JP2013056198A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To raise a savor by quickly making announcement for generated starting storage as a target, in a game machine that is made to generate a special game state advantageous to a player, in a case in which stop result mode becomes a special result mode, when a variable display game by a plurality of pieces of identification information is stopped.SOLUTION: An announcing means announces a result of a variable display game before execution of the variable display game corresponding to a target starting storage, with the starting storage as a target which is stored in a starting storage means and is still before the execution of the variable display game. At least after the announcing means starts the variable display game, if the starting storage is stored before the lapse of a prescribed period from the start of a stop period concerning the variable display game, the announcement for the starting storage as the target is made executable during the stop period.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player when a stop result mode when a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information is stopped becomes a special result mode.

  Conventionally, provided with a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of identification information, and a start storage means for storing a right to execute the variable display game as a start memory when a game ball wins a start winning opening, There is known a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the start-up memory. In such a gaming machine, a random number value is also extracted and stored corresponding to the start memory at the time of winning the game ball to the start winning opening, and if the random value is a big hit value, the result of the variable display game The mode is derived by any one of a plurality of types of special results, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. Further, when a plurality of start memories are stored, the next variable display game based on the start memory is started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the variable display game based on the previous start memory.

  In recent years, in a state where the start memory is stored in the start storage means and waiting for the variable display game, a random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance, and the random value is the jackpot value. A game machine having a function of notifying that a special gaming state will occur in a variable display game executed from that point in time, that is, by digesting the start memory stored before the start memory Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-243224

  Conventionally, in the display section in the variable display game, various images decorating the variable display game are displayed in addition to the variable display of the identification information. Information is displayed. Similarly, during the change display game, various sounds are output or the light emitting members are operated in various light emission modes in accordance with the start / stop of the change of the identification information and the operation of the decoration image. In such a pachinko gaming machine, since the advance notice for the start memory generated during the variable display game cannot be performed in timing during the variable display game, the occurrence of the advance notice is delayed by one variable display game. It was.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with enhanced interest by promptly making a notice for a generated start memory.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a special game advantageous to a player when a stop result mode when a variable display game with a plurality of identification information is stopped becomes a special result mode. In a gaming machine that generates a state,
Start storage means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game as start storage within a predetermined number of ranges;
Foreseeing means for notifying the result of the variation display game before the execution of the variation display game corresponding to the subject start memory is performed on the start memory stored in the start storage means and before the execution of the variation display game. When,
When the variable display game is continuously executed by the start memory stored in the start memory means, the stop result mode of the variable display game is displayed after the variable display game is stopped and the next variable display game is started. A stop time control means for setting a stop period time to be
The notice means is
If the start-up memory is stored before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the stop period related to the change-display game at least after the start of the change display game, the start memory is stored during the stop period. It is possible to execute the targeted notice.

Here, the variable display game may be a special map variable display game played on a special map display, or a decorative special map variable display game played on a display device that displays effects.
Also, “notify the result of the variable display game” means that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a special result mode (a big hit notification), and the midway result mode of the variable display game becomes a so-called reach state. By giving advance notice (reaching advance notice) that the results will be in the middle of a reach, or informing that the way results in the middle of a variable display game will be a so-called reach results in the middle of a reach, and a stop result form in which the stop results will be out. is there. Note that it is desirable to make a similar advance notice when the reach state is not generated, but in this case, the result with the advance notice is not clearly notified. Further, if the advance notice only informs that the stop result form of the variable display game becomes the special result form, it becomes a final notice (for example, a premier notice). Further, although the advance notice is not for all start memories, it may be given in advance.
Further, the “stop period time” may not be set only when the variable display game is continuously executed, and may be set at least when it is continuously executed. .
Further, the advance notice is performed by display on the display device (character or character information, change in stored image, etc.), sound, light emission mode, vibration, or the like. In addition, it may be paraphrased as a notice effect.
The advance notice only needs to be performed during the suspension period, and includes those in which the advance notice starts from the suspension period and continues until the next change display. The advance notice is performed in any of the change display games (including the stop time) executed before the change display game subject to the advance notice, and is continuously provided over a plurality of change display games. Alternatively, it may be performed in one variable display game.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the start memory is stored before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the stop period related to the variable display game after at least the variable display game is started, Since the advance notice for the start-up memory can be executed during the stop period, the occurrence of the advance notice can be promptly performed without delay by one variable display game, and the expectation and interest can be enhanced. Further, even when the start memory is generated during the stop period and only the start memory is available, the advance notice for the start memory can be performed in advance.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop time control means is capable of setting a normal stop time and an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time. ,
The notice means includes a stop notice means for making the notice in the suspension period of the variable display game in which the extended stop time is set.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the notice means includes the notice means during stop for making notice during the suspension period of the variable display game in which the extended stop time is set, so that the notice information can be clearly notified. That is, by giving a notice during the suspension period of the variable display game, various types of information can be notified efficiently, and whether the information decorates the variable display game or not, the result of the variable display game on and after the next time. It becomes clear whether the notice is given, and it can enhance interest and expectation. In addition, by extending the suspension period of the variable display game, a variety of notices can be made during the period, and the interest can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the stop period is not extended every time, the progress of the variable display game is not delayed.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein after the special gaming state is finished, the probability that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode is higher than usual. Probability variation means that can generate a high probability state,
The stop time control means sets an extended stop time during the high probability state.

Here, the high probability state may be generated after the end of all the special game states, or may be generated after the end of some special game states. Further, the high probability state may be continued until the next special game state occurs, or may be ended (returned to the normal probability state) when a variation display game that is out of play is executed a predetermined number of times.
Further, the extended stop time may be set for all the variable display games in the high probability state, or may be set for some of the variable display games.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the probability variation means capable of generating a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the stop time control means sets the extended stop time during the high probability state. Expectation can be raised during the probability state. Especially during high-probability states, in addition to the information that is output during normal probability states during fluctuations, information that reports high-probability states is often output, and a notice is given when a large amount of information is output in this way. However, it is difficult to clarify the notice information, but by setting an extended stop time and making a notice at the extended stop time, it becomes possible to make a notice efficiently even during a period when there is a lot of information to be output. The expectation inside can be raised. In addition, during the high probability state, the execution period of the variable display game is often shortened, so that a sufficient period for executing the advance notice can be ensured even if the execution period is shortened. Furthermore, in the case of a gaming machine that finishes the high probability state with the number of executions of the variable display game, the next special game state is not surely generated. It can be extremely enhanced. Moreover, the number of continuous notices can be increased by executing the notice during the suspension period. In other words, by executing a notice for the start memory generated during the variable display game from the stop period of the variable display game (when performing a notice during the variable display game, such a timing Difficult) It is possible to increase the number of continuous notices accordingly, and it is possible to carry out notices with a longer expectation.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect, wherein the result-related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored corresponding to the start memory is displayed as the advance notice. A pre-determining means for determining in advance before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory,
The prior determination means includes
First predetermination means for making a predetermination when start memory is stored in the start storage means;
Pre-determination interrupting means for temporarily interrupting pre-determination when execution of the advance notice is determined by the pre-determination result of the first pre-determination means;
Second pre-determination means for making a pre-determination with respect to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means without being pre-determined by interruption of the pre-determination by the pre-determination interruption means;
It is provided with.

Here, the “result-related information” includes information on whether or not to generate a big hit (big hit random value), information on whether or not to generate a reach (reach random number), and information for determining a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern) Random number), information for determining the jackpot symbol (hit symbol random number), and the like.
Also, “perform pre-determination when start-up memory is stored” means that pre-determination is not performed later, such as during a big hit, until the start-up memory is generated and the next start-up memory is generated. From the time when the start memory is generated to the end of the game that is being displayed, or until the next command is received after the start memory command (continuous notice generation command) is received.
Further, “temporarily interrupting prior determination” includes interrupting all of the processes related to prior determination and interrupting a part thereof.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the result-related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored corresponding to the start memory is stored in the variable display game corresponding to the start memory in order to give a notice. Pre-determining means for making a pre-determination before execution is provided, and the pre-determining means performs a pre-determination every time the start memory is stored in the start storage means, and the pre-determination result of the first pre-determination means When the execution of the advance notice is determined, the pre-determination means for temporarily suspending the pre-determination, and the pre-determination is interrupted by the pre-determination interruption means, and the pre-determination is not performed and stored in the start storage means And a second pre-determination means for making a pre-determination with respect to the start memory, so that when the advance notice is executed, the pre-determination is temporarily interrupted to notify the occurrence of a plurality of special gaming states, etc. Markedly cumshot It is possible to prevent the warning to increase sex. In addition, even if the pre-determination is interrupted, the start-up memory generated during that time is pre-determined later by the second pre-determination means so that the advance notice can be made. Can do.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the notice means is
First notice execution means for executing the notice during fluctuation display of the fluctuation display game;
If the special gaming state occurs when the preliminary announcement is being executed by the first advance notice execution unit for a predetermined start memory, the predetermined notice state is given by the stop notice unit after the special game state is ended. A notice change means for changing to make a notice for the start memory,
It is provided with.

  Here, “when a notice is being executed by the first notice execution means for a predetermined start memory” can be said to be before the execution of the variable display game based on the predetermined start memory that is a notice object of the notice.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the notice means executes the notice by the first notice execution means for executing the notice during the variation display of the variation display game and the first notice execution means for the predetermined start memory. When a special gaming state occurs in the middle, a notice changing means for changing the notice to a predetermined start memory by the notice means during the stop after the end of the special gaming state is provided Therefore, it is possible to execute a notice corresponding to a change in gaming state or the like. In other words, even when the so-called time-short state where the variation time is shortened after the special gaming state ends, the advance notice can be reliably executed. Also, if there is a start memory that will cause a special gaming state to occur before the start memory subject to the advance notice, the advance notice will be stopped, or if a special game state occurs during the continuous notice, the continuous notice will be halfway It will not be canceled, and it will be possible to maintain a moderate rate of notice.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, wherein the extended stop time set by the stop time control means is different from the advance notice. A stop period directing means for performing
The notice means is configured to determine the extended stop time for which the predetermined effect is provided by the stop period effect means for the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time for which the predetermined effect is provided by the stop period effect means. A notice prohibition means for prohibiting the notice from being given before the end is provided.

  Here, the “predetermined effect” is an effect by an image on a liquid crystal display device, an effect by sound, an effect by light emission, an effect by vibration, or the like. In addition, “production” is notification and decoration, such as notification of completion of a predetermined gaming state, continuation notification of a predetermined gaming state, game itself for determining a change (termination) of a gaming state, and decoration of the game. is there.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, since the extended stop time set by the stop time control means is provided with the stop period effect means for performing a predetermined effect different from the notice, the expectation can be expected within the extended stop time. It is possible to produce a production with high feeling and interest. In addition, the notice means, for the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time when the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed, before the end of the extended stop time when the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed. Since the advance prohibition means for prohibiting the advance notice is provided, the advance notice and the production can be performed efficiently. That is, a predetermined notice is given before the end of the extended stop time at which the predetermined effect is performed, and the special figure variation display game subject to the predetermined notice is executed after the extended stop time at which the predetermined effect is performed. The advance notice over the extended stop time during which the production is performed is prohibited. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the advance notice and the production from being performed efficiently, such as the relationship between the advance notice and the result becoming unclear due to the insertion of the extended stop time during which the predetermined production is performed, and the interest of the production being impaired.

  According to the present invention, when the start memory is stored before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the stop period, the start memory for the start memory can be executed during the stop period. Can be promptly announced, and can enhance expectation and interest.

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 state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the distribution ratio of each jackpot in the special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port 2SW monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port 1SW monitoring process. It is a figure for demonstrating a continuous notice effect command. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination value of a fluctuation pattern random number. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination value of a fluctuation pattern random number. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure change stop processing. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of a continuous notice. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of a continuous notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in a display part in case notification is performed in a probability fluctuation state. It is a time chart for demonstrating the notice reflection possible period. It is a figure which shows an example of a continuous notice image. It is a figure which shows an example of a continuous notice image. It is a figure which shows an example of a continuous notice image. It is a figure which shows an example of a continuous notice image. It is a time chart for demonstrating prohibition control of notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the display on a display part in case an advance notice is prohibited. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice change / stop process. It is a time chart for demonstrating the transmission timing of a command.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. 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 forming a first start winning area and a normal electric winning device 7 forming a second start winning area 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 played by the ordinary electric 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. The special figure memory display 15, the special 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 represent the gaming state. Together with the game state display LED (not shown), it is integrally provided as a segment LED. In addition, 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 windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  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, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, a state in which the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not been completed, or the normal map change display game has been hit, 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 special result mode (specific result) will be derived by hitting the normal map change display game. In addition, the hit probability of the normal map display game is relatively high (for example, 255/256). 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 LEDs that indicate hits as normal identification information (general symbols and normal symbols) and LEDs that indicate deviation as normal identification information, and alternately blinks 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 becomes a special result mode (specific result), it becomes a hit of the usual figure, and the open / close members 7a, 7a of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 are set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5). For 2 seconds). Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the ordinary electric winning device 7, and the special figure 2 variable display game can be easily started.

  The normal electric winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, which are disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced apart by 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-variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is normally opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The electric winning device 7 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  A special figure 1 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 special figure 1 start opening SW13a, the special figure 1 as an auxiliary game is provided. The start right to start the variable display game (special variable display game) is generated. Also, a special figure 2 starting port SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the ordinary electric winning device 7, and the special figure as an auxiliary game is based on the detection of the game ball by the special figure 2 starting port SW7d. A right to start a two-variable display game (special 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. Further, a first hold number (starting memory) display 51 (for example, see FIG. 16) is made on the display unit 43a corresponding to the display of 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. Further, in response to the display on the special figure 2 memory display 19, a second reserved number (starting memory) display 52 (for example, see FIG. 16) is made on the display unit 43a. 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 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are a special figure 1 display 8 (variation display device, first variation display device) and a special figure 2 display 9 (variation display) provided in the game area 1a. Device, the second variable display device), and after a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) are displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined result mode (stop result mode) is stopped and displayed. Done in 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 and the display device 43 constitute a first fluctuation display device for displaying the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the special figure 2 display 9 and the display device 43 are special figures. A second variation display device for displaying a two variation display game (second variation display game) is provided. 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, but the special figure variation display is performed so that they are not performed independently or simultaneously. The game 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. As will be described later, the special figure 2 start memory is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 start memory. If there is the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 1 start memory is present. Also, the special figure 2 variable 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. Then, 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 electric prize winning device 7, the first start winning prize 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 payout control device 125 (shown in FIG. 2). The payout control device 125 controls the discharge control under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 includes a game control device 30 as a game control means for controlling a special figure variable display game performed in the special figure 1 display 8 and the special figure 2 display 9, and Based on the effect control command from the game control device 30, an effect control device 40 is provided as effect control means for controlling the effect of the decoration special figure variation display game on the display device 43.

  The game control device 30 includes a game one-chip microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, a RAM 31c, and the like, and an input interface (input I / F) 32, an output interface (output I / F) 33, an external communication terminal 34, and the like. It is configured.

  In the game one-chip microcomputer 31, the internal CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also determines a big hit random number and a big hit symbol for determining big hits and losing of the special figure variable display game. The game also generates various random values such as a big hit symbol random number, a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in a special figure fluctuation display game, and a hit determination random number in a normal figure fluctuation display game.

  In the RAM 31c inside the game one-chip microcomputer 31, an ON signal of the special figure 1 start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13 and the special figure 2 start opening SW7d provided in the ordinary electric winning prize device 7 are provided. A storage area for storage, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like are provided. That is, the winning of the game ball detected by the CPU 31a is stored in the RAM 31c as the start winning.

  A game control program and control data are written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, and the occurrence of a big hit in each special figure variation display game is determined in accordance with the various random numbers described above. A jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern determination value for determining a variation pattern, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value of the normal map change display game and a change pattern of the normal view change display game (first change display time and second change display time as the change display time) are also stored.

  Further, when starting each special figure variation display game (including a decorative special figure variation display game) based on the start winning, the CPU 31a determines whether or not a reach is generated in the special figure variation display game, and identification information. The fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation display time is determined.

  Further, the input interface 32 is connected to a special figure 1 starting port SW13a, a special figure 2 starting port SW7d, a winning port SW12a,..., A gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, a game machine through a low pass filter and a buffer gate. A frame opening SW 121, a ball break SW 122, and the like are connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31. The glass frame opening SW 146 is for detecting that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the gaming machine frame opening SW 121 is for detecting that the front frame is opened. The ball break SW 122 is provided on a chute that guides the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute.

  In addition, various control signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the 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, the special figure 2 display 9, and the special figure 2 storage. Display 19, universal map display 5, universal map storage display 15, universal electric power SOL 7 b, big prize opening SOL 10 b, external terminal board 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, etc., payout control device 125, production control device 40 Is output.

  The effect control device 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, and the like, and also includes a communication interface (communication I / F) 40d and an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 40e. Further, an image ROM 40f storing images and video data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 40g as a graphic processor, a sound ROM 40h storing sound data, and a sound LSI 40i for controlling sound output are provided.

  This effect control device 40 is based on various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 40d (under the control of the game control device 30). Control is performed. The input / output interface 40e receives a detection signal from an operation button 41 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, and the effect control device 40 is based on this detection signal (the game control device 30). The game effect is controlled (under the control of).

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface 40e, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 40e to the game board 1 via an output port and a driver (not shown). It is output to the accessory driving motor 42 of the movable rendering device provided, the various LED boards 44 equipped with decorative LEDs provided on the game board 1 and the clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1, and the like. Is to be done. 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 40g, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40g to the display device 43. Further, a control signal related to the control of sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound LSI 40i, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound LSI 40i to the speaker 45.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

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 2 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, an interrupt prohibition process (step S4) is performed, and an initial value random number update process (step S5) for updating the initial value of a random number such as a big hit random number or a big hit symbol random number and breaking the temporal regularity of the random number. )I do. Thereafter, processing for permitting an interrupt (step 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; No), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. 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; Yes), a power failure process (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

  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, various sensors (Special Figure 1 Start Port SW13a, Special Figure 2 Start Port SW7d, Gate SW4a, Winning Ports SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, Glass Frame Open SW146, Gaming Machine Frame Open SW121, Out of Ball SW122, etc.) The input process (step S11) for processing the input from is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S12) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power SOL7b).

  Next, a command transmission process (step S13) is performed for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 and the like. Then, random number update processing (step S14) is performed. In this random number updating process (step S14), the big hit random number for determining the hit loss of the special figure variation display game and the big hit symbol random number for judging the big hit symbol of the special figure fluctuation display game are updated. 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. In addition, a hit random number for determining a missed hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game and a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game are also updated.

  Next, whether or not a signal is input from the special figure 1 start port SW13a, the special figure 2 start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input). Whether or not) and a prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S15) for monitoring errors. And the special figure game process (step S16) which performs the process regarding a special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure game process (step S17) which performs the process regarding a common figure fluctuation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S18) 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 S19) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, a process for declaring the end of an interrupt (step S20) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S21), a process for permitting an interrupt (step S22), and a timer interrupt process. finish.

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S17) among the above processes, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, A random number value for hitting determination of the ordinary figure is extracted and stored as the ordinary figure starting memory. After that, the hit determination random number value stored at the start of the normal map change display game based on the normal map start memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b to determine whether the normal map change display game is missed. Process. Then, after the normal identification information is variably displayed on the normal display 5 for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general variability display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a, Control is performed to release 7a as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  The operation state of the normal electric winning device 7 includes two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). In addition, when the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 is opened as a result of the normal-game fluctuation display game being won, the opening time is the first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the normal-game fluctuation display game is The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once). The short-time operation state is a state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal operation state. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, Thus, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased (normal state in a short time state). Further, in the short-time operation state, when the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 is released as a result of hitting the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time is the second opening time (for example, 1.5 seconds) ( The release period extension state), and the number of releases for one hit result of the normal-variation display game is the second release number (for example, 3 times) (open pattern change state). Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the normal map display game is always 255/256. It should be noted that the probability may be lower than this probability in the normal operation state, and controlled so as to have this probability only in the short-time operation state (normal probability fluctuation state). That is, in the short-time operation state, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the ordinary electric winning device 7 and the special figure 2 variable display game can be easily started. It is.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special figure game process (step S16), the detection signal of the game ball is input from the special figure 1 start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning prize opening 13. Based on this, a big hit random number 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 special figure 2 starting port SW7d provided in the ordinary electric prize winning device 7, a big hit random number of the special figure 2 variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c with a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, the process of storing up to 4) as the special figure 2 start memory is performed.

  Further, when the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory is started, the big hit random number stored in the special figure 1 start memory is used as the big hit judgment value for the special figure 1 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b ( Compared with a specific 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, at the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory, the big hit random number stored in the special figure 2 start memory is used as the big hit judgment value for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with (specific value), a process for determining a missed 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, a process of determining the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number is also performed. Further, when the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, a process of selecting a special result mode based on the big hit symbol random number is performed.

  Here, there are two probabilities, the normal probability state (first probability state) and the high probability state (second probability state), in the probability state, which is the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game. There is a state, and the game control device 30 sets any one probability state. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of a jackpot result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit random number. In the high probability state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific values, and the specific values (first determination value, second determination value) are compared with the big hit random number. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit.

  When a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, the probability state is set to a high probability state until the special figure variation display game is executed five times after the special game state is finished. . Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of either the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game Both are in a high probability state. When a special result is derived in the special figure fluctuation display game, both the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are once in the normal probability state regardless of the probability state. Then, after the special gaming state ends, the high probability state is entered again. In addition, after executing the special figure variation display game five times after the special game state is finished, the probability state is changed to the normal probability state. In other words, after the special game state ends, the game control device 30 can generate a high probability state in which the probability that the change result game stop result mode becomes the special result mode is higher than normal (normal probability state). Make.

  In addition, as described above, there are a normal operation state and a short-time operation state as the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7, and there are a normal probability state and a high probability state as the probability states in the special figure variation display game. The combination of these forms three gaming states, a normal gaming state, a probability variation (probability variation) state, and a short-time gaming state, and the game control device 30 sets any one gaming state based on a predetermined condition. ing. The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is a normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a normal probability state. Further, the probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is a short-time operation state and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state. That is, the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state form a specific gaming state in which it is easy to acquire the right to execute the variation display game by changing the conversion control of the ordinary electric winning device 7. In addition, the game control device 30 makes it easy to generate the right to execute the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) while the specific game state (probability variation state and short-time game state) is occurring. It serves as a means to facilitate generation.

  In addition, the game control device 30 determines a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the special figure 1 start memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). Then, a pre-reading process is performed for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game has been hit or missed (special result mode type) or reach has occurred. Similarly, the game control device 30 determines a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the special figure 2 start memory at a predetermined timing (arbitrary timing such as a start winning prize). Then, a pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game has been hit or missed (special result mode type) or reach has occurred. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information. Note that the pre-reading process is always performed for the special figure 2 starting memory regardless of the gaming state. As for the special figure 1 start memory, the pre-reading process is not performed in the game state (probability variation state, time-short game state) in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the short-time operation state or the special game state. Or, even if the pre-reading process is performed, the advance notice based on the result is not performed.

  Here, the reach (reach state) includes the display device 43 whose display state can be changed, and the display device 43 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are preliminarily displayed. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the specified special result mode is achieved, a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. 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, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), special reach 2 ( SP2 reach) is 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.

  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. In addition, the game control device 30 displays a special display variation display game (display control device) that displays the special identification information on the display device 43 in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stops the display based on the determination result of the start memory as described above. (Via 40). That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation display control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. More specifically, as a first execution control means for performing execution control of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the special figure 1 start memory, and executing the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory. It functions as a second execution control means for performing control.

  In addition, in the game control device 30, when the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are stored, the execution control of the special figure 2 variable display game has priority over the execution control of the special figure 1 variable display game. It is supposed to run. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variable display game control means for executing the priority figure 2 start memory with priority over the special figure 1 start memory.

  FIG. 5 shows a state transition diagram for explaining execution control of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game by the game control device 30. Note that the same execution control is performed regardless of the above-described gaming state (normal gaming state, probability variation state, short-time gaming state).

  When there is no special figure 1 start memory and special figure 2 start memory, the normal state A1 (customer waiting state) is entered, and special figure 1 start memory (special figure 1 start memory) and special figure 2 start memory (special figure 2 start memory). It will be in the state which waits for generation | occurrence | production. Even if there is a special figure 1 start memory or a special figure 2 start memory, the normal state A1 is temporarily obtained after the special figure variable display game where the result is lost or after the big hit state A4 (special game state) is finished. . In this normal state A1, if there is no special figure 2 start memory and there is a special figure 1 start memory, the process shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state (special figure 1 fluctuation state) A2, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed. Further, if there is a special figure 2 start memory in the normal state A1, the state shifts to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) A3, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed. Note that the special figure 2 start memory is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 start memory. Therefore, if there is the special figure 2 start memory, the second special figure will exist even if there is the special figure 1 start memory. The process shifts to the fluctuation state A3, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

  The first special figure fluctuation state A2 is a state in which the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed, and when the special result mode is derived as a result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (when the big hit condition is satisfied) Then, the game shifts to a big hit state A4 and enters a special game state. In the first special figure fluctuation state A2, if the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not a big hit condition, the process returns to the normal state A1.

  The second special figure fluctuation state A3 is a state in which the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed, and when the special result mode is derived as a result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (when the big hit condition is satisfied) Then, the game shifts to a big hit state A4 and enters a special game state. Further, when the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the second special figure fluctuation state A3 is a failure that does not satisfy the big hit condition, the process returns to the normal state A1.

  The big hit state A4 is a state in which a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special game state is finished in the big hit state A4, the process returns to the normal state A1.

  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 form displayed on the special figure display is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit random number. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure 1 display 8 and the special figure 2 display 9 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  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, until the 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) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the mouth 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 6 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, in the game control device 30, based on the detection signals of the game balls inputted from the sensors (special figure 1 start port SW13a, special figure 2 start port SW7d, win port SW12a, count SW10c) provided in various winning ports. The payout control device 125 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device.

  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.

  Here, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution value of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are set. The special result mode is selected on the basis of this. That is, it can be said that the amount of additional game value is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is changed to a probability fluctuation state until a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed after the special game state is ended, or a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games in the probability fluctuation state. After the execution, the game state is set to the short-time game state until a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed.

  The types of special result modes include the first special result mode (6R short time 20 (symbol)), the second special result mode (6R time short 50 (symbol)), and the third special result mode (15R time short 100 (symbol)). Three types are set. In the first special result mode, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 6 rounds, and the operation state of the ordinary electric prize winning device 7 is changed to the short-time operation state until the special figure variation display game is executed 20 times after the special gaming state ends. (Time reduction 20 times). In the second special result mode, the number of rounds in the special game state is 6 rounds, and after the special game state is finished, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize winning device 7 is shortened until 50 special figure variation display games are executed. It is supposed to be in a state (time reduction 50 times). In the third special result mode, the number of rounds in the special game state is 15 rounds, and after the special game state is completed, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize winning device 7 is shortened until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. It is supposed to be in a state (number of time reductions 100 times).

  In addition, after each special result mode is completed, the probability state is set to a high probability state until the special figure variation display game is executed five times, and then the normal probability state is set (so-called number cut). That is, in the first special result mode, after the special result mode is finished, the game state is changed to the probability variation state until five special diagram variation display games are executed, and then 15 special diagram variation display games are performed. Until then, the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. In the second special result mode, after the special result mode is finished, the game state is changed to the probability variation state until five special diagram variation display games are executed, and then 45 special diagram variation display games are performed. Until then, the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. In the third special result mode, after the special result mode is finished, the game state is changed to the probability variation state until five special diagram variation display games are executed, and then the 95 special diagram variation display game is performed. Until then, the gaming state is the short-time gaming state.

  That is, the game control device 30 acquires the right to execute the variable display game by changing the conversion control of the normal electric prize winning device 7 within a period during which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special gaming state is ended. Specific game state generation means for generating a specific game state (probability variation state, short-time game state) that facilitates In addition, the game control device 30 constitutes a specific game state continuation number selection means for selecting the number of times of the variable display game that will end the specific game state from a predetermined number of times.

  When the special result mode is the first special result mode or the second special result mode, the corresponding symbol is displayed on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9, but the display device 43 The result of the decoration special figure variation display game displayed on the screen displays a special result mode in which the first special result mode and the second special result mode cannot be distinguished. Also, when the special gaming state is ended, only the fact that the probability variation state is entered is notified without clearly notifying the number of time reductions. Then, as will be described later, the game progresses in the short-time game state, and whether or not the short-time game state continues in the stop time of the 20th special figure variable display game, which is the number of breaks, that is, the short-time game number is 20 times. Or 50 times.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the selection probability of the special result mode is different between the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game. In the special figure 1 variable display game, the probability that the first special result mode is selected is 48%, the probability that the second special result mode is selected is 50%, and the probability that the third different result mode is selected is 2%. is there. On the other hand, in the special figure 2 variable display game, the probability of selecting the first special result mode is 35%, the probability of selecting the second special result mode is 60%, and the third special result mode is selected. Probability is 5%. That is, the amount of game value (number of rounds, that is, the number of prize balls) given in the special game state is larger in the special game 2 variable display game than the special game 1 variable display game (advantageous for the player). Has been. Further, the amount of additional game value (number of times reduced) given to the player after the end of the special game state is larger in the special figure 2 variable display game than the special figure 1 variable display game (advantageous to the player). It is like that. That is, the game control device 30 extracts a random number (big hit symbol random number) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the ordinary electric winning device 7), and the extracted random number value On the basis of this, an additional game value determining means for determining whether or not to add an additional game value separately from the special game state, or determining an additional game value amount to be added.

  Next, the details of the special game process (step S16) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the special game process, first, a start port 2 switch monitoring process for monitoring a winning to the ordinary electric winning device 7 that forms the second starting winning port and storing various random numbers based on the winning. (Step S30) is performed, and a start port 1 switch monitoring process (Step S31) is performed for monitoring winning to the first start winning port 13 and storing various random numbers based on the winning. Thereafter, a count switch monitoring process (step S32) for monitoring the input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the game process timer set in each process relating to the execution of the special figure variation display game has expired (step S33). In the determination of whether or not the game process timer has expired (step S33), if the game process timer has not expired (step S33; No), the special figure fluctuation control process relating to the control of the special figure fluctuation display game. (Step S45) is performed to end the special figure game process. Further, in the determination of whether or not the game process timer has expired (step S33), if the game process timer has expired (step S33; Yes), the game process number acquired by acquiring the game process number A game branching process (step S34) for selecting a process to be executed based on is performed.

  In the game branching process (step S34), if the game process number is 0, it is necessary to monitor the start of special symbol variation and perform special symbol variation start setting, production setting, or special diagram routine processing. A special figure routine process (step S35) for setting various information is performed. In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 1, a special figure first half variation start process (step S36) for setting information related to the first half fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. The first half variation time is a period from the start of the special figure variation display game to the occurrence of the reach state. In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 2, a special figure latter half change start process (step S37) for setting information related to the latter half change time of the special figure change display game is performed. The second half variation time is a period from the occurrence of the reach state to the end of the special figure variation display game.

  In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 3, a special figure change stop process (step S38) is performed. In this special figure fluctuation stop processing (step S38), setting of a command (fluctuation stop command) for instructing a change stop of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, setting of a stop display time of a result mode in the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. Do. In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 4, a special figure change end process (step S39) is performed. In the special figure change end process (step S39), if the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S40) 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 S35).

  Further, in the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 5, a fanfare / interval process (step S40) for performing a process such as updating the number of times of opening the big winning opening in the special game state is performed. Further, in the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 6, a special winning opening opening process (step S41) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S41), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S40) is set. 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 processing (step S42) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S34), if the game process number is 7, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S42) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball process (step S42), when the special gaming state is the final round, it takes time until all the gaming balls remaining in the large winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c after the special winning opening is closed. Set up. In the game branching process (step S34), if the game process number is 8, a big hit end process (step S43) is performed. In this jackpot ending process (step S43), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S35) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a special data variation control process (step S45) is performed in which table data save process (step S44) for saving various set data is performed, and a process such as a game process timer is updated. ) To finish the special figure game process.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the start port 2SW (switch) monitoring process (step S30) executed in the above-described special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50). )I do. In the determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning device 7 that constitutes the ordinary electric accessory is activated so that a game ball can be won. Determined. In the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), if the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50; Yes), the start port 2 switch (see Fig. 2 start port SW7d). It is determined whether or not the input is on (step S52). Further, in the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), if the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step S50; No), whether or not the number of illegal winnings is an upper limit value. (Step S51).

  The ordinary electric winning device 7 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when a game ball wins in a closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as an illegal winning number. ing. In the determination of whether or not the number of illegal winnings is an upper limit value (step S51), it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than a predetermined upper limit value. If it is determined whether or not the number of illegal prizes is the upper limit (step S51), if the number of illegal prizes is the upper limit (step S51; Yes), the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the special figure 2 start memory is not generated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the number of illegal prizes is the upper limit (step S51), if the number of illegal prizes is not the upper limit (step S51; No), the start port 2 switch (special figure 2 start port SW7d) is input. It is determined whether or not is on (step S52).

  In the determination as to whether or not the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52), a game output from the start port 2 switch (see Fig. 2 start port SW7d) that detects a game ball won in the ordinary electric winning device 7. It is determined whether there is a sphere detection signal. In the determination of whether or not the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52), if the start port 2 switch input is not on (step S52; No), the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52), if the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52; Yes), a process of updating the start port signal output count (step S52; Yes) Step S53) is performed. In the process of updating the number of times the start port signal is output (step S53), a process of updating information related to the number of winnings to the ordinary electric winning device 7 output to the management device outside the gaming machine is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number (special figure 2 starting storage) is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S54).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold number is the upper limit value (step S54), when the special figure 2 hold number is the upper limit value (step S54; Yes), that is, the special figure 2 start memory is stored any more. If not, the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is the upper limit value (step S54), when the special figure 2 holding number is not the upper limit value (step S54; No), the special figure 2 holding number is incremented by one. A process (step S55) is performed, and a process of acquiring a big hit random number value (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, a process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number 2 (a jackpot symbol random number for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) (step S57), and a process of obtaining the fluctuation pattern random number 2 (the fluctuation pattern random number for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game) ( Step S58) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S56 to S58), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting storage number is performed. . That is, the game control device 30 grants the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (normal electric winning device 7, second start winning area). Special figure 2 start storage means for storing together with the result related information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number) for determining the result of.

  Next, a pre-reading process for determining the result related information corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is performed before the start timing of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory. As the prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59). In determining whether or not the jackpot random number is a jackpot (step S59), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination value used here always uses the first determination value that is a value in the normal probability state, regardless of the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the current special figure variation display game. As a result, when the prefetch process is performed, the high probability state is determined to be a big hit, but when the special figure variation display game is actually executed, it is possible to prevent the normal probability state from being determined to be out of place. In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59), if the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59; Yes), a process of obtaining the continuous notice effect command 4 (step S60) is performed, A process of obtaining a stop symbol pattern command corresponding to the symbol random number (step S63) is performed. Although details of the continuous notice effect command will be described later, the continuous notice effect command 4 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is a hit.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59), if the big hit random number is not a big hit (step S59; No), a process of acquiring a continuous notice effect command command (step S61) is performed. Then, the process which acquires the continuous notice effect command corresponding to a fluctuation pattern random number (step S62) is performed, and the process which acquires the stop symbol pattern command corresponding to a jackpot symbol random number (step S63) is performed. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory is out of order, any one of the continuous notice effect commands 1 to 3 is acquired by the fluctuation pattern random number, or the continuous notice command is not obtained.

  And as a process which sets the various commands acquired by the above-mentioned process, the process which sets a continuous notice effect command (step S64) and the process which sets a stop symbol pattern command (step S65) are performed. The command set here is output to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, a process of setting the decoration special figure 2 hold number command (step S66) is performed, and the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port 1SW (switch) monitoring process (step S31) executed in the special figure game process (see FIG. 7), first, the start port 1 switch (special figure 1 start port SW13a). ) It is determined whether or not the input is on (step S70). In the determination as to whether or not the start port 1 switch input is ON (step S70), the start port 1 switch for detecting a game ball won in the first start winning port 13 (see Fig. 1 start port SW13a) is output. It is determined whether there is a game ball detection signal. In the determination of whether or not the start port 1 switch input is on (step S70), if the start port 1 switch input is not on (step S70; No), the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start port 1 switch input is on (step S70), if the start port 1 switch input is on (step S70; Yes), a process of updating the start port signal output count (step S70; Yes) Step S71) is performed. In the process of updating the number of times of starting port signal output (step S71), processing for updating the information related to the number of times of winning to the first starting winning port 13 output to the management device outside the gaming machine is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number (special figure 1 start memory) is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S72).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is the upper limit value (step S72), when the special figure 1 holding number is the upper limit value (step S72; Yes), that is, the special figure 1 start memory is stored any more. If not, the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is the upper limit value (step S72), if the special figure 1 holding number is not the upper limit value (step S72; No), the special figure 1 holding number is incremented by one. A process (step S73) is performed, and a process (step S74) of acquiring a big hit random value is performed. Thereafter, a process of obtaining a jackpot symbol random number 1 (a jackpot symbol random number for the special figure 1 variation display game) (step S75), a process of obtaining a variation pattern random number 1 (a variation pattern random number for the special figure 1 variation display game) ( Step S76) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S74 to S76), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting stored number. Do. That is, the game control device 30 determines the right to execute the first variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 13 (first start winning area) and the result of the special figure variable display game. Special figure 1 starting storage means for storing together with related information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number).

  Next, pre-reading processing is performed to determine the result related information corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory before the start timing of the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory. As the pre-reading process, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state (step S77). In addition, when the operation state of the normal electric winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, the game state is a probability variation state or a short-time game state. In the determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state (step S77), if the ordinary electric winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state (step S77; Yes), the decorative special figure 1 hold number command is issued. A setting process (step S86) is performed, and the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the special figure 1 start memory is not performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric winning device 7 is in the time-saving operation state (step S77), if the ordinary electric winning device 7 is not in the time-short operation state (step S77; No), is the condition device operating? It is determined whether or not (step S78).

  In the determination of whether or not the condition device is in operation (step S78), it is determined whether or not the special variation winning device 10 is operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game state is in effect. In the determination of whether or not the condition device is in operation (step S78), if the condition device is in operation (step S78; Yes), a process of setting the decoration special figure 1 hold number command is performed (step S86). Then, the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the special figure 1 start memory is not performed. In the determination of whether or not the condition device is operating (step S78), if the condition device is not operating (step S78; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79). .

  In determining whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value used here always uses the first determination value that is a value in the normal probability state, regardless of the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the current special figure variation display game. As a result, when the prefetch process is performed, the high probability state is determined to be a big hit, but when the special figure variation display game is actually executed, it is possible to prevent the normal probability state from being determined to be out of place. In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79), if the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79; Yes), a process of acquiring the continuous notice effect command 4 (step S80) is performed, and the big hit symbol is obtained. Processing for obtaining a stop symbol pattern command corresponding to the random number is performed (step S83). As described above, the continuous notice effect command 4 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a hit.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79), if the big hit random number is not a big hit (step S79; No), a process of obtaining a continuous notice effect command table (step S81) is performed. Then, the process which acquires the continuous notice effect command corresponding to a fluctuation pattern random number (step S82) is performed, and the process which acquires the stop symbol pattern command corresponding to a jackpot symbol random number is performed (step S83). In other words, if the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of order, as described above, any one of the continuous notice effect commands 1 to 3 is acquired by the fluctuation pattern random number, or the continuous notice command is not obtained. It has become.

  And as a process which sets the various commands acquired by the above-mentioned process, the process which sets a continuous notice effect command (step S84) and the process which sets a stop symbol pattern command (step S85) are performed. The command set here is output to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, a process for setting the decorative special figure 1 hold number command (step S86) is performed, and the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated.

  From the above, the game control device 30 serves as start-up storage means that can store the right to execute the variable display game as start-up memory within a predetermined number of ranges. More specifically, the game control device 30 determines the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 13, the normal electric winning device 7), and the result of the variable display game. A start storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number together with the determined result related information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number). In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a start memory determination unit that compares the random number stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as first pre-determination means for making a pre-determination when the start-up memory is stored in the start-up storage means (game control device 30). That is, the game control device 30 stores the result related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored corresponding to the start memory before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory in order to give a notice. It constitutes a part of a prior determination means for determining in advance. More specifically, the game control device 30 determines the value of the big hit random number for determining the occurrence of the special gaming state stored corresponding to the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. The jackpot pre-determination means is determined in advance. In addition, the game control device 30 uses the variation pattern random number value for determining the variation pattern of the variation display game stored corresponding to the start memory in advance before the execution of the variation display game corresponding to the start storage. A variation pattern pre-determination means is determined.

  Here, selection of the continuous notice effect command will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, four types of continuous notice effect commands 1 to 4 are set for the continuous notice effect commands selected as a result of the above-described prefetch processing. The continuous notice effect command 1 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of order and the variation display mode below the normal reach is executed. Note that “below normal reach” refers to a variable display mode having a reliability below normal reach. The reliability of the variable display mode is a high probability that a special game state is set when the variable display mode is executed, and no reach <normal reach <special reach 1 (SP1 reach) <special reach 2 It becomes higher in the order of (SP2 reach). Therefore, the fluctuation display mode below the normal reach of detachment is a fluctuation display mode that shifts without normal reach or without reach.

  The continuous notice effect command 2 is selected when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is out of order and the fluctuation display mode that becomes the special reach 1 is executed. The continuous notice effect command 3 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is out of order and the variation display mode that becomes the special reach 2 is executed. The continuous notice effect command 4 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a win. Of these, the selection of the continuous notice effect commands 1 to 3 is performed with reference to the fluctuation pattern random number.

  Here, a plurality of settings are prepared for the variation pattern determination value for determining the variation pattern random number so that the occurrence rate of the reach state varies depending on the number of starting memories. This is to select a variation pattern with a shorter variation time as the number of memories increases in order to prevent overflow of the start memory. FIG. 11 shows the contents of a table for selecting the continuous notice effect command commonly used in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal gaming state, and FIG. And the content of the table for selecting the continuous notice effect command used in the special figure 2 variable display game in the short-time gaming state is shown.

  The fluctuation pattern random number is extracted from 65536 values from 0 to 65535 at the time of starting winning. Different variation pattern determination values are set according to the number of reserved memories (the number of start memories) at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Among these, there are a value that is a different determination result depending on the number of reserved memories and a value that is the same determination result regardless of the number of reserved memories. Specifically, in the table shown in FIG. 11, when the variation pattern random number value is in the range of 0 to a, the variation display mode without reach is achieved regardless of the number of reserved storage. Further, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern is in the range of a to b, there is no reach or normal reach variation display mode depending on the number of reserved memories. When the number is 3, no reach or normal reach is reached, and when the number of reserved storage is 4, no reach is reached.

  When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of b to c, the normal reach fluctuation display mode is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from c to d, the variable reach mode is normal reach or special reach 1 (SP reach 1) depending on the number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is 0 to 2 Is SP reach 1, normal reach or SP reach 1 when the number of reserved memories is 3, and normal reach when the number of reserved memories is 4.

  When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from d to e, the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 1 is set regardless of the number of reserved memories. Also, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of e to f, the variable reach mode is the special reach 1 or special reach 2 (SP reach 2) depending on the reserved storage number. Is SP reach 2, when the number of reserved storage is 3, it is SP reach 1 or SP reach 2, and when the number of reserved storage is 4, it is SP reach 1. When the fluctuation pattern random value is in the range of f to 65535, the special reach 2 fluctuation display mode is used regardless of the number of reserved storage. The values from a to f are values such that 0 <a <b <c <d <e <f <65535.

  In the continuous notice effect command table acquired in the process of obtaining the above-described continuous notice effect command table (step S61), the range of values that result in different determination results depending on the number of reserved memories and the number of reserved memories are obtained. The range of values that result in the same determination result is stored. Therefore, in the process of acquiring the continuous notice effect command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number (step S62), the fluctuation pattern random number is referred to the continuous notice effect command command table, and the predetermined determination result regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern random number is the reserved memory number. A predetermined continuous notice effect command is acquired in the case of a value such that a predetermined notice result is not obtained depending on the number of reserved memories.

  That is, the continuous notice effect command 1 is acquired when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of 0 to c and the fluctuation display mode is normal reach or no reach regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of d to e and the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 1 is obtained regardless of the number of reserved memories, the continuous notice effect command 2 is acquired. Also, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of f to 65535 and the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 2 is set regardless of the number of reserved storage, the continuous notice effect command 3 is acquired. When the variation pattern random value is from c to d and from e to f, the continuous notice effect command is not acquired. It should be noted that the continuous notice effect command 5 is provided as a continuous notice effect command to be selected when the value does not result in a predetermined determination result depending on the number of reserved memories (when the state is indefinite), and is transmitted to the effect control device 40. You may do it. With such a process, when starting winning a prize for extracting random numbers, the starting memory number at the start of the starting memory variation display game is not known, and therefore, SP reach or the like may not occur even if continuous notice is given. It can solve the problem of being sexual.

  In this way, by making the occurrence rate of the reach state different according to the starting memory number, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant or monotonous, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game Yes. Here, compared with the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 11, the occurrence frequency of the reach state is lower in the case of the probability variation state and the short time gaming state shown in FIG. 12. This is because, in the probability variation state and the short-time game state, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state, and the special figure 2 start memory is easily generated, so the frequency of occurrence of the reach state in which the variation time becomes long This is to make it possible to quickly digest the special memory shown in FIG.

  Further, the matter determined by the variation pattern random number includes not only the presence / absence of the reach state, but also the variation time, etc., and this variation time is made different depending on the number of reserved storage. In the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 11, for example, when there is no reach and the starting memory number is the upper limit number, a shorter variation time is set than when the upper limit number is not set (so-called immediate stop). ing. In the case of the probability fluctuation state and the short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 12, for example, when there is no reach, if the starting memory number is not 0 or 1, a shorter fluctuation time is set than when it is 0 or 1. (So-called immediate stop). That is, compared to the normal game state shown in FIG. 11, the short fluctuation time is more easily selected in the probability fluctuation state and the short-time game state shown in FIG. It can be digested. This also prevents the game from becoming redundant or monotonous, and prevents a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In addition, although the occurrence rate of the reach state differs depending on the gaming state and the start memory number, the occurrence rate of the reach state may differ depending on other conditions. Further, the set value of the variation pattern random number and the set value of the variation pattern determination value shown here are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation stop process (step S38) in the special figure game process (see FIG. 7), the process shown in FIG. 13 is performed when the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game is finished. As described above, when the special result form is the first special result form or the second special result form, the result of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 43 cannot be distinguished from each other. The result mode is displayed. Also, when the special gaming state is ended, only the fact that the probability variation state is entered is notified without clearly notifying the number of time reductions. Then, as will be described later, whether or not the short-time gaming state continues in the stoppage time of the 20th special figure variable display game that is the number of breaks as the game progresses, that is, whether the short-time game state is 20 or 50 times. It is to inform whether it is. In this special figure fluctuation stop process, the stop time of the 20th special figure fluctuation display game that notifies the number of time reductions in the short time gaming state and the stop time of the 50th special figure fluctuation display game that notifies the end of the short time gaming state. A stop time (extended stop time 3) longer than the stop time (normal stop time) set in the normal gaming state or the like is set. Further, in the probability variation state, a stop time (extended stop time 1 or 2) longer than the stop time (normal stop time) set in the normal gaming state or the like in order to execute an effect during the stop time is set. It has become.

  In this special figure fluctuation stopping process, first, it is determined whether or not the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 is the short-time operation state (step S90). In determining whether or not the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the short-time operation state (step S90), it is determined whether the gaming state is a probability variation state or a short-time gaming state. In the determination of whether or not the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the time-short operation state (step S90), when the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 is not the time-short operation state (step S90; No), the normal stop A process (step S97) for setting time (for example, 1 second) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time command (step S94) is performed, a process of updating the game process number (step S95) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated. The stop time command is output to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 sets the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game based on the stop time command. Further, the game process number is set to 4 by the process of updating the game process number, and the special figure variation end process is performed in the next special figure game process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the time-saving operation state (step S90), if the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the time-short operation state (step S90; Yes), It is determined whether or not the value of the game counter is 4 or less (step S91). The game counter is reset based on the occurrence of the special gaming state (value is set to 0), and is updated (incremented by 1) when the special figure variation display game stops. It counts the number of executions. That is, the value of the game counter is the number of special figure variation display games executed after the end of the special gaming state. However, since the game counter is updated when the stoppage time of the special figure variation display game has elapsed, the special figure variation display game being executed is not counted. That is, for example, when the fifth special figure variation display game is being executed counting from the end of the special gaming state, the value of the game counter is 4. Note that the game counter may be updated regardless of the gaming state, or may be updated only in the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state. Even when the number of times exceeds the upper limit value that can be counted by the game counter, it is prevented from becoming 0 (initial value).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 4 or less (step S91), if the value of the game counter is 4 or less (step S91; Yes), that is, if the gaming state is a probability variation state, It is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step S98). In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step S98), if the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step S98; Yes), the extended stop time 2 (for example, 4) Second) is set (step S100). Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time command (step S94) is performed, a process of updating the game process number (step S95) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated.

  When the game state is the probability variation state, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state, so that special figure 2 start memory is likely to occur, and the special figure 1 is executed in preference to the variable display game. FIG. 2 The variable display game is continuously executed. Further, in the probability variation state, a notice effect is performed for special figure 2 starting memory, and in the probability variation state where the probability of a big hit is particularly high, there is a high possibility that the notice effect will occur, and an interesting game Is feasible. However, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed in the probability fluctuation state, there is no special figure 2 start memory, and the notice effect cannot be executed. In such a case, by setting a long stop time (extended stop time 2), it is possible to increase the chances that the special figure 2 start memory is generated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notice effect. In such a case, the fluctuation time is set to a longer time than the case where the special figure 2 start memory is present, thereby increasing the chance of the special figure 2 start memory being generated. Note that there is a high possibility that such a state without the special figure 2 start-up memory will occur particularly when the big hit occurs in the normal gaming state and the probability variation state occurs.

  If it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step S98) and the special figure 1 variable display game is not being executed (step S98; No), the extended stop time 1 (for example, 3) Second) is set (step S99). Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time command (step S94) is performed, a process of updating the game process number (step S95) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated. As will be described later, in the probability fluctuation state, the advance notice is executed during the stop time, and the stop time set in the normal gaming state (normal stop) is ensured to ensure sufficient stop time for the advance notice. The stop time (extended stop time 1) longer than (time) is set.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 4 or less (step S91), when the value of the game counter is not 4 or less (step S91; No), that is, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the game counter is 19 (step S92). In the determination of whether or not the game counter value is 19 (step S92), if the game counter value is 19 (step S91; Yes), that is, the 20th special count from the end of the special gaming state. When the figure change display game is being executed, a process (step S93) for setting an extended stop time 3 (for example, 6 seconds) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time command (step S94) is performed, a process of updating the game process number (step S95) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated. In this case, it is notified whether or not the time-saving gaming state continues in the stop time (extended stop time 3), that is, whether the time-saving count is 20 times, 50 times, or 100 times. In the determination of whether or not the game counter value is 19 (step S92), if the game counter value is not 19 (step S92; No), it is determined whether or not the game counter value is 49. (Step S96) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the game counter value is 49 (step S96), if the game counter value is 49 (step S96; Yes), that is, the 50th special figure counted from the end of the special gaming state. When the variable display game is being executed, a process (step S93) for setting an extended stop time 3 (for example, 6 seconds) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time command (step S94) is performed, a process of updating the game process number (step S95) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated. In this case, it is notified whether or not the time-saving gaming state continues in the stop time (extended stop time 3), that is, whether the time-saving count is 50 times or 100 times. Further, in the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 49 (step S96), if the value of the game counter is not 49 (step S96; No), a process of setting a normal stop time (for example, 1 second) ( Step S97) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a stop time command (step S94) is performed, a process of updating the game process number (step S95) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated.

  The extended stop time set when the game counter value is 49 (the 50th game) is the extended stop time set when the game counter value is 19 (the 20th game). It may be a different time (for example, 3 seconds). Further, an extended stop time may be used in order to notify that the time-saving gaming state is to end in the 100th special-figure display game. Moreover, you may make it alert | report that the probability fluctuation state is complete | finished in the stop time in the 5th special figure fluctuation display game where a probability fluctuation state is complete | finished. In the probability variation state, the stop time may be gradually increased as the game counter value increases.

  Further, when the third special result mode in which the number of time reductions is 100 is derived, it is possible to determine that the number of time reductions is 100 because the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15R. Therefore, when the third special result mode is derived, the extended stop time 3 is not set in the 20th game or the 50th game, and the normal stop time is set, and notification is made as to whether or not the short-time gaming state continues. You may make it not. In this connection, if the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 6R and the 50th special figure change display game is executed from the end of the special gaming state, the short-time gaming state ends here. It is clear. Therefore, in the extended stop time set when the value of the game counter is 49 (step S96; Yes), whether or not the time-saving gaming state continues is not notified by the effect game, but simply the time-saving gaming state. It is good also only to notify that it ends. Alternatively, the extended stop time need not be set.

  Further, as a fourth special result mode, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and the operation state of the ordinary electric prize winning device 7 is reduced in time until the special figure changing display game is executed 50 times after the special gaming state is finished. A special result mode (15R time reduction 50 (symbol)) may be set as a state (the first 5 times is a probability variation state) (time reduction 50 times). Further, in this case, a special result mode that cannot distinguish the third special result mode from the fourth special result mode is displayed as a result of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 43 and the special game state is ended. Make sure that you do not report the number of short times clearly. And you may make it alert | report whether the number of time reductions is 50 times or 100 times in the extended stop time set when the value of a game counter is 49 (step S96; Yes).

  In other words, when the game control device 30 continuously executes the variable display game by the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30), after deriving the stop result mode of the current variable display game, Stop time control means for setting a stop time during the start of the next variable display game. The stop time control means can set a normal stop time and an extended stop time that is longer than the normal stop time. Also, the stop time is set even when the next variable display game is not continuously executed (when the start memory is 0). Then, the stop time control means (game control device 30) performs a predetermined number of times (20th time and 50th time (including 100th time)) that the specific game state (time-short game state) ends. The extended stop time is set. Further, the stop time control means (game control device 30) is provided by the specific game state continuation number selection means (game control device 30) even before the number of executions of the variable display game at which the specific game state ends. The extended stop time is set for the fluctuating display game of the same number of times as the number of options set (20th time (or 50th time may be included)). Also, the stop time control means (game control device 30) sets the extended stop time during the high probability state (during the probability variation state).

  As described above, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability variation means (game control device 30) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the variation result game stop result mode becomes the special result mode is higher than usual is provided. The stop time control means (game control device 30) sets the extended stop time during the high probability state.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment targets the special figure start memory stored in the start storage means and before the execution of the special figure change display game, and the special figure before the target special figure change display game. The result of the variable display game can be notified in advance. The notice of the result of the special figure variation display game is, for example, a notice of the existence of the start memory for executing the special figure fluctuation display game for deriving the special result. Note that it is not always necessary to notify the derivation of the special result, and it is also possible to notify that there is a possibility that the special result is derived. Moreover, it is good also as what notifies the generation | occurence | production of a reach state. In addition, as the execution period of the advance notice, it is possible to execute an advance notice in one special figure change display game, a continuous notice in which a notice effect is continuously provided over a plurality of special figure change display games.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal game state and the short-time game state, various effects such as a notice are performed in the variable time. As shown in FIG. 15, in the probability variation state, an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time is set as the stop time, and various effects such as a notice are performed during the extended stop time.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of the notice effect in the probability variation state. Note that the displays from (a) to (e) shown in FIG. 15 correspond to (a) to (e) in FIG. When the special game state ends, the game is started in the probability variation state (t1 in FIG. 15). At this time, in this example, since there is no special figure 2 start memory as shown in FIG. 16A, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (from t1 to t3 in FIG. 15) is executed.

  In this special figure change display game (t1 to t5 in FIG. 15), the special identification information is changed and displayed for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. 16 (b) in the change time (t1 to t2 in FIG. 15). Later, as shown in FIG. 16C, the special identification information is temporarily stopped. In this temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that the stop has not been completed.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, three special figure 2 start memories are generated during the variation time, and the third special figure 2 start memory (see FIG. 16B). (Shown by a black circle) is the starting memory that can be the subject of continuous notice. The start-up memory that can be the target of this continuous notice is that the result is a big hit as will be described later, or that it has been found by pre-read processing that a specific reach is generated. In FIG. 16, for the sake of explanation, the start memory that can be the subject of continuous notice is displayed separately from other start memories, but it is not actually distinguished and displayed to the player. It is preferable not to know whether there is a start memory that can be the target. However, it may be made possible to know whether or not there is a start memory that can be a target of continuous notice.

  In this way, when a start-up memory that can be a target of continuous notice occurs, the continuous notice is started with a predetermined probability. This continuous notice is performed continuously over a plurality of variable display games that are executed before the special figure variable display game based on the start-up memory that is the target of the continuous notice. In this example, when the third special figure 2 start memory shown in FIG. 16 (b) is generated, execution of continuous notice for the start memory is determined.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, after a predetermined period in the stop time of the special figure variation display game of the previous time elapses until a predetermined period in the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed (from t10 to t11, notice If the execution of the continuous notice for the special figure 2 start memory that occurred during the reflection period is decided, the continuous notice can be started from the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed It is. As a result, the advance notice for the start memory that occurred during the suspension period of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed can be executed during the suspension period, and the expectation period can be extended more. Can be increased. That is, since the advance notice for the start memory generated during the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be performed at the timing during the special figure fluctuation display game as in the prior art, the occurrence of the advance notice is one special figure fluctuation display game. Such a problem can be solved although it will be delayed by a minute. In addition, even when the start memory is generated while the stop period is extended and only the start memory is available, it is possible to make a prior notice for the start memory in advance, a unique effect that is impossible in the past. Can also be obtained.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 16, the execution of the continuous notice starts from the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, and the identification information is completely stopped (from t2 in FIG. 15). In a predetermined period (t3 to t4 in FIG. 15) at t5), a continuous notice image 54 which is the first continuous notice as shown in FIG. 16 (d) is displayed.

  Thereafter, the first special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the first special figure 2 start-up memory is started (t5 in FIG. 15), and the special identification information is displayed in a variable manner as shown in FIG. 16 (e). As shown in FIG. 15, the second continuous notice is executed during the stop time (t6 to t7 in FIG. 15) of the special figure 2 variable display game. In addition, during the stop time of the special figure 2 variable display game (t8 to t9 in FIG. 15) based on the second special figure 2 start-up memory, the third continuous notice is executed. In the second and third times of these continuous notices, a continuous notice image 54 is displayed as in FIG.

  For the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the probability fluctuation state, the extended stop time 2 is set as the stop time (see FIG. 13). Also, the fluctuation time is longer than that of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, so that special figure 2 start memory is likely to occur. In the examples shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the special figure 1 variable display game is used for the advance notice. However, if the advance notice object is the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 1 variable display game in the probability fluctuation state or the short-time game state is used. But I will make a notice.

  FIG. 18 to FIG. 21 show examples of continuous notices in which notice effects that are related to each other are continuously displayed in a plurality of special figure change display games as examples of effects displayed during the stop time. In this example of the effect display, the roulette in which the probability of big hit is displayed as a percentage is rotated, and the possibility of big hit is notified by displaying the position indicated by the cursor when stopped. It should be noted that the percentage display indicating the possibility of jackpot does not necessarily coincide with the possibility of jackpot, and relatively indicates that the possibility of jackpot is high when the numerical value is high. However, in the case of 100%, it is notified that the occurrence of the big hit is confirmed. In addition, in FIGS. 18 to 21, the effect display over the stop time of the special drawing fluctuation display game twice or three times is shown, but a plurality of effect display patterns over the special figure fluctuation display game of other times. Is also available.

  FIG. 18 shows an effect at the stop time when execution of the continuous notice is not decided. In this case, “?” Is notified as the possibility of a big hit in each production, not the notice production. In addition, for example, an effect is executed over three special figure variation display games, and the player is expected to be notified of a high probability of winning a game each time.

  FIG. 19 shows an effect (continuous notice) for the start memory whose result is out of sync. In this case, “20%”, which is a relatively low value, is reported as the possibility of a big hit in each production, and a notice that the possibility of a big hit is not so high. There are multiple patterns with different percentage display values and different roulette area sizes, which are selected and executed. In this case, however, the percentage is greater than when a big hit occurs. A pattern with a large display value is easily selected.

  FIG. 20 shows an effect (continuous notice) for the start memory whose result is a big hit. In this case, “80%”, which is a relatively high value, is notified as the possibility of a big hit in the third performance, and a high possibility that a big hit will occur is notified. In addition, “?” For the first time, “30%” for the second time, “80%” for the third time, and so on. ing. There are multiple patterns with different percentage display values and different roulette area sizes, and these are selected and executed. However, in this case, the percentage display is different from the outlier. A pattern with a large area having a high value is easily selected.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of an effect (continuous advance notice) for a start memory whose result is a big hit, and a big hit finalization notification is made. In this case, “100%”, which is a big hit confirmation notification, is notified in the second performance, and it is notified that a big hit will occur. In addition, the numerical value is gradually increased to “50%” in the first time and “100%” in the second time, and the player's expectation is increased as the performance progresses.

  In addition, in the effect display shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, when determining the numerical value of the percentage display that is notified in each effect pattern, select the effect pattern that is the same value as the previous effect pattern or higher than the previous effect pattern. (“?” Is regarded as 0%).

  In this way, by giving a notice during the suspension period of the special figure fluctuation display game, various kinds of information can be notified efficiently, and whether the information decorates the special figure fluctuation display game or the next time. It becomes clear whether it is a notice of the result of the special figure variation display game, and the interest and expectation can be enhanced. In addition, by extending the suspension period of the special figure variation display game, a variety of notices can be given during the period, and the interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, since the advance notice is continuously given over the suspension period of a plurality of special figure change display games executed before the special figure change display game to be notified, the notice information can be clearly notified and long. The expectation of the player during the period can be increased. Moreover, the notice aspect can be diversified and the interest property can be improved.

Further, the suspension period is extended every time only in the probability fluctuation state limited to the five special figure fluctuation display games, and the progress of the special figure fluctuation display game is not delayed in the short-time game state or the like. In addition, during the probability variation state, in addition to the information that is output in the normal probability state during the variation, in many cases information that reports the probability variation state is output. Although it is difficult to clarify the notice information even if it is performed, setting an extended stop time and making a notice at the extended stop time makes it possible to make a notice efficiently even during a period when there is a lot of information to be output. Expectation during the state can be enhanced. In addition, during the probability variation state, the execution period of the special figure variation display game is often shortened, so that a sufficient period for executing the advance notice can be ensured even if the execution period is shortened. In addition, the probability variation state ends with the number of executions of the special figure variation display game (five times), and the next special game state does not occur reliably. The feeling can be greatly enhanced.

  Further, as described above, in the short-time gaming state, an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time is set as the stop time of the 20th and 50th special figure variation display games, and a predetermined effect is performed during this extended stop time. It is like that. In the probability variation state, the extended stop time is set continuously, so there is no problem even if continuous notice is given, but in the short-time game state, the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed is set. In the case of performing a notice effect about the result of the special figure change display game executed after the special figure change display game, different types of effects are overlapped, and the contents of the effect become unclear, In such a case, the continuity may be lost and the effect of the production may be reduced. Therefore, for the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time (extended stop time 3) in which the predetermined effect is performed in the short-time gaming state, a notice is given before the end of the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed. Is prohibited.

  22 and 23 show the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time (extended stop time 3) in which the predetermined effect is performed in the short-time gaming state, before the end of the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed. An example of prohibiting the advance notice is shown. Note that the displays from (a) to (f) shown in FIG. 22 correspond to (a) to (f) in FIG.

  In this example, the second special result mode is first derived in the special figure variation display game, and the short time gaming state is started in which the normal electric winning device 7 is in the short time operation state until 50 special figure fluctuation display games are performed. (T20 in FIG. 22). At this time, in the short game state, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state, so that FIG. Therefore, the special figure 2 variable display game executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game is continuously executed.

  In the 20th special figure variation display game (t23 to t25 in FIG. 22) in the short-time gaming state, the extended stop time 3 (t24 to t25 in FIG. 22) is set by the process shown in FIG. At this time, in the 20th special figure change display game in the short game state, after the special identification information is changed and displayed for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the special display as shown in FIG. 23 (c) is performed. The identification information is temporarily stopped. In this temporary stop state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that the stop has not been completed. Thereafter, when the extended stop time is reached, the identification information is completely stopped and is displayed at the end of the display unit 43a. In this extended stop time, a game image 53 for notifying whether or not to continue the short-time gaming state is displayed at the center of the display unit 43a as a predetermined effect.

  In this example, since the number of time reductions is 50, the game image 53 that notifies whether or not to continue the time reduction gaming state is notified, and the result indicating that the time reduction gaming state continues is shown in FIG. 23 (e). The 21st special figure fluctuation display game is started. At this time, the game image 53 for informing whether or not the short game state is continued is controlled by the effect control device 40 based on the information received from the game control device 30. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as a stop period effect means for performing a predetermined effect different from the notice in the extended stop time set by the stop time control means (game control device 30).

  By setting the extended stop time longer than the normal stop time in this way, it becomes possible to produce an effect with high expectation and interest within the extended stop time. Further, it is possible to reliably notify the continuation or end of the specific gaming state by extending the stop time. In addition, it is possible to increase the expectation in the specific gaming state and to indicate whether or not the specific gaming state continues in a highly interesting manner, rather than informing the end of the specific gaming state in advance when the special gaming state occurs. Can be notified. In addition, the specific game state is still in the extended stop time set in the special figure variation display game that ends the specific game state. Therefore, when the result of the normal variation display game is derived during the extended stop time, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is a pattern advantageous to the player. As a result, the player can be prevented from stopping during the extended stop time, and the start-up memory tends to become the upper limit at the end of the specific gaming state, which is advantageous to the player.

  From the above, in the extended stop time set by the stop time control means (game control device 30), the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) that performs a predetermined effect different from the notice is provided. .

  Also, a normal electric winning device 7 configured to be convertible between an open state and a closed state and granting a right to execute a variable display game based on a winning game ball, and a variable display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special game state A specific game state (probability variation state or short-time game state) that makes it easy to acquire the right to execute the variable display game by changing the conversion control of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 within the period during which the game is executed. A game state generating means (game control device 30), and the stop time control means (game control device 30) is an extension in which a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined number of time-variable display games at which the specific game state ends. The stop time is set, and the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) is an effect for notifying that the specific gaming state is ended as a predetermined effect in the extended stop time. The fact that to perform.

  In addition, the specific game state generation means (game control device 30) selects a specific game state continuation number selection from among a plurality of predetermined number of times of the variable display game that will end the specific game state. Means (game control device 30), and the stop time control means (game control device 30) is a specific game even before the number of executions (50 times) of the variable display game at which the specific game state ends. It is assumed that an extended stop time during which a predetermined effect is performed for the same number of times (20 times) set as an option of the state continuation number selection means is set, and a stop period effect means (effect control) In the extended stop time, the device 40) plays an effect game for notifying whether or not the specific game state is continued as a result of the predetermined effect.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), the third special feature that can be the subject of continuous notice during the execution of the 19th special figure change display game in the short-time gaming state (t21 to t22 in FIG. 22). FIG. 2 A start memory (indicated by a black circle) has occurred. The start-up memory that can be the target of this continuous notice is that the result is a big hit as will be described later, or that it has been found by pre-read processing that a specific reach is generated. In FIG. 23, for the sake of explanation, the start memory that can be the subject of continuous notice is displayed separately from other start memories, but is not actually distinguished and displayed to the player. It is preferable not to know whether there is a start memory that can be the target. However, it may be made possible to know whether or not there is a start memory that can be a target of continuous notice.

  In this way, when start-up memory that can be a target of continuous notice occurs, if the extended stop time during which a predetermined effect is performed is not crossed, continuous notice is started with a predetermined probability. This continuous notice is performed continuously over a plurality of variable display games that are executed before the special figure variable display game based on the start-up memory that can be the target of the continuous notice. In addition, when a start-up memory that can be a target of continuous notice occurs within a predetermined period in the special figure variation display game being executed, the continuous notice starts from the special figure variation display game being executed. That is, if there is no extended stop time during which a predetermined effect is performed, as shown in parentheses in FIG. 22, a plurality of special figure fluctuation displays over a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory that is the subject of continuous notice Continuous notice is executed in the game.

  However, in this example, the third special figure 2 start memory that can be the target of continuous notice that occurred during the execution of the 19th special figure variation display game in the short-time gaming state is the 22nd special figure in the short-time gaming state. It is a start memory for executing a variable display game (starting from t27 in FIG. 22). That is, the continuous notice is executed over the extended stop time (t24 to t25 in FIG. 22) in which the predetermined effect is performed. In such a case, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (d), continuous notice is executed until the end of the 20th special figure variation display game in which the extended stop time for performing the predetermined effect is set. Is prohibited. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the continuous notice is started from the 21st special figure fluctuation display game, and the continuous notice image 54 is displayed during the fluctuation time (t25 to t26 in FIG. 22). However, in this example, since the 22nd special figure variation display game is the subject of the advance notice, the advance notice is performed only in the 21st special figure change display game, that is, one special figure change display game. Note that the 22nd special map fluctuation display game that has been subject to continuous notice is a special map fluctuation display game with a high sense of expectation for a big hit, such as a reach state as shown in FIG. 23 (f). Executed.

  In addition, when the number of time reductions is 20 as shown in the lowermost part of FIG. 22, the game image 53 for notifying whether or not to continue the time reduction gaming state shown in FIG. The result is notified and the normal gaming state is entered, but a notice is given in the same manner as described above. However, since it is in the normal gaming state, the variation time is longer than in the short-time gaming state.

  Note that the effect of the continuous notice is not limited to displaying the continuous notice image 54 (for example, the images shown in FIGS. 18 to 21) on the display unit 43a. For example, the background, sound, light emission mode of the lamp or LED, etc. may be changed. Furthermore, a stop symbol such as one in which a specific symbol stop mode (for example, “1, 2, 3”) is displayed or a reach state is continuously generated over a special symbol variation display game based on the target start memory. Directing by is also possible. Further, in addition to the case where image display is simply performed continuously, if a story is developed for each variable display game by introducing characters or the like, the interest is further enhanced. Moreover, although it was performed during the fluctuation time, it may be anything such as a game that is performed during the special figure fluctuation display game in general, a game that is performed during the stop time, or a game that is performed by a combination thereof. Also, “continuous notice” means that the same or mutually related notice effects are continued in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, and the story develops as the special figure fluctuation display games progress. . Note that there may be a period in which the advance notice is not generated in all of the plurality of special figure change display games and the advance notice is not temporarily made in the special figure change display game. Further, when a notice is to be given also in the special figure change display game to be notified, the previous special figure change display game and the target special figure change display game may be given in advance.

  In order to perform the setting and prohibition control of the continuous notice as described above, the effect control device 40 performs the continuous notice setting process shown in FIGS. Note that the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 24 is executed when the game state is the probability variation state and the short-time game state, and when the game state is the normal game state, the continuous notice shown in FIG. Another continuous notice setting process is performed instead of the setting process. Further, during the special game state, the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 25 is performed.

  In the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 24, first, it is determined whether or not the notice delay counter is 0 (step S110). The details of the setting of the advance delay counter will be described later. However, if a continuous advance notice is performed for the generated special figure 2 start memory, a value is added when the continuous advance notice exceeds the extended stop time. is there. That is, a value is added when execution of continuous notice is prohibited. In the determination of whether or not the advance delay counter is 0 (step S110), if the advance delay counter is 0 (step S110; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 storage number command has been received (step S110; Yes). Step S111) is performed.

  The special figure 2 memory number command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the special figure 2 start memory is generated. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 storage number command has been received (step S111), when the special figure 2 storage number command has not been received (step S111; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. If the special figure 2 memory number command is received (step S111; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 memory number command has been received (step S111), is the game counter 49 or less? It is determined whether or not (step S112).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 49 or less (step S112), an extended stop time during which a predetermined effect is performed is set when continuous notice is made for the generated special figure 2 start memory. It is determined whether or not there is a possibility of straddling the 50th special figure fluctuation display game. In the determination of whether or not the game counter value is 49 or less (step S112), if the game counter value is not 49 or less (step S112; No), a continuous notice effect command corresponding to the memory is acquired. Processing (step S119) is performed. That is, in this case, since the extended stop time during which the predetermined effect is performed is not set, the process for setting the continuous notice (steps S119 to S132) is not performed since the 50th special figure variation display game is not crossed. Do.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 49 or less (step S112), if the value of the game counter is 49 or less (step S112; Yes), the game counter + the number of memories is 49 or less. Is determined (step S113). That is, in this case, there is a possibility of straddling the 50th special figure variation display game in which the extended stop time for which a predetermined effect is performed is set when the continuous notice is started for the generated special figure 2 start memory. Is the case.

  In the determination of whether or not the game counter + the number of memories is 49 or less (step S113), an extended stop time for which a predetermined effect is performed is set when continuous notice is given for the generated special figure 2 start memory. It is determined whether the 50th special figure variation display game to be executed is to be straddled. In the determination of whether or not the game counter + the number of memories is 49 or less (step S113), when the game counter + the number of memories is not 49 or less (step S113; No), a process of incrementing the notice delay counter by 1 (step S113) S116) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  In other words, in this case, when the continuous notice is started for the generated special figure 2 start memory, the extended stop time for performing the predetermined effect is set, and the 50th special figure variation display game is straddled. Therefore, the process related to the setting of continuous notice (steps S119 to S132) is not performed here (continuous notice is prohibited). For this reason, a notice delay counter is added, and a continuous notice is set after the 50th special-figure variation display game in which an extended stop time for performing a predetermined effect is set. In addition, when the number of time reductions is 50 times, when the 50th special figure variation display game is completed, an extended stop time for performing a predetermined effect is set, and the time reduction gaming state is ended and the normal gaming state is obtained. However, in the continuous notice setting process performed in the normal gaming state, a process related to the setting of the continuous notice is performed based on the value of the notice delay counter for the special figure 2 start memory.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the game counter + memory number is 49 or less (step S113), if the game counter + memory number is 49 or less (step S113; Yes), the game counter value is 19 or less. It is determined whether or not there is (step S114). That is, in this case, the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed is set even if the continuous notice is started for the generated special figure 2 start memory, and the 50th special figure variation display game is not straddled. Is the case.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 19 or less (step S114), an extended stop time during which a predetermined effect is performed is set when continuous notice is given for the generated special figure 2 start memory. It is determined whether or not there is a possibility of straddling the 20th special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 19 or less (step S114), if the value of the game counter is not 19 or less (step S114; No), a continuous notice effect command corresponding to the memory is acquired. Processing (step S119) is performed. That is, in this case, since the extended stop time during which the predetermined effect is performed is not set, the process related to the setting of the continuous notice (steps S119 to S132) is not performed. Do.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the value of the game counter is 19 or less (step S114), if the value of the game counter is 19 or less (step S114; Yes), the game counter + the stored number is 19 or less. Is determined (step S115). In other words, in this case, there is a possibility of straddling the 20th special figure variation display game in which an extended stop time in which a predetermined effect is performed is set when continuous notice is started for the generated special figure 2 start memory. Is the case.

  In the determination of whether or not the game counter + the number of memories is 19 or less (step S115), an extended stop time is set at which a predetermined effect is performed when continuous notice is given for the generated special figure 2 start memory. It is determined whether to stride over the 20th special figure variation display game to be performed. In the determination of whether or not the game counter + the number of memories is 19 or less (step S115), if the game counter + the number of memories is not 19 or less (step S115; No), a process of incrementing the notice delay counter by 1 (step S115) S116) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In other words, in this case, when the continuous notice is started targeting the generated special figure 2 start memory, the extended stop time in which a predetermined effect is performed is set, so that the 20th special figure fluctuation display game is straddled. The processing related to the setting of the continuous notice (steps S119 to S132) is not performed here. For this reason, a notice delay counter is added, and continuous notice setting is performed after the 20th special figure variation display game in which an extended stop time for performing a predetermined effect is set. In addition, when the number of time reductions is 20, the extended stop time during which a predetermined effect is performed is set. When the 20th special figure variation display game ends, the time reduction gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is established. However, in the continuous notice setting process performed in the normal gaming state, a process related to the setting of the continuous notice is performed based on the value of the notice delay counter for the special figure 2 start memory.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the game counter + the number of memories is 19 or less (step S115), if the game counter + the number of memories is 19 or less (step S115; Yes), the continuous notice effect corresponding to the memory is stored. Processing for acquiring a command (step S119) is performed. That is, in this case, the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed even if the continuous notice is started for the generated special figure 2 start memory is set, and the 20th special figure variation display game is straddled. Since there is not, processing (steps S119 to S132) regarding the setting of continuous notice is performed. That is, for the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time (extended stop time 3) in which the effect control device 40 performs a predetermined effect by the stop period effect means (effect control device 40), the stop period effect means A notice prohibition means for prohibiting a notice from being given before the end of the extended stop time during which a predetermined production is performed. Further, the notice prohibition means (effect control device 40) is executed after the variable display game in which the extended stop time (extended stop time 3) in which the predetermined effect is performed by the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) is set. As for the result of the variable display game, the extended stop time (extended stop time 3) in which a predetermined effect is performed by the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) is continuously provided over a plurality of variable display games. The notice is prohibited.

  On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not the value of the advance delay counter is 0 (step S110), if the value of the advance delay counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the game counter is 20 or 50 (step S117). I do. In the determination of whether or not the game counter is 20 or 50 (step S117), it is determined whether or not the 20th or 50th special figure variation display game in which the extended stop time for performing the predetermined effect is set is completed. Is done. If it is determined whether the game counter is 20 or 50 (step S117) and the game counter is not 20 or 50 (step S117; No), it is determined whether the special figure 2 memory number command is received (step S117; No). Step S111) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the game counter is 20 or 50 (step S117), if the game counter is 20 or 50 (step S117; Yes), the notice delay counter is decremented by 1 (step S118). To obtain a continuous notice effect command corresponding to the storage (step S119). That is, in this case, since the 20th or 50th special figure variation display game in which the extended stop time for performing the predetermined effect is set is finished, the processing related to the setting of the continuous notice is suspended and the notice delay counter is added. For the special figure 2 start memory, processing related to the setting of continuous notice (steps S119 to S132) is performed. That is, when the notice prohibition means (the effect control device 40) prohibits the notice, the notice is given in the variable display game after the variable display game in which the extended stop time for performing the predetermined effect is set. It becomes.

  Note that “the storage” in the process (steps S119 to S132) related to the setting of the continuous notice for the special figure 2 start memory with the notice delay counter added and the process related to the setting of the continuous notice is suspended. Is stored as a special figure 2 start memory. In addition, when the processing related to the setting of the continuous advance notice for a plurality of special figure 2 start memories is suspended, the value of the advance notice delay counter is equal to the amount of the special figure 2 start memories for which the process relating to the continuous advance notice setting is suspended. It has been added. Therefore, the same process is repeated until the value of the advance notice delay counter becomes 0, and the process related to the setting of the continuous notice is sequentially performed for each of the special figure 2 start memories for which the process related to the setting of the continuous notice is suspended.

  At this time, by performing the processing related to the setting of the continuous notice in the stored order, it is possible to reduce the possibility of inconvenience in executing the continuous notice. For example, in the case where there are two things that generate SP reach that is out of results in the special figure 2 start memory for which the processing related to the setting of the continuous notice is suspended, it is related to the setting of the continuous notice in the reverse order of the stored order. The possibility of inconvenience occurring when processing is increased. Here, of the two start memories that generate the SP reach whose result is out of order, the SP reach of the start memory that is digested first is the first SP reach, and the SP reach of the start memory that is digested later is the subsequent SP. Reach. As will be described later, continuous notice is executed with a predetermined probability for the start memory that generates SP reach, and if processing is performed in the reverse order of the stored order, the subsequent SP reach is targeted. Execution of continuous notice may be decided. If the continuous notice is executed for the later SP reach, the previous SP reach occurs during the execution of the continuous notice, so the continuity of the notice is lost and the effect of the production is lost as in the case of extending the extended stop time. May be reduced. However, if the processing is performed in the stored order, there is a high possibility that the execution of the continuous notice is determined for the previous SP reach, and the effect of the production can be prevented from being reduced.

  Hereinafter, the process (steps S119 to S132) regarding the setting of continuous notice will be described. In the process of acquiring the continuous notice effect command corresponding to the memory (step S119), the process of obtaining the continuous notice effect command (see FIG. 10) transmitted from the game control device 30 is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120).

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120), when the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120; Yes), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In this case, the continuous notice for the special figure 2 start memory that is digested prior to the special figure 2 start memory that performs processing related to the setting of the continuous notice is being executed or the execution has been decided. is there. Thereby, when the advance notice is executed, the pre-determination is temporarily interrupted, and it is possible to prevent the advance notice that significantly increases the shooting characteristics, such as notifying the occurrence of a plurality of special game states. As will be described later, the continuous notice effect generation flag includes a continuous notice occurrence flag 1 and a continuous notice occurrence flag 2. If either one is set, the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120; Yes). Also, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120), if the continuous notice effect generation flag is not set (step S120; No), whether or not the storage is successful. (Step S121).

  In the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S121), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect command received for the start memory is the continuous notice effect command 4. In the determination of whether or not the storage is successful (step S121), if the storage is not successful (step S121; No), it is determined whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S122).

  In the determination of whether or not the memory is SP reach (step S122), it is determined whether the received continuous notice effect command 2 is the continuous notice effect command 2 or 3. In the determination of whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S122), when the storage is not SP reach (step S122; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Note that for the special figure 2 start memory in which the continuous notice effect command has not been transmitted, it is determined that the memory is not a hit (step S121; No) and that the memory is not SP reach (step S122; No). To end the continuous notice setting process.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the memory is SP reach (step S122), if the memory is SP reach (step S122; Yes), the continuous notice for losing is generated with a predetermined probability. A process of acquiring a notice determination random number (step S123) is performed. Then, the process of determining whether or not the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S124) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is generated with reference to the acquired continuous notice determination random number in the continuous distribution table for loss. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S127).

  In this way, even when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is lost, the continuous notice can be executed, so that the chance of occurrence of the continuous notice can be increased, and even if the continuous notice is given, it is not always special. Since the gaming state does not occur, it is possible to enhance the interest. Also, in the case of SP reach, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the continuous notice from being lowered by generating a continuous notice at the time of loss with a predetermined probability. Note that the advance notice in this case is an advance notice that the midway result mode of the variable display game becomes a reach midway result mode in a so-called reach state. In addition, it can be said that the midway result mode of the variable display game becomes a so-called reach midway result mode and the stop result mode becomes a missed reach result mode. However, since a notice in the same manner as when a reach state where the result is a big hit occurs is executed, it is not clearly noticed of a deviation, for example, a low-reliability notice effect is made indirectly. It is foretold that there is a high possibility of loss.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S121), if the memory is a win (step S121; Yes), a continuous notice determination for generating a consecutive notice for winning with a predetermined probability is made. A process of acquiring a random number (step S125) is performed.

  After performing the process (step S125) of obtaining the continuous notice determination random number, the process of determining whether the continuous notice occurs from the continuous distribution table for attrition (step S126), and the acquired continuous notice determination random number is used for the attrition continuous distribution table. To determine whether to generate a continuous notice. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S127). It should be noted that the attrition continuous distribution table has a higher probability of determining execution of the continuous notice than the continuous loss distribution table. The advance notice in this case is for notifying that the stop result form of the special figure variable display game becomes the special result form. In this case, a reach state occurs, so the intermediate result form of the variable display game is so-called. It is also for notifying that it will be a reach halfway result mode to reach the reach state. However, since a notice in the same manner as when a reach state where the result is out of order occurs is executed, it does not clearly announce a big hit, for example, a highly reliable notice effect is indirectly made It is predicted that the possibility of a big hit is high. Of course, you may make it perform clearly what announces a big hit (so-called final announcement).

  From the above, the production control device 40 stores the result-related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored in correspondence with the start memory, in order to give the advance notice of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. It forms part of a prior determination means for determining in advance (on the basis of a continuous notice effect command) before execution. In addition, when the execution control device 40 determines that the advance notice is executed based on the pre-determination result of the first pre-determination means (game control device 30) (when there is a continuous notice effect generation flag), the pre-determination is temporarily performed. A pre-judgment interrupting means for interrupting

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is generated (step S127), the process for determining whether the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S124) or the process for determining whether the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for attrition (step S124). As a result of step S126), it is determined whether a continuous notice has been generated. In the determination of whether or not to generate the continuous notice (step S127), when the continuous notice is not generated (step S127; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not to generate a continuous notice (step S127), if a continuous notice is to be generated (step S127; Yes), a process of clearing the notice delay counter (step S128) is performed, and before the corresponding storage. A process of setting the number of start memories to be executed to the number of continuous notice executions is performed (step S129). It should be noted that the number of continuous notice executions set in the process of setting the number of start memories executed before the relevant memory to the number of continuous notice executions (step S129) is the start memory that is subject to continuous notice according to the digestion sequence of the start memories. It is the number of start memories that are consumed before the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the game. Further, the continuous notice execution number set here is decremented by 1 every time the notice of continuous notice is executed (every time the special figure variation display game is executed). Then, when the continuous notice execution count becomes 0, the continuous notice ends.

  Thereafter, a determination is made as to whether or not the start-up memory that is the subject of the continuous notice is a continuous notice that is started during the probability change (probability variation state) (step S130). The probability variation state ends in 5 games after the end of the special gaming state, and the number of games that can be executed in the subsequent short-time gaming state is determined in advance according to the type of the special result mode. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation display game for starting the continuous notice from the number of games already digested (which can be obtained from the game counter) and the starting memory number until the start memory for executing the special figure fluctuation display game for starting the continuous notice is obtained. It is possible to determine in advance in which gaming state the game is executed. In the determination of whether or not the start memory subject to the continuous notice is a continuous notice started during the probability change (step S130), if it is not the continuous notice started during the probability change (step S130; No), that is, In the case of continuous notice starting in the short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state, a process for setting the continuous notice occurrence flag 1 is performed (step S131), and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the start memory subject to continuous notice is a continuous notice that starts during probability change (step S130), if it is a continuous notice that starts during probability change (step S130; Yes), Then, the process of setting the continuous notice generation flag 2 is performed (step S132), and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. When the continuous notice generation flag 1 is set, the continuous notice is executed during the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. When the continuous notice occurrence flag 2 is set, the continuous notice is executed during the stop time (extended stop time) of the special figure variation display game.

  From the above, the effect display device 40 is stored in the start memory means (game control device 30), and the variable display game corresponding to the target start memory is targeted for the start memory before the execution of the variable display game. A notice means for notifying the result of the variable display game before being executed is provided. Note that the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 pre-determine the result related information related to the result stored corresponding to the special figure 1 or special figure 2 start memory, and from the start memory based on the determination result It can also be said that it provides a notice means for continuously producing effects over a plurality of variable display games corresponding to a plurality of start memories including the start memories stored previously. Further, the production control device 40 provides an inter-stop notice means for making a notice in the stop period of the variable display game (the special figure variable display game in the probability change state) in which the extended stop time (the extended stop time 1 or 2) is set. Eggplant. In addition, the production control device 40 serves as a first notice execution means for executing a notice during a variable display of a variable display game (a special figure variable display game in a short-time game state or a normal game state).

  By performing setting and prohibition control of the continuous notice by such processing, the notice can be efficiently performed even if the stop time of the special figure variation display game is extended. That is, a notice is given before the end of the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed in the short-time game state, and the special figure variable display game subject to the notice is played after the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed. In addition, the advance notice over the extended stop time in which the predetermined performance is performed is prohibited. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the advance notice and the production from being performed efficiently, such as the relationship between the advance notice and the result becoming unclear due to the insertion of the extended stop time during which the predetermined production is performed, and the interest of the production being impaired. In addition, a predetermined game that is continuously performed over a special figure changing display game that is performed before or after the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed in the short-time gaming state or after the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect is performed in the middle. The continuous notice over the extended stop time during which the production is performed is prohibited. As a result, there are inconveniences to the notice, such as the relationship between the notice and the result becomes unclear due to the insertion of the extended stop time where the specified performance is performed, the continuous notice is not clear, or the continuous notice cannot be executed at a good tempo. It is possible to prevent inconvenience with respect to continuous notices, such as, and prevent continuous notices from being performed efficiently. In addition, when the advance notice is prohibited, the advance notice is given in the special figure change display game after the special figure change display game in which the extended stop time for which the predetermined effect is performed is set. It is possible to prevent the advance notice from being canceled by the setting, and it is possible to maintain the improvement of expectation due to the advance notice. Further, since the advance notice is performed based on the determination results of the big hit prior determination means and the variation pattern prior determination means, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state and the occurrence of the variation display game with the specific variation pattern.

  In the continuous notice setting process in the normal gaming state, the processes from step S112 to S117 are not performed. Further, whether or not a special figure 2 memory number command has been received (step S111) is determined as whether or not a special figure 2 memory number command has been received and whether or not a special figure 2 memory number command has been received. Can also set a continuous notice. Even in the normal gaming state, the number of continuous notice executions is decremented by 1 every time the continuous notice is executed (every time the special figure variable display game is executed). When the special figure 2 start memory is generated and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed, no subtraction is performed.

  From the above, in the gaming machine 100 configured to generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode when the variable display game with a plurality of identification information is stopped becomes the special result mode, The start storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing the right to execute the change display game (special view change display game) as a start storage within a predetermined number of ranges, and the change display game stored in the start storage means and still in the change display game For the start memory before execution, the notice means (effect control device 40) for notifying the result of the variable display game before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the target start memory is stored in the start storage means. When the variable display game is continuously executed with the start memory that has been made, when the variable display game is stopped during the start of the next variable display game after the current variable display game is stopped The stop time control means (game control device 30) can set a normal stop time and an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time, and the notice means can be extended. This means that a stop-notice means (production control device 40) for making a notice in the stop period of the variable display game where the stop time is set is provided.

  In addition, the notice unit between the stops (the effect control device 40) performs the notice continuously over the stop periods of a plurality of variable display games executed before the variable display game to be notified. It becomes.

  Further, the stop notice means (production control device 40) gives a notice for the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) until a predetermined time elapses after the variable display game is stopped. Thus, it can be executed after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  In addition, the extended stop time set by the stop time control means (game control device 30) includes stop period effect means (effect control device 40) for performing a predetermined effect different from the notice, and the notice means (effect control device 40). ) Gives a notice about the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed before the end of the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed. The notice prohibition means (production control device 40) for prohibiting this is provided.

  FIG. 25 shows a continuous notice setting process executed during a big hit (in a special gaming state). Note that the same processes as those in FIG. When a big hit occurs, there are many cases where the big hit has been announced in the continuous notice, but when the execution of the continuous notice is determined as described above (when the continuous notice effect generation flag is set), The processing related to the setting of the continuous notice is not performed for the start memory generated thereafter. Therefore, the start memory stored from the occurrence of the start memory that generates the big hit that has been subject to continuous notice until the end of the special gaming state is not subject to the continuous notice. In particular, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability variation state is limited to only five games after the end of the special gaming state, and therefore the possibility of occurrence of a big hit is very high during this period. However, after the special gaming state is over, if up to four (Special Figure 2) start-up memories are not subject to continuous notice, the notice can be given despite the high probability of a big hit. Therefore, it is not possible to play an entertaining game. For this reason, the start memory that is not subject to the continuous notice is subjected to the continuous notice setting process during the special gaming state so as to be subject to the continuous notice. Since it is better that more start memories are determined, this continuous notice setting process is performed at the timing when the special gaming state ends.

  In this continuous notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit from the continuous notice effect (step S140). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit from the continuous notice effect (step S140), whether or not the big hit that triggered the execution of the currently executed special gaming state has been noticed in the continuous notice effect. Determined. If it is not a big hit from the continuous notice effect (step S140; No) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit from the continuous notice effect (step S140), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit from the continuous notice effect (step S140), if it is a big hit from the continuous notice effect (step S140; Yes), the start memory (special figure 2) to be notified is selected. The process (step S141) to perform is performed.

  In the process (step S141) for selecting the start memory (see FIG. 2) to be notified, the process for selecting the start memory for performing the process related to the setting of the continuous notice is performed. When this process is performed first in the continuous notice setting process, the special figure 2 start memory to be executed second after the special game state is selected is selected from the special figure 2 start memory. This is because the notice in the probability variation state is performed during the stop time, and therefore the notice for the special figure 2 start memory to be executed first cannot be given. It should be noted that the first special figure 2 start memory is also subjected to processing related to the setting of the continuous notice, and the start memory is notified during the fluctuation time of the special figure variable display game based on the first special figure 2 start memory. Anyway. Alternatively, the advance notice about the start-up memory may be made at the end of the special game state (from when the special variable winning device 10 is closed until the first special figure variable display game is started).

  After performing the process (step S141) of selecting the start memory for the advance notice (step S141), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect command for the start memory has been received (step S142). The continuous notice effect command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the special figure 2 start memory is generated, but the transmitted command is stored corresponding to the start memory. ing. In the determination as to whether or not the continuous notice effect command has been received (step S142), if the continuous notice effect command has not been received (step S142; No), the determination as to whether or not the continuous notice is generated (step S142). S127) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect command has been received (step S142), if the continuous notice effect command has been received (step S142; Yes), the continuous notice effect command corresponding to the storage is received. The acquisition process (step S119) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120).

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120), when the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120; Yes), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In this case, as will be described later, the continuous notice that was executed before the occurrence of the big hit is continuously executed after the end of the special gaming state. Also, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect generation flag is set (step S120), if the continuous notice effect generation flag is not set (step S120; No), whether or not the storage is successful. (Step S121).

  In the determination of whether or not the storage is successful (step S121), if the storage is not successful (step S121; No), it is determined whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S122). In the determination of whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S122), when the storage is not SP reach (step S122; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S122), if the storage is SP reach (step S122; Yes), a process of obtaining a continuous notice determination random number is performed (step S123). Then, the process of determining whether or not the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S124) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is generated with reference to the acquired continuous notice determination random number in the continuous distribution table for loss. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S127).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S121), if the memory is a win (step S121; Yes), a process of obtaining a continuous notice determination random number (step S125) is performed. Thereafter, a process for determining whether or not a continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for atari (step S126) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S127).

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is generated (step S127), the process for determining whether the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S124) or the process for determining whether the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for attrition (step S124). As a result of step S126), it is determined whether a continuous notice has been generated. In the determination of whether or not to generate the continuous notice (step S127), when the continuous notice is generated (step S127; Yes), a process of clearing the notice delay counter (step S128) is performed and executed before the corresponding storage. The start memory number to be set is set to the number of continuous notice executions (step S129). It should be noted that the number of continuous notice executions set in the process of setting the number of start memories executed before the relevant memory to the number of continuous notice executions (step S129) is the start memory that is subject to continuous notice according to the digestion sequence of the start memories. It is the number of start memories that are consumed before the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the game. Further, the continuous notice execution number set here is decremented by 1 every time the notice of continuous notice is executed (every time the special figure variation display game is executed). Then, when the continuous notice execution count becomes 0, the continuous notice ends. Thereafter, a process of setting the continuous notice generation flag 2 (step S132) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not to generate a continuous notice (step S127), when the continuous notice is not generated (step S127; No), (see Fig. 2) the determination of whether or not all start memories have been determined (step S143). )I do. In the determination of whether or not all the start memories have been determined (step S143), when all the start memories have not been determined (step S143; No), a process of updating the start storage area (step S144) is performed, The process returns to the process for selecting the start memory (step S141). In the process of selecting the start memory to be notified (step S141), the start memory to be digested after the start memory that has performed the process related to the continuous notice is selected, and the process related to the continuous notice is performed for the start memory. In the determination of whether or not all the start memories have been determined (step S143), if all the start memories have been determined (step S143; Yes), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. When the continuous notice effect generation flag is set, the continuous notice setting process may be terminated without performing the determination (step S143) whether or not all the start memories have been determined.

  With such a process, even if the pre-determination is interrupted, the start-up memory generated during that time is pre-determined and the advance notice is possible, so that the occurrence frequency of the advance notice can be prevented and the expectation can be increased. . In other words, the effect control device 40 performs the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) without performing the pre-judgment due to the interruption of the pre-judgment by the pre-judgment interruption unit (the production control device 40) ( Second pre-determining means for performing pre-determination (based on a continuous notice effect command).

  From the above, the result related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored corresponding to the start memory is determined in advance before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory in order to make a notice. Pre-determining means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for performing the pre-determination when the start memory is stored in the start storage means (game control device 30). (Game control device 30), pre-determination interrupting means (production control device 40) for temporarily interrupting pre-determination when execution of the advance notice is determined by the pre-determination result of the first pre-determination means, Second predetermination means (production control device 40) for making a predetermination with respect to the start memory stored in the start storage means without making a predetermination due to the interruption of the predetermination by the determination interruption means. The Rukoto.

  In addition, the production control device 40 performs a continuous notice change / stop process that is a process related to the stop of the continuous notice. As shown in FIG. 26, in the continuous notice stop processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S150). If it is determined in step S150 that there is no continuous notice occurrence flag (step S150; No), the continuous notice change / stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S150), if there is a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S150; Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of continuous notice executions is 0 (step S151). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice execution number is 0 (step S151), when the continuous notice execution number is 0 (step S151; Yes), a process of clearing the continuous notice occurrence flag is performed (step S155). Then, the continuous notice change / stop process ends. That is, in this case, the continuous notice is executed the number of times scheduled. If the continuous notice execution number is not 0 (step S151; No) in the determination as to whether or not the continuous notice execution number is 0 (step S151), it is determined whether or not the fanfare command has been received (step S152). I do.

  The fanfare command is set in the fanfare / interval processing (see step S40, see FIG. 7) executed when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode, and is sent to the effect control device 40. is there. In the determination of whether or not the fanfare command has been received (step S152), if the fanfare command has not been received (step S152; No), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the probability variation state (step S157). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the probability fluctuation state (step S157), the special figure fluctuation display game that has been completed this time is the fifth game from the end of the special game state, and the next special figure fluctuation display game will be displayed. Is determined to be executed in the short-time gaming state. In the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the probability variation state (step S157), when it is the end timing of the probability variation state (step S157; Yes), processing for setting the continuous notice occurrence flag 1 (step S158) To end the continuous notice change / stop process. Thereby, it will be executed during the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game from the next continuous notice. If it is not the end timing of the probability variation state in the determination of whether or not it is the end timing of the probability variation state (step S157), the continuous notice change / stop processing is terminated. That is, the continuous notice occurrence flag is not changed.

  On the other hand, if the fanfare command is received (step S152; Yes) in the determination as to whether or not the fanfare command has been received (step S152), the determination as to whether or not the special figure 1 start memory is subject to the advance notice (step S152; Step S153) is performed. That is, in this case, the special figure 2 start memory is generated during the execution of the continuous notice that was executed for the special figure 1 start memory in the normal gaming state, and the special figure variation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory is generated. This is when a big hit occurs. In addition, before the start memory that generates the big hit that is the subject of the continuous notice being executed, the start memory that generates the big hit that was not the subject of the continuous notice, that is, the result is a big hit but the judgment result of the continuous notice decision random number This is a case where there is a continuous notice determined not to generate a continuous notice and a big hit occurs based on the start memory.

  If it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 start memory is a notice target (step S153) and the special figure 1 start memory is not a notice target (step S153; No), whether or not the notice target memory is the first one. Is determined (step S154). Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 start memory is a notice target (step S153), if the special figure 1 start memory is a notice object (step S153; Yes), a process of clearing the continuous notice occurrence flag (Step S155) is performed, and the continuous notice change / stop processing is terminated. After the end of the special game state, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state, so that the special figure 2 start memory is likely to occur, and the special figure 2 executed in preference to the special figure 1 variable display game. The variable display game is continuously executed. Therefore, if the notice target is the special figure 1 start memory, the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory is difficult to be executed, and the continuous notice for the special figure 1 start memory continues for a long time. There is a possibility that. For this reason, when the special figure 1 start memory is the subject of advance notice, the continuous advance notice flag is cleared and the continuous notice is stopped.

  In the determination of whether or not the notice target memory is the first one (step S154), the start memory that is the notice object of the continuous notice being executed is the start memory that is first digested after the special gaming state ends. It is determined whether there is any. In the determination of whether or not the notice target storage is the first one (step S154), if the notice target storage is the first (step S154; Yes), the process of clearing the continuous notice occurrence flag (step S155) ) To end the continuous notice change / stop process. This is because the notice in the probability variation state is performed during the stop time, and therefore the notice for the special figure 2 start memory to be executed first cannot be given. It should be noted that the first special figure 2 start memory is also subjected to processing related to the setting of the continuous notice, and the start memory is notified during the fluctuation time of the special figure variable display game based on the first special figure 2 start memory. Anyway. Alternatively, the advance notice about the start-up memory may be made at the end of the special game state (from when the special variable winning device 10 is closed until the first special figure variable display game is started).

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the notice target storage is the first (step S154), if the notice target storage is not the first (step S154; No), the process of setting the continuous notice occurrence flag 2 (step S154). S156) is performed, a process of clearing the continuous notice generation flag (step S155) is performed, and the continuous notice change / stop process is terminated. As a result, the continuation of the continuous notice is executed during the stop time of the special figure change display game in the probability change state after the special game state ends. If the continuous notice occurrence flag 2 has been set from the beginning, it is not changed and the continuous notice occurrence flag 2 remains set. That is, when the special game state occurs when the production control device 40 is in the middle of executing the advance notice by the first advance notice execution means (production control device 40) for a predetermined start-up memory, the special game state After the end, a notice change means for changing so as to make a notice for a predetermined start-up memory by the stop notice means (production control device 40) is made.

  With this process, the continuous notice is stopped when the continuous notice is executed the number of times scheduled. Further, even when the gaming state changes due to the occurrence of a big hit, a notice corresponding to the gaming state can be executed. In other words, even when the so-called time-short state where the variation time is shortened after the special gaming state ends, the advance notice can be reliably executed. Also, if there is a start memory that will cause a special gaming state to occur before the start memory subject to the advance notice, the advance notice will be stopped, or if a special game state occurs during the continuous notice, the continuous notice will be halfway It will not be canceled, and it will be possible to maintain a moderate rate of notice.

  From the above, the notice means (effect control apparatus 40) is the first notice notice execution means (effect control apparatus 40) for executing the notice during the variation display of the variation display game, and the first notice for the predetermined start-up memory. If a special gaming state occurs while the advance notice is being executed by the execution means, a notice for a predetermined start-up memory is given by the stop notice means (production control device 40) after the special game state ends. The notice change means (production control device 40) to change as described above is provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, at the time of starting the change of the special figure change display game (t30), the change start information and the change pattern random number regarding the start of change of the special figure change display game. The variation pattern information related to the variation pattern determined based on the game, the jackpot random number, and the result information determined based on the jackpot symbol random number are output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40. In the production control device 40, the decorative special figure variation display game is started based on these pieces of information. Then, at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special figure fluctuation display game (t31), the fluctuation control information concerning the fluctuation stop of the special figure fluctuation display game, the stop pattern information relating to the stop time, the time reduction result information relating to the remaining number of short times, etc. 30 is output to the production control device 40. The effect control device 40 stops the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game based on these pieces of information. For example, based on the stop pattern information, when the stop time is set in the decorative special figure variation display game or when the extended stop time is set, the continuation or end of the short-time gaming state is notified. As for the time reduction result information, for example, information relating to the number of time reductions is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when a big hit occurs, or the jackpot symbol information is transmitted at the start of variation, and the effect control device 40 Since it is possible to manage the remaining number of times, etc., there is no need to transmit.

  However, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), at the time of starting the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game (t30), the fluctuation start information related to the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number. The fluctuation pattern information, stop pattern information related to the stop time, etc., the jackpot random number and the result information determined based on the jackpot symbol random number are output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40, and the command at the time of change stop (t31) It is also possible not to send.

  That is, the variation pattern information transmitted at the start of variation includes information about the variation time. Based on this information, the effect control device 40 manages the variation time so as to stop the decoration special figure variation display game. This eliminates the need for the game control device 30 to transmit the variable stop information. In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the stop pattern information transmitted at the start of change, when the stop time is set in the decoration special figure change display game, or when the extended stop time is set, the continuation or end of the short-time game state is ended. The notification is performed. In this way, processing related to command transmission can be reduced, and the control burden can be reduced.

  In this case, in the game branching process (step S34), in the special figure change stop process (step S38) executed when the game process number is 3, the process for stopping the special figure change display game is performed. Processing such as setting of a command (variation stop command) for instructing to stop the variation of the decoration special figure variation display game and setting of the stop display time of the result mode in the special figure variation display game is not performed. The process as shown in FIG. 13 is a special figure normal process (step S35), for example, is performed for setting the stop display time of the result mode in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the effect control is performed using the information as a command at the start of the fluctuation. It is made to transmit to the apparatus 40.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, control for determining a continuous effect (notice) is performed by the effect control device 40, but this control may be performed by the game control device 30. That is, the effect control device 40 may serve as a notice means, or the game control device 30 and the effect control apparatus 40 may serve as a notice means. In addition, two types of special figure fluctuation display games, a special figure 1 fluctuation display game and a special figure 2 fluctuation display game, are executed, and either the first start winning opening 13 or the normal electric prize winning device 7 is won. However, only the same kind of special figure variation display game may be executed. In this case, the advance notice control is valid. In addition, although the advance notice is made as a continuous notice over a plurality of special figure change display games, the advance notice may be made only with one special figure change display game. In addition, although the number of selectable times is 20, 50, and 100, it is possible to select a plurality of types of times that are shorter than this.

  Moreover, you may make it raise the notice occurrence rate in a probability fluctuation state rather than another state. In this case, you may be able to increase the notification occurrence rate both at the time of big hit (because the probability of hitting is high, so the occurrence rate of the notification is substantially higher but higher than that) and when it is off, The notice occurrence rate may be increased only in the case of detachment. In addition, the game control apparatus 30 may increase the occurrence rate of SP reach that is out of the probability variation. In this way, (continuous) notices frequently occur during probability fluctuations, and the expectation can be enhanced.

  Moreover, you may make it determine in advance by the probability state in the game state in which the starting memory is digested. However, since the probability state may differ between the time of starting winning and the case where the start memory is executed, determination value changing means (game control device 30) for determining and selecting the probability state in which the start memory is executed first. ). For example, if you win a start during a variable display game that is a big hit in the normal probability state or during a big hit, if the special figure change display game based on the start memory is executed, it is in a high probability state The prior determination is performed with the determination value in the high probability state. In addition, even if the winning prize is awarded when the probability changes after the big hit, the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory is executed after the sixth big hit and the big hit is generated before that. If there is no start memory to be used, the occurrence of the advance notice is determined based on the determination value in the normal probability state. By doing in this way, the advance notice according to the probability state can be executed. Further, when a notice for notifying the determination of a big hit is made, it is possible to prevent a situation where a big hit does not occur despite the notice being made.

  In the above-described embodiment, the extended stop time is set in all the probability variation states. However, the game control device 30 is provided with a notice occurrence determination means for determining the occurrence of a continuous notice (pre-read notice), and the notice occurrence determination is performed. When the means determines the occurrence of the notice, the stop time control means may extend the stop time. That is, the control may be such that the extension of the stop time means advance notice execution. Conventionally, since a notice was generated during the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game, if the pre-reading notice is generated, it is necessary to lengthen the special figure fluctuation display game accordingly. There has been a problem that a special-figure display game with no expectation that does not generate any reach will run for a long time, but this problem can be solved by doing as described above.

  In addition, if it is determined that a big hit will occur in a special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored after the start memory of the advance notice during the continuous advance notice (first notice) that is missed, the object of the advance notice The notice means may be provided with continuous notice extension means for extending the continuous notice during the execution by changing to the start memory that becomes a big hit. Moreover, you may provide the notice aspect development means to develop a notice aspect corresponding to the extension of a continuous notice. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a start-up memory that is a big hit is generated during continuous notice (disappearance) that finally displays 50% in the continuous notice image 54 as shown in FIGS. In such a case, the continuous notice is continuously updated to “80%” or “100%” during the stop period after the end of the variable display game that was originally targeted for the notice. In this way, it is possible to execute a continuous notice with a long expectation and a high expectation. Moreover, even if it is a continuous notice in a mode with low reliability, the expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, when there are two or more big hit start memories as the start memories, the start memories that generate a special gaming state with high value may be preferentially targeted. In addition, as a priority in the above-mentioned embodiment, it is set as 1st special result aspect <2nd special result aspect <3rd special result aspect.

  Further, a notice may be executed while the first special figure variation display game starts after the end of the big hit (the special variation winning device 10 is closed). In the case of performing continuous notice, this notice may be the first time of the continuous notice. That is, the notice means is configured to be able to execute a special game pre-warning notice as the advance notice before a predetermined period when the special gaming state is finished. Run as one of the continuous notices. In this way, the execution period of the continuous notice can be lengthened and the expectation can be enhanced. Moreover, the notice mode can be further diversified and the interest can be enhanced. Furthermore, it is possible to give a prior notice to the special figure variation display game that is executed first after the special game state is finished.

  Further, with respect to the start memory after the big hit, a storage timing means is provided for determining whether the start memory is stored during the big hit or during the special figure variable display game before the big hit, and during the variable display game It is also possible to provide an occurrence rate control means for increasing the occurrence rate of the notice for the start-up memory stored in (1) than for the start-up memory stored during the big hit. In this way, it can be prevented that the number of players that fill the start-up memory before the big hit occurs is increased and the operating rate is reduced. In other words, when a high probability state is generated a predetermined number of times after the jackpot is over, there are not a few players who will stop firing if that number of memories occurs. Stop can be prevented.

  Further, an extended stop time may be set for a special figure fluctuation display game that ends the high probability state. During the extended stop time at this time, a notification that the high-probability state ends is performed. Moreover, you may make it prohibit the continuous notice over this extended stop time.

  The stop time control means (game control device 30) can set a plurality of predetermined extended stop times, and ends the specific game state selected by the specific game state continuation number selection means (game control device 30). The extended stop time to be set may be selected according to the number of special figure fluctuation display games. In this case, the stop time control means increases the probability of selecting a longer extended stop time when the number of special figure variable display games that will end the specific gaming state (the number of time reductions) is large. Control. Further, the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) performs an effect of notifying the end of the effect game or the specific gaming state according to the extended stop time selected by the stop time control means. In this way, the effect game can be performed in an execution time corresponding to the continuation possibility of the specific game state, the expectation for the continuation of the specific game state can be enhanced, and the interest of the effect game is also improved.

  Further, the notice means (production control device 40) targets the special figure start memory generated during the extended stop time (extended stop time 3) to the special figure start memory generated during the extended stop time. It may be generated with a higher probability than the previous notice. In this case, the occurrence rate of the notice for the special figure start memory whose result is a big hit is increased, but since there is a low possibility that the special figure start memory whose result is a big hit is present, the SP reach that falls out It is desirable to increase the incidence of notices targeting the. In this way, the expectation for the special figure start memory after the extended stop time can be enhanced, and the player can be prevented from stopping during the extended stop time.

  In addition, a variation pattern that generates reach (or SP reach) is forced for a special-variation display game in which the stop time control means (game control device 30) sets an extended stop time (extended stop time 3). For example, a change pattern forced setting means (game control device 30 or effect control device 40) may be provided. In this way, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the special figure variation display game in which the specific gaming state is ended, and it is possible to clarify that the specific gaming state is ended by the change of the variation pattern.

  In addition, a variation pattern for generating reach (or SP reach) is forced for the special figure variation display game of the same number as the number of times set as the option of the specific game state continuation number selection means (game control device 30). For example, a change pattern forced setting means (game control device 30 or effect control device 40) may be provided. In this way, the special figure variation display game of the number of times of attention in the specific gaming state can be clarified, and the expectation for the special figure variation display game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the notice means (production control device 40) is set at the boundary of the execution of the special figure variation display game of the same number as the number of times set as the option of the specific game state continuation number selection means (game control device 30). You may provide the notice occurrence rate change means (effect control apparatus 40) which changes the notice occurrence rate in a specific game state. For example, if the number of rounds is the same, but the number of time reductions can be selected from 20, 50, and 100, and 100 is selected, an advance notice will be generated at the 20th special figure change display game Try to increase the rate. Similarly, after the 50th special figure variation display game is completed, the occurrence rate of the notice is further increased. In this way, the occurrence rate of the notice is increased in response to the continuation of the specific gaming state, and the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

  Further, the notice means (production control device 40) includes a first notice means for which the occurrence of all special game states is subject to notice, and the occurrence of a special game state with a predetermined condition (for example, the third special result mode). It may be provided with a second notice means having a notice notice mode different from the first notice means for the occurrence). Then, for example, the notice of advance by the first notice means is executed except during the specific gaming state (probability variation state and / or short-time gaming state), and notice notice by the second notice means is executed during the specific gaming state. In this way, it is possible to clarify the subject of the advance notice to the player. In particular, in the probability variation state and the short-time game state, the variation time of the variation display game is shortened compared to the normal probability state.

  Furthermore, the first notice means may be made effective even in the specific game state, and the notice information by the first notice means may be generated at a lower rate than the notice information by the second notice means. Further, in this case, when there are a plurality of start memories before the start target memory to be notified, the first notice means performs a notice in the first several start memory change display games, and then the rest You may make it provide the advance notice control means which develops notice information by performing notice information by the 2nd notice means by starting memory. In this way, interest can be further improved and a sense of expectation for occurrence of a specific gaming state can be enhanced. It should be noted that when the advance notice is developed, it may be controlled so as to be a big hit.

  Further, the second notice means is enabled before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number, and the first notice means is executed after the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times. The notice means may be effective. In this way, it is possible to clarify the target of the notice to the player, and to effectively notify the notice corresponding to the player's psychology. In addition, the first notice means is made effective even before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number, and the notice notice by the first notice means is generated at a lower rate than the notice notice by the second notice means. You may make it let it. Further, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, the notice notification by the second notice means may be enabled (operable) even when the specific gaming state is not occurring.

  In other words, the notice means (the effect control device 40) is the first notice for the first notice means (the effect control device 40) for which all the special gaming states are subject to the notice and the special game state that is associated with the establishment of the predetermined condition. A second notice means (production control device 40) having a different notice notification mode from the means, and when there are a plurality of start memories before the start object of the notice object, a predetermined number of digests are digested first. Advanced notice control means (production control device 40) that executes notice notification by the first notice means in the variable display game based on the start memory and then executes notice notice by the second notice means in the remaining variable display game based on the start memory You may make it provide.

  Further, the notice means may include special notice means for executing a notice that is not selected in the notice for the start-up memory that is lost. That is, when the notice notification by the special notice means is executed, the big hit is determined. In this way, the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced. The special notice means includes a first special notice means for which all special game states are subject to notice, and a first special notice means for which the special game state accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition is the subject of notice. Two special notice means may be provided.

  In addition, the notice means activates the notice of notice in a variable display game that is out of play when the number of variable display games in a specific gaming state (for example, probability variation state) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 50 times). It is also possible to provide an off-line notice stop means so as not to let it occur. That is, even if it becomes a specific gaming state, if the next special gaming state does not occur easily, the player will be irritated. In such a case, if a notice of outage is given, the irritability will be further enhanced. So this can be prevented.

  In addition, it is configured to generate a probability fluctuation state after all jackpots have ended, but the notification notification control is performed in the probability fluctuation state with the occurrence of a jackpot on a specific symbol (probability variation symbol) as the condition for occurrence of the probability variation state. You may make it change with the presence or absence of generation | occurrence | production of. That is, the control of the notice notification may be changed depending on the probability variation big hit (high value) and the normal big hit (value is small). For example, as described above, the notice means (the effect control device 40) generates the first notice means targeting the occurrence of all the special game states and the occurrence of the special game state based on the big hit with a specific symbol. You may provide the 2nd notice means in which a notice notice aspect differs from a 1st notice means as a notice object. Then, for example, the notice of advance by the first notice means is executed except during the specific gaming state (probability variation state and / or short-time gaming state), and notice notice by the second notice means is executed during the specific gaming state. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a big hit with a non-probability variable symbol (normal symbol) during the probability variation state.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is a game in which a special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the stop result mode when the variable display game based on a plurality of identification information is stopped becomes the special result mode. A start storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing the right to execute a variable display game as a start memory within a predetermined number of ranges, and the execution of the variable display game stored in the start storage means and still being executed For the previous start memory, the notice means (production control device 40) for notifying the result of the variable display game before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the target start memory is stored in the start memory means. When the variable display game is continuously executed with the start memory, the stop time is set between the start of the next variable display game after the current variable display game is stopped. A stop time control means (game control device 30) is provided, the stop time control means can set a normal stop time and an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time, and the notice means has an extended stop time. An inter-stop notice means (effect control device 40) for making a notice in the set stop period of the variable display game is provided.

  Therefore, since the notice means includes the stop notice means for making a notice during the suspension period of the variable display game in which the extended stop time is set, the notice information can be clearly notified. That is, by giving a notice during the suspension period of the variable display game, various types of information can be notified efficiently, and whether the information decorates the variable display game or not, the result of the variable display game on and after the next time. It becomes clear whether the notice is given, and it can enhance interest and expectation. In addition, by extending the suspension period of the variable display game, a variety of notices can be made during the period, and the interest can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the stop period is not extended every time, the progress of the variable display game is not delayed.

  In addition, the stop-notice means (production control device 40) continuously gives notice over the stop periods of a plurality of variable display games executed before the variable display game to be notified. .

  Here, “continuous notice” means that the same or mutually related notice effects are continued in a plurality of variable display games, the story develops as the variable display game progresses, and quantitative information is displayed. Things to update, etc. Note that there may be a period in which the advance notice is not performed once in the midway change display game without generating the advance notice in all of the suspension periods of the plurality of change display games. In the case where the advance notice is given in the variable display game to be notified, the previous change display game and the target change display game may be given in advance.

  Therefore, the notice unit between stops continuously gives notice over the stop periods of a plurality of variable display games executed before the variable display game to be notified, so that the information of the notice can be clearly notified. At the same time, the player's expectation can be enhanced for a long period. Moreover, the notice aspect can be diversified and the interest property can be improved.

  In addition, after the special game state is ended, the game is provided with probability variation means (game control device 30) capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode is higher than usual, and the stop time The control means (game control device 30) sets the extended stop time during the high probability state.

  Therefore, since the probability variation means capable of generating a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state is provided and the stop time control means sets the extended stop time during the high probability state, the expectation during the high probability state is increased. Can do. Especially during high-probability states, in addition to the information that is output during normal probability states during fluctuations, information that reports high-probability states is often output, and a notice is given when a large amount of information is output in this way. However, it is difficult to clarify the notice information, but by setting an extended stop time and making a notice at the extended stop time, it becomes possible to make a notice efficiently even during a period when there is a lot of information to be output. The expectation inside can be raised. In addition, during the high probability state, the execution period of the variable display game is often shortened, so that a sufficient period for executing the advance notice can be ensured even if the execution period is shortened. Furthermore, in the case of a gaming machine that finishes the high probability state with the number of executions of the variable display game, the next special game state is not surely generated. It can be extremely enhanced. Moreover, the number of continuous notices can be increased by executing the notice during the suspension period. In other words, by executing a notice for the start memory generated during the variable display game from the stop period of the variable display game (when performing a notice during the variable display game, such a timing Difficult) It is possible to increase the number of continuous notices accordingly, and it is possible to carry out notices with a longer expectation.

  Further, the stop notice means (production control device 40) gives a notice for the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) until a predetermined time elapses after the variable display game is stopped. It can be executed after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  Therefore, the stop notice means can execute the notice for the start memory stored in the start storage means after the predetermined time has elapsed from when the variable display game is stopped until the predetermined time elapses. The advance notice for the start-up memory generated during the stop period can be executed during the stop period, so that the advance notice period can be extended and the expectation can be enhanced. That is, since the advance notice for the start memory generated during the variable display game as in the prior art cannot be performed during the variable display game in terms of timing, the generation of the advance notice is delayed by one variable display game. However, such a problem can be solved. In addition, even when the start memory is generated while the stop period is extended and only the start memory is available, it is possible to make a prior notice for the start memory in advance, a unique effect that is impossible in the past. Can also be obtained.

  In addition, prior determination is made in advance to determine the result related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored corresponding to the start memory before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory in order to make a notice. Means (game control device 30, production control device 40), and the pre-determining means is first pre-determining means (game control) for making a pre-determination when the start memory is stored in the start memory means (game control device 30). Device 30), pre-determination interrupting means (production control device 40) for temporarily interrupting pre-determination when execution of the advance notice is determined by the pre-determination result of the first pre-determination means, and pre-determination interruption means There is provided second pre-determination means (production control device 40) for making a pre-determination with respect to the start memory stored in the start storage means without making a pre-determination due to the interruption of the pre-determination.

  Therefore, prior determination for determining in advance prior to the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory, the result related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored corresponding to the start memory The pre-determining means includes a first pre-determining means that makes a pre-determination every time the start-up memory is stored in the start-up storing means, and the execution of the advance notice is determined by the pre-determination result of the first pre-deciding means. The pre-determination means for temporarily interrupting the pre-determination, and the pre-determination is performed on the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means without performing the pre-determination due to the interruption of the pre-determination by the pre-determination interruption means. And a second advance judging means, so that when the advance notice is executed, the advance judgment is temporarily interrupted, and a notice that significantly increases the shooting ability such as announcing the occurrence of a plurality of special gaming states is provided. It is possible to stop. In addition, even if the pre-determination is interrupted, the start-up memory generated during that time is pre-determined later by the second pre-determination means so that the advance notice can be made. Can do.

  Further, the notice means (effect control device 40) includes a first notice execution means (effect control device 40) for executing a notice during the variation display of the variation display game, and a first notice execution means for a predetermined start memory. When a special gaming state occurs while the advance notice is being executed, a change is made so that a notice for a predetermined start-up memory is made by the stop notice means (production control device 40) after the special game state ends. Notice changing means (production control device 40).

  Therefore, the notice means includes a first notice executing means for executing a notice during the variable display of the variable display game, and a special gaming state when the notice is being executed by the first notice executing means for a predetermined start memory. In the event of occurrence, it is provided with a notice change means for changing so that a notice for a predetermined start memory is made by the notice means between stops after the end of the special gaming state, so that it can cope with a change in the gaming state, etc. You can execute the notice. In other words, even when the so-called time-short state where the variation time is shortened after the special gaming state ends, the advance notice can be reliably executed. Also, if there is a start memory that will cause a special gaming state to occur before the start memory subject to the advance notice, the advance notice will be stopped, or if a special game state occurs during the continuous notice, the continuous notice will be halfway It will not be canceled, and it will be possible to maintain a moderate rate of notice.

  In addition, the extended stop time set by the stop time control means (game control device 30) includes stop period effect means (effect control device 40) for performing a predetermined effect different from the notice, and the notice means (effect control device 40). ) Gives a notice about the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed before the end of the extended stop time in which the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed. A notice prohibition means (production control device 40) for prohibiting this is provided.

  Therefore, since the extended stop time set by the stop time control means is provided with the stop period effect means for performing a predetermined effect different from the advance notice, an effect with high expectation and interest is performed within the extended stop time. Is possible. In addition, the notice means, for the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time when the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed, before the end of the extended stop time when the predetermined effect by the stop period effect means is performed. Since the advance prohibition means for prohibiting the advance notice is provided, the advance notice and the production can be performed efficiently. That is, a predetermined notice is given before the end of the extended stop time at which the predetermined effect is performed, and the special figure variation display game subject to the predetermined notice is executed after the extended stop time at which the predetermined effect is performed. The advance notice over the extended stop time during which the production is performed is prohibited. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the advance notice and the production from being performed efficiently, such as the relationship between the advance notice and the result becoming unclear due to the insertion of the extended stop time during which the predetermined production is performed, and the interest of the production being impaired.

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

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

30 Game control device (start storage means, stop time control means, probability variation means, prior determination means, first preliminary determination means)
40 effect control device (notice means, stop notice means, advance decision means, advance decision stop means, second advance decision means, first notice execution means, notice change means, stop period effect means, notice prohibition means)
100 gaming machines

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a stop result mode when a variable display game with a plurality of identification information is stopped becomes a special result mode,
Start storage means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game as start storage within a predetermined number of ranges;
Foreseeing means for notifying the result of the variation display game before the execution of the variation display game corresponding to the subject start memory is performed on the start memory stored in the start storage means and before the execution of the variation display game. When,
When the variable display game is continuously executed by the start memory stored in the start memory means, the stop result mode of the variable display game is displayed after the variable display game is stopped and the next variable display game is started. A stop time control means for setting a stop period time to be
The notice means is
If the start-up memory is stored before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the stop period related to the change-display game at least after the start of the change display game, the start memory is stored during the stop period. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute the targeted notice. The stop time control means can set a normal stop time and an extended stop time that is longer than the normal stop time,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit includes an inter-stop notifying unit that makes the advance notice during the stop period of the variable display game in which the extended stop time is set. Probability changing means capable of generating a high probability state in which the probability that the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode after the end of the special gaming state is higher than usual,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the stop time control means sets an extended stop time during the high probability state. Prior to determining the result related information related to the stop result mode of the variable display game stored in correspondence with the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory in order to make the advance notice A determination means,
The prior determination means includes
First predetermination means for making a predetermination when start memory is stored in the start storage means;
Pre-determination interrupting means for temporarily interrupting pre-determination when execution of the advance notice is determined by the pre-determination result of the first pre-determination means;
Second pre-determination means for making a pre-determination with respect to the start-up memory stored in the start-up storage means without being pre-determined by interruption of the pre-determination by the pre-determination interruption means;
The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising: The notice means is
First notice execution means for executing the notice during fluctuation display of the fluctuation display game;
If the special gaming state occurs when the preliminary announcement is being executed by the first advance notice execution unit for a predetermined start memory, the predetermined notice state is given by the stop notice unit after the special game state is ended. A notice change means for changing to make a notice for the start memory,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising: In the extended stop time set by the stop time control means, provided with a stop period effect means for performing a predetermined effect different from the advance notice,
The notice means is configured to determine the extended stop time for which the predetermined effect is provided by the stop period effect means for the result of the variable display game executed after the extended stop time for which the predetermined effect is provided by the stop period effect means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising a notice prohibition unit that prohibits the notice from being given before the end.

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