the first determination value is set. In other words, the probability control means that the game control device 30 can control the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the special display result (special result mode) in either the normal probability state or the high probability state. Make. In addition, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal (effect control command) including these results is output to the effect control device 40.

  Then, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed on the special diagram display 9 after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, the display device 43 displays a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game, and the sound from the speakers 145 and 157. , Processing for controlling various LEDs 45 provided on the frame decoration device 141 and the game board 1, and processing for operating the movable motor 44 of the movable effect device.

  Then, the gaming microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of displaying a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generating a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. Do. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable prize device 10 is opened by the special prize opening SOL10b, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the special prize opening. 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 winning opening 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). In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 is based on the detection signal of the game ball input from the sensors (starting port SW7d, count SW10c, winning port SW12a) provided at various winning ports, and the discharge and emission control device. A control signal is output to 50 and the discharging device 51 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40, based on a command signal from the game control device 30 (change time command, change stop command, etc.), the display device 43 displays a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Controls processing and effects.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is changed based on the establishment of the predetermined change condition, and the change of the fluctuation aspect changes the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. The fluctuation time is shortened. Hereinafter, the change of the variation mode will be described.

  The fluctuation mode in the special figure fluctuation display game includes the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state (normal probability state or probability variation state), current Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normally variable winning device 7 as the game state of the present, the production state (normal state or continuous notice state) as the current game state, the starting memory number, The second half variation mode of the variation modes in the special figure variation display game is determined. Then, the first half variation mode is determined based on the determined second half variation mode. The second half variation mode and the first half variation mode are determined by the game control device 30 by extracting the second half variation mode determination random value and the first half variation mode determination random value and comparing them with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b. The That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game.

  Here, the first half variation mode means a variation display mode until reaching the reach state in the specific variation state, and the second half variation mode means the variation display mode after reaching the reach state. The reach state (reach) includes a display device 43 whose display state can be changed. The display device 43 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) in the case where the special result mode is reached, a part of the plurality of display results has not been derived and displayed yet. This refers to a display state (for example, the state shown in FIG. 7C) that satisfies the condition that the display result that is derived and displayed is in the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The variation display mode until the so-called reach state in which the variation display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the first half variation mode. In this first half variation mode, a plurality of patterns having different production contents are set.

  Then, the change display mode after the occurrence of the reach state becomes the second half change mode. This second half variation mode includes multiple reach performances, and the possibility of special result modes being derived (different reliability) is set as normal reach, normal long reach, special reach (SP reach), etc. Has been. However, when the reach state does not occur, the variation display mode of the special figure variation display game is composed of only the first-half variation mode, with the second-half variation mode having no variation (no second-half variation). Also, by determining the variation mode, the first half variation time, which is the time for executing the first half variation mode, and the second half variation time for executing the second half variation mode are determined, and the combined time is the variation of the special figure variation display game. It will be time.

  Note that the first half variation mode and the second half variation mode are not limited to the above-described variation display modes. For example, the first half variation until the reach state occurs and the middle variation display area that is varying temporarily stops or the low-speed variation starts. It may be a design that can be changed as appropriate, such as a mode, and a subsequent variation display as a second-half variation mode. 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 that has become the identification information (except for the special result mode) is set as the reach state, and the change display mode so far is set as the first half change mode, and the change display mode for displaying the remaining one change display area from the reach state is changed. It is good also as a latter half fluctuation mode.

  Further, the reach state forming the specific variation state is included in at least the variation mode when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variation mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state that constitutes the specific fluctuation state occurs is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  In the game control device 30, special figure display processing relating to the execution of the special figure variation display game is performed. As shown in FIG. 3, in the special figure display mid-process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game (step S1). In the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the variation display of the special figure variation display game (step S1), if it is the end timing (step S1; Y), a process of setting a variation stop command (step S2) is performed. Do.

  In the process of setting the change stop command (step S2), a change stop command including information to stop the special figure change display game (information for stopping the decoration change display game) is set for the effect control device 40. Perform the process. The change stop command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 stops the decoration special figure change display game based on the reception of the change stop command. Perform the process.

  After performing the process of setting the variable stop command (step S2), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S3). In determining whether or not the result is a big hit (step S3), it is determined whether or not the result mode of the special figure variation display game is a special result mode. In the determination of whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S3), if the result is a jackpot (step S3; Y), a process of setting a jackpot symbol stop time (step S5) is performed to change the special figure. End the middle process. If the result is not a big hit (step S3; N) in the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S3; N), a process for setting a symbol stop time for a loss (step S4) is performed to change the special figure. End the middle process.

  In addition, when it is not the end timing (step S1; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the special figure display game (step S1), it is determined whether or not the first half is changing (step S1). S6) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the first half variation is being performed (step S6), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game being executed is executing the first half variation mode, that is, whether or not the first half variation time is being performed. In the determination of whether or not the first half is changing (step S6), if the first half is not changing (step S6; N), the special figure changing process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the first half is changing (step S6), if the first half is changing (step S6; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined monitoring period (step S7).

  In determining whether or not it is a predetermined monitoring period (step S7), it is determined whether or not it is a monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of a predetermined change condition. The monitoring period is set to a time not exceeding the first half fluctuation time. That is, the game control device 30 serves as monitoring period setting means for setting a monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of the change condition. If it is not the predetermined monitoring period (step S7; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the predetermined monitoring period (step S7), the special figure changing process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a predetermined monitoring period (step S7), if it is the predetermined monitoring period (step S7; Y), it is determined whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8). I do.

  In determining whether the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8), it is determined whether the start memory is a predetermined number (for example, 3). In the determination of whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8), if the start memory is not the predetermined number (step S8; N), the special figure changing process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8), if the start memory is the predetermined number (step S8; Y), the variation time reduction process (step S9) is performed to change the special figure. End the middle process. In this case, a predetermined change condition for changing the variation mode is satisfied. Note that this special-figure changing process is executed after the start-up memory subtraction process based on the execution of the special-figure change display game. Therefore, when the start memory is a predetermined number (for example, 3), There are a case where the predetermined number is reached from a state smaller than the number (for example, 0 to 2) and a case where the predetermined number is reached from a state where the starting memory is larger than the predetermined number (for example, 4).

  In the variation time shortening process, a process for shortening the variation time is performed so that the special figure variation display game being executed ends after a predetermined stop adjustment time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 4, in this variation time shortening process, first, it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S10). In determining whether or not the result is a big hit (step S10), it is determined whether or not the result mode of the special figure variation display game is a special result mode. In the determination of whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S10), if the result is a jackpot (step S10; Y), a process of setting a jackpot variation switching command (step S15) is performed, and the stop adjustment time is set. Is performed (step S13). Further, when the result is not a big hit (step S10; N) in the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S10), it is determined whether or not the reach is lost (step S11).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a divergence (step S11), it is determined whether or not the variation mode of the special figure variation display game being executed (becomes outlier) is a variation mode including the reach state that is the specific variation state. The In the determination of whether or not reach is out (step S11), if reach is out (step S11; Y), that is, if the change mode includes a reach state, a change switching command for reach is set. Processing (step S16) is performed, and processing for setting stop adjustment time (step S13) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the reach is out (step S11), if the reach is not out (step S11; N), that is, if the change state does not include the reach state, a change switching command for out of reach is set. Processing (step S12) is performed, and processing for setting the stop adjustment time (step S13) is performed. A process for setting each of these fluctuation switching commands (for jackpot, for losing reach, for losing) (Steps S12, S15, S16) reduces the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game and generates a reach state with the stop adjustment time. It will be decided to do.

  In the process of setting the stop adjustment time (step S13), a predetermined stop adjustment time that is a time until the special figure variation display game is stopped is set. It should be noted that the change switching command (for big hits, for losing reach, for losing) and the stop adjustment time are output to the effect control device 40. This fluctuation switching command (for jackpot, for losing reach, for losing) includes information relating to shortening the fluctuation time and information relating to the display mode (reach state display mode) during the stop adjustment time. Then, in the effect control device 40, the display mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the stop adjustment time is determined based on the reception of the change switching command (for jackpot, reach out, and out of use) and the stop adjustment time. As a result, display modes as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 are determined as will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14). In the determination as to whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14), it is determined whether or not a predetermined stop adjustment time, which is the time until the special figure variation display game is stopped, has elapsed. In the determination of whether or not the stop adjustment time has passed (step S14), if the stop adjustment time has not passed (step S14; N), the determination of whether or not the stop adjustment time has passed again (step S14). I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14), when the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14; Y), the variation time shortening process ends.

  In addition, after the stop adjustment time has elapsed, it is determined that it is the end timing in the determination (step S1) of whether or not it is the end timing of the change display of the special figure change display game in the next special figure change process. (Step S1; Y), a change stop command is set (Step S2). The change stop command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 stops the decoration special figure change display game based on the reception of the change stop command. Perform the process. At this time, a process of stopping the special figure variation display game is also performed. With the above processing, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is shortened. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation mode changing unit that changes the variation mode set by the variation mode setting unit (game control device 30) based on the establishment of a predetermined change condition. Further, the game control device 30 serves as a variation time shortening means for shortening the variation time of the variation display game being executed as a variation mode change. Further, when the game control device 30 reduces the variation time by the variation time shortening means (game control device 30), the specific variation state generating means for generating a specific variation state (reach state) in the variation display game being executed. Make.

  An example in which the variation time of the special figure variation display game is changed by the processing as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that there is no start memory as an initial state (zero).

  When there is a start prize (start prize A) from this initial state (t1), a start memory is generated, but a special figure variation display game (this special figure A) based on the start memory is immediately started (t4). At the start of this special figure variation display game (this special figure A), the game control device 30 determines a variation mode, a result mode (stop symbol), and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that the reach state does not occur and the result is lost in this special figure variation display game (this special figure A).

  In addition, at the start of the special figure variation display game (this special figure A), information relating to the variation mode is provided as a command including information relating to the determined special figure fluctuation display game from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40. A variable command (variable command A) including a stop symbol command (stop symbol command A) including information regarding a stop symbol is output (t2, t3). In the effect control device 40, based on the reception of the change command and the stop symbol command, the contents of the effect are determined and the decoration special figure change display game (decoration special figure A) is started (t4). In the example shown in FIG. 5, two new start prizes (start prizes B and C) are generated during the execution of the special figure change display game (this special figure A) (t5, t6). These are stored as starting memories.

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined fluctuation time, the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure A) ends (t8). At this time, a variation stop command (variation stop command A) is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t7). The effect control device 40 ends the decoration special figure variation display game (decoration special figure A) based on the reception of the fluctuation stop command (variation stop command A) (t8).

  After the end of the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure A), the special figure fluctuation display based on the start memory by the start prize (start prize B) generated during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure A). A game (this special figure B) is started (t11). In the example shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that the reach state does not occur in this special figure variation display game (this special figure B), and the result is out of place. Also at this time, a variation command (variation command B) including information regarding the variation mode is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t9), and a stop symbol command (stop) including information regarding the stop symbol The symbol command B) is output (t10). The effect control device 40 determines the effect contents and the like based on the reception of the change command and the stop symbol command, and starts the decoration special figure change display game (decoration special figure B) (t11).

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, two new start prizes (start prizes D and E) are generated in the monitoring period in the first half fluctuation time of the special figure change display game (this special figure B) (t12, t13). These are stored as start memories, and the number of start memories is three. Thus, in the special-fluctuation changing process shown in FIG. 3, it is not the end timing of the special-figure display game (step S1; N), the first half is changing (step S6; Y), and it is within the monitoring period (step S7; Y) Since the start-up memory is a predetermined number (step S8; Y), the variation time reduction process (step S9) is performed. In the variation time shortening process shown in FIG. 4, the result is not a big hit (step S10; N), and the variation mode does not include the reach state (step S11; N). S12), and the stop adjustment time is set (step S13). Then, as shown in FIG. 5, a variation switching command (variation switching command B ′) is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t14). At the same time, information on the stop adjustment time is output.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 4, after the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14; Y), a change stop command is set (step S2) in the special figure changing process shown in FIG. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure B) is ended after the elapse of a predetermined stop adjustment period (t15 to t17) (t17). At this time, a change stop command (change stop command B ′) is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t16). The effect control device 40 ends the decoration special figure change display game (decoration special figure B) based on the reception of the fluctuation stop command (variation stop command B ′) (t17).

  After the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure B) is finished, a special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure C) based on the start memory by the start prize (start prize C) is started (t20). At this time, a variation command (variation command C) including information regarding the variation mode is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t18), and a stop symbol command including information regarding the stop symbol (stop symbol) Command C) is output (t19). In the effect control device 40, based on the reception of the change command and the stop symbol command, the contents of the effect and the like are determined and the decoration special figure change display game (decoration special figure C) is started (t20).

  FIG. 6 shows the variation time changed by such processing. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (c), the special state fluctuation display game (this special figure A) that has not reached the reach state and has not been subject to the change of the fluctuation time has the planned fluctuation time and The actual variation time is the same (corresponding to t4 to t8 in FIG. 5). On the other hand, in the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure B) for which the reach time is changed and the change time is changed, the fluctuation time is shortened so that the actual fluctuation time is shorter than the planned fluctuation time. (Corresponding to t11 to t17 in FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the special figure fluctuation display game (this special figure B) for which the fluctuation time is changed is in a fluctuation mode including a reach state, The first half variation time and the second half variation time are set as the variation time. Also in this case, when the start memory becomes a predetermined number during the monitoring period in the first half variation time, the variation time is changed so that the predetermined variation condition is satisfied and the variation time is changed so that the actual variation time becomes shorter than the planned variation time. Is reduced (corresponding to t11 to t17 in FIG. 5).

  FIGS. 7 to 10 show examples of display modes on the display unit 43a when the variation time is shortened. When the variation time is shortened, a reach state is generated in the stop adjustment period, and then a result mode corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is derived. The display mode on the display unit 43a at this time is different depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game and the contents of the fluctuation aspect set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the effect control device 40 controls the game. Control is performed based on various commands received from the device 30.

  FIG. 7 shows that when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of order and the fluctuation mode set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation mode including the reach state, the fluctuation time is shortened. An example of the display mode on the display unit 43a is shown. As shown in FIG. 7 (a), as shown in the start memory display 43b, the special figure variation display game starts with two start memories, and within the monitoring period, as shown in FIG. 7 (b). When the number of start memories becomes three and a predetermined change condition is satisfied, the process for shortening the fluctuation time as described above is performed. At this time, a reach deviation variation change command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined stop adjustment period is set. In the production control device 40, first, as shown in FIG. 7C, after the display state of the reach state is displayed, the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 7D during the stop adjustment period. .

  At this time, the display state of the reach state displayed on the display unit 43a is displayed with respect to the display state of the reach state set at the start of the special figure variation display game, and is canceled by shortening the variation time. Players are made aware of the type of reach. In addition to the display on the display unit 43a, the player knows the type of reach state canceled by the operation of the decoration device (speakers 145, 147, light emitting device (various LEDs 45), accessory device (movable motor 44), etc.). You may do it.

  Then, after the end of the stop adjustment period, a change stop command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined off-set symbol stop time is set. In the production control device 40, the variation display of the identification symbol is stopped, the result mode of the deviation is displayed as shown in FIG. 7D, and after the elapse of the symbol stopping time for deviation, as shown in FIG. 7E. Next, the display of the next special figure variation display game is started.

  In FIG. 8, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place and the fluctuation mode set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation aspect not including the reach state, the fluctuation time is shortened. An example of the display mode on the display unit 43a is shown. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the special figure variation display game is started in a state where there are two start memories, and within the monitoring period, there are three start memories as shown in FIG. 8 (b). When the change condition is satisfied, processing for shortening the variation time is performed. At this time, a shift change command for deviation is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined stop adjustment period is set. In the production control device 40, first, as shown in FIG. 8C, after the display state of the reach state is displayed as shown in FIG. 8C, the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 8D. .

  At this time, the display state of the reach state displayed on the display unit 43a is a case where the change mode set at the start of the special figure change display game is a change mode including the reach state. The reach state is displayed with different effects. The reach state effect at this time may be selected and executed from a plurality of types of reach states using random numbers or the like. Further, a reach state (for example, a normal reach state) with low reliability (which is unlikely to be a big hit among a plurality of types of reach states) may be executed. Then, after the end of the stop adjustment period, a change stop command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined off-set symbol stop time is set. In the production control device 40, the variation display of the identification symbol is stopped, the result mode of the deviation is displayed as shown in FIG. 8 (d), and after the elapse of the symbol stopping time for deviation, as shown in FIG. 8 (e). Next, the display of the next special figure variation display game is started.

  In FIG. 9, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a normal jackpot that does not generate a probability variation state, and the variation mode set at the start of the special diagram variation display game is a variation mode including the reach state, the variation time An example of the display mode on the display unit 43a when is reduced is shown. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the special figure variation display game is started in a state where there are two start memories, and within the monitoring period, there are three start memories as shown in FIG. 9 (b). When the change condition is satisfied, the process for shortening the fluctuation time as described above is performed. At this time, a jackpot variation switching command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined stop adjustment period is set. In the production control device 40, first, as shown in FIG. 9C, after the display state of the reach state is displayed, the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 9D during the stop adjustment period. .

  At this time, the effect such as the display state of the reach state displayed on the display unit 43a is an effect related to the reach state set at the start of the special figure variable display game, and is canceled by shortening the change time. Players are made aware of the type of reach. Then, after the end of the stop adjustment period, a change stop command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined jackpot symbol stop time is set. In the effect control device 40, while the variation display of the identification symbol is stopped, the normal jackpot result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 9D, and the special gaming state is entered after the jackpot symbol stop time has elapsed.

  FIG. 10 shows the variation time when the result of the special figure variation display game is a probability variation jackpot that generates a certain variation state, and the variation mode set at the start of the special diagram variation display game is a variation mode including the reach state. An example of the display mode on the display unit 43a when is reduced is shown. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the special figure variation display game is started in a state where there are two start memories, and within the monitoring period, there are three start memories as shown in FIG. 10 (b). When the change condition is satisfied, the process for shortening the fluctuation time as described above is performed. At this time, a jackpot variation switching command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined stop adjustment period is set. In the production control device 40, first, as shown in FIG. 10C, after the display state of the reach state is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C, processing for displaying the result state as shown in FIG. 10D is performed. .

  At this time, the effect such as the display state of the reach state displayed on the display unit 43a is an effect related to the reach state set at the start of the special figure variable display game, and is canceled by shortening the change time. Players are made aware of the type of reach. Then, after the end of the stop adjustment period, a change stop command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and a predetermined jackpot symbol stop time is set. In the production control device 40, when the variation display of the identification symbol is stopped, after the normal big hit result mode is once displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the probability change big hit is shown as shown in FIG. 10 (e). The result mode is displayed, and after the jackpot symbol stop time has elapsed, a special gaming state is set.

  By reducing the variation time and generating a reach state that has a specific variation state in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a big hit while preventing the game from becoming redundant. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of That is, since the start memory is stored only up to a predetermined upper limit number, when the start memory exceeds the predetermined number, the player desires to quickly start the start memory, but when the start memory reaches the predetermined number. By shortening the variation time as a variation of the variation time, the start-up memory is quickly consumed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered. Furthermore, when the predetermined number of start memories is reached from the start of the change until the lapse of a predetermined time, an unprecedented game development that suddenly becomes a specific change state (reach state) can be achieved. In addition, by generating a specific variation state even when the variation time is shortened, the player can have a sense of expectation for a big hit.

  From the above, the start storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit the number of game balls won in the start winning opening (ordinary variable winning apparatus 7, first start winning opening). And a game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing the variable display game based on the start-up memory, which is advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. In the gaming machine 100 capable of generating the special gaming state, the game execution control means is based on the fluctuation mode setting means (game control device 30) for setting the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation display game and the establishment of a predetermined change condition. Fluctuation mode changing means (game control device 30) for changing the fluctuation mode set by the setting means, and monitoring period setting means (game) for setting a monitoring period for monitoring establishment of a predetermined change condition And a variation mode setting means sets a variation mode including a specific variation state at least when a special result mode is derived in a variation display game, and the variation mode change means A variation time shortening means (game control device 30) for shortening the variation time of the variation display game being executed when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means reaches a predetermined number; When the variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening means, specific variation state generating means (game control device 30) for generating a specific variation state in the variation display game being executed is provided.

  In addition, as the predetermined change condition, it is determined that the first half is changing, that it is within the monitoring period, and that the start memory is a predetermined number, but this is not limited to this, and the change condition is arbitrarily set. good.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the variation time is configured by a predetermined first variation time and a second variation time, and the variation time is set as the first variation time based on establishment of a predetermined change condition.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of changing the variation time in the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation time set at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game is composed of a predetermined first fluctuation time including a monitoring period and a subsequent second fluctuation time. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, when a predetermined change condition is satisfied within the monitoring period (when the number of start memories becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3)), the second variation The time is canceled and the actual variation time is set to the first variation time only (corresponding to t11 to t17 in FIG. 5). Further, during the stop adjustment time, an effect in which a reach state as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 occurs is executed.

  Thereby, the variation display game is executed at least for a predetermined time (first variation time), and the specific variation state (reach state) is performed for the predetermined time, thereby making the game redundant. This makes it possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a big hit.

  In order to perform such processing, in the gaming machine of this modification, the remaining time of the first variation time is set as the stop adjustment time in the processing of setting the stop adjustment time in the variation time reduction processing shown in FIG. 4 (step S13). To set. Thereby, the stop adjustment time ends with the end of the first variation time, and the special figure variation display game ends.

  The variation time may be shortened by performing the process as in the present modification only when the variation mode including the reach state is set. In this case, for example, the first half variation time until reaching the reach state is set as the first variation time, and the subsequent second half variation time is set as the second variation time. Furthermore, in this case, when the variation mode not including the reach state is set and the variation time is only the first half variation time, the variation time is shortened by performing the variation time reduction processing as in the above-described embodiment. You may make it do.

  From the above, the variation time is composed of the predetermined first variation time including the monitoring period and the subsequent second variation time, and the variation time shortening means (game control device 30) is the start storage means (game control). When the number of start-up memories stored in the device 30) reaches a predetermined number, the variation time is set as the first variation time.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, after the variation time is shortened, the variation time of the variation display game being executed is extended when there is no start memory.

  FIG. 12 shows a special figure changing process executed by the game control device 30 of the gaming machine of this modification. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the process similar to the special figure fluctuation process performed with the gaming machine of the above-mentioned embodiment shown in FIG. 3, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this special figure display processing, first, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the variable display of the special figure change display game (step S1). If it is not the end timing (step S1; N), the first half is changing. Is determined (step S6). In the determination of whether or not the first half is changing (step S6), when the first half is not changing (step S6; N), the special figure changing process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the first half is changing (step S6), if the first half is changing (step S6; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined monitoring period (step S7).

  If it is not the predetermined monitoring period (step S7; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the predetermined monitoring period (step S7), the special figure changing process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a predetermined monitoring period (step S7), if it is the predetermined monitoring period (step S7; Y), it is determined whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8), if the start memory is not the predetermined number (step S8; N), the special figure changing process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (step S8), if the start memory is the predetermined number (step S8; Y), the variation time reduction process (step S9) is performed to change the special figure. End the middle process. In this case, a predetermined change condition for changing the variation mode is satisfied.

  FIG. 13 shows a variation time reduction process executed by the game control device 30 of the gaming machine according to the present modification. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the process similar to the variation time shortening process performed with the gaming machine of the above-mentioned embodiment shown in FIG. 4, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this variation time shortening process, first, it is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S10). If the result is a jackpot (step S10; Y), a process for setting a jackpot variation switching command is set. (Step S15) is performed, and processing for setting the stop adjustment time (Step S13) is performed. If the result is not a big hit (step S10; N), it is determined whether or not the reach is out of step (step S11).

  In the determination of whether or not reach is out (step S11), if reach is out (step S11; Y), that is, if the change mode includes a reach state, a change switching command for reach is set. Processing (step S16) is performed, and processing for setting stop adjustment time (step S13) is performed. Further, when the reach is not shifted (step S11; N), that is, when the variation mode does not include the reach state, processing for setting a variation switching command for detachment is performed (step S12), and the stop adjustment time is set. Processing (step S13) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the stop adjustment time (step S13), it is determined whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14). If the stop adjustment time has not elapsed (step S14; N) Then, it is determined again whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14). If the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14; Y), a process for setting a shortening flag (step S30) is performed, and the variation time shortening process is terminated. By setting the shortening flag by the process of setting the shortening flag (step S30), it is stored that the variation time has been shortened. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a shortened execution storage unit that stores that the variation time has been shortened by the variation time shortening unit (game control device 30).

  In addition, when it is the end timing (step S1; Y) in the determination (step S1) of whether or not it is the end timing of the change display of the special view change display game in the special map change processing shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a memory (step S20). In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S20), if there is a start memory (step S20; Y), a process of setting a variable stop command (step S2) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S20), if there is no start memory (step S20; N), it is determined whether or not there is a shortening flag (step S21).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a shortening flag (step S21), if there is no shortening flag (step S21; N), processing for setting a change stop command (step S2) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a shortening flag (step S21), if there is a shortening flag (step S21; Y), processing for setting a variable extension command (step S22) is performed.

  In the process of setting the fluctuation extension command (step S22), extension of the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined, and a predetermined extension fluctuation time is set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation time extending means for extending the variation time. The variation extension command and the extension variation time are output to the effect control device 40. Then, in the production control device 40, processing for extending the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed based on the reception of the variation extension command and the extension variation time.

  After performing the process of setting the fluctuation extension command (step S22), the process of clearing the shortening flag (step S23) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the extension fluctuation time has elapsed (step S24). In the determination of whether or not the extended variation time has elapsed (step S24), if the extended variation time has not elapsed (step S24; N), it is determined whether or not the extended variation time has elapsed (step S24). )I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not the extended variation time has elapsed (step S24), if the extended variation time has elapsed (step S24; Y), a process of setting a variation stop command (step S2) is performed.

  In the process of setting the change stop command (step S2), a change stop command including information to stop the special figure change display game (information for stopping the decoration change display game) is set for the effect control device 40. Perform the process. The change stop command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 stops the decoration special figure change display game based on the reception of the change stop command. Perform the process.

  After performing the process of setting the variable stop command (step S2), it is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S3). If the result is a jackpot (step S3; Y), A process of setting the symbol stop time (step S5) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. If the result is not a big hit (step S3; N), a process for setting a symbol stop time for a loss (step S4) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  An example in which the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is extended by the processing as described above is shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that there is no start memory (zero) as an initial state. It is also assumed that the shortening flag is set.

  When there is a start winning from this initial state (t30), a start memory is generated, but a special figure variation display game based on the start memory is immediately started (t33). At the start of this special figure variation display game (this special figure A), the game control device 30 determines a variation mode, a result mode (stop symbol), and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that a variation mode including a reach state is set in this special map variation display game.

  Also, at the start of the special figure variation display game, the game control device 30 sends to the effect control device 40 a command including information relating to the determined special figure variation display game, a variation command including information regarding the variation mode, and a stop pattern. The stop symbol command including the information on is output (t31, t32). In the production control device 40, based on the reception of the variation command and the stop symbol command, the content of the production is determined, and the decoration special figure variation display game is started. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that no new start winning is generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game.

  Then, when the scheduled first half variation time and second half variation time have passed and the end scheduled timing is reached (t34), there is no start memory in the special figure variation processing shown in FIG. 12 (step S20; N). Since there is a shortening flag (step S21; Y), a variable extension command is set (step S22). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 14, a predetermined extended fluctuation time (t34 to t35) is set from the scheduled end time (t34), and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is extended. Also, a variation extension command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t34), and the effect control device 40 extends the decoration special figure variation display game based on the reception of this variation extension command.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined extended fluctuation time has elapsed in the special figure fluctuation processing shown in FIG. 12 (step S24; Y), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S2), and the special figure fluctuation display game ends (t35). At this time, a variation stop command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 (t35), and the effect control device 40 ends the decorative special figure variation display game based on the reception of the change stop command.

  By extending the variation time in this way, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted while preventing the game from becoming redundant. If the start memory is generated within the extended fluctuation time, the fluctuation time may be terminated at that time. At this time, a specific fluctuation state (reach state) may be generated. Further, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a big hit, the fluctuation time may not be extended.

  From the above, shortened execution storage means (game control apparatus 30) for storing that the variation time has been shortened by the variation time shortening means (game control apparatus 30), and variation time extension means for extending the variation time. (Game control device 30), and the variable time extending means is executing the variable display game, the start memory is not stored in the start memory means (game control device 30), and the execution is shortened. Based on the fact that the storage unit stores the fact that the variation time has been shortened, the variation time of the variation display game being executed is extended.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, when the start memory is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the monitoring period is lengthened so that the fluctuation time can be easily reduced.

  In the game control device 30 in the gaming machine of the present modified example, monitoring of the game ball winning at the start winning port (ordinary variation winning device 7, first start winning port 13), and control of the entire processing relating to the special figure variation display game. As a process for setting the special figure display, the special figure game process shown in FIG. 15 is performed.

  In this special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start prize (step S40). In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S40), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the start port SW7d. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S40), if there is no start prize (step S40; N), a process of acquiring a special figure game process number (step S49) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S40), if there is a start prize (step S40; Y), a process (step S41) for obtaining the special figure hold number is performed, and the special figure hold number is determined. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, 4) is reached (step S42).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S42), if the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S42; Y), that is, if the starting memory cannot be stored any more, the special figure A process for obtaining a game process number (step S49) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S42), if the special figure hold number is not the upper limit value (step S42; N), a process of incrementing the special figure hold number by 1 (step S42). S43) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S44).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S44), when the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S44; Y), a process of setting an upper limit flag (step S45) is performed. Then, a process of storing the big hit random number (step S46) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S44), if the special figure hold number is not the upper limit value (step S44; N), a process of storing the big hit random number (step S46) is performed. Do. By setting the upper limit flag by the process of setting the upper limit flag (step S45), it is stored that the start memory has been stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an upper limit storage unit capable of storing the start memory stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) up to a predetermined upper limit number.

  In the process of storing the big hit random number (step S46), the big hit random number is stored in the big hit random number saving area corresponding to the updated special figure holding number. Thereafter, a process of storing the jackpot symbol random number (step S47) is performed. Further, a process of setting a command for the number of special figure hold for displaying the start memory display 43b is performed (step S48), and the display setting for the number of special figure hold on the display unit 43a is performed. And the process (step S49) which acquires a special figure game process number is performed.

  After performing the process (step S49) of acquiring the special figure game process number, the special figure game branching process (step S50) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number as various processes related to the special figure fluctuation display game. The special figure variation control process (step S51) is performed and the special figure game process is terminated.

  Further, in the game control device 30 in the gaming machine of the present modification, the monitoring shown in FIG. 16 relating to the setting of a monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of a predetermined change condition that is a condition for changing the set variation mode. A period setting process is performed.

  In this monitoring period setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the upper limit flag is set (step S60). In the determination of whether or not the upper limit flag has been set (step S60), if the upper limit flag has not been set (step S60; N), processing for setting the first monitoring period (step S63) is performed, and monitoring is performed. Terminate the period setting process. In the determination of whether or not the upper limit flag is set (step S60), if the upper limit flag is set (step S60; Y), a process of setting the second monitoring period (step S61) is performed. A process for clearing the upper limit flag (step S62) is performed, and the monitoring period setting process is terminated. Here, the second monitoring period is longer than the first monitoring period, and when the second monitoring period is set, a predetermined change condition can be established more than when the first monitoring period is set. Increases nature.

  When the upper limit flag is set, there is a relatively large number of winnings at the start winning opening, mainly when the operating state is high, and there is a high possibility that the starting memory will reach the upper limit again, so the starting memory is quickly stored. Need to digest. In such a case, by setting the second monitoring period longer than the first monitoring period, the chances of shortening the variation time increase, and the interest of the game is reduced by preventing the game from becoming redundant. Can be prevented. On the other hand, when the upper limit flag is not set, the first monitoring period shorter than the second monitoring period is set when the winning at the start winning opening is relatively small and the operation state is mainly low. As a result, the opportunity for changing the variation time is reduced, the occurrence of a state in which the variation display game is not executed can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. By doing in this way, it can prevent appropriately that a game becomes redundant according to an operating state, and can prevent the fall of the interest of a game.

  From the above, the start storage means (game control device 30) includes the upper limit storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing that the start memory has been stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the monitoring period setting means (game) The control device 30) sets the first monitoring period when the start memory is not stored in the upper limit storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number, and the start storage is stored in the upper limit storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number. When the stored information is stored, the second monitoring period longer than the first monitoring period is set.

  Note that, when the second monitoring period is set by the monitoring period setting means, the difference period effecting means (game control device 30, effect) for performing a predetermined effect in the difference period obtained by subtracting the first monitoring period from the second monitoring period. A control device 40) may be provided. As an effect in the difference period, for example, the monitoring period is the second monitoring period, and the player can be informed that the period during which the variation time can be shortened is extended from the first monitoring period. Produce. Since the second monitoring period is set mainly when the operating state is high, the player is likely to stop before the start memory reaches the predetermined number. By performing the production, it is possible to prevent the stoppage and prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the third modified example described above, 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 of this modification, the monitoring period can be changed depending on the number of times the start memory reaches a predetermined upper limit.

  In the game control device 30 in the gaming machine of the present modified example, monitoring of the game ball winning at the start winning port (ordinary variation winning device 7, first start winning port 13), and control of the entire processing relating to the special figure variation display game. As a process for setting the display of the special figure, the special figure game process shown in FIG. 17 is performed.

  In this special figure game process, the process of setting the upper limit flag (step S45) in the special figure game process in the gaming machine of the above-described third modification shown in FIG. 15 is the process of incrementing the value of the upper limit counter (step S45). S60). That is, the upper limit counter value is incremented by 1 each time the start memory reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  Further, in the game control device 30 in the gaming machine of the present modification, the monitoring shown in FIG. 18 relating to the setting of the monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of a predetermined change condition that is a condition for changing the set variation mode. A period setting process is performed.

  In this monitoring period setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the upper limit counter value is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S80). In the determination of whether or not the upper limit counter value is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S80), if the upper limit counter value is not greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S80; N), processing for setting the first monitoring period (step S63) To complete the monitoring period setting process. In the determination of whether or not the upper limit counter value is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S80), when the upper limit counter value is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S80; Y), a process of setting the second monitoring period (step S61) is performed, and the monitoring period setting process is terminated. Here, the second monitoring period is longer than the first monitoring period, and when the second monitoring period is set, a predetermined change condition can be established more than when the first monitoring period is set. Increases nature.

  When the upper limit counter value is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, there are relatively many winnings at the start winning opening, mainly when the operating state is high, and there is a high possibility that the starting memory will reach the upper limit again. It is necessary to digest the starting memory. In such a case, by setting the second monitoring period longer than the first monitoring period, the chances of shortening the variation time increase, and the interest of the game is reduced by preventing the game from becoming redundant. Can be prevented. Conversely, when the upper limit counter value is less than the predetermined number, the first monitoring period shorter than the second monitoring period when the winning at the start winning opening is relatively small and the operation state is mainly low. By setting, the chance of changing the variation time can be reduced, the occurrence of a state in which the variation display game is not executed can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. By doing in this way, it can prevent appropriately that a game becomes redundant according to an operating state, and can prevent the fall of the interest of a game. The upper limit counter value may be cleared when an arbitrary condition is satisfied, such as when the gaming machine is turned on or when a game is not performed for a predetermined time.

  Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. As shown in FIG. 19 (b), the gaming machine of this modification can execute a notice of warning that suggests a possibility that a special result mode is derived in a special figure variation display game. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19D to 19F, the notice notification set in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation time is changed is continuously executed over the next special figure fluctuation display game. It is supposed to change as follows.

  FIG. 20 shows the variation time reduction process executed by the game control device 30 of the gaming machine according to the present modification. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the process similar to the variation time shortening process performed with the gaming machine of the above-mentioned embodiment shown in FIG. 4, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this variation time shortening process, first, it is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S10). If the result is a jackpot (step S10; Y), a process for setting a jackpot variation switching command is set. (Step S15) is performed, and processing for setting the stop adjustment time (Step S13) is performed. If the result is not a big hit (step S10; N), it is determined whether or not the reach is out of step (step S11).

  In the determination of whether or not reach is out (step S11), when reach is not out of step (step S11; N), that is, when the variation state does not include the reach state, processing for setting a change switching command for out of reach (Step S12) is performed, and processing for setting the stop adjustment time (Step S13) is performed. Further, when the reach is out of step (step S11; Y), that is, in the variation mode including the reach state, the process of setting the change switch command for reach out is performed (step S16), and then the time change flag is set. Is set (step S90). By setting the time change flag, the same variation mode (variation pattern) as this time is selected in the next special figure variation display game. Thereafter, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a prior notice (step S91). If there is no prior notice (step S91; N), a process of setting a stop adjustment time (step S13) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there has been a notice of notice (step S91), if there is a notice of notice (step S91; Y), a process of setting a re-notice flag (step S92) is performed to set a stop adjustment time. Processing (step S13) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the stop adjustment time (step S13), it is determined whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14). If the stop adjustment time has not elapsed (step S14; N) Then, it is determined again whether or not the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14). If the stop adjustment time has elapsed (step S14; Y), the variation time shortening process is terminated.

  And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, the notification change flag setting process shown in FIG. 21 is performed as a process for performing notification continuously in the following special figure fluctuation display game. In this notice change flag setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a reach deviation change switching command has been received (step S100). In the determination of whether or not the reach deviation variation switching command has been received (step S100), if the reach deviation variation switching command has not been received (step S100; N), the notice change flag setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the reach deviation variation switching command has been received (step S100), if the reach deviation variation switching command has been received (step S100; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a prior notice (step S101). I do.

  If it is determined in step S101 whether or not there is a previous notice (step S101; N), the notice change flag setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there has been a notice (step S101), if there is a notice (step S101; Y), a process for setting a notice change flag (step S102) is performed, and a notice change flag setting process is performed. finish.

  Next, a process for setting a notice to be notified at the start of the special figure variation display game will be described. The game control device 30 performs a notice setting process shown in FIG. 22 as a process for setting the notice. In the advance notice setting process, first, in the above-described change time shortening process, whether or not there is a re-notice flag set when the change time is changed in the special figure change display game for which the advance notice is executed. Determination (step S110) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a re-notice flag (step S110), if there is a re-notice flag (step S110; Y), after performing the process of clearing the re-notice flag (step S115), A setting process (step S114) is performed, and the notice setting process ends. If there is no re-notification flag (step S110; N), it is determined whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (for example, 4) (step S111).

  In the determination of whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (for example, 4) (step S111), if the start memory is the predetermined number (step S111; Y), the notice setting process is terminated. That is, in this case, the notice notification is not executed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the start memory is a predetermined number (for example, 4) (step S111), if the start memory is not the predetermined number (step S111; N), a process of extracting a notice random number (step S112) is performed. After the determination, a determination is made as to whether or not to notify the advance notice (step S113). That is, based on the value of the notice random number, it is determined whether or not the notice notification is executed with a predetermined probability.

  In the determination as to whether or not to perform the advance notice (step S113), the notice random number value is compared with a predetermined determination value, and a process of determining to execute the advance notice when they match is performed. When it is determined in step S113 whether or not to execute the notice notification (step S113), the notice setting process ends. If it is determined in step S113 (N) whether or not to execute the advance notice (step S113; Y), a process for setting the advance command is performed (step S114). The notice setting process is terminated.

  With this process, when the change time is changed in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the notice notification is executed, the notice notice is executed in the next special figure fluctuation display game. In other cases, the advance notice is executed with a predetermined probability.

  In the effect control device 40, a notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 23 is performed as a process for setting the notice notice. In this notice effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a notice command has been received (step S120). In the determination of whether or not this notice command has been received (step S120), if no notice command has been received (step S120; N), the notice effect setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not a notice command has been received (step S120), if a notice command is received (step S120; Y), a notice selection process (step S121) is performed.

  In the advance notice selection process (step S121), a process of selecting the type of advance notice to be executed from a plurality of kinds of advance notices is performed. In this selection, for example, selection is made using a random number for selecting a notice. In addition, a table for determining a random number for selecting a notice depending on whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit so that the possibility of being a big hit (reliability) of a plurality of types of notice notifications is different. I am trying to change it.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a notice change flag (step S122). In the determination as to whether or not there is a notice change flag (step S122), it is set when the change time is changed in the special figure change display game in which the notice notification is executed in the notice change flag setting process described above. It is determined whether there is a notice change flag. In the determination of whether or not there is a notice change flag (step S122), if there is no notice change flag (step S122; N), the notice setting process (step S125) is performed and selected in the notice selection process (step S121). The notice notification setting is set and the notice effect setting process is terminated. When it is determined whether or not there is a notice change flag (step S122), if there is a notice change flag (step S122; Y), a notice change process (step S123) is performed.

  In the advance notice change process (step S123), a process is performed in which the advance notice selected in the advance notice selection process (step S121) is changed to the advance notice executed in the previous special figure change display game. Thereafter, a process for clearing the notice change flag (step S124) is performed, a notice setting process (step S125) is performed, the notice notice selected in the notice change process (step S123) is set, and the notice effect setting process is terminated. . By this process, when the change time is changed in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the notice notification is executed, the same notice notice is continuously executed over the next special figure fluctuation display game. In other words, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 perform the advance notice setting for notifying the possibility that the special result form is derived in the change display game as the change form of the change display game. Make a means. In addition, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 serve as a notice change means for changing the notice notice set by the notice setting means (game control apparatus 30) as a change in the variation mode.

  Further, in the game control device 30, a process for determining a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed at the start of the special figure variation display game. FIG. 24 shows a special figure change start process which is a part of the process related to the determination of the change mode. In this special figure variation start process, first, when the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the start-up memory matches the specific value (when it becomes a jackpot), the jackpot flag setting process (step S130) is performed. Next, stop symbol setting processing (step S131) for setting a stop symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the start memory is performed. Then, symbol data setting processing (step S132) for setting symbol data corresponding to the stopped symbol is performed, and the latter half variation mode setting processing (step S132) for selecting and setting the latter variation mode based on the setting in the above-described processing. S133) is performed.

  Next, in the above-described change time reduction process, it is determined whether or not there is a time change flag that is set when the change time is changed in the special figure change display game (step S134). In the determination of whether or not there is a time change flag (step S134), if there is no time change flag (step S134; N), the special figure variation start process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a time change flag (step S134), if there is a time change flag (step S134; Y), the second half variation mode change process (step S135) is performed and the time change flag is cleared. The process (step S136) is performed, and the special figure variation start process is terminated.

  In the latter half variation mode change process (step S135), a process of changing the latter half variation mode set in the latter half variation mode setting process (step S133) to the latter half variation mode in the previous special figure variation display game is performed. With this process, when the variation time is changed in the special figure variation display game, the same variation aspect (variation aspect including the same reach state) is executed in the next special figure variation display game. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation mode resetting unit that sets the variation mode in which the variation time is changed by the variation time changing unit (game control device 30) as the variation mode of the next variation display game.

  FIG. 19 shows an example in which the change mode and the notice notification are changed by the processing as described above. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the special figure change display game determined to be notified is started from the state where the previous change display game is finished, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), A notice display 43c is provided on the display section 43a as a notice of notice. As shown in FIG. 19C, when the number of start memories reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3) in the monitoring period of the special figure variation display game, the variation mode is changed, as shown in FIG. 19D. As shown in FIG. 19E, a result mode is displayed after a stop adjustment time during which a reach state occurs.

  At this time, in the variation time shortening process shown in FIG. 20, a time change flag is set (step S90) and a re-notice flag is set (step S92). Further, in the notice change flag setting process shown in FIG. 21, the notice change flag is set (step S102). As shown in FIG. 19 (e), the notice display 43c is kept displayed even when the special figure variation display game ends.

  Thereafter, when the next special-figure display game is started, a notice command is set because the re-notice flag is set (step S110; Y) in the notice setting process shown in FIG. 22 (step S114). ). In addition, in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 23, since there is a notice change flag (step S122; Y), the notice change process (step S123) is performed, and the notice notice executed in the previous special figure variation display game is performed. The same notice notification is executed. In addition, in the special figure change start process shown in FIG. 24, since there is a time change flag (step S134; Y), the latter half change mode change process (step S125) is performed and the change in the previous special figure change display game is performed. A mode, that is, a variation mode including the same reach state is set.

  By these processes, as shown in FIG. 19F, the same notice display 43c as the notice display executed in the previous special figure change display game is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (g), the variation mode (including the reach state) that is scheduled to be performed in the previous special map variation display game is performed.

  In addition, except that there is a re-notice flag, the notice notification is not performed when the start memory is a predetermined number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability that the notice notification appears may be lowered, or the appearance time of the notice notice may be delayed than usual. In addition, the notice notification may not be performed only for the notice notification with high reliability. In addition, when the result is out of order and the variation mode including the reach state is set, the next special figure variation display game is notified again, but the result is out of range and the variation does not include the reach state. Even when the mode is set, the advance notice may be performed again in the next special figure fluctuation display game.

  From the above, the change mode setting means (game control device 30) sets the change mode of the change display game as a notification of a notice for notifying the high possibility that the special result mode is derived in the change display game. In the case where a preliminary setting means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) for setting is provided, and the predetermined number of start memories are stored in the start storage means (game control device 30), This means that the notification setting is not performed.

  Further, the variation mode changing means (game control device 30) sets the variation mode whose variation time has been changed by the variation time shortening unit (game control device 30) as the variation mode of the next variation display game. (Game control device 30) and notice change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for changing the notice of notification set by the notice setting means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) as change of the change mode. The notice change means changes so that the notice notification set by the notice setting means is continuously executed over the next fluctuation display game when the fluctuation time is shortened by the fluctuation time shortening means. It will be like that.

  Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fifth modified example, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and is mainly different. The part will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the gaming machine of this modification, when the change time is changed in the special figure change display game in which the advance notice is executed, the advance notice is continuously provided over a plurality of special figure change display games. Is changed to execute automatically. FIG. 25 (e) corresponds to FIG. 19 (e), and an example of the display shown in FIG. 25 is shown as a continuation of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (d).

  The game control device 30 performs the variation time shortening process shown in FIG. 20 for changing the variation time. However, in the determination of whether or not there is a prior notice (step S91), if the continuous notice flag described later is set, the process of setting the re-notice flag (step S92) is not performed.

  Further, in the game control device 30, the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 26 for determining the execution of the continuous notice and the contents of the effect of the continuous notice is performed as the process related to the continuous notice. In this continuous notice control process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S140). Whether or not there is a continuous notice flag is determined (step S140) by determining whether or not there is a continuous notice flag that is set when the continuous notice is being executed. This is a process for determining whether or not. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S140), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S140; N), that is, if the continuous notice is not being executed, it is determined whether or not there is a re-notification flag ( Step S145) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a re-notice flag (step S145), if there is no re-notice flag (step S145; N), the continuous notice control process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a re-notice flag (step S145), if there is a re-notice flag (step S145; Y), after performing the process of clearing the re-notice flag (step S146), continuous notice The continuous notice execution determination process (step S147) for determining whether or not to execute is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in this continuous notice execution determination process, first, a process (step S160) of acquiring a big hit random number (big hit determination random value) in the start memory is performed, and the acquired big hit random number matches a specific value. It is determined whether there is a value (win value) to be performed (step S161). In the determination of whether or not there is a value that matches the specific value (step S161), if there is a value that matches the specific value (step S161; Y), the process of setting the hit continuous notice determination table (step S162) is performed. And a process of extracting continuous notice random numbers (step S164). On the other hand, if it is determined whether there is a value that matches the specific value (step S161), if there is no value that matches the specific value (step S161; N), that is, if all are out of place, the continuous continuous notice determination is made. A process of setting a table (step S163) is performed, and a process of extracting continuous notice random numbers (step S164) is performed.

  Next, after performing the process of extracting the continuous notice random number (step S164), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is executed (step S165). In the determination as to whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S165), whether or not the continuous notice is executed with reference to the selected table (the winning continuous notice determination table or the missed continuous notice determination table) is selected. Determine whether. It should be noted that the missed continuous notice determination table is set to have a lower probability of being a continuous notice compared to the winning continuous notice determination table. In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S165), when the continuous notice is not executed (step S165; N), the continuous notice execution determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S165), if the continuous notice is to be executed (step S165; Y), the process of setting the continuous notice flag (step S166) is performed and the continuous notice execution decision is made. End the process.

  Returning to FIG. 26, it is determined whether there is a continuous notice flag (step S148). The continuous notice flag is set when it is determined that the continuous notice is executed in the above-described continuous notice execution determination process. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S148), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S148; N), that is, if the continuous notice is not executed, the continuous notice control process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S148), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S148; Y), that is, if it is decided to execute the continuous notice, the number of times of continuous notice is determined ( Step S149) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in this continuous notice count determination process, first, a process (step S170) of acquiring a big hit random number (a big hit determination random number value) in the start memory is performed, and the acquired big hit random number matches a specific value. It is determined whether there is a value (winning value) (step S171).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a value that matches the specific value (step S171), if there is a value that matches the specific value (step S171; Y), the jackpot that matches the specific value is included in the value of the continuous notice count counter. A process of setting the starting memory number up to the starting memory in which the determination random number value is stored (step S172) is performed, and the continuous notice count determination process is terminated. In the process of setting the starting memory number up to the starting memory in which the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored (step S172), the starting memory is referred to and the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored. A process for setting the number of start memories to be digested before the start memories is performed. Since this process is executed before the start memory number subtraction process, the set start memory number includes the start memory that triggered this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined whether there is a value that matches the specific value (step S171), if there is no value that matches the specific value (step S171; N), that is, if all values are out of sync, the continuous notice count counter The start memory number is set to the value (step S173), and the continuous notice count determination process is terminated. In the process of setting the start memory number to the value of the continuous notice count counter (step S173), the start memory number acquired in step S170 is set.

  Returning to FIG. 26, the process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S150) is performed, and the continuous notice control process is terminated. That is, since the first continuous notice is executed in the special figure variation game based on the start-up memory currently being processed, a process of subtracting that amount from the value of the continuous notice number counter is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag, which is the first process in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 26 (step S140), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S140; Y), that is, continuous notice If it is being executed, a process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice count counter by 1 (step S141) is performed. That is, since the continuous notice is executed in the special figure variation game based on the start memory currently being processed, a process of subtracting the amount from the value of the continuous notice number counter is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice count counter is “0” (step S142). In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is “0” (step S142), if the value of the continuous notice number counter is “0” (step S142; Y), the continuous notice end flag is set. Is performed (step S143), the process of clearing the continuous notice flag is performed (step S144), and the continuous notice control process is terminated. In other words, in this case, the continuous notice in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory currently being processed is the final stage. On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is “0” (step S142), if the value of the continuous notice number counter is not “0” (step S142; N), the continuous notice control process is performed. finish. That is, in this case, the continuous advance notice in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory currently being processed is not the final stage, but the continuous advance notice is continued even in the special figure change display game based on the start memory to be digested next. Executed.

  In addition, the production control device 40 performs a continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. In this continuous notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice start command is received from the game control device 30 (step S180). The continuous notice start command is a command that is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is determined to start the continuous notice. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice start command has been received (step S180), when the continuous notice start command has been received (step S180; Y), processing for selecting the type of continuous notice to be executed (step S181) is performed. . In the process of selecting the type of continuous notice to be executed (step S181), the same kind of notice notice as the notice notice executed in the previous special figure variation display game is selected. Thereafter, a process of incrementing the value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter by 1 (step S183) is performed.

  After performing the process of incrementing the value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter by 1 (step S183), based on the value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter, the process of selecting which stage of the continuous notice effect is to be performed among the continuous notices ( Step S184) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a continuous notice end command has been received (Step S185). Through these processes, one is selected from a plurality of types of continuous notices, and a predetermined effect stage (STEP) is selected as the effect form from the selected continuous notices.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice start command has been received (step S180), if the continuous notice start command has not been received (step S180; N), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice instruction command has been received. (Step S182) is performed. This continuous notice instruction command is a command that is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is determined to continue the continuous notice.

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice instruction command has been received (step S182), when the continuous notice instruction command is received (step S182; Y), the value of the continuous notice number monitoring counter is incremented by 1 (step S183). I do. After that, based on the value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter, a selection process (step S184) for selecting which step of the continuous notice is to be performed is performed. Through these processes, a predetermined stage of production (STEP) that matches the progress of the continuous notice is selected as the production mode. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice end command has been received (step S185).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice instruction command has been received (step S182), if the continuous notice instruction command has not been received (step S182; N), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice end command has been received. (Step S185) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice end command has been received (step S185), the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to end the continuous notice. It is determined whether or not the continuous notice end command output at the time is received. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice end command has been received (step S185), when the continuous notice end command has not been received (step S185; N), the continuous notice setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice end command has been received (step S185), if the continuous notice end command has been received (step S185; Y), a process of selecting the continuous notice final effect (step S186) is performed. Then, the process of setting the value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter to “0” is performed (step S187), and the continuous notice setting process is ended. By this process, the last stage of production (STEP) of the continuous notice is selected as the production mode.

  FIG. 25 shows an example in which the change mode and the notice notification are changed by the processing as described above. As described above, FIG. 25 (e) corresponds to FIG. 19 (e), and an example of the display shown in FIG. 25 is shown as a continuation of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (d). is there.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (e) (FIG. 25 (e)), a notice notification is executed, a variation mode including a reach state is selected, and a variation time is displayed in a special diagram variation display game in which the result is out of place. When the change is made, the re-notification flag is set in the variation time shortening process shown in FIG. Then, at the start of the variable display game from FIG. 25 (e) to FIG. 25 (f), in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 26, there is no continuous notice flag (step S140; N) and there is a re-notice flag (step S145). ; Y), the continuous notice execution determination process shown in FIG. 27 is performed.

  Here, it is assumed that the last stored start memory is a winning value, and execution of continuous notice is determined. As a result, the continuous notice flag is set. Further, in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 26, since there is a continuous notice flag (step S148; Y), in the continuous notice number determination process shown in FIG. Is set. Thereafter, the value of the continuous notice counter is decremented by 1 (step S150) and becomes 2. Further, after these processes, a continuous notice start command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40.

  In the production control device 40, since the continuous notice start command is received in the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 29 (step S180; Y), the type of continuous notice to be executed is selected (step S181), and the number of continuous notices is given. The value of the monitoring counter is incremented by 1 (step S183), and the continuous notice effect is selected (step S184). Then, since the continuous notice end command has not been received (step S185; N), the continuous notice setting process is ended, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed based on the setting determined here. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 25 (f) to 25 (h), the same type of notice notification (notice display 43c) as the kind of notice notice shown in FIG. 19 (b) is made, and the special figure variation display game ends. .

  Next, since there is a continuous notice flag in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 26 at the start of the variable display game from FIGS. 25 (h) to (i), the value of the continuous notice number counter is set. Is decremented by 1 (step S141), and the value of the continuous notice counter is 1. Further, since the value of the continuous notice counter is not 0 (step S142; N), the continuous notice control process is terminated. Further, after these processes, a continuous notice instruction command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40.

  In the production control device 40, the continuous notice start command is not received (step S180; N) in the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 29, but the continuous notice instruction command is received (step S182; Y). The value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter is incremented by 1 (step S183), and the continuous notice effect is selected (step S184). Then, since the continuous notice end command has not been received (step S185; N), the continuous notice setting process is ended, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed based on the setting determined here. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 25 (i) to (j), the notice notification that follows the kinds of notice notifications shown in FIGS. 25 (f) to (h) is made, and the special figure variation display game ends. At this time, since the second notice of the continuous notice is given, the notice notice that displays two notice displays 43c is selected as the second notice notice as shown in FIG. 25 (i).

  Next, at the start of the variable display game from FIG. 25 (j) to FIG. 25 (k), there is a continuous notice flag in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 26 (step S140; Y). Is decremented by 1 (step S141), and the value of the continuous notice counter is 0. Since the value of the continuous notice counter is 0 (step S142; Y), the continuous notice end flag is set (step S143), the continuous notice flag is cleared (step S144), and the continuous notice control process is terminated. To do. Further, after these processes, a continuous notice end command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40.

  In the production control device 40, in the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 29, the continuous notice start command is not received (step S180; N), and the continuous notice instruction command is not received (step S182; N). Since the continuous notice end command has been received (step S185), the continuous notice final effect is selected (step S186). Then, the value of the continuous notice count monitoring counter is set to 0 (step S187), the continuous notice setting process is terminated, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed based on the setting determined here. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 25 (k) to 25 (m), the advance notice notification that is the continuation of the kind of advance notice type shown in FIGS. 25 (i) and 25 (j) is made, and the special figure variation display game ends. At this time, since the third notice of the continuous notice is given, the notice notice for displaying three notice displays 43c is selected as the third notice notice as shown in FIG. 25 (k). Also, as shown in FIG. 25 (m), a special result mode is derived in this special figure variation display game. In this way, by changing the notice so as to be continuously executed, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long time, and the game can be prevented from becoming redundant due to the change of the change time. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  From the above, the start memory determination means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not a special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game. ), And the notice change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40), when it is determined by the start memory determination means that there is a start memory for deriving a special result mode, the notice setting means (game control device 30) The notice notification set by the production control device 40) is changed so as to be continuously executed over the variable display game based on the start memory for deriving the special result mode.

  Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the monitoring period is set based on the operating state of the gaming machine.

  In the game control device 30, a low operation state setting process shown in FIG. 30 and a high operation state setting process shown in FIG. 31 are performed as a process for determining the operation state.

  In the low operation state setting process shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo command has been transmitted (step S190). The customer waiting demonstration command is a command that is output to the effect control device 40 when the special figure variation display game is finished and a state where no start memory is stored continues for a predetermined period of time. Based on the reception, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting image (demo image) on the display unit 43a is performed. In the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo command has been transmitted (step S190), if the customer waiting demo command has been transmitted (step S190; Y), a process of setting a low operating state monitoring timer (step S194) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the low operating state monitoring timer has expired (step S192). In the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo command has been transmitted (step S190), if the customer waiting demo command has not been transmitted (step S190; N), the starting port (first starting winning port 13, normal variation). It is determined whether or not there is a winning in the winning device 7) (step S191).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning at the starting opening (step S191), if there is a starting winning (step S191; Y), a process of resetting the low operating state monitoring timer (step S195) is performed, and the low operating The state setting process ends. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning at the start opening (step S191), if there is no starting winning (step S191; N), it is determined whether or not the low operation state monitoring timer has expired (step S192). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the low operating state monitoring timer has expired (step S192), when the time has not expired (step S192; N), the low operating state setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the low operation state monitoring timer has expired (step S192), if the time has expired (step S192; Y), processing for setting the low operation state as the operation state (step S193) is performed. Then, the low operation state setting process is terminated. With this process, the low operating state is set as the operating state when there is no start prize in the predetermined period.

  In the high operating state setting process shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not a variable display command has been transmitted (step S200). The variation display command is a command transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game. In the determination as to whether or not this variable display command has been transmitted (step S200), if the variable display command has not been transmitted (step S200; N), it is determined whether or not the high operating state monitoring timer has expired ( Step S205) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the variable display command has been transmitted (step S200), when the variable display command has been transmitted (step S200; Y), a process of incrementing the value of the transmission number counter by 1 (step S201) is performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the number of transmissions is less than 20 (step S202).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the number of transmissions is less than 20 (step S202), if the value of the number of transmissions is less than 20 (step S202; Y), whether or not the high operation state monitoring timer has timed out. Is determined (step S205). Further, in the determination of whether or not the value of the number of transmissions is less than 20 (step S202), when the value of the number of transmissions is not less than 20 (step S202; N), a process of setting the high operation state as the operation state (step S202). Step S203) is performed. Thereafter, a process of clearing the value of the transmission number counter (step S204) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the high operation state monitoring timer has expired (step S205).

  In the determination of whether or not the high operation state monitoring timer has expired (step S205), when the time has not expired (step S205; N), the high operation state setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the high operation state monitoring timer has expired (step S205), if the time has expired (step S205; Y), a process of clearing the value of the transmission number counter (step S206) is performed. A process for setting the high operating state monitoring timer (step S207) is performed, and the high operating state setting process is terminated. With this process, the high operation state is set as the operation state when the number of transmissions of the variable display command reaches 20 in a predetermined period. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operating state determination unit that determines an operating state of the gaming machine.

  In the game control device 30, based on the operating state set as described above, a variation pattern selection process is performed for selecting variation patterns (variation modes) with different monitoring periods for monitoring the establishment of the variation time change condition. .

  As shown in FIG. 32, in this variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the operation state is low (step S210). In the determination as to whether or not the vehicle is in a low operating state (step S210), if the vehicle is in a low operating state (step S210; Y), processing for selecting a first monitoring period (step S211) is performed. Thereafter, a process of selecting a variation pattern including the first monitoring period (step S212) is performed, and the variation pattern selection process is terminated. Further, in the determination as to whether or not the vehicle is in a low operating state (step S210), if the vehicle is not in a low operating state (step S210; N), processing for selecting a second monitoring period (step S213) is performed. Thereafter, a process of selecting a variation pattern including the second monitoring period (step S214) is performed, and the variation pattern selection process is terminated. Here, the second monitoring period is longer than the first monitoring period, and when the second monitoring period is set, a predetermined change condition can be established more than when the first monitoring period is set. Increases nature.

  In the high operating state, there are relatively many winnings at the starting winning opening, and there is a high possibility that the starting memory reaches the upper limit again, so it is necessary to quickly digest the starting memory. In such a case, by setting the second monitoring period longer than the first monitoring period, the chances of shortening the variation time increase, and the interest of the game is reduced by preventing the game from becoming redundant. Can be prevented. On the other hand, in the case of the low operating state, the chances of changing the variation time are reduced by setting the first monitoring period shorter than the second monitoring period because the number of winnings at the start winning opening is relatively small. The occurrence of a state in which the variable display game is not executed can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. By doing in this way, it can prevent appropriately that a game becomes redundant according to an operating state, and can prevent the fall of the interest of a game.

  Although the monitoring period is set depending on whether or not it is in a low operating state, the monitoring period may be set depending on whether or not it is in a high operating state. In addition, the determination of the operating state may be made based on information such as the balance (number of difference balls) in the gaming machine, the number of derivations of the special result mode, and the like.

  From the above, the operation state determination means (game control device 30) for determining the operation state of the gaming machine is provided, and the monitoring period setting means (game control device 30) uses the monitoring period as the determination result of the operation state determination means. It will be set based on.

  Note that, when the second monitoring period is set by the monitoring period setting means, the difference period effecting means (game control device 30, effect) for performing a predetermined effect in the difference period obtained by subtracting the first monitoring period from the second monitoring period. A control device 40) may be provided. As an effect in the difference period, for example, the monitoring period is the second monitoring period, and the player can be informed that the period during which the variation time can be shortened is extended from the first monitoring period. Produce. Since the second monitoring period is set mainly when the operating state is high, the player is likely to stop before the start memory reaches the predetermined number. By performing the production, it is possible to prevent the stoppage and prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above has a start storage means (game control) capable of storing as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number of winning game balls to the start winning opening (the normal variation winning device 7, the first start winning opening). Device 30) and game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory, and the game is performed when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode. A game machine 100 capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a user, wherein the game execution control means includes a fluctuation mode setting means (game control device 30) for setting a fluctuation mode of the fluctuation display game, and a predetermined change condition. Based on the establishment, the fluctuation mode changing means (game control device 30) for changing the fluctuation mode set by the fluctuation mode setting means, and the monitoring period for setting the monitoring period for monitoring the establishment of the predetermined change condition And a variation mode setting unit sets a variation mode including a specific variation state when at least a special result mode is derived in a variation display game, and the variation mode change unit includes: In the monitoring period, when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means becomes a predetermined number, a variation time shortening means (game control device 30) that shortens the variation time of the variation display game being executed. ) And specific variation state generation means (game control device 30) for generating a specific variation state in the variation display game being executed when the variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening means. .

  Accordingly, the variation mode setting means sets the variation mode including the specific variation state at least when the special result mode is derived in the variation display game, and the variation mode change means sets the variation time of the running variation display game. Since it has a means for shortening the fluctuation time and a specific fluctuation state generating means for generating a specific fluctuation state in the running fluctuation display game, the player is expected to win a big hit while preventing the game from becoming redundant A feeling can be given and it can prevent that the interest of a game falls. That is, since the start memory is stored only up to a predetermined upper limit number, when the start memory exceeds the predetermined number, the player desires to quickly start the start memory, but when the start memory reaches the predetermined number. By shortening the variation time as a variation of the variation time, the start-up memory is quickly consumed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered. Furthermore, when a predetermined number of start memories are stored from the start of fluctuation until a predetermined time elapses, it is possible to develop an unprecedented game development that suddenly becomes a specific fluctuation state (for example, reach state). In addition, by generating a specific variation state even when the variation time is shortened, the player can have a sense of expectation for a big hit.

  The variation time is composed of a predetermined first variation time including a monitoring period and a subsequent second variation time. The variation time shortening means (game control device 30) is a start storage means (game control device 30). When the number of start memories stored in the memory becomes a predetermined number, the variation time is set as the first variation time.

  Therefore, the variation time is composed of a predetermined first variation time including the monitoring period and a subsequent second variation time, and the variation time shortening means has a predetermined number of start memories stored in the start storage means. When the predetermined number is reached, the variation time is set as the first variation time, so that the variation display game is executed at least for the predetermined first variation time, and as described above, the predetermined first variation time is also executed. The specific variation state is executed in the variation time, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit while preventing the game from becoming redundant.

  Further, a shortening execution storage means (game control apparatus 30) for storing the fact that the variation time has been shortened by the variation time shortening means (game control apparatus 30), and a variation time extending means (game control) for extending the variation time. Device 30), and the variable time extending means is executing the variable display game, the start memory is not stored in the start memory means (game control device 30), and the shortened execution memory means is Based on the fact that the variation time has been shortened, the variation time of the variation display game being executed is extended.

  Accordingly, the variable time shortening means includes a shortening execution storage means for storing the fact that the variable time has been shortened, and a variable time extension means for extending the variable time. Based on the fact that the start memory is not stored in the start memory means and the fact that the variable time has been shortened is stored in the shortened execution memory means, the fluctuation display during the execution is being executed. Since the variation time of the game is extended, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted while preventing the game from becoming redundant.

  The start storage means (game control device 30) includes upper limit storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing that the start memory has been stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and monitoring period setting means (game control device 30). ), When it is not stored in the upper limit storage means that the start memory has been stored up to the predetermined upper limit number, the first monitoring period is set, and the start memory is stored in the upper limit storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number Is stored, a second monitoring period longer than the first monitoring period is set.

  Therefore, the start storage means is provided with an upper limit storage means capable of storing that the start storage is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the monitoring period setting means stores the start storage up to a predetermined upper limit number in the upper limit storage means. If the first monitoring period is set and the start storage is stored in the upper limit storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number, the second monitoring is longer than the first monitoring period. Since the period is set, it is possible to appropriately prevent the game from becoming redundant and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. That is, when the start memory is stored up to the upper limit number, the operating state is mainly high, and the start memory is likely to reach the upper limit number again, and it is necessary to quickly digest the start memory. In such a case, by setting the second monitoring period longer than the first monitoring period, the chances of shortening the variation time increase, and the interest of the game is reduced by preventing the game from becoming redundant. Can be prevented. On the other hand, when the start memory is not stored up to the upper limit number, the operating state is mainly low, and the variation time is changed by setting the first monitoring period shorter than the second monitoring period. The chances of being played are reduced, the occurrence of a state in which the variable display game is not executed can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. By doing in this way, it can prevent appropriately that a game becomes redundant according to an operating state, and can prevent the fall of the interest of a game.

  Further, the change mode setting means (game control device 30) sets a notice to notify the high possibility that the special result mode is derived in the change display game as the change mode of the change display game. Preliminary setting means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) is provided, and when the predetermined number of start memories are stored in the start storage means (game control device 30), the notice setting means The setting is not made.

  Therefore, the fluctuation mode setting means includes a warning setting means for setting a warning notification for notifying the high possibility that the special result mode is derived, and the warning setting means stores a predetermined number of start memory in the start memory means. Is stored, the notification setting is not performed, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game by preventing the game from becoming redundant. In addition, since the start memory is stored only up to a predetermined upper limit number, when the start memory exceeds the predetermined number, the player wants the start memory to be consumed quickly, but does not give a notice of notice. By doing so, the starting memory is quickly digested, and it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.

  The variation mode changing means (game control device 30) sets the variation mode whose variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening unit (game control device 30) as the variation mode of the next variation display game. (Game control device 30) and notice change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for changing the notice of notification set by the notice setting means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) as change of the change mode. The notice change means changes so that the notice notification set by the notice setting means is continuously executed over the next fluctuation display game when the fluctuation time is shortened by the fluctuation time shortening means. I am doing so.

  Therefore, it is provided with a fluctuation mode resetting means for setting the fluctuation mode whose fluctuation time has been shortened by the fluctuation time shortening means as the fluctuation mode of the next fluctuation display game, and the notice changing means displays the notice notification set by the notice setting means. Since the game is changed so as to be continuously executed over the next variable display game, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game by preventing the game from becoming redundant. In other words, by shortening the variation time, it is impossible to maintain the player's expectation enhanced by the occurrence of a specific variation state or a notice to the player for a long time, leading to a decrease in the interest of the game. . However, the player's sense of expectation is maintained for a long time by executing the variation mode with a reduced variation time in the next variation display game and continuously executing the notice notification throughout the next variation display game. It is possible to prevent the game from being reduced by preventing the game from becoming redundant.

  In addition, a start memory determination means (game control device 30) is provided for determining whether or not a special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the variable display game. The notice changing means (game control device 30, effect control apparatus 40), when it is determined by the start memory determining means that there is a start memory for deriving a special result mode, the notice setting means (game control device 30, effect control). The notice notification set by the device 40) is changed so as to be continuously executed over the variable display game based on the start memory for deriving the special result mode.

  Therefore, the notice change means continuously executes notice notification over the variable display game based on the start memory for deriving the special result mode when the start memory determining means determines that there is a start memory for deriving the special result mode. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for a long time, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game by preventing the game from becoming redundant.

  The game machine further includes an operation state determination unit (game control device 30) for determining an operation state of the gaming machine, and the monitoring period setting unit (game control device 30) sets the monitoring period based on the determination result of the operation state determination unit. Like to do.

  Therefore, since the monitoring period setting means sets the monitoring period based on the determination result of the operating state determination means, it is possible to appropriately prevent the game from becoming redundant and prevent the game from being reduced in interest. For example, if the monitoring period is lengthened when the operating state is high, the chance of changing the variation time increases, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game by preventing the game from becoming redundant. In addition, if the monitoring period is shortened when the operating state is low, the chance of changing the variation time is reduced, the occurrence of a state in which the variation display game is not executed can be prevented, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. . By doing in this way, it can prevent appropriately that a game becomes redundant according to an operating state, and can prevent the fall of the interest of a game.

  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.

This application is a divisional application. The specification and claims of the original application have been divided within the period of submission of the written opinion when the first notice of reasons for refusal is received as a result of the request for examination of the application without amendment and the examination. is there. Therefore, the claims at the beginning of the application and the claims immediately before the division are the same.
In the following, the claims of the original application are cited for the convenience of the applicant, patent office, and third parties.

[Claims of the original application]
[Claim 1]
Start memory means capable of storing a game ball winning in the start winning opening as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode,
The game execution control means includes
A variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode of the variation display game;
A variation mode changing means for changing the variation mode set by the variation mode setting means based on establishment of a predetermined change condition;
Monitoring period setting means for setting a monitoring period for monitoring establishment of the predetermined change condition,
The variation mode setting means sets a variation mode including a specific variation state at least when a special result mode is derived in the variation display game,
The variation mode changing means includes:
In the monitoring period, when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means becomes a predetermined number, a variation time shortening means for shortening the variation time of the variation display game being executed;
A game machine comprising: specific variation state generation means for generating the specific variation state in a variation display game being executed when the variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening means.
[Claim 2]
The variation time is composed of a predetermined first variation time including the monitoring period and a second variation time thereafter.
The fluctuation time shortening means sets the fluctuation time as the first fluctuation time when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means reaches a predetermined number. The gaming machine according to 1.
[Claim 3]
A shortened execution storage means for storing that the variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening means;
A variable time extending means for extending the variable time,
The variable time extending means is
Based on the fact that the variable display game is being executed, the start memory is not stored in the start storage means, and the fact that the variable time is shortened is stored in the shortened execution storage means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the time of change of the running change display game is extended.
[Claim 4]
The start storage means includes an upper limit storage means capable of storing that the start storage is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number,
The monitoring period setting means includes
If the upper limit storage means does not store that the start memory has been stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, a first monitoring period is set,
4. The second monitoring period that is longer than the first monitoring period is set when the start storage is stored in the upper limit storage means up to a predetermined upper limit number. Game machines.
[Claim 5]
The fluctuation mode setting means includes a notice setting means for setting a notice notification for notifying a high possibility that the special result form is derived in the fluctuation display game as a setting of the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation display game. ,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the notice setting unit does not set the notice information when a predetermined number of start memories are stored in the start memory means.
[Claim 6]
The variation mode changing means includes:
A variation mode resetting unit for setting the variation mode in which the variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening unit as a variation mode of the next variation display game;
Notice changing means for changing the notice notification set by the notice setting means as a change in the variation mode,
The notice changing means is:
When the variation time is shortened by the variation time shortening means, the notice notification set by the notice setting means is changed to be continuously executed over the next variation display game. Item 6. The gaming machine according to Item 5.
[Claim 7]
A start memory determination means for determining whether or not the special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game;
The advance notice changing means derives the advance notice notification set by the advance notice setting means when the start memory determining means determines that there is the start memory for deriving the special result form. The game machine according to claim 6, wherein the game machine is changed so as to be continuously executed over the variable display game based on the starting memory to be executed.
[Claim 8]
Comprising an operating state determining means for determining an operating state of the gaming machine;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the monitoring period setting unit sets the monitoring period based on a determination result of the operating state determination unit.

7 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize gate)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 game control device (start storage means, game execution control means, variation mode setting means, variation mode change means, monitoring period setting means, variation time shortening means, specific variation state generation means, shortened execution storage means, variation time extension means, Upper limit storage means, advance notice setting means, change mode resetting means, advance notice changing means, starting memory determining means, operating state determining means)
40 Production control device (notice setting means, notice changing means)

Claims (1)

Start memory means capable of storing a game ball winning in the start winning opening as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode,
The game execution control means includes
A variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode of the variation display game;
A variation mode changing means for changing the variation mode set by the variation mode setting means based on establishment of a predetermined change condition;
Monitoring period setting means for setting a monitoring period for monitoring establishment of the predetermined change condition,
The variation mode changing means includes:
In the monitoring period, at least when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means is not the upper limit, the number of start memories stored in the start storage means is increased when a game ball is won at the start opening In relation to the establishment of the predetermined change condition, the change mode including the reduction of the change time of the change display game is changed,
The fluctuation mode setting means further includes a notice setting means for setting a notice notification for notifying a high possibility that the special result form is derived in the fluctuation display game as a setting of the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation display game. Prepared,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the change mode changing unit is configured to execute the advance notice set by the advance setting unit as the change of the change mode also in the next change display game.

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