JP2013046777A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to perform unconventional presentation based on an overflow of start prize data, effectively preventing suspension of ball shooting, and preventing the deterioration in operation rate of the game machine.SOLUTION: When the reservation count into a start prize hole exceeds (overflow) the upper limit of reservation count, a player is notified of a jackpot in the reserved ball (previous determination), in a pattern different from a variation display game. The reliability of the jackpot is notified of by changing a character to be displayed.

Description

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

  Conventionally, at the time of starting winning, that is, when the start memory is generated, the start memory number is equal to or more than a first predetermined number (for example, 2), and the start memory number at the start of variation of the variable display game based on the start memory is second. If the predetermined number (for example, 4) is exceeded, a gaming machine is known in which the variation display time of the variation display game based on the start memory is shortened so that overflow, that is, an invalid start winning is suppressed as much as possible. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-216239

Here, the overflow in the above-mentioned patent document 1 is a treatment that the start winning is simply invalidated, and this overflow is used for some effects or for the purpose of improving the fun of the game. It never happened.
In addition, even if the variable display time is adjusted so that such overflow does not occur, if the player continues the launch operation, overflow will always occur, so the player has an upper limit on the number of starting memories. If the reach reaches a long time, or if a reach with a long production display time occurs, so-called stop-off is performed so that unnecessary launches and invalid start prizes are suppressed as much as possible. It will decline.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent stoppage and prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine by enabling execution of an unprecedented performance triggered by an overflow of the start prize. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating an advantageous special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start storage together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting storage stored in the starting storage means;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of game result information determined by the prior determination means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting stored numbers stored in the starting storage means;
Variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game,
The notification means includes
When the overflow determination means determines that an overflow has occurred, all the game result information determined by the advance determination means in the start memory stored in the start storage means does not cause the special game state to be generated Or, on condition that the latest start memory among the start memories is to generate the special gaming state, the game result information determined by the prior determination means is changed to the player. A mode in which notification is performed in correspondence with the display game, and a mode in which notification is performed in response to the variation display game to be executed next to the variation display game is informed in correspondence with the variation display game executed previously. Control is performed so as to enable notification in different modes.

Here, the “game result information” includes “probability big hit”, which is a so-called probabilistic state with a high probability of jackpot after the jackpot game, “normal jackpot” with a low probability of jackpot, There are a “short-time state” that shortens the fluctuation time of the display device for a predetermined period, a “normal power open time extension state” that extends the opening time of the normal variable prize-winning device that has a start port after a big hit game for a predetermined time period, etc. Includes jackpots with different numbers of rounds, such as 2 rounds (2R) and 15 rounds (15R).
Further, “preliminary” means a stage before the time when the variable display game based on the start memory to be determined for the game result information is executed.
In addition, for the notification by the notification means, the game result information is notified at a stage before the time when the variable display game based on the start memory to be determined by the determination of the prior determination means is executed, A so-called look-ahead effect is included.
“Overflow has occurred” includes not only the case where the upper limit number is exceeded by 1, but also the case where a predetermined number greater than the upper limit number is exceeded.
Further, the “variable display device” may be a display device for a special figure variable display game (for example, a liquid crystal display device) provided in the game area, or a display device (for example, a segment type display) provided outside the game area. ).
The “notification means” includes, for example, a display device for a special figure change display game provided in the game area (for example, a liquid crystal display device), a speaker provided outside the game area, and an LED for decoration. May be used.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when it is determined by the overflow determining means that the start winning overflow has occurred, the game based on the determination of the advance determination means of the start memory stored in the start storage means On the condition that all the result information does not cause the special gaming state, or the latest starting memory among the starting memories is the one that causes the special gaming state, the notifying means performs the game. A mode in which the result information is notified in correspondence with the variable display game, and the mode in which the result information is notified in correspondence with the variable display game executed next to the variable display game is notified in correspondence with the previously executed variable display game; Is controlled so that it can be notified in a different manner, so that a player who wants to know game result information early will continue to fire the game ball and cause an overflow. Now, it is possible to effectively prevent the stop beating, gaming machine operation rate can be prevented from being lowered.
In addition, it is possible to execute an unprecedented effect of performing a so-called pre-reading effect, in which game result information is notified in advance when an overflow occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Game control control means;
Providing production control means,
When it is determined by the overflow determining means that an overflow has occurred, an overflow command indicating that an overflow has occurred is transmitted from the game control control means to the effect control means,
The effect control means selects a character related to the notification of the game result information based on the overflow command.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, it is possible to diversify the look-ahead effect by notification, improve the interest of the game, and perform notification that enhances the player's expectation.

The invention according to claim 3
A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating an advantageous special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start storage together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting storage stored in the starting storage means;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of game result information determined by the prior determination means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting stored numbers stored in the starting storage means;
A variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game;
Operation means operable by the player;
Detecting means for detecting an operation of the operating means;
With
The notification means includes
When it is determined by the overflow determination means that an overflow has occurred, the game result information determined by the prior determination means is notified to the player on condition that the operation of the operation means is detected by the detection means. A mode in which the game result information is notified when it is determined that the operation means is operated by the detection means and a mode in which the game result information is notified when it is determined that the operation means is not operated are different. It is characterized by controlling so that notification is possible.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the operation means operable by the player and the detection means for detecting the operation of the operation means are provided, and it is determined by the overflow determination means that the start winning overflow has occurred. In the case where the operation means is detected by the detection means, the notification means notifies the game result information when the detection means determines that the operation means is operated by the detection means. Since it is controlled so that notification is possible in a different mode from the mode of notification when it is determined that it is not operated, a player who strongly wants to know game result information continues to fire the game ball and causes overflow As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent stoppage and prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine.
In addition, it is possible to execute an unprecedented effect of performing a so-called pre-reading effect, in which game result information is notified in advance when an overflow occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 4
A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating an advantageous special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start storage together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting storage stored in the starting storage means;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of game result information determined by the prior determination means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting stored numbers stored in the starting storage means;
A variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game;
Operation means operable by the player;
Detecting means for detecting an operation of the operating means;
With
The notification means includes
When the overflow determination means determines that an overflow has occurred, all the game result information determined by the advance determination means in the start memory stored in the start storage means does not cause the special game state to be generated Or the determination by the prior determination means on condition that there is one in the start memory that generates the special gaming state and that the operation of the operation means is detected by the detection means. The game result information by is controlled so that it can be notified to the player,
Some of the starting memories generate the special gaming state, and some of the starting memories generate the special gaming state when an operation of the operating means is detected by the detecting means. To inform
All the starting memories are those that do not cause the special gaming state, and when the operation of the operating means is not detected by the detecting means, those that cause the special gaming state in the starting memory It is characterized by notifying that it is not present.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the operation means operable by the player and the detection means for detecting the operation of the operation means are provided, and it is determined by the overflow determination means that the start winning overflow has occurred. The game result information determined by the advance determination means in the start memory stored in the start storage means does not cause the special gaming state to be generated, or in the start memory What causes the special gaming state to be generated in the start-up memory by the notifying means on condition that there is one that generates the special gaming state and that the operation of the operating means is detected by the detecting means. Yes, when the operation of the operation means is detected by the detection means, the special gaming state is generated in the start memory If the start memory does not generate the special gaming state, and the operation of the operation means is not detected by the detection means, the start memory stores the Notifying that there is something that will generate a special gaming state, so that players who want to know the game result information will continue to fire the game ball and generate an overflow, effectively stopping Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.
In addition, it is possible to execute an unprecedented effect of performing a so-called pre-reading effect, in which game result information is notified in advance when an overflow occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the present invention, when it is determined that an overflow of the start winning prize has occurred, the variation that has been previously executed is a mode in which the notification means notifies the change display game to be executed next to the change display game. Since control is performed so that notification is possible in a mode different from the mode notified in response to the display game, it is possible to effectively prevent stoppage and prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.

1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine showing the 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 a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port SW monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch effect setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game start process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game stop process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of a display of the prefetch effect in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port SW monitoring process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game stop process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the time-short end process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of jackpot completion in 2nd Embodiment. (1) The figure for demonstrating the correspondence of the frequency | count of occurrence of the overflow in 2nd Embodiment, and the range of the start memory | storage which can be prefetched, (2) The prefetch effect character at the time of performing the prefetch effect display in 2nd Embodiment (3) It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display of the prefetchable range display part 43a1 and start memory | storage display part 43a2 in 2nd Embodiment. (1) The figure for demonstrating the selection rate of the prefetch effect character when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in 3rd Embodiment is a big hit, (2) The result of the special figure fluctuation display game in 3rd Embodiment is off The figure for demonstrating the selection rate of the prefetch effect character in the case of (3), It is a figure for demonstrating the reliability when each prefetch effect character is selected in the prefetch effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect execution process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the pending | holding information setting process in 3rd Embodiment. (1) The figure for demonstrating the selection rate of the prefetch effect character when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game in 3rd Embodiment is a big hit, (2) The result of the special figure fluctuation display game in 3rd Embodiment is off The figure for demonstrating the selection rate of the prefetch effect character in the case of (3), It is a figure for demonstrating the reliability when each prefetch effect character is selected in the prefetch effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of display of 1 of the prefetch effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the reliability when each prefetch effect character is selected in the prefetch effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the consumption number of the frequency | count of overflow occurrence in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment, and a prefetch alerting | reporting level. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining processing at the time of change stop in the 2nd modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the prefetch effect setting process in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop time of the variable display game of a time-short game state in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 display of the prefetch effect in the 3rd modification of 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a game board 1 surrounded by a guide rail 2 and having a game area 1a on the front side where a game ball is launched to play a game. A machine frame that is an outer frame of the gaming machine and is fixed to the island facility, a clear member holding frame that covers the front surface of the game area 1a, a front frame to which the game board 1 is attached, and a game that is provided below the game area 1a. An illustration of an operation panel having an upper plate and a lower plate for containing a ball and having an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is omitted.

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

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

  Also, in the game area 1a, a normal map start gate 4, a normal map memory display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a normal map variable display game that is a normal variable display game, and a normal map variable display as a normal variable display device. A general-purpose display 5 for displaying a game is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 and a normal variation winning apparatus 7 forming a second starting winning opening are provided. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, a special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game) is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game, and the game ball is changed to the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7. When a prize is won, the special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a special figure 1 display 8 for displaying a special figure 1 fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus, and a special figure 2 display 9 for displaying a special figure 2 fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus; , Is provided. In addition, the special figure 1 memory display 18 for displaying the number of unprocessed games (special figure 1 start memory) of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the number of unprocessed times (special figure 2 start memory) of the special figure 2 variable display game are displayed. A special figure 2 memory display 19 is provided. Further, a game state display LED 6 for displaying the game state and the like is provided. The special figure memory display 15, the universal figure display 5, the special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 2 display 9, the special figure 1 storage display 18, and the special figure 2 storage display 19 are integrated as a segment LED. Is provided. Moreover, you may provide the round number display (LED) which displays the round number (2R, 15R) at the time of becoming a special game 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, and results of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. Depending on how, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous for the player), the game balls that have not won the winning hole or the like are collected. An out hole 11 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. In the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure change display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value, A specific result mode (specific result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on the general map memory display 15 provided with LEDs.

  The normal map display game is executed by the general map display 5 provided in the game area 1a. The common map indicator 5 is composed of an LED indicating a hit as normal identification information (general map, normal symbol) and an LED indicating a deviation as the normal identification information, and alternately blinking and displaying the two LEDs. Ordinary identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, one of the LEDs is turned on to display the result. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43, and in this case, as a normal identification information, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). It becomes a state. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and the special figure 2 variation display game can be easily started.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 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. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is maintained. However, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided above, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general power open / close SOL7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The normal variation winning device 7 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  A first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the first start winning opening 13, and based on the detection of a game ball by the first start opening SW13a, a special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special fluctuation) A start right (execution right) for starting the display game) is generated. Further, the normal variation winning device 7 is provided with a second start port SW7d (shown in FIG. 2), and based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port SW7d, a special diagram 2 variation display game (special A start right (execution right) for starting a variable display game) is generated. The right to start the special figure 1 variable display game is stored as a special figure 1 start memory (first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The special figure 1 start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 memory display 18. The start right for starting the special figure 2 variable display game is stored as a special figure 2 start memory (second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The special figure 2 starting memory is displayed on the special figure 2 memory display 19. In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are executed by the special figure 1 display 8 (variation display device) and the special figure 2 display 9 (variation display device) provided in the game area 1a. This is done by variably displaying a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode (stop result mode). In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is executed. ing. That is, the special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 2 display 9, and the display device 43 constitute a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit) State). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode.

  The special figure 1 display 8 and the special figure 2 display 9 may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special figure change display game is not performed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. Also, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, or may use the same display apparatus and display area. Although it is good, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed so that it is not executed independently or simultaneously. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 8 and the special figure 2 display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43. Note that the special figure 2 start memory is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 start memory, and if there is the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 2 start memory will vary. A display game is executed. However, if the special figure 2 start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed after the game ends.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. The 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) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged 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 paid out by the discharge and firing control device 50 (shown in FIG. 2). The discharge launch control device 50 controls the discharge device 51 under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  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, and performs calculation control, as well as a big hit determination random number for a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game Various random numbers such as variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 for determining (execution mode) and a hit determination random number for a normal variation display game are also generated. The RAM 31c stores a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13 and the second start opening SW7d provided in the normal variation winning apparatus 7, and the storage of the various random numbers. An area, a work area of the CPU 31a, and the like.

  In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Various tables and determination values for determining a determination value, a variation pattern (execution mode) of the special figure variation display game are stored.

  Further, the input / output interface 33 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a winning port SW12a, 12a,. The frame opening SW 121, the discharge and emission control device 50, and the like are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. The glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame is opened.

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and via the output port and driver (not shown), the special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 1 storage display 18 (shown in FIG. 1), and the special figure 2 display. 9, special figure 2 memory display 19 (shown in FIG. 1), general figure display 5, general figure storage display 15 (shown in FIG. 1), game status display LED 6, general power open / close SOL 7 b, grand prize opening It is output to the SOL 10b, the external output terminal 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, the production control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50.

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

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 40a. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. Further, the input / output interface is configured to receive detection signals from operation buttons 158 serving as operation means that can be operated by the player, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control device). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under 30 control). The operation button 158 is provided, for example, on the surface of an upper plate that holds a game ball provided on the front panel of the gaming machine 100.

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and various LEDs 45, game board via an output port and driver 40f (not shown). 1 is output to the movable motor 44 of the movable rendering device provided in the first stage. Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40e, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40e to the display device 43. A control signal related to the control of the sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound source LSI 40g, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound source LSI 40g to the speaker 145.

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

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

In these control devices, the following game control is performed.
The game control device 30 mainly performs main processing shown in FIG. 3 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 4 msec) as processing related to the game.

  In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 3, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed, and then power failure recovery processing (step S2) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4) is performed. Thereafter, an initial value random number update process (step S5) is performed to update the initial value of random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers to break the temporal regularity of random numbers, and an interrupt is permitted (steps) S6) is performed. In the initial value random number update process (step S5), the same process is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

  Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 31c is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). Note that, in the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure, and the check data is not normally stored. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data.

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has not occurred (step S7; N), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4). If not, the determination (step S7) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated from the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Y), a power failure process (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply 61 supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

  In the power failure process (step S8), first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. And the process which turns off all the output ports is performed, and the process which clears a power failure inspection area | region is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31c is turned off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31c, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31c before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) is performed. Next, processing of inputs from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) Based on the output data set in various processes, an input / output process (step S11) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power open / close SOL7b).

  Next, a command transmission process (step S12) is performed for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 and the like. And a jackpot determination random number for determining the hit-off of the special figure variable display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure variable-display game, Random number update processing 1 (Step S13) for updating the hit determination random number is performed. Next, an initial value random number update process (step S14) for updating the initial value of the random number and breaking the temporal regularity of the random number is performed. As for the random numbers related to the special figure, the same processing is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step S15) is performed to update the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 for determining the variation pattern (execution mode) in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, whether there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (whether a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) A winning opening switch monitoring process (step S16) is performed. Then, an error monitoring process (step S17) for monitoring each signal and an error is performed, a special figure game process (step S18) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general game for performing a process regarding the common figure variation display game. Processing (step S19) is performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S20) that is provided in the gaming machine 100 and performs a process related to the segment LED that displays various information related to the game is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S21) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, an interrupt end declaration process (step S22) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S23) is performed, an interrupt permission process (step S24) is performed, and a timer interrupt process is performed. finish.

Then, in the game control device 30, in the special game process (step S18) among the above processes, the detection signal of the game ball is input from the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13. Based on this, the random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a special figure 1 start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c with a predetermined upper limit. A process of storing up to a number (for example, 4) as the special figure 2 start memory is performed.
Thereby, the game control device 30 functions as a start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory along with the random number value based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening.

  Further, when the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory is started, the big hit determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory is used as the big hit for the special figure 1 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the determination value, a process of determining a miss of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed. Also, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 start memory number. Similarly, when the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory is started, the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure 2 start memory is used for the special figure 2 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the big hit determination value, a process of determining a hit of the special figure 2 variable display game is performed. Also, after this process, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 2 starting memory number. Further, in any of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, the process of determining the fluctuation pattern (execution mode) based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is also performed. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed. Then, the game control device 30 displays the special identification information on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 based on the determination result of the start-up memory, and then stops and displays the special identification information. A process of displaying a figure variation display game is performed.

  Also, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special chart 1 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). A pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not there is a big hit, miss or big hit symbol (type of special result mode), and reach of the special figure 1 variable display game. Similarly, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special figure 2 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as at the start winning prize) The pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not a big hit, out of game or jackpot (special result mode type) and reach have occurred in the special figure 2 variable display game. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information (holding determination information).

  Here, the reach (reach state) means, for example, that a plurality of display results are derived and displayed at different times in the variable display game of the display device 43 capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner. A stage in which some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed in a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is set in advance. The display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas among the left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects (reach patterns), and the reach results are different in the possibility that a special result mode is derived (having different reliability), such as normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), Special reach 2 (SP2 reach), special reach 3 (SP3 reach), special reach 4 (SP4 reach), and special reach 5 (SP5 reach) are set. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  Further, in the game control device 30, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode is displayed on the special figure display and a process for generating a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special figure display is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit judgment random number value. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the corresponding special figure display.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as a process for generating the special game state, for example, the open / close door 10a of the special variable prize winning device 10 is opened by the big prize opening SOL10b, thereby allowing the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Take control. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.3 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Thereby, the gaming machine 100 functions as a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.

  In addition, the game control device 30 discharges and fires based on the detection signal of the game ball input from sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. The control device 50 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device 51.

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

  Next, details of the special game process (step S18) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in the special figure game process, first, the winning is monitored to the normal variation winning device 7 forming the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening, and various random values are stored based on the winning. A start port SW monitoring process (step S30) is performed. Thereafter, a count switch monitoring process (step S31) for monitoring the input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, a game branching process (step S32) for selecting a process to be executed based on the acquired game process number based on the acquired game process number is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 0, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored and the fluctuation start setting or the effect setting of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. A special figure routine process (step S33) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. Further, in the special figure normal processing (step S33), information related to the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. For example, the start memory is stored along with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. A process of decrementing 1 and a process of setting a change time in a special figure change display game are performed.

  Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 1, information necessary for performing the special figure display process (step S35) (such as the stop display time of the result in the special figure variable display game) ) During special figure change processing (step S34). In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 2, a special figure display process (step S35) is performed. In the special figure display process (step S35), when the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the special figure routine process (step S33).

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 3, a fanfare / interval process (step S36) is performed for performing a process such as updating the number of times that the special winning opening is opened in the special game state. In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 4, a process for opening a special winning opening (step S37) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S37), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) is set. Also, if the special game state is the final round, the command setting on the end screen of the special game state and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball process (step S38) are set.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6, in the starting port SW monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a starting winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 (step S50).
In the determination as to whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50), when there is a starting winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50). Y) performs a process (step S51) for updating the number of times the start port signal is output, and determines whether or not the corresponding hold is an upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52).
Here, the game control device 30 functions as an overflow determination unit that determines that an overflow has occurred due to a new start prize exceeding a predetermined upper limit number of the start storage number stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30). .

  In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52), if the corresponding hold is not the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52: N), an overflow indicating that an overflow has occurred A process of clearing the commanded information (step S53) and a process of incrementing the corresponding holding number (starting storage number) by 1 (step S54) are performed.

  Next, a process for acquiring the corresponding jackpot random number (step S55), a process for acquiring the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S56), and a process for acquiring the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step S57) are performed. Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step S58) and a special figure hold number command setting process (step S59) are performed, and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Note that the special figure hold number command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52), if the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52: Y), that is, the corresponding start memory is no more. Is not stored, it is determined whether there is overflow commanded information (step S60). If there is no overflow command complete information (step S60; N) in determining whether there is overflow command complete information (step S60), the overflow command complete information is set (step S61). Is set (step S62), and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. The overflow command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50), when there is no starting winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50). In S50; N), and in determining whether there is overflow command completion information (step S60), if there is overflow command completion information (step S60; Y), the start port SW monitoring process is terminated.

  In the special figure hold information determination process (step S58) performed in the start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. 6, the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. Pre-reading processing is performed to determine the above. As shown in FIG. 7, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (step S70).

  In the determination of whether or not a big hit is being made (step S70), it is determined whether or not a special gaming state is in effect. In the determination of whether or not the big hit is being made (step S70), if the big hit is being made (step S70; Y), the special figure holding information determination processing is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process is not performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit is made (step S70), if the big hit is not made (step S70; N), the big hit random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding big hit random number (step S55) is used for the pre-reading process. And the acquired jackpot random number value and the jackpot determination value are compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot (step S71).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S71), if it is a big hit (step S71; Y), the symbol information based on the big hit symbol random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding big hit symbol random number (step S56) Is set (step S72). In addition, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S71), if it is not a big hit (step S71; N), a process of setting disparity information (step S73) is performed.

Next, the variation pattern random number acquired in the processing of acquiring the corresponding variation pattern random number (step S57) is acquired for the prefetching processing (step S74), and the variation pattern random number acquired is a variation that is greater than or equal to the special reach (SP reach). If a pattern is to be generated, processing for setting a variation pattern group related to a variation pattern of the SP reach or higher (step S75) is performed, processing for setting a start opening prize effect command is performed (step S76), The hold information determination process ends. The start opening prize production command is transmitted to the production control device 40 later.
Thereby, the game control device 30 functions as a prior determination unit that determines game result information in advance based on the random number value corresponding to the start memory stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30).

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs a prefetch effect setting process shown in FIG. In this prefetch effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S80). In the determination of whether or not this overflow command has been received (step S80), if the overflow command has been received (step S80; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure change display game is changing (step S80). S81) is performed.

  If it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game is fluctuating (step S81), the special figure fluctuation display game is fluctuating (step S81; Y), the special figure fluctuation display game being fluctuated. It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S82). Then, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game during the change is a big hit (step S82), when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game during the fluctuation is not a big hit (step S82; N) Then, it is determined whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory (starting memory) at this time (step S83).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit in the holding memory (step S83), there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. In the case (step S83; Y), it is determined whether or not the reserved memory that is the big hit is in the final reserved memory (for example, the fourth digestion order) (step S84).

Then, in the determination of whether or not the stored memory to be the big hit is in the final reserved memory (step S84), if the reserved memory to be the big hit is in the final reserved memory (step S84; Y), The process proceeds to step S85.
In addition, in the determination as to whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit in the holding memory (step S83), there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit in the holding memory. If not (step S83; N), the process skips step S84 and proceeds to step S85.

  Next, a process for setting an operation acceptance timer for the operation button 158 (step S85) is performed, and an operation instruction display process for prompting the player to operate the operation button 158 on the display unit 43a (step S86) is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 has expired (step S87). When it is determined whether or not the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 has expired (step S87), if the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 has not expired (step S87; N), the operation button 158 is operated. It is determined whether or not there is (step S88).

In the determination as to whether or not there is an operation of the operation button 158 (step S88), if there is an operation of the operation button 158 (step S88; Y), the hold determination information is acquired and stored in the hold storage based on the hold determination information The pre-reading information is displayed on the display unit 43a (step S89), and the pre-reading effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the operation button 158 is operated (step S88), if the operation button 158 is not operated (step S88; Y), the process proceeds to step S87.
Here, when the overflow determining means (game control device 30) determines that an overflow has occurred, the notification means (production control device 40) is based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the prior determination means (game control device 30). The game result information based on this determination is controlled so as to be notified to the player.
It should be noted that here, all the game result information by the determination of the advance determination means of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) when the overflow determination means determines that an overflow has occurred is the special game. It is a predetermined condition that the state is not generated (step S83; Y), or that the latest start memory among the start memories is to generate a special gaming state.
Further, the notification means (production control device 40) detects that the operation of the operation means (operation button 158) is detected by the detection means (production control device 40) when it is determined that the overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means. Based on the above, it is controlled so that the game result information of the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) can be notified.
Further, the notifying means (production control device 40) is configured to determine in advance when the result of the changing display game that is changing when the overflow determining means determines that an overflow has occurred results in not generating a special gaming state. The game result information is controlled so that it can be notified to the player.

  In the determination of whether or not the operation reception timer for the operation button 158 has expired (step S87), if the operation reception timer for the operation button 158 has expired (step S87; Y), an operation instruction for the operation button 158 is issued. Is performed (step S90), and the prefetch effect process is terminated. That is, when the player does not operate the operation button 158 during the time-up after the operation reception timer of the operation button 158 is set, the pre-reading effect is not performed.

  If it is determined whether an overflow command has been received (step S80), if an overflow command has not been received (step S80; N), it is determined whether the special figure variation display game is changing (step S80). In S81), when the special figure fluctuation display game is not changing (Step S81; N), it is determined whether or not the result of the changing special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (Step S82). When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (step S82; Y), and whether or not the hold memory to be a big win is in the final hold memory (step S84), the hold to become the big hit If the memory is not in the final reserved memory (step S84; N), the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

Next, a display example of prefetch information by the prefetch effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 (1) is a diagram in which the identification information is changing in the special figure changing display game. Specifically, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are changing. As shown in FIG. 9 (1), the black circle displayed at the lower left of the display unit 43a indicates that there is a reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory), and in this example, there are four reserved memories. Is shown. Note that it is assumed that the result of the special-figure fluctuation display game during fluctuation is out of sync. Further, in this example, it is assumed that all the four on-hold memories displayed on the lower left of the display unit 43a are on-hold memories from which the result of the special figure variation display game is lost.

  In FIG. 9 (2), the left symbol stops at “7” from the state where the identification information in FIG. 9 (1) is fluctuating, and the right symbol stops at “5”, and only the middle symbol is fluctuating. FIG. At this time, if a winning of a game ball occurs at the first start winning opening 13, the upper limit for holding (for example, four holding memories) is exceeded (step S 52; Y), so an overflow command is set in the game control device 30 (step S 61). ), The effect control device 40 receives the overflow command transmitted from the game control device 30 (step S80; Y). At this time, the identification information is fluctuating in the special figure fluctuation display game (step S81; Y), the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of step (step S82; N), and it is a big hit in the reserved memory. Since there is no pending storage (step S83; N), processing for setting an operation acceptance timer for the operation button 158 (step S85) is performed.

FIG. 9 (3) is a diagram in which an operation instruction for the operation button 158 is displayed on the display unit 43a (step S86).
Specifically, a display indicating that the button imitating the operation button 158 is instructed to be pressed (for example, “PUSH!”) Is displayed at the upper center of the display unit 43a, and 4 in the center of the display unit 43a, for example. The display shows that the cards are lining up horizontally and swinging up and down. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.
Each of these four cards corresponds to each hold memory, the leftmost card is the first hold memory in the digest order, the second card from the left is the second hold memory in the digest order, and the 3 from the left end. The second card corresponds to the third reserved memory in the digestion order, and the fourth card from the left end corresponds to the fourth (final) reserved memory from the left end.

FIG. 9 (4) is a diagram in which four cards are rotated and the surface of each card is displayed. At this time, the special figure fluctuation display game is continuously performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the upper right of the display unit 43a.
Specifically, when the player presses the operation button 158 (step S88; Y) from when the button operation acceptance timer is set (step S85) until the time is up (step S87; N), Four cards are rotated as pre-read information in the hold, and the surface of each card is displayed. Note that all of the on-hold memories at this time result in the result of the special figure variation display game being out of order, and the surface of each card displays a blank state.

FIG. 9 (6) is a diagram showing a state in which the on-hold pre-reading information display is ended and the display is switched to the special figure variation display game display.
Specifically, when the on-hold pre-reading information display is finished, the display is switched to the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game. When the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game ends, the middle symbol that was fluctuating stops, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game deviates from “7”, “2”, and “5”. It becomes.
If the operation button 158 is not operated (step S87; Y) for a predetermined period (for example, the change time in the special figure change display game) with the button operation instruction display shown in FIG. The instruction display is terminated (step S90), and the result mode is displayed after the variation time of the special figure variation display game is over.

Also, in the case where the result of the special-figure display game with the fourth (final) reserved memory in the digestion order among the four reserved memories displayed on the lower left of the display unit 43a shown in FIG. When the operation button 158 is pressed (step S88; Y) from the time when the button operation acceptance timer is set (step S85) until the time is up (step S87; N) (step S84; Y), FIG. As shown in 5), four cards are rotated as on-hold prefetch information, and the surface of each card is displayed. At this time, the fourth on-hold memory in the digestion order is a big win as a result of the special-figure display game, and a big hit (for example, “Hot!”) Is displayed on the surface of the rightmost card.
When the on-hold prefetch information display is completed, the display is switched to the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game. Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends, the middle symbols that were varying are stopped, and as shown in FIG. 9 (6), the result of the special figure variation display game is “7” “2”. A result different from “5” will be derived.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment, when it is determined by the notification means (production control device 40) that the overflow of the start prize has occurred by the overflow determination means (game control device 30). Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the game result information by the pre-determining means (game control device 30) can be notified to the player, so that the player who wants to know the game result information quickly keeps firing the game ball and generates an overflow. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent stoppage and prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered.
In addition, it is possible to execute an unprecedented effect of performing a so-called pre-reading effect, in which game result information is notified in advance when an overflow occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, the game result information by the advance determination means of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control apparatus 30) when the notification means (effect control device 40) determines that the overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means. However, if all of the starting memories are those that do not cause a special gaming state, or if the latest starting memory of the starting memories is one that causes a special gaming state, the game result information by the prior determination means is notified to the player. Is possible.
If the pre-reading effect is performed when the start memory that is not the latest among the starting memories generates a special gaming state, the start of the effect may not be in time, and there may be a contradiction between the effect and the actual variation display game. However, according to the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment, the special gaming state does not occur in the middle of digesting the start-up memory stored when the overflow occurs, so that the special gaming state occurs in the middle. As a result, there is no change in the production mode, and a prefetching production with no contradiction in the start memory upper limit number becomes possible.
In addition, when the notification means (production control device 40) determines that an overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means, the operation of the operation means (operation button 158) has been detected by the detection means (production control device 40). Therefore, the game result information in the start memory stored in the start storage means can be notified, so that the game result information can be selectively notified in accordance with the player's intention and intention. That is, only a player who wants to know game result information in advance can know the game result information.
Further, when the notification means (the effect control device 40) determines that an overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means, the result of the changing display game being changed is a result that does not cause the special gaming state to be generated. The game result information can be notified to the player, so that even in a variable display game that results in a deviation, the player can be entertained by notification of the game result information by the prior determination means, and the change It is possible to effectively prevent stoppage in the variable display game.
Further, if the game result information is not notified by the determination of the prior determination means when it is determined that the overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means, the result of the changing display game that is changing may be a big hit. This suggests that when an overflow occurs, the player can play a game with expectation.

<First Modification>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing in the first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, in the pre-reading effect setting process in the first modification, in the determination as to whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory (step S83). When it is determined that there is no reserved memory in which the result of the special figure variable display game is a big hit (step S83; N), and there is a reserved memory in which the result of the special figure variable display game is a big hit (Step S83; Y), and in determining whether or not the reserved memory that is a big hit is in the final reserved memory (step S84), if the reserved memory that is the big hit is in the final reserved memory If it is determined (step S84; Y), a process of setting a prefetch effect start flag (step S100) and a process of setting a value of “4” to the prefetch effect counter (step S100). Make-flops S101), and ends the read-ahead performance setting process.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs the variation display game start process shown in FIG. 11 when the variation of the special figure variation display game starts. In this variation display game start process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S110). In the determination of whether or not this change start command has been received (step S110), if the change start command is received (step S110; Y), the change of the change pattern selected by the game control device 30 at the start of change is shown. A process of obtaining the pattern number from within the change start command is performed (step S111). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not this change start command has been received (step S110), if the change start command has not been received (step S110; N), the change display game start process ends.

  Next, after obtaining the variation pattern number, it is determined whether or not a prefetch effect execution flag (step S124 in FIG. 12) is set (step S112). In the determination of whether or not the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S112), when the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S112; Y), that is, when the prefetch effect is executed, the prefetch effect counter is set. A process of acquiring information (step S113), a process of acquiring information on hold (result information of a special figure variation display game) (step S114), and a process of selecting a corresponding prefetch variation pattern table (step S115) are performed. Then, a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S112), when the prefetch effect execution flag is not set (step S112; N), that is, when the prefetch effect is not executed, the corresponding normal The variation pattern table is selected (step S117), the variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs the variable display game stop process shown in FIG. 12 when the special figure variable display game is stopped. In this variation display game stop process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (step S120). In the determination of whether or not this variation stop command has been received (step S120), if the variation stop command has been received (step S120; Y), whether or not a prefetch effect start flag (step S100 in FIG. 10) is set. (Step S121).

  If the pre-reading effect start flag is set (step S121; Y) in the determination as to whether or not the pre-reading effect start flag is set (step S121), stop processing for starting the pre-reading effect (step S122). Then, a process of clearing the prefetch effect start flag (step S123) and a process of setting the prefetch effect execution flag (step S124) are performed, and the variable display game stop process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the prefetch effect start flag is set (step S121), if the prefetch effect start flag is not set (step S121; N), whether or not the prefetch effect execution flag is set. Is determined (step S125).

  If the pre-reading effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y) in the determination as to whether or not the pre-reading effect execution flag is set (step S125), the pre-reading effect execution stop process (step S126). ), A process of decrementing the value of the prefetch effect counter by 1 (step S127), and determining whether or not the value of the prefetch effect counter is “0” (step S128).

In the determination of whether or not the value of the prefetch effect counter is “0” (step S128), if the value of the prefetch effect counter is “0” (step S128; Y), a process of clearing the prefetch effect execution flag (step S128; Y) Step S129) is performed, and the variation display game stop process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetch effect counter is “0” (step S128), if the value of the prefetch effect counter is not “0” (step S128; N), the variable display game stop process is terminated. .

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125), when the prefetch effect execution flag is not set (step S125; N), a normal fluctuation stop process (step S130) is performed. Then, the variable display game stop process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the change stop command has been received (step S120), if the change stop command has not been received (step S120; N), the change display game stop process is terminated.

  Next, display examples of prefetch information in the gaming machine of the first modification will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display example of prefetch information when there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (the fourth holding memory in the digestion order) and when the operation button 158 is operated.

FIG. 13 (1) shows that the identification information is fluctuating in the special-figure display game. Specifically, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are fluctuating. In this example, an overflow has occurred. FIG. Further, the black circle displayed on the lower left of the display unit 43a indicates that there is a reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory), and at this time, there are four reserved memories. In addition, the characters “overflow occurred!” Are displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a.
Since the upper limit for holding (for example, four holding memories) is exceeded (step S52; Y), an overflow command is set in the game control device 30 (step S61), and the effect control device 40 is transmitted from the game control device 30. An overflow command is received (step S80; Y). At this time, the identification information is fluctuating in the special figure fluctuation display game (step S81; Y), the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of step (step S82; N), and it is a big hit in the reserved memory. If there is a hold memory (step S83; Y), and the hold memory that becomes the big hit is the last (digestion order is fourth) (step S84; Y), a process of setting a prefetch effect start flag (step S100), prefetch A process of setting a value of “4” to the effect counter (step S101) is performed.

  FIG. 13 (2) is a diagram illustrating a state in which the changing identification information in FIG. 13 (1) is stopped. Specifically, in this example, since the prefetch effect start flag is set (step S121; Y), the prefetch effect start stop process (step S122) is performed. First, as shown in FIG. The display of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol is stopped at the symbols “7”, “5”, and “2”, respectively, and then the display is switched to the display for the pre-reading effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (3), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the upper portion of the display unit 43a and a press instruction is given (for example, “☆ cha-suta-ta-mu” ”Press and turn!” Is displayed, and at the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are displayed side by side, and the pre-reading effect start stop process (step S122) is terminated. . At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card. Then, a process of clearing the prefetch effect start flag after the prefetch effect start stop process (step S123) and a process of setting the prefetch effect execution flag (step S124) are performed.

FIG. 13 (4) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the on-hold storage stored as the first digestion order in FIG. 13 (1).
Specifically, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set at this time (step S112; Y), the corresponding prefetch variation pattern table is selected (step S115), and the variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed. . Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (4), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the center upper portion of the display unit 43a and a pressing instruction is given (for example, “PUSH!” Is displayed). In the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are arranged side by side and displayed in a shaken state. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.

FIG. 13 (5) is a diagram in which pre-read information is displayed.
Specifically, when the operation button 158 is pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the variation time of the special figure variation display game) elapses after the button operation instruction in FIG. The cards rotate on the spot and display the surface of each card. At this time, a hatena mark (?) Is displayed on the card with the spade pattern at the right end to indicate that there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “4”. ”To“ 3 ”to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 13 (6) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage that is stored as the second digestion order in FIG. 13 (1).
Specifically, similarly to the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage stored as the first digestion order, the prefetch effect execution flag is set at this time (step S112; Y), so the corresponding prefetch Is selected (step S115), and a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (6), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the center upper portion of the display unit 43a and a pressing instruction is given (for example, “PUSH!” Is displayed). In the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are arranged side by side and displayed in a shaken state. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.

FIG. 13 (7) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, when the operation button 158 is pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the variation time of the special figure variation display game) elapses after the button operation instruction of FIG. The cards rotate on the spot and display the surface of each card. At this time, in order to increase the player's expectation compared to the case of the first special figure variation display game in the digestion order, the character “Oh ??” is displayed larger on the second card from the right end, and in the reserved memory It is suggested that there is a reserved memory that is a big hit.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “3”. ”To“ 2 ”to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 13 (8) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage that is stored as the third digestion order in FIG. 13 (1).
Specifically, the pre-reading effect execution flag is set at this time in the same manner as the special figure variation display game related to the on-hold storage stored as the first and second digestion orders (step S112; Y). The variation pattern table for prefetching to be selected is selected (step S115), and variation pattern setting processing (step S116) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (8), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the center upper portion of the display unit 43a and a pressing instruction is given (for example, “PUSH!” Is displayed). In the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are arranged side by side and displayed in a shaken state. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.

FIG. 13 (9) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, when the operation button 158 is pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the change time of the special figure change display game) elapses after the display of the button operation instruction in FIG. The cards rotate on the spot and display the surface of each card. At this time, no indication is displayed on each card, and the characters “?!?” Are displayed at the upper center of the display unit 43a to make the player surprise and draw the player's attention. It has become.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “2”. To “1” to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 13 (10) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, although not shown in the drawing, the button operation instruction is displayed for a predetermined period of time (for example, the special order change display game related to the hold storage stored as the first to third digestion orders). When the operation button 158 is pressed by the time the figure change display game change time elapses, each card rotates on the spot and the surface of each card is displayed. At this time, the letter “Oh!” Is displayed in large size on the leftmost card to notify that there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “1”. To “0”, the prefetch effect execution flag is cleared (step S129), and the variable display game stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display example of prefetch information when there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (the fourth holding memory in the digestion order) and when there is no operation of the operation button 158. FIGS. 14 (1) to 14 (4) show the case where there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (the fourth holding memory in the digestion order) and when the operation button 158 is operated. Since it is the same as the display example of (1)-(4), the description is omitted.

FIG. 14 (5) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, if the operation button 158 is not pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the change time of the special figure change display game) elapses after the display of the button operation instruction in FIG. The card rotates on the spot, and the surface of the leftmost card is displayed. At this time, no suggestion is given to the card with the diamond pattern on the far left. At this time, the black circle displayed at the lower left of the display unit 43a means that a new start memory of the special figure variation display game has occurred.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “4”. ”To“ 3 ”to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 14 (6) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the holding storage stored as the second digestion order in FIG. 14 (1).
Specifically, similarly to the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage stored as the first digestion order, the prefetch effect execution flag is set at this time (step S112; Y), so the corresponding prefetch Is selected (step S115), and a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (6), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the center upper portion of the display unit 43a and a pressing instruction is given (for example, “PUSH!” Is displayed). In the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are arranged side by side and displayed in a shaken state. At this time, the three cards except the leftmost card are in a state where the back side is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front side of each card.

FIG. 14 (7) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, if the operation button 158 is not pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game) elapses after the button operation instruction shown in FIG. The second card is rotated on the spot, and the surface of the card is displayed. At this time, no suggestion is given to the card with the second heart pattern from the left end. At this time, the second black circle displayed at the lower left of the display unit 43a also means that a special memory for starting the special figure variation display game has occurred.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “3”. ”To“ 2 ”to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 14 (8) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage that is stored as the third digestion order in FIG. 14 (1).
Specifically, the pre-reading effect execution flag is set at this time in the same manner as the special figure variation display game related to the on-hold storage stored as the first and second digestion orders (step S112; Y). The variation pattern table for prefetching to be selected is selected (step S115), and variation pattern setting processing (step S116) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (8), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed at the center upper portion of the display unit 43a and a pressing instruction is given (for example, “PUSH!” Is displayed). In the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are arranged side by side and displayed in a shaken state. At this time, the two cards excluding the left end and the second card from the left end are in a state in which the back side is displayed, and pre-read information is displayed on the front side of each card.

FIG. 14 (9) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, if the operation button 158 is not pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the variation time of the special figure variation display game) elapses after the button operation instruction of FIG. The third card is rotated on the spot, and the surface of the card is displayed. At this time, no suggestion is given to the card of the third spade pattern from the left end.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “2”. To “1” to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 14 (10) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, although not shown in the drawing, the button operation instruction is displayed for a predetermined period of time (for example, the special order change display game related to the hold storage stored as the first to third digestion orders). If the operation button 158 is not pressed by the time the figure change display game change time has elapsed, the rightmost card rotates on the spot and the surface of the rightmost card is displayed. At this time, the character “Oh !!” is displayed in large size on the rightmost card to notify that there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “1”. To “0”, the prefetch effect execution flag is cleared (step S129), and the variable display game stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a display example of pre-read information when there is no holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (the fourth holding memory in the digestion order) and when the operation button 158 is operated. FIGS. 15 (1) to (4) are those in FIG. 13 when there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory (the fourth reserved memory in the digestion order) and when there is an operation of the operation button 158. Since it is the same as the display example of (1)-(4), the description is omitted.

FIG. 15 (5) is a diagram in which prefetch information is displayed.
Specifically, when the operation button 158 is pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the variation time of the special figure variation display game) elapses after the button operation instruction in FIG. The cards rotate on the spot and display the surface of each card. At this time, no suggestion is given to each card.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “4”. ”To“ 3 ”to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 15 (6) is a diagram showing an embodiment of the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage stored as the second digestion order in FIG. 15 (1).
Specifically, similarly to the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage stored as the first digestion order, the prefetch effect execution flag is set at this time (step S112; Y), so the corresponding prefetch Is selected (step S115), and a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (6), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the center upper portion of the display unit 43a and a pressing instruction is given (for example, “PUSH!” Is displayed). In the center of the display unit 43a, four cards are displayed side by side and are displayed in a state where they swing up and down. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.

FIG. 15 (7) is a diagram in which pre-read information is displayed.
Specifically, when the operation button 158 is pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game) elapses after the button operation instruction in FIG. The cards rotate on the spot and display the surface of each card. At this time, no suggestion is given to each card.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “3”. ”To“ 2 ”to end the variable display game stop process.

FIG. 15 (8) is a diagram in which pre-read information is displayed.
Specifically, although not shown in the drawing, similar to the special figure change display game related to the reserved memory in which the digestion order is stored as the first to third, the special feature related to the reserved memory in which the digestion order is stored as the fourth. Also in the figure change display game, when the operation button 158 is pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the change time of the special figure change display game) elapses after the button operation instruction is displayed, each card is displayed on the spot. Rotate to display the surface of each card. At this time, no suggestion is given to each card.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “1”. To “0”, the prefetch effect execution flag is cleared (step S129), and the variable display game stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a display example of prefetch information when there is no big hit in the hold memory (the fourth hold memory in the digestion order) and there is no operation of the operation button 158. 16 (1) to 16 (4) are diagrams in the case where there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (the fourth holding memory in the digestion order) and when the operation button 158 is not operated. Since it is the same as the display example of (1)-(9), the description is omitted.

FIG. 16 (10) is a diagram in which pre-read information is displayed.
Specifically, although not shown in the drawing, similar to the special figure change display game related to the reserved memory in which the digestion order is stored as the first to third, the special feature related to the reserved memory in which the digestion order is stored as the fourth. Also in the figure change display game, if the operation button 158 is not pressed until a predetermined time (for example, the change time of the special figure change display game) elapses after the button operation instruction is displayed, the rightmost card is changed. It rotates on the field, and the surface of the rightmost card is displayed. At this time, no suggestions are given to the rightmost card.
At this time, in the variable display game stop process, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set (step S125; Y), the prefetch effect execution stop process (step S126) is performed, and the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “1”. To “0”, the prefetch effect execution flag is cleared (step S129), and the variable display game stop process is terminated.

<Second Modification>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing in the second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, in the pre-reading effect setting process in the second modified example, in the determination as to whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the holding memory (step S83). When there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the memory (step S83; Y), the value of the number of holdings until the holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit is pre-readed. A process of setting the counter (step S140) is performed. Specifically, for example, if the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the fourth storage order in the digestion order, the value of the prefetch effect counter is set to “4”. Then, a process of setting a prefetch effect start flag (step S144) is performed, and the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

  In addition, in the determination as to whether or not there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit in the holding memory (step S83), there is a holding memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit in the holding memory. If not (step S83; N), a process of acquiring a prefetch effect determination random number (step S141) is performed, and it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect with reference to the prefetch determination table stored in the ROM 40b. (Step S142) is performed.

  In the determination as to whether or not to execute this prefetching effect (step S142), if the prefetching effect is to be executed (step S142; Y), the process of setting the value of the prefetching effect counter to “4” (step S143), prefetching A process for setting an effect start flag (step S144) is performed, and the prefetch effect setting process ends.

<Third Modification>
18 and 19 are diagrams illustrating display examples of prefetch information in the third modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. In this modified example, control is performed to develop an effect (prefetching effect) on condition that an overflow occurs in the start winning memory and the overflow reaches a predetermined number.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a display example of prefetch information when there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory (the fourth reserved memory in the digestion order). FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a display example of prefetch information in the case where there is no reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory.

FIG. 18 (1) is a display example when a pre-reading effect start notification is made in the special figure variation display game.
Specifically, for example, “☆ cha-suta-imu ☆” is displayed at the top of the display unit 43a, and “put a lot and cards are turned” at the bottom of the display unit 43a. Is displayed, and four cards are displayed side by side in the center of the display unit 43a, and the prefetch effect start stop process (step S122) is terminated. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.
At this time, an effect display that shines the rightmost card is performed, and a sense of expectation that pre-read information is displayed on the card is given. As a result, the player continues to fire the game ball so that the overflow number reaches a predetermined number, and can effectively reduce the stop hitting.

FIG. 18 (2) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the hold storage stored as the first digestion order.
Specifically, since the prefetch effect execution flag is set at this time (step S112; Y), the corresponding prefetch variation pattern table is selected (step S115), and the variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed. . Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (2), the display of the four cards arranged side by side in the center of the display unit 43a is displayed, and a counter for counting the number of overflows is displayed in the lower right of the display unit 43a. Display. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back side is displayed, and every time the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3, 8, 13, 20), the pre-read information is displayed on the front surface of each card. To do.

FIG. 18 (3) is a diagram illustrating a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3).
Specifically, after the notification display of the start of the pre-reading effect is performed, when overflow occurs three times, the characters “☆ cha-n-suta-imu ☆” are displayed on the upper portion of the display unit 43a, and the display unit Of the four cards displayed in the center of 43a, the leftmost card is rotated on the spot to display the surface of the card. At this time, the card does not make any suggestion. At this time, the counter displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a displays “03” indicating that overflow has occurred three times.

FIG. 18 (4) is a diagram illustrating a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 8).
Specifically, after the overflow number reaches “3”, when the overflow occurs five more times, the characters “☆ cha-n-suta-imu ☆” are displayed on the upper part of the display unit 43a and the display unit Of the four cards displayed in the center of 43a, the second card from the left end is rotated on the spot to display the surface of the card. At this time, the card does not make any suggestion. At this time, the counter displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a displays “08” indicating that overflow has occurred a total of eight times.

FIG. 18 (5) is a diagram showing a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 13).
Specifically, after the overflow number reaches “8”, when the overflow occurs five more times, the characters “☆ cha-n-suta-imu ☆” are displayed at the top of the display unit 43a, and the display unit Of the four cards displayed at the center of 43a, the third card from the left end is rotated on the spot to display the surface of the card. At this time, the card displays the character “???” to indicate that a big hit will occur. At this time, the counter displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a displays “13” indicating that the overflow has occurred a total of 13 times.

FIG. 18 (6) is a diagram showing a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20).
Specifically, after the overflow number reaches “13”, when the overflow occurs seven more times, the characters “☆ cha-n-suta-imu ☆” are displayed on the upper part of the display unit 43a and the display unit Of the four cards displayed at the center of 43a, the rightmost card is rotated on the spot to display the surface of the card. At this time, the card displays the letter “To!” To notify the occurrence of a big hit. At this time, the counter displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a displays “20” indicating that overflow has occurred a total of 20 times.

  Next, a display example of prefetch information in the case where there is no big hit holding memory in the holding memory will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 19 (1) is a display example when a pre-reading effect start notification is made in the special figure variation display game.
Specifically, the upper portion of the display unit 43a is similar to the display example of the prefetch information in the case where there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory (the fourth reserved memory in the digestion order) shown in FIG. In addition, “☆ cha-suta-imu ☆” is displayed on the bottom of the display unit 43a and “turn a card in a lot” to indicate to the player to instruct the player to launch a game ball. In the center of 43a, a display in which four cards are arranged side by side is performed. At this time, the four cards are in a state where the back surface is displayed, and the prefetch information is displayed on the front surface of each card.
At this time, the character “???” is displayed on the rightmost card so as to give a sense of expectation that pre-read information is displayed on the card. As a result, the player continues to fire the game ball so that the overflow number reaches a predetermined number, and can effectively reduce the stop hitting.

  FIG. 19 (2) is a diagram showing an aspect of the special figure variation display game related to the hold memory that has been stored with the digestion order as the first. This is the same as the case where there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in (memory), and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIGS. 19 (3) and 19 (4) are diagrams showing a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3, 8). ), The detailed explanation is omitted because it is the same as the case where there is a reserved memory that is a big hit.

FIG. 19 (5) is a diagram showing a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 13).
Specifically, after the overflow number reaches “8”, when the overflow occurs five more times, the characters “☆ cha-n-suta-imu ☆” are displayed at the top of the display unit 43a, and the display unit Of the four cards displayed at the center of 43a, the third card from the left end is rotated on the spot to display the surface of the card. At this time, the card does not make any suggestion. At this time, the counter displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a displays “13” indicating that the overflow has occurred a total of 13 times.

FIG. 19 (6) is a diagram illustrating a case where the overflow number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20).
Specifically, after the overflow number reaches “13”, when the overflow occurs seven more times, the characters “☆ cha-n-suta-imu ☆” are displayed on the upper part of the display unit 43a and the display unit Of the four cards displayed at the center of 43a, the rightmost card is rotated on the spot to display the surface of the card. At this time, the card does not make any suggestion. At this time, the counter displayed at the lower right of the display unit 43a displays “20” indicating that overflow has occurred a total of 20 times.

From the above, the third modification of the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment includes the counting means (effect control device 40) for counting the number of occurrences of overflow, and the notification means (effect control device 40) is the counting means. The notification mode of the game result information is changed according to the number of occurrences of overflow counted by.
Therefore, a player who wants to change the notification mode of the game result information can continue to fire the game ball and generate an overflow, and can effectively prevent stoppage and reduce the operating rate of the gaming machine. Can be prevented.

In the third modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment, an example (see FIGS. 18 and 19) in which one card is turned over every time the number of occurrences of overflow reaches a predetermined number is shown. Not only, but as shown in FIGS. 20 (1a) to (7a) and FIGS. 20 (1b) to (7b), every time the number of occurrences of overflow reaches a predetermined number, for example, all four cards are flipped. You may make it change the display content of a card | curd.
20 (1a) to (7a) are diagrams showing display examples of pre-read information when there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory (the fourth reserved memory in the digestion order). FIGS. 20 (1b) to (7b) are diagrams showing display examples of prefetch information when there is no reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the start port SW monitoring process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The difference from the start port SW monitoring process (see FIG. 6) in the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment is that there are no step S53, step S60, and step S62. As shown in FIG. 21, in the start port SW monitoring process in the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start win in the first start winning port 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 (step S50).

  In the determination as to whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50), when there is a starting winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50). Y) performs a process (step S51) for updating the number of times the start port signal is output, and determines whether or not the corresponding hold is an upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52).

  In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52), when the corresponding hold is not the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52: N), the corresponding hold number (starting storage number) ) Is incremented by 1 (step S54).

  Next, a process for acquiring the corresponding jackpot random number (step S55), a process for acquiring the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S56), and a process for acquiring the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step S57) are performed. Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step S58) and a special figure hold number command setting process (step S59) are performed, and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Note that the special figure hold number command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52), if the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S52: Y), that is, the corresponding start memory is no more. Is not memorized, a process for setting an overflow command is performed (step S61), and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. The overflow command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50), when there is no starting winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 (step S50). S50; N) ends the start port SW monitoring process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special figure changing process (step S34) performed in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure changing display game for performing the special figure changing process is a big hit (step S150).

In the determination as to whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game for performing the special figure fluctuation processing is a big hit (step S150), when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game for performing the special figure fluctuation processing is a big hit ( In step S150; Y), a process of setting a stoppage time for jackpot (step S151) is performed, a process of setting a decoration special figure stop command (step S152) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.
Further, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game for performing the special figure fluctuation processing is a big hit (step S150), the result of the special figure fluctuation display game for performing the special figure fluctuation processing is not a big hit. (Step S150; N) performs a process of setting a stop time for disconnection (Step S153), performs a process of setting a decoration special figure stop command (Step S152), and ends the special figure changing process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special figure display process (step S35) performed in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the special figure display process, first, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game for performing the special figure display process is a big hit (step S160).

When it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure change display game for performing the special figure display process is a big hit (step S160), the result of the special figure change display game for performing the special figure display process is a big hit ( In step S160; Y), a process of setting jackpot information (step S161) is performed.
Further, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure change display game for performing the special figure display process is a big hit (step S160), the result of the special figure change display game for performing the special figure display process is not a big hit (Step S160; N) performs a process (Step S162) of setting off information.

  Next, a determination is made as to whether or not the gaming state at this time is short (step S163). Then, when the gaming state at this time is short (step S163; Y), it is determined whether or not the high probability state is in effect (step S164).

  In the determination of whether or not the state is in a high probability state (step S164), if the state is not in a high probability state (step S164; N), a process for acquiring the set time reduction number (step S165), A process of subtracting 1 (step S166) is performed, and it is determined whether or not to end the time-saving state (step S167), that is, whether or not the number of times set for time-saving has become “0”.

In the determination of whether or not to end the time-short state (step S167), when the time-short state is to be ended (step S167; Y), processing for setting a time-short end command (step S168) is performed, and special figure display processing is performed. Exit.
In the determination of whether or not to end the short time state (step S167), when the short time state is not ended (step S167; N), in the determination whether or not the gaming state is short of time (step S163), When the gaming state at this time is not short (step S163; N), and when it is determined whether or not it is in a high probability state (step S164), it is in a high probability state (step S164; Y). Then, the special figure display process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S39) performed in the special game process shown in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine of this embodiment. In this jackpot end process, a process for setting an operation setting table based on probability information (step S170), a process for setting a probability information command (step S171), a process for setting time reduction (number of times) information (step S172), and a stop symbol A process of setting information (step S173) is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 of the present embodiment performs a prefetch effect setting process shown in FIG. In this prefetch effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S80). In the determination of whether or not this overflow command has been received (step S80), if the overflow command is received (step S80; Y), it is determined whether or not the gaming state at this time is short (step S180). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the gaming state at this time is short (step S180), if the gaming state at this time is short (step S180; Y), the special figure fluctuation display during the fluctuation is displayed. It is determined whether or not the game result is a big hit (step S82).

  Then, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game during the change is a big hit (step S82), when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game during the fluctuation is not a big hit (step S82; N) Then, processing for obtaining information of the overflow counter (step S181) is performed, and processing for incrementing the value of the overflow counter by 1 (step S182) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the overflow counter is equal to or greater than the maximum predetermined number (for example, 100) (step S183).
In the determination of whether or not the value of the overflow counter is equal to or greater than the maximum predetermined number (for example, 100) (step S183), when the value of the overflow counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum predetermined number (for example, 100) (step S183; N), It is determined whether or not the predetermined number has been reached (step S184).

Then, in the determination of whether or not the predetermined number has been reached (step S184), if the predetermined number has been reached (step S184; Y), a process of increasing the range in which the pre-reading effect can be performed by 1 (step S185) is performed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (1), a table in which the number of overflows and the range of reserved storage that can be prefetched are associated is stored in the ROM 40b. Then, as the predetermined number, when the overflow number reaches “6”, there is one range of reserved storage in which pre-reading can be performed, and more specifically, pre-reading can be performed for the first stored storage in the digestion order. Become. In order to make it easy to understand the range of the start memory that is the target of the prefetch effect, the display unit 43a has a rectangular shape around the start memory display unit 43a2 (the start memory that has the first digestion order) that is the target of the prefetch effect. The prefetchable range display section 43a1 in a state surrounded by is displayed. In addition, when the overflow number reaches “16”, there are two reserved storage ranges in which the pre-reading effect can be performed. More specifically, the pre-reading effect can be performed for the first and second reserved memories in the digestion order. Then, the display unit 43a displays the prefetchable range display unit 43a1 in a state of surrounding the start storage display unit 43a2 (the start storage having the digestion order 1st and 2nd in the digestion order) as a target of the prefetch effect. . In addition, when the overflow number reaches “26”, the range of the reserved storage in which the prefetch effect can be performed becomes three, and the start memory display unit 43a2 (the digestion order is 1 to 3) that is the target of the prefetch effect in the display unit 43a. The prefetchable range display section 43a1 (see FIG. 29 (3)) in a state of surrounding the third (starting memory) in a rectangular shape is displayed. More specifically, pre-reading effects are possible for the first to third reserved memories in the digestion order. Furthermore, when the number of overflows reaches “51”, the number of reserved storage ranges in which prefetching effects can be performed becomes four. More specifically, prefetching effects can be performed for the first to fourth reserved memories in the digestion order. And in the display part 43a, the pre-readable range display part 43a1 of the state which enclosed the surroundings of the start memory | storage display part 43a2 (digestion order 1st-4th start memory | storage) used as the object of the said prefetch effect is displayed. .
As a result, when the overflow determination means (game control device 30) determines that an overflow has occurred, the notification means (production control device 40) displays the game result information by the prior determination means (game control device 30) as the player. Thus, the start memory to be notified can be changed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
In addition, the prefetchable range display unit 43a1 functions as a notification explicit unit that clearly indicates start-up memory to be notified.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the predetermined number has been reached (step S184), if the predetermined number has not been reached (step S184; N), a process of notifying information of a range in which the corresponding pre-reading effect can be performed (step S184). S186) is performed, and the prefetch effect setting process is terminated. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), when the overflow number at this time is “30”, the predetermined number (for example, 51) has not been reached (step S184; N). As a range in which the pre-reading effect to be performed is performed, a process (step S186) of notifying information on the pre-reading effect is performed for the first to third pending storages in the digestion order. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 29 (2) and (3), when pre-reading effects are made, there are a plurality of types of characters (for example, marks such as x, □, Δ, ○, ◎, ☆, etc.). (Graphic) is displayed, and the notice reliability by the pre-reading effect is notified according to the type of the character.

  In the determination of whether or not the overflow command has been received (step S80), if the overflow command has not been received (step S80; N), in the determination of whether or not the gaming state is short (step S180). When the game state at this time is not short (step S180; N), in the determination of whether or not the game result of the changing special figure changing display game is a big hit (step S82), the changing special feature When the game result of the figure variation display game is a big hit (step S82; Y), and whether or not the value of the overflow counter is equal to or greater than the maximum predetermined number (for example, 100) (step S183), When the value is equal to or greater than the maximum predetermined number (for example, 100) (step S183; Y), the prefetching effect To end the constant process.

  In addition, the presentation control device 40 of the present embodiment performs the variable display game stop process shown in FIG. In this variation display game stop process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (step S120). In the determination of whether or not this change stop command has been received (step S120), if the change stop command is received (step S120; Y), the result of the special figure change display game that performs the change display game stop process is a big hit. Is determined (step S190).

  In the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure variable display game for performing the variable display game stop process is a big hit (step S190), the result of the special figure variable display game for performing the variable display game stop process is a big hit (Step S190; Y) is a big hit stop effect process (step S191), a big hit information setting process (step S192), and an overflow counter value clearing process (step S193), and the variable display game is stopped. The process ends.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure variable display game for performing the variable display game stop process is a big hit (step S190), the result of the special figure variable display game for performing the variable display game stop process is not a big hit. In the case (step S190; N), the stop effect process for detachment (step S194), the process for setting the information for detachment (step S195), the process for obtaining the set number of time reductions (step S196), and the acquired time set number of time reductions. A process of subtracting 1 (step S197) is performed, and the variable display game stop process is terminated.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40 of the present embodiment, the time-saving end process shown in FIG. 27 is performed. In this time saving process, it is determined whether or not a time saving command has been received (step S200). In the determination as to whether or not a time-short command has been received (step S200), if a time-short command is received (step S200; Y), a time-short end effect process (step S201) is performed, and the time-short end process ends. At this time, regarding the on-hold storage once informing the pre-reading effect information, the notification state is continued even after the big hit.

  In the determination of whether or not the time-short command has been received (step S200), if the time-short command has not been received (step S200; N), the time-short end processing is terminated.

  Moreover, in the production | presentation control apparatus 40 of this embodiment, the process at the time of the big hit end shown in FIG. 28 is performed. In the jackpot end process, it is determined whether or not a jackpot end command has been received (step S210). In determining whether or not the jackpot end command has been received (step S210), if the jackpot end command has been received (step S210; Y), processing for setting probability information (step S211) sets stop symbol information. Processing (step S212), processing for setting the number of time reductions (step S213), processing for setting an overflow counter (step S214) are performed, and the processing at the end of jackpot is completed.

  In the determination of whether or not the jackpot end command has been received (step S210), if the jackpot end command has not been received (step S210; N), the process of setting the stop symbol information (step S212), the time reduction A process for setting the number of times (step S213) and a process for setting the overflow counter (step S214) are performed, and the process at the end of the jackpot is completed.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment, when the notification means (the effect control device 40) determines that the overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means (the game control device 30), the prior determination means. Since the game result information by the (game control device 30) can be notified to the player, the player who wants to know the game result information quickly will continue to fire the game ball and generate an overflow, effectively stopping It can prevent, and it can prevent that the operation rate of a game machine falls.
In addition, it is possible to execute an unprecedented effect of performing a so-called pre-reading effect, in which game result information is notified in advance when an overflow occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, since the start memory to be notified can be changed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the pre-reading effect by the notification can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since there is a notification explicit means (prefetchable range display unit 43a1) that clearly indicates the start memory to be notified, which range of the start memory the prefetch effect by the notification is performed to the player. It can be easily understood.

  In the gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment, selection means (effect control) that selects a desired start memory from the start memory range specified by the prefetchable range display unit 43a1 based on the operation button 158 being operated. Device 40), the prefetchable range display unit 43a1 clearly indicates which start memory is the desired start memory selected by the selection means, and the variable display game execution control means (effect control device 40) For the desired start-up memory selected by the selection means, the game result information by the prior determination means may be controlled so as to be notified to the player.

  Thereby, the variable display game execution control means can notify the player of the game result information by the prior determination means for the desired start-up memory selected by the selection means, so that it can be selected according to the player's intention and intention. Thus, the game result information in the start memory can be notified.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. Basically, the gaming machine has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above, and the gaming machine executes a pre-reading effect based on the occurrence of overflow, and at that time, according to the number of overflows. This changes the reliability of the prefetching effect. Hereinafter, parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

  Here, the “reliability” is a numerical value indicating the degree to which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and can also be called an expectation. The method for obtaining the reliability will be described with reference to the tables of FIGS.

FIG. 30 (1) is a table showing the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetch effect is a big hit, and overflow has occurred. The selection rate of each character is set differently in the normal case, the case where the overflow number is less than 30, and the case where the overflow number is 30 or more.
FIG. 30 (2) is a table showing the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetching effect is off. As in the case where the result of the target special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the normal case where no overflow has occurred, the case where the overflow number is less than 30, and the case where the overflow number is 30 or more Therefore, the selection rate of each character is set to be different.

FIG. 34 (1) is a table showing the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is a big hit, and an overflow has occurred. In the normal case, the number of overflows is 1 to 5, 6 to 15, 16 to 25, 26 to 50, 51 or more The selectivity is set differently.
FIG. 34 (2) is a table showing the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetching effect is out of order. Similar to the case where the result of the target special figure variation display game is a big hit, the normal case where no overflow has occurred, the case where the overflow number is 1 to 5, the case where the number is 6 to 15, the case 16 to The selection rate of each character is set differently in the case of 25, 26-50, and 51 or more.

  Then, the reliability indicates the selection rate A of each character displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the prefetch effect is a big hit, and the special figure variation that is the target of the prefetch effect. When the result of the display game is a big hit, the selection rate A of each character displayed on the display unit 43a is displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect is off. It is represented by a value (= A ÷ (A + B)) divided by the sum of the selection rate B of each character (see FIGS. 30 (3) and 34 (3)).

  Specifically, for example, when the overflow number is 1 to less than 30, the reliability in the case where the character marked with X in the table of FIG. When the result of the display game is a big hit, the selection rate (100%; see FIG. 30 (1)) of the character marked with x is displayed on the display unit 43a. When the win rate is a big hit, the character selection rate (100%; see FIG. 30 (1)) displayed on the display unit 43a and the result of the special-figure display game subject to the pre-reading effect are inconsistent. Is represented by a value (50%) divided by the sum (200%) of the character selection ratio (100%; see FIG. 30 (2)) displayed on the display unit 43a. 30 (3)).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect setting processing in the gaming machine of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 31, in the prefetch effect setting process in the third embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not an overflow command has been received (step S80). In the determination of whether or not this overflow command has been received (step S80), if the overflow command is received (step S80; Y), it is determined whether or not the gaming state at this time is short (step S180). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the gaming state at this time is short (step S180), if the gaming state at this time is short (step S180; Y), the special figure fluctuation display during the fluctuation is displayed. It is determined whether or not the game result is a big hit (step S220).

  Then, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game during the change is a big hit (step S220), when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game during the fluctuation is not a big hit (step S220; N) Then, processing for obtaining information of the overflow counter (step S181) is performed, and processing for incrementing the value of the overflow counter by 1 (step S182) is performed.

  Next, a process of updating information of the overflow counter (step S221) and a prefetch effect execution process (step S222) are performed, and the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the overflow command has been received (step S80), if the overflow command has not been received (step S80; N), in the determination of whether or not the gaming state is short (step S180). When the game state at this time is not short (step S180; N), in the determination of whether or not the result of the changing special figure changing display game is a big hit (step S220), the changing special figure If the result of the variable display game is a big hit (step S220; Y), the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing prefetch effect execution processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the prefetching effect execution process (step S222) performed in the prefetching effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, first, a process of acquiring a prefetch effect execution determination random number (step S230) is performed.

  Then, the pre-reading effect execution determination random number is compared with the pre-reading effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 40b to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect (step S231).

  In the determination as to whether or not to execute this prefetching effect (step S231), if the prefetching effect is to be executed (step S231; Y), processing for obtaining information on the overflow counter (step S232), the hold included in the overflow command A process of acquiring information in the storage (step S233) is performed.

  Then, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (step S234). When it is determined whether there is a big hit in the hold memory (step S234), if there is a big hit in the hold memory (step S234; Y), the prefetch is performed based on the value of the overflow counter. Processing (step S235) for selecting a character to produce (notice) is performed.

  Specifically, for example, the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a is set when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect as shown in FIG. 34 and a table in which the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a is set when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect as shown in FIG. If the value of the overflow counter acquired at this time is “5” in the case where it is stored in the ROM 40b, the character marked with “X” is selected as the character displayed on the display unit 43a.

And the display switching process (step S236) of the start memory | storage display part 43a2 about the pending | holding memory | storage which becomes a big hit is performed, and a prefetch effect execution process is complete | finished. Specifically, for example, in the case where the stored memory that is a big hit is the fourth stored memory in the digest order, the fourth display in the digest order is switched to the character of the mark X as shown in FIG.
When the overflow number increases and the value of the overflow counter is “35”, the character marked with ◎ is selected based on the table of FIG. 34 (1), and the reserved memory that is a big hit at this time is the second digest order. In the case of the reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 35 (2), the second display of the digestion order is switched to the character with ◎.
Further, when the overflow number increases and the value of the overflow counter is “51”, the character marked with “☆” is selected based on the table of FIG. 34 (1), and the reserved memory which is a big hit at this time is the first digest order. In the case of the reserved storage, as shown in FIG. 35 (3), the display of the first digestion order is switched to the character marked with ☆. As shown in FIG. 34 (3), the reliability of the display of the characters marked with ☆ is 100%. As shown in FIG. 35 (3), the effect of shining the characters marked with ☆ Display.

  Further, in the determination as to whether or not there is a big hit in the hold memory (step S234), if there is no big hit in the hold memory (step S234; N), the final hold (digestion order is determined). For the fourth reserved memory), a process of selecting a character to perform a pre-reading effect (notice) based on the value of the overflow counter (step S237). Specifically, in this case, for example, the selection rate of each character displayed on the display unit 43a when the result of the special figure variation display game that is the target of the pre-reading effect as shown in FIG. Each character is selected based on the table in which is set.

And the display switching process (step S238) of the start memory | storage display part 43a2 about a pending | holding memory | storage with a digestion order is performed, and a prefetch effect execution process is complete | finished.
As a result, when the overflow determining means (game control device 30) determines that an overflow has occurred, the notification means (production control device 40) displays game result information based on the determination by the prior determination means (game control device 30). Control is made so that the player can be notified, and the notification mode of the game result information can be changed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
In addition, the effect control device 40 includes a counting unit that counts the number of occurrences of overflow, and the notifying unit has, as a predetermined condition, game result information when the number of occurrences of overflow counted by the counting unit reaches a predetermined number. The notification mode is changed.

  In the determination of whether or not to execute the prefetch effect (step S231), if the prefetch effect is not executed (step S231; N), the prefetch effect execution process is terminated.

In addition, the presentation control device 40 of the present embodiment performs the hold information setting process shown in FIG. In this hold information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a hold information command has been received (step S240). When determining whether or not this hold information command has been received (step S240), if a hold information command is received (step S240; Y), processing for obtaining hold number information included in the hold information command (step S241) Then, a process for acquiring determination information related to the hold included in the hold information command (step S242) and a process for storing the acquired determination information related to the hold (step S243) are performed, and the hold information setting process is terminated.
In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S240), if the hold information command has not been received (step S240; N), the hold information setting process is terminated.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 of the third embodiment, when the notification means (the effect control device 40) determines that the overflow has occurred by the overflow determination means (the game control device 30), the prior determination means. Since the game result information by the (game control device 30) can be notified to the player, the player who wants to know the game result information quickly will continue to fire the game ball and generate an overflow, effectively stopping It can prevent, and it can prevent that the operation rate of a game machine falls.
In addition, it is possible to execute an unprecedented effect of performing a so-called pre-reading effect, in which game result information is notified in advance when an overflow occurs, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Moreover, since the notification mode of the game result information changes based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, it is possible to diversify the prefetching effect by the notification, improve the interest of the game, and enhance the player's expectation Notification can be performed.
In addition, since the notification mode of the game result information changes according to the number of occurrences of the start winning overflow, the player who wants to change the notification mode of the game result information continues to fire the game ball and generates an overflow, Stopping can be effectively prevented and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented from decreasing.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (3) and 34 (3), the reliability of each character is changed in accordance with the number of overflows in the start winning memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is shown in FIG. As described above, when the reliability of each character is less than a predetermined value (for example, 20%), the reliability of the character (a character marked with ×, a character marked with □) is set to a constant reliability regardless of the overflow number. In addition, when the reliability of each character is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 90%), the reliability of the character (marked with a star) is set to a constant reliability regardless of the overflow number, and the other characters The reliability may be changed according to the number of overflows.

Further, in the prefetching effect execution process, when prefetching effect is performed with respect to the holding storage that is a big hit, the big hit may be limited to a specific big hit (for example, a promising big hit).
At this time, the special game state includes a plurality of special game states having different game values, and the notification means (production control device 40) uses the prior determination means (game control device 30) as a plurality of special game results information. When it is determined that a specific special game state occurs in the game state, the notification mode of the game result information can be changed with respect to the start memory that generates the specific special game state.

  In addition, in the pre-reading effect execution process, when pre-reading effect is performed, a random number for determining which pre-stored effect is to be stored in the reserved memory is acquired, and the hold stored in the ROM 40b You may make it determine the pending | holding memory | storage which performs the said prefetch effect by referring to the memory | storage determination table.

<First Modification>
Next, the prefetching effect in the 1st modification of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated.
In the prefetch effect in the first modification, every time an overflow command is received in the prefetch effect setting process, the value of the overflow counter is incremented by one. Then, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number, the prefetch effect information is notified by consuming the overflow number that has reached the predetermined number.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 37, a table in which the number of overflows to be consumed and the notification level of the prefetch effect information is associated is stored in the ROM 40b.

When the table of FIG. 37 is used, for example, if there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory, the expectation (reliability) that becomes a big hit for the reserved memory in exchange for consuming 10 overflow numbers. Displayed on the start memory display 43a2.
On the other hand, if there is no big hit in the hold memory at this time, the expectation degree (reliability) that becomes the big hit for the fourth hold memory in the digestion order is displayed on the start memory display unit 43a2.

Further, for example, if there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory, the start memory display unit 43a2 displays that the reserved memory is a big hit in exchange for consuming 20 overflow numbers.
On the other hand, if there is no big hit in the hold memory at this time, the start memory display unit 43a2 displays that the digestion order is out of the fourth hold memory.

Further, for example, if there is a reserved memory that is a big hit in the reserved memory, the start memory display unit 43a2 displays that the reserved memory is a promising big hit in exchange for consuming 30 overflow numbers.
On the other hand, if there is no big hit in the hold memory at this time, the start memory display unit 43a2 displays that the digestion order is out of the fourth hold memory.

  For example, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) as shown in FIG. 38 (1), an operation button 158 is imitated on the display unit 43a as shown in FIG. 38 (2). The button is displayed, and an effect that prompts the user to press the operation button 158 is performed.

Here, when the operation button 158 is pressed by the player within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 38 (3), for example, the start storage display unit 43a2 has a digestion order of second storage expectation ( (Reliability) is displayed. At this time, 10 overflow numbers are consumed, and the value of the overflow counter becomes “0”.
Here, if the player does not press the operation button 158 within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 38 (4), the display of the start memory display unit 43a2 is maintained as it is.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (5), when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20), as shown in FIGS. 38 (5) and (6), an operation button is displayed on the display unit 43a. A button imitating 158 is displayed, and an effect that prompts the user to press the operation button 158 is performed.

Here, if the player presses the operation button 158 twice within a predetermined time, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (7), the second reserved memory in the digestion sequence of the start memory display unit 43a2 is a big hit, for example. Display that it is confirmed. At this time, 20 overflow numbers are consumed, and the value of the overflow counter becomes “0”.
If the player presses the operation button 158 only once within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 38 (3), for example, the digestion order of the start memory display unit 43a2 is the second reserved memory. The expectation level (reliability) of is displayed. At this time, 10 overflow numbers are consumed, and the value of the overflow counter becomes “10”.

Similarly, although illustration is omitted, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the display unit 43a, and an effect that prompts the user to press the operation button 158 is provided. Do.
Then, when the player presses the operation button 158 three times within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 38 (8), for example, the second stored memory in the digestion order of the start memory display unit 43a2 is a probable big hit. Is displayed. At this time, 30 overflow numbers are consumed, and the value of the overflow counter becomes “0”.

Thereby, the production control device 40 includes subtraction means for subtracting the number of occurrences of overflow counted by the counting means (production control device 40) in a predetermined case, and the notification means (production control device 40) is set as a predetermined condition. When the number of occurrences of overflow subtracted by the subtracting means reaches a predetermined number, the notification mode of the game result information is changed.
Therefore, since the notification mode of the game result information changes according to the number of overflow occurrences subtracted by the subtracting means, the player who wants to change the notification mode of the game result information continues to fire the game ball so as to generate an overflow. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent stoppage and prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered. Further, by subtracting the overflow number in a predetermined case, it is possible to avoid the increase in the overflow number simply and prevent the stoppage more effectively.
In addition, when the operation of the operation means (operation button 158) is detected by the detection means (production control device 40), the number of occurrences of overflow counted by the counting means can be subtracted. The notification mode of the game result information can be changed according to the intention.

<Second Modification>
Next, the prefetching effect in the 2nd modification of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process (step S34) performed in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine of the second modified example of the present embodiment. In the special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the game state of the special figure changing display game for which the special figure changing process is being executed is short (step S250).

  In this determination (step S250), when the game state of the special figure variation display game for performing the special figure variation display process is in a short time (step S250; Y), a process of acquiring information of the stop information area (step S251). Then, a process of acquiring the value of the variation counter (step S252) is performed.

Then, it is determined (step S253) whether or not the acquired value of the fluctuation counter is 1 (for example, 30).
Here, whether or not the number of times of change is 1 (for example, 30) (step S253) is determined as to whether it is the 30th special figure change display game from the end of the special game state.

In the determination of whether or not the number of times of change is 1 (for example, 30) (step S253), if the number of times of change is 1 (for example, 30) (step S253; Y), processing for acquiring stop information (step S256) is performed. And processing for setting a stop display time based on the stop information (step S257).
Specifically, when the value of the obtained variation counter is 1 (for example, 30) (step S253; Y), for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (1) and (2), the information is stopped as stop information. When the symbol number “1” of the symbol is acquired (step S256), the stop time A (5 seconds) is set as the stop display time. Then, a process of setting special figure display information (step S259) and a process of setting a special figure stop command (step S260) are performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  In addition, in the determination of whether or not the number of times of change is 1 (for example, 30) (step S253), if the number of times of change is not 1 (for example, 30) (step S253; N), the value of the acquired change number counter is the number of times of change. 2 (for example, 60) is determined (step S254).

In the determination (step S254) of whether or not the number of times of change is 2 (for example, 60), if the number of times of change is 2 (for example, 60) (step S254; Y), processing for obtaining stop information (step S256) is performed. And processing for setting a stop display time based on the stop information (step S257).
Specifically, when the value of the obtained variation counter is 2 (for example, 60) (step S254; Y), for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (1) and (2), the stop information is stopped. When the symbol number “2” of the symbol is acquired (step S256), the stop time B (8 seconds) is set as the stop display time. Then, a process of setting special figure display information (step S259) and a process of setting a special figure stop command (step S260) are performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the number of changes is 2 (for example, 60) (step S254), when the number of changes is not 2 (for example, 60) (step S254; N), the value of the acquired change number counter is the number of changes. 3 (for example, 90) is determined (step S255).

In the determination of whether or not the number of times of change is 3 (for example, 90) (step S255), if the number of times of change is 3 (for example, 90) (step S255; Y), processing for acquiring stop information (step S256) is performed. And processing for setting a stop display time based on the stop information (step S257).
Specifically, when the value of the obtained variation counter is 3 (for example, 90) (step S255; Y), for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (1) and (2), the information is stopped as stop information. When the symbol number “3” of the symbol is acquired (step S256), the stop time C (0.6 seconds) is set as the stop display time. Then, a process of setting special figure display information (step S259) and a process of setting a special figure stop command (step S260) are performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination (step S255) of whether or not the number of times of change is 3 (for example, 90), when the number of times of change is not 3 (for example, 90) (step S255; N), and when the special figure changing process is performed. In the determination of whether or not the game state of the figure variation display game is in a short time (step S250), if the game state of the special figure variation display game for performing the special figure variation process is not in a short time (step S250; N) A process for setting a normal stop display time (step S258), a process for setting special figure display information (step S259), a process for setting a special figure stop command (step S260), and a special figure changing process are performed. finish.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the special figure display process (step S35) performed in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine of the second modified example of the present embodiment. In this special figure display process, after performing a process for setting a short time end command (step S168), a process for obtaining the number of fluctuations of the special figure fluctuation display game (step S270), and a process for adding 1 to the obtained number of fluctuations. (Step S271) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the high probability state is in effect (step S164), in the case of being in the high probability state (step S164; Y) and in the determination of whether or not the time reduction state is ended (step S167). If the time saving state is not ended (step S167; N), a process for acquiring the number of fluctuations of the special figure variation display game (step S270) and a process of adding 1 to the obtained number of fluctuations (step S271) are performed. The displaying process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the gaming state is short (step S163), if the gaming state at this time is not short (step S163; N), the special figure display processing is terminated.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S39) performed in the special game process shown in FIG. 5 in the gaming machine of the second modified example of the present embodiment. In this jackpot end process, a process for setting an operation setting table based on probability information (step S170), a process for setting a probability information command (step S171), and a process for setting a variation counter (step S280) are performed. Do.

  After the processing for setting time reduction (number of times) information (step S172) and the processing for setting stop symbol information (step S173), the processing for setting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S281) is performed, and the big hit ends. The process ends.

  Further, in the effect control device 40 of the gaming machine of the second modification example of the present embodiment, the fluctuation stop process shown in FIG. 42 is performed. In this fluctuation stop process, first, it is determined whether or not a stop command has been received (step S290).

  When determining whether or not the stop command has been received (step S290), if the stop command is received (step S290; Y), processing for setting stop time information included in the stop command (step S291), overflow counter Is set (step S292), the fluctuation stop process (step S293) is performed, and the fluctuation stop process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not this stop command has been received (step S290), when the stop command has not been received (step S290; N), the variation stop process is terminated.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40 of the gaming machine of the second modified example of the present embodiment, prefetch effect setting processing shown in FIG. 43 is performed. In this pre-reading effect setting process, when it is determined whether or not the gaming state is short (step S180), if the gaming state at this time is short (step S180; Y), It is determined whether or not the variable display is in the stop time (step S300).

  In the determination of whether or not the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game is in the stop time (step S300), when the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game is in the stop time (step S300; Y), A process for acquiring information of the overflow counter (step S181) is performed, and a process of incrementing the value of the overflow counter by 1 (step S182) is performed.

  Next, processing for updating the information of the overflow counter (step S221) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the value of the overflow counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10, 20, or 30) (step S301).

  When determining whether or not the value of the overflow counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10, 20 or 30) (step S301), the value of the overflow counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10, 20 or 30) ( In step S301; Y), processing for acquiring information in the reserved storage included in the overflow command (step S233) is performed.

  Then, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the holding memory (step S234). When it is determined whether there is a big hit in the hold memory (step S234), if there is a big hit in the hold memory (step S234; Y), the prefetch is performed based on the value of the overflow counter. A process of selecting a character to perform an effect (preliminary notice) (step S235) and a hold display switching process (step S236) are performed, and the prefetch effect setting process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination as to whether or not there is a big hit in the hold memory (step S234), if there is no big hit in the hold memory (step S234; N), the final hold (digestion order is determined). For the fourth reserved memory), a process of selecting a character to perform a pre-reading effect (preliminary notice) based on the value of the overflow counter (step S237) and a hold display switching process (step S238) are performed, and the pre-reading effect setting process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the overflow command has been received (step S80), if the overflow command has not been received (step S80; N), in the determination of whether or not the gaming state is short (step S180). If the game state at this time is not short (step S180; N), in the determination of whether the variation display of the special figure variation display game is in the stop time (step S300), the variation of the special figure variation display game When the display is not in the stop time (step S300; N), in the determination (step S301) whether or not the value of the overflow counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10, 20, or 30), the value of the overflow counter is the predetermined number. If it has not reached (for example, 10, 20, or 30) (step S301; N), To end the rendering setup process.

Next, a specific example of the prefetch effect in the second modification of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pre-reading effect in the second modified example is a change stop time (stop time A, stop time B or stop time C) of the special figure variable display game in which the game state is short in the pre-read effect setting process shown in FIG. Every time an overflow command is received, the value of the overflow counter is incremented by one. When the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10, 20, or 30), the prefetch effect information is notified by consuming the overflow number that has reached the predetermined number.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (1) and 44 (2), the stop time of the special-figure display game when the number of time reductions is a predetermined number (for example, 30, 60, 90) is Any one of stop time A (5 seconds), stop time B (8 seconds), and stop time (0.6 seconds) is selected.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (2), the stop time A (5 seconds), stop time B (8 seconds), One of the stop times (0.6 seconds) is selected. For example, when the symbol number corresponding to the stop symbol of the special-figure display game when the number of time reductions is 30 is “1” The stop time B is selected when the stop number A is selected and the symbol number corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game when the number of time reductions is 90 is “5”. .

  For example, FIG. 45 (1) is a diagram showing a state in which the special figure fluctuation display game with the number of time reductions of 30 rotations is changing. When the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game stops, FIG. 45 (2) As shown in FIG. 4, during the stop time (stop time A, stop time B or stop time C), the stop symbol “123” is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 43a, and “pre-read to” is displayed in the center of the display unit 43a. I'll tell you when I put a lot! "Is displayed to encourage overflow.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (3), when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) during this stop time, a button imitating the operation button 158 on the display unit 43a although not shown. Is displayed, and an effect display prompting the user to press the operation button 158 is performed.

  Then, when the player presses the operation button 158 within a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), for example, the digestion order of the start storage display unit 43a2 is the expectation (reliability) of the third reserved storage. Degree). At this time, the display of the display unit 43a is switched to display the stop symbol “123” in the center.

  Although not shown in the figure, during the stop time, for example, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20), as in the pre-reading effect in the first modification of the third embodiment, A button that imitates the operation button 158 is displayed on the unit 43a, and an effect that prompts the user to press the operation button 158 is performed.

Then, when the player presses the operation button 158 twice within a predetermined time, for example, the start storage display unit 43a2 displays that the third reserved storage is a big hit decision.
Here, if the player presses the operation button 158 only once within a predetermined time, for example, the start storage display unit 43a2 displays the expectation level (reliability) of the third reserved storage. It will be.

Similarly, although not shown, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30) during the stop time, a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the display unit 43a. An effect that prompts the user to press 158 is performed.
When the player presses the operation button 158 three times within a predetermined time, for example, the start memory display unit 43a2 displays that the third reserved memory is a probable big hit.

<Third Modification>
Next, the prefetching effect in the 3rd modification of the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated.
The prefetch effect in the third modification example increments the value of the overflow counter by one each time an overflow command is received in the prefetch effect setting process. Then, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number, the prefetch effect information is notified by consuming the overflow number that has reached the predetermined number.

  FIG. 46 (1) is a diagram showing a case where, for example, the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 35). At this time, a prefetch target display frame 43a3 surrounding each hold display of the start memory display unit 43a2 is displayed. Then, the prefetch target display frame 43a3 is moved and displayed so as to sequentially surround the four hold displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), a button imitating the operation button 158 is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 43a, and an effect display that prompts the user to press the operation button 158 is performed. When the prefetch target display frame 43a3 is displayed so as to surround one hold display, the player can arbitrarily select the hold memory to be the target of the prefetch effect by pressing the operation button 158. It has become.

FIG. 46 (2) is a diagram showing a state in which display is performed so that, for example, the prefetch target display frame 43a3 surrounds one hold display (for example, a hold display for the third hold storage in the digestion order). At this time, when the player presses the operation button 158, as shown in FIG. 46 (3), the expected storage order (reliability) of the third storage is displayed in the start storage display unit 43a2. To do.
Thereby, the production control device 40 selects a desired start memory for notifying the game result information by the prior determination means (game control device 30) among the start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 30). This means that selection means (operation button 158) is provided.
Therefore, since the selection means can select a desired start memory for notifying the game result information by the prior determination means from among the start memories stored in the start storage means, it can be selected in advance according to the player's intention and intention. It is possible to selectively notify the game result information of the start winning that one wants to know.

In the third modification of the gaming machine of the third embodiment, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 35), the prefetch target display frame 43a3 that surrounds each hold display of the start storage display unit 43a2. The prefetch target display frame 43a3 is moved and displayed so as to sequentially surround each of the four hold displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the overflow counter is a predetermined number (for example, 5, 15, 25, 35) The movement area of the prefetch target display frame 43a3 may be changed each time 35) is reached.
Further, by selecting again the start memory once selected, the expectation level (reliability) of the start memory may be changed.
Further, the display mode of each hold display may be made different according to the expectation level (reliability) of each hold display of the start memory display unit 43a2 before the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number. As a result, when the value of the overflow counter reaches a predetermined number, it becomes possible to use it as an indication of which hold display the player selects from each hold display.
In the case where the gaming machine 100 of the third modification is a gaming machine capable of executing the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the above-described first special figure variation display game is described above. Such pre-reading effects may be executable.
In addition, for example, the number of overflow occurrences used as a reference when selecting each character shown in FIG. 34 and the number of overflow occurrences used as a reference when determining the prefetch notification level shown in FIG. 37 may be arbitrarily set. .
For example, based on the number of executions (number of revolutions) of the special figure variation display game of the gaming machine 100 on the previous day and information on the big hit (for example, the number of big hits, etc.), the occurrence of an overflow serving as a reference when each character is selected Set the number of times.

  Note that the gaming machines described in the above embodiments are not limited to the pachinko gaming machines shown in the above embodiments as the gaming machines. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrows, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls such as ball game machines.

  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.

100 gaming machine 30 game control device (starting storage means, prior determination means, starting memory number determination means, overflow determination means)
40 Production control device (variable display game execution control means, notification means)
43 Display device (variable display device)

Claims (4)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating an advantageous special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start storage together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting storage stored in the starting storage means;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of game result information determined by the prior determination means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting stored numbers stored in the starting storage means;
Variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game,
The notification means includes
When the overflow determination means determines that an overflow has occurred, all the game result information determined by the advance determination means in the start memory stored in the start storage means does not cause the special game state to be generated Or, on condition that the latest start memory among the start memories is to generate the special gaming state, the game result information determined by the prior determination means is changed to the player. A mode in which notification is performed in correspondence with the display game, and a mode in which notification is performed in response to the variation display game to be executed next to the variation display game is informed in correspondence with the variation display game executed previously. A gaming machine that is controlled so as to be notified in different modes. Game control control means;
Providing production control means,
When it is determined by the overflow determining means that an overflow has occurred, an overflow command indicating that an overflow has occurred is transmitted from the game control control means to the effect control means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means selects a character related to the notification of the game result information based on the overflow command. A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating an advantageous special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start storage together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting storage stored in the starting storage means;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of game result information determined by the prior determination means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting stored numbers stored in the starting storage means;
A variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game;
Operation means operable by the player;
Detecting means for detecting an operation of the operating means;
With
The notification means includes
When it is determined by the overflow determination means that an overflow has occurred, the game result information determined by the prior determination means is notified to the player on condition that the operation of the operation means is detected by the detection means. A mode in which the game result information is notified when it is determined that the operation means is operated by the detection means and a mode in which the game result information is notified when it is determined that the operation means is not operated are different. A game machine that is controlled so that it can be notified. A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating an advantageous special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start storage together with a random value based on winning of the game ball in the start winning opening;
Pre-determining means for pre-determining game result information based on a random number value corresponding to the starting storage stored in the starting storage means;
Notification means capable of notifying the player of game result information determined by the prior determination means;
Overflow determining means for determining that an overflow has occurred due to a new starting prize exceeding the predetermined upper limit number of starting stored numbers stored in the starting storage means;
A variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution mode of the variable display game;
Operation means operable by the player;
Detecting means for detecting an operation of the operating means;
With
The notification means includes
When the overflow determination means determines that an overflow has occurred, all the game result information determined by the advance determination means in the start memory stored in the start storage means does not cause the special game state to be generated Or the determination by the prior determination means on condition that there is one in the start memory that generates the special gaming state and that the operation of the operation means is detected by the detection means. The game result information by is controlled so that it can be notified to the player,
Some of the starting memories generate the special gaming state, and some of the starting memories generate the special gaming state when an operation of the operating means is detected by the detecting means. To inform
The start memory is not to generate the special gaming state, and if the operation of the operating means is not detected by the detecting means, the special memory state is generated in the starting memory. A gaming machine characterized by notifying that there is not.

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