JP2013056224A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase a performance effect related to a continuous notice, in a game machine which includes a variable display device having a display part capable of displaying a variable display game of variably displaying two or more pieces of identification information on the basis of an entry of a game ball to a start winning opening, and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result.SOLUTION: When new start storage accompanied by the establishment of a prescribed condition is stored in a start storage means (game controller 30) within a prescribed period in the variable display game in which a continuous performance is being executed, an execution period is changed so as to continue the continuous performance under execution till the variable display game based on the new start storage accompanied by the establishment of the prescribed condition.

Description

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

  In the conventional gaming machine, there is a notice effect as a means to notify in advance that the result of the variable display game is likely to become a specific result. A continuous effect is known in which a result in a variable display game that is performed based on a start memory that has not yet been executed is notified by repeatedly performing a notice effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). At present, with the increasing complexity of games and the diversity of games, there are a plurality of, for example, two start ports for establishing the start conditions of the variable display game on the game board, and the variable display corresponding to each start port is provided. A gaming machine configured to play a game is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-239154 A JP 2008-18000 A

  Even if the continuous notice was executed, it was impossible to give a wide range to the production.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In such a case, in the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player, it is to enhance the effect of the presentation regarding the continuous notice.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the start winning opening as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means for determining various random values stored in the start storage means;
Game execution means for executing the variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
Continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on the start-up memory with establishment of a predetermined condition;
Informing means for informing about the continuous performance,
The starting prize opening is
A first start prize opening and a second start prize opening;
The starting storage means is
A first start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening as a first start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening as a second start storage up to a predetermined number;
When a new start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition is stored in the start-up storage means within a predetermined period in the variable display game in which the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect being executed is displayed. Further, the present invention is characterized in that the game continues until a variable display game based on a new start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a new start memory associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition is stored in the start storage means within a predetermined period in the variable display game in which continuous effects are executed, Since the continuous production that is being executed continues until the variable display game based on the new start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition, the number of continuous productions is larger than the number of start memories at the start of the continuous production. It is possible to perform a more effective performance.

Invention of Claim 2 is a gaming machine of Claim 1, Comprising: The said alerting | reporting means is
The stop identification information in a plurality of variable display games over the variable display game based on the start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition is used as specific identification information to notify the continuation of the continuous performance. .

  According to the invention described in claim 2, it is possible to enhance the production effect relating to the continuous notice. That is, since the specific identification information is repeatedly displayed during the execution of the continuous performance, it is possible to easily notify the player of the execution of the continuous notice. Further, even if the variation pattern of the variation display game is a variation pattern with a short variation time, it is possible to produce an effect.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification means is
When the second start memory is generated during execution of the continuous performance based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition, the variable display game in the variable display game based on the second start memory The identification information that stops at the step is the specific identification information.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as interruption of the continuous performance in the middle, and to maintain the player's sense of expectation over a plurality of variable display games. The production effect can be enhanced.

  According to the present invention, when a new start memory associated with establishment of a predetermined condition is stored in the start storage means within a predetermined period in a variable display game in which a continuous performance is executed, Since such an effect is continued until the variable display game based on the new start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition, a more effective effect can be performed.

1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine showing the configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating holding information setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a change display game start process. It is a flow chart for explaining change display game stop processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in a display part. It is a time chart for explaining progress of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in a display part. It is a time chart for explaining progress of a game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of a hold information setting process. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure game process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 1st start port monitoring process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 hold information determination process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 2nd start port monitoring process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 hold information determination process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure usual process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the pending | holding information setting process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuation determination process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game start process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change display game stop process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the display in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the modified example of the progress of the game in the gaming machine of the first modified example. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the display in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the modification of the progress of the game in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the progress of the game in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the display in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the change time in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the holding information setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. 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, an ordinary variable winning apparatus 7 (second start winning opening) forming a second starting winning area, and an auxiliary game The special figure memory display 18 for lighting and displaying the number of unprocessed times of the special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure display 9 as a fluctuation display device for displaying the special figure fluctuation display game, and the game state LED 8 (FIG. 2) Is shown). 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. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A 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, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on 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 opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3). For 2 seconds). Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it is easy to start the second special figure variation display game.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure memory display 18 having LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, as well as a big hit determination random number for a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game Various random numbers such as a fluctuation pattern random number for determining the game, a random number for hit determination of the usual figure fluctuation display game, and the like are also generated. The RAM 31c includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start winning opening 13, the start opening SW7d provided in the normal variation winning apparatus 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. ing. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern, 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, the input / output interface 33 is provided with a start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a winning port SW12a, 12a,..., A count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, an inner frame opening SW121, and a discharge and emission control device via a low pass filter and a buffer gate. 50 etc. are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. The glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame is opened.

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and via the output port and driver (not shown), the special figure display 9, the special figure storage display 18, the common figure display 5, and the common figure storage display 15 The game status LED 8, the special winning opening SOL10b, the open / closed electric power SOL7b, the external output terminal 16 connected to the management device 200 outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50 are output.

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

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

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

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

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

In these control devices, the following game control is performed.
The game control device 30 mainly performs main processing shown in FIG. 3 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 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 time of starting the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed. Then, a power failure recovery process (step S2) is performed, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) is started.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, processing for prohibiting interruption is performed (step S4). Thereafter, an initial value random number update process (step S5) is performed to update the initial value of random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers to break the temporal regularity of random numbers, and an interrupt is permitted (steps) S6) is performed.

  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, processing of input from various sensors (starting port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) and output data set in various processing On the basis of the above, an input / output process (step S11) for performing an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, open / close SOL7b) is performed.

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

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step S15) is performed for updating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, a winning port for monitoring whether or not a signal is input from the start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., And the count SW 10c (whether or not a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input). A switch monitoring process (step S16) is performed. Then, an error monitoring process (step S17) for monitoring each signal and an error is performed, a special figure game process (step S18) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general game for performing a process regarding the common figure variation display game. Processing (step S19) is performed.

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

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S19) 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 determining a normal game hit is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 31b, and a process of determining a hit error in the normal game display game is performed. 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 fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the electric power open / close SOL 7b is operated to open and close the opening / closing member 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 , 7a is controlled as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 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 variation winning device 7 has 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 normal variation 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). Further, the release mode when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won is the first release time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the general variation 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 normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than 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, , 0.5 seconds), thereby controlling the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 per unit time to be substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal variation display game, the release time is the second release time (for example, 1 second). The number of times of opening for one hit result of the variable display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times). In the short-time operation state, control may be performed such that the probability that the hit result of the normal-variation display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. That is, the short-time operation state is a state in which the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 is increased and the opening time in one opening is extended, and as a result, the opening time per unit time is extended. . This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started. That is, the game control device 30 is an operation state in which the operation state of the second start winning opening (ordinary variation winning apparatus 7) is an operation state in which it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening than the other operation states. A second start winning facilitating means for making the second start winning facilitating state is provided.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special game processing (step S18), the detection signal of the game ball from the first start winning port 13 and the starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7 Based on the input, a random number value for jackpot determination of the special figure variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a start-up memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  Further, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, the big hit judgment random number value stored in the start memory is compared with the big hit judgment value (specific value) for the special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Then, a process of determining a miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the starting memory number. Also, a process for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation pattern selection unit that selects a variation pattern of the variation display game from a plurality of variation patterns based on the random number value. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed.

  Here, there are two probability states, a normal probability state (first probability state) and a probability variation state (second probability state), in the probability state, which is a state of probability that a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game. In the game control device 30, any one probability state is set. The probability variation 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 this specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit determination random number value. Yes. Further, in the probability variation state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific values, and this specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and the jackpot determination random number value Are compared, and if they match, it is determined that the game is a big hit. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a probability variation control means capable of controlling the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be in the special result mode in either the normal probability state or the probability variation state.

  If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied (if it is a specific special result mode (probability variation pattern)), the probability state is changed to a probable state after the special game state is finished. And so on. If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the probability state, the normal probability state is temporarily set regardless of whether or not the special result mode is associated with establishment of a predetermined condition. . And when it is a special result aspect accompanied by establishment of predetermined conditions, it will be in a probability change state again after completion | finish of a special game state. In the case of a special result mode (normal symbol) that is not accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal probability state is maintained as it is even after the special game state is ended.

  In addition, as described above, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes a normal operation state and a short-time operation state, and the probability state in the special figure variation display game includes a normal probability state and a probability variation state. These combinations constitute three game states, a normal game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time game state, and the game control device 30 sets any one game state based on a predetermined condition. The normal game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a probability variation state. The short-time game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. When the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, a time-reduced special figure fluctuation display game (time-short fluctuation display game) in which the execution time of one special figure fluctuation display game is shortened as a special figure fluctuation display game. Is configured to run.

  In addition, the game control device 30 determines a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like stored in the start memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). Then, a pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not a special symbol variation display game has been missed, a big hit symbol (special result mode), 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.

  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, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. 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. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special reach 1 (SP1 reach) <special reach 2 (SP2 reach). In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode 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, in the game control device 30, based on the determination result of the start memory as described above, the special figure display device 9 displays a special figure fluctuation display game that displays the special identification information fluctuating for a predetermined time and then stops and displays it. I do. 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.

  Further, in the game control device 30, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode is displayed on the special figure display and a process for generating a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special figure display is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit judgment random number value. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

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

  In addition, the game control device 30 controls the discharge / emission control device 50 based on the detection signals of the game balls input from the sensors (starting port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. Processing is performed so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the device 51.

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

  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 the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or a special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. The game state is changed to the short-time game state.

  The type of special result mode includes 15R normal (design) in which the number of rounds in the special game state is 15 rounds and the game state is set to the short-time game state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed after the special game state is completed. ), The number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and after the special gaming state ends, the game state becomes the probability variation state until the next special result mode is derived (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is Three types of 2R probability change (symbol) in which the gaming state is a probability variation state after the special gaming state is completed in two rounds until the next special result mode is derived are set. That is, the 15R probability variation and the 2R probability variation are special result modes that are accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the probability variation state (specific game) that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after the special game state based on the special result mode ends. Status).

  In the special game state (first special game state) based on 15R normal, 15R probability change, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first release time (25 seconds), and the special game state based on 2R probability change In the (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is the second opening time (0.3 seconds) shorter than the first opening time. Here, in the special game state based on 2R probability change, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 0.3 seconds is performed twice with a wait time of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done. That is, the first special gaming state in which the 15R normal and 15R probability changes are executed for a predetermined period, and the second special gaming state in which the 2R probability change is set to be shorter than the first special gaming state. Is to execute. 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 (first start winning 13, normal variation winning device 7), and based on the extracted random number value In addition to the special game state, an additional game value determining means is provided for determining whether or not to add an additional game value or determining an additional game value amount to be added.

  Next, details of the special game process (step S18) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, in the special game process, first, the first start winning port 13 serving as the start winning port, the winning to the normal variable winning device 7 are monitored, and various random number values are stored based on the winning. The mouth monitoring process (step S30) is performed, and the count switch monitoring process (step S31) for monitoring the input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, a game branching process (step S32) for selecting a process to be executed based on the acquired game process number based on the acquired game process number is performed. In this game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 0, in order to monitor the change start of the special symbol and perform the special symbol change start setting, the effect setting, or the special figure normal processing A special figure routine process (step S33) for setting necessary information is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 1, the special figure change start process 2 (step S34) is performed. In the special figure change start process 2 (step S34), information related to the change of the special symbol is set. For example, the start memory is decremented by 1 with the execution of the special figure change display game based on the start memory. Perform the process. Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 2, the timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, etc.) in the special figure fluctuation display game or the special figure display processing (step A special figure changing process (step S35) for setting information necessary for performing S36) is performed.

  In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 3, a special figure display process (step S36) is performed. In the special figure display processing (step S36), a timer for managing the time (such as the stop symbol display time) in the special figure variation display game is updated. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S37) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the special figure routine process (step S33).

  Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 4, fanfare / interval process (step S37) for performing processing such as updating the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the special game state is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 5, a special winning opening releasing process (step S38) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S38), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S37) is set. If the special game state is the final round, the command setting for the special game state end screen and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball process (step S39) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 6, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S39) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step S39), 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 branch process (step S32), if the game process number is 7, a big hit end process (step S40) is performed. In the jackpot ending process (step S40), a process for ending the special game state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S33) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a special figure variation control process (step S41) for performing a process such as updating the game process timer is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start prize (step S50). In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S50), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the start port SW7d when there is a starting winning. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S50), if there is no start prize (step S50; N), the start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S50), if there is a start prize (step S50; Y), a process (step S51) for acquiring the special figure start memory number is performed, and the special figure start memory is stored. It is determined whether the number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S52).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52), when the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52; Y), that is, when the start memory cannot be stored any more, The start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S52), if the special figure start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S52; N), the special figure start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step S53) is performed, processing for storing the jackpot determination random number value (step S54), processing for storing the jackpot symbol random number (step S55), processing for storing the variation pattern random number (step S56). In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S54 to S56), 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 serves as a start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the start winning opening as a start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

  After performing processing for storing various random number values, special figure hold information determination processing (step S57), which is prefetching processing for determining result related information corresponding to start-up storage, is performed. And the process (step S58) which sets the decoration special figure reservation information command displayed on the display part 43a of the display apparatus 43 is performed, the display setting of the special figure reservation number in the display part 43a is performed, and a start port monitoring process is complete | finished To do. The decoration special figure hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory.

  In the special figure hold information determination process (step S57) performed in the start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 6, the result related information corresponding to the start memory is determined before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Perform prefetch processing. As shown in FIG. 7, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, a process (step S60) of acquiring a big hit determination random number value stored in a process of storing a big hit determination random number (step S54), It is determined whether or not there is a winning value (step S61).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hit value (step S61), it is determined whether or not the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), when there is no winning value (step S61; N), that is, when the acquired random number for determining the big hit does not coincide with the big hit determining value, setting of outlier information Processing (step S62) is performed. In the loss information setting process (step S62), as a result of determining the jackpot determination random number value, a process of storing information indicating that no special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed. Thereafter, a process (step S63) of acquiring the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the process of storing the fluctuation pattern random number (step S56) is performed, and a process of setting the deviation fluctuation pattern information based on the fluctuation pattern random number (step S64) is performed. Then, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is a winning value (step S61; Y), that is, if the acquired random number for determining the big hit matches the big hit determining value, the big hit symbol A process of acquiring a random number (step S65) is performed, and a jackpot information setting process (step S66) is performed. In the jackpot information setting process (step S66), a process for storing information indicating that a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed as a result of the determination of the random number for jackpot determination. Further, based on the jackpot symbol random number, processing for storing information on the type of special result mode (15R probability variation, 15R normal variation, 2R probability variation) is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of obtaining a fluctuation pattern random number (step S67) is performed, a process of setting jackpot fluctuation pattern information based on the fluctuation pattern random number (step S68) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The loss information, jackpot information, loss variation pattern information, and jackpot variation pattern information are later transmitted to the production control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. That is, the game control device 30 stores the random number extraction result corresponding to the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) and waiting for the execution of the variable display game in advance before executing the variable display game. It serves as a pre-determination means for determining.

  In the special figure routine process performed when the process number is 0 in the game branching process (step S32) shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol variation start is monitored, and the special symbol variation start setting or the special figure routine process is performed. The information necessary to do this is set. As shown in FIG. 8, in this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory (step S70). In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S70), if there is no start memory (step S70; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73).

  If it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S73), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S73; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S74). The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S75), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 40 performs, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the display unit 43a of the display device 43.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S70), if there is a start memory (step S70; Y), the special figure change start process 1 (step S71) for setting information related to the special figure change display game. )I do. After that, the process for storing the information of the change start (step S72) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the information on the start of change (step S72), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure change start process 2 is selected in the next game branch process (step S32) (see FIG. 5). Become so.

  In the special figure fluctuation start process 1 (step S71) performed in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. 8, information regarding the special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure variation start process 1, it is first determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S80). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S80), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S80), if it is a big hit (step S80; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the big hit determination value, a process of setting the big hit information ( Step S81) is performed, and a process of setting a stop symbol (Step S82) is performed. In the process of setting the big hit information (step S81), for example, the process of setting the big hit flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S80), if it is not a big hit (step S80; N), that is, if the big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, a process of setting a stop symbol ( Step S82) is performed.

  In the process of setting the stop symbol (step S82), the process of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the start memory being processed. When the result is out of order, the out-of-order stop symbol is set. The stop symbol set here is output to the effect control device 40 later as stop symbol data. Thereafter, a process for selecting a fluctuation table for selecting a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the gaming state or the like (step S83) is performed, a process for setting special figure information (step S84) is performed, and special figure fluctuation start process 1 is performed. finish. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random number value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value, and also serves as a game execution unit that executes the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit.

  In the production control device 40, the hold information setting process shown in FIG. In the hold information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a hold information command is received (step S90). The hold information command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the start memory is generated, and includes information related to the start memory. The hold information command includes a decoration special figure hold information command, off-line information, jackpot information, off-set fluctuation pattern information, jackpot fluctuation pattern information, and the like. In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S90), if the hold information command has not been received (step S90; N), the hold information setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the hold information command is received (step S90), when the hold information command is received (step S90; Y), processing for acquiring the hold number information (step S91) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the hold number information (step S91), the process of acquiring the hold number information is performed based on the decoration special figure hold number command which is one of the hold information commands. Next, the process (step S92) for obtaining determination information related to the hold is performed. The determination information is information including the result of the pre-reading process for the start-up memory, and in the process of acquiring determination information related to the hold (step S92), it is one of the hold information commands, that is, miss information, jackpot information, miss Determination information is acquired based on the fluctuation pattern information and the jackpot fluctuation pattern information.

  Next, it is determined whether continuous notice is being executed (step S93). In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S93), it is determined whether there is a first continuous notice flag or a second continuous notice flag that is set when the continuous notice is being executed. Here, continuous notice (continuous production) is one of notice notices for notifying the existence of a start memory for executing a special figure fluctuation display game for deriving a special result, and is used for a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. It is a continuous performance that continuously produces effects. 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. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S93), if the continuous notice is not being executed (step S93; N), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is to be executed (step S94). .

  In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S94), for example, the random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired, and when the acquired random number for determining the continuous notice is a specific value, the execution of the continuous notice is determined. It has become. That is, execution of continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S94), when the continuous notice is not executed (step S94; N), a process for storing the determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information is stored. The setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S94), when the continuous notice is executed (step S94; Y), a process of setting the first continuous notice flag (step S95) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting the value of the starting storage number +1 until the suspension is set in the continuous notice count counter (step S96), and a process of setting a final flag for the suspension (step S97) is performed. And the process (step S104) which memorize | stores the determination information regarding the said holding is performed, and a holding information setting process is complete | finished. That is, this start memory is a start memory accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition for starting the continuous notice.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S93), if the continuous notice is being executed (step S93; Y), it is determined whether or not it is the continuation determination period (step S98). I do. The continuation determination period is from the start of continuous notice until a predetermined time before the timing when the identification information stops at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that is scheduled to be the final round of the continuous notice. It is a period. In addition, it can be said that the predetermined time before the timing at which the identification information is finally stopped is before a period during which the identification information to be finally stopped cannot be replaced with the specific identification information.

  If it is not the continuation determination period (step S98; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the continuation determination period (step S98; N), a process for storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed to set the hold information. The process ends. In the determination of whether or not it is the continuation determination period (step S98), if it is the continuation determination period (step S98; Y), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is executed (step S99).

  In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S99), for example, a random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired, and the execution of the continuous notice is determined when the acquired random number for determining the continuous notice is a specific value. It has become. In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S99), when the continuous notice is not executed (step S99; N), a process for storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information is stored. The setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S99), when the continuous notice is executed (step S99; Y), a process of setting the second continuous notice flag (step S100) is performed. Thereafter, a process of adding the value of the starting storage number +1 until the suspension to the continuous notice count counter (step S101) is performed. That is, this start memory is a new start memory accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition for continuing the continuous notice (changing the execution period of the continuous notice).

  And the process (step S102) which sets a stop symbol replacement flag to the hold | maintenance which was due to become the last round is performed. The hold that was scheduled to be the last round is a start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of a predetermined condition that occurred earlier. Further, a process of setting a final flag for the hold (step S103) is performed, a process of storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information setting process is ended. That is, the effect control device 40 has a continuous effect change means for changing the execution period so that the continuous effect being executed continues until the variable display game based on the new start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition. Eggplant.

  When the first continuous notice flag is set, the continuous notice starts from the special figure variation display game to be started next. This continuous notice is notified that the continuous notice is being executed by setting the final stop symbol as the specific identification information 80 in the decorative special figure variation display game during the continuous notice excluding the last round (for example, FIG. 13). reference). In addition, when the second continuous notice flag is set, the last stop symbol of the decorative special figure variation display game that was scheduled to be the last in the continuous notice being executed is replaced with the specific identification information 80, so that The continuation of the notice is informed. Then, in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game during the continuous notice except the last round, the continuous stop notice is being executed by setting the final stop symbol as the specific identification information 80 in the same manner as when the first continuous notice flag is set. It is notified that there is.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a variable display game start process shown in FIG. 11 at the start of the special figure variable display game. In this variation display game start process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S110). The change start command includes information regarding the contents of the special figure change display game, and is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure change display game. In the determination of whether or not this change start command has been received (step S110), if the change start command has not been received (step S110; N), the change display game start process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the change start command has been received (step S110), if the change start command has been received (step S110; Y), a process of obtaining a change pattern number (step S111) is performed.

  The variation pattern number is for determining the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and is selected based on the variation pattern random number stored in the start memory in the game control device 30 at the start of the special figure variation display game. Is transmitted to the production control device 40. In the process of acquiring the variation pattern number (step S111), a process of acquiring the variation pattern number transmitted from the game control device 30 is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a continuous notice flag (first continuous notice flag or second continuous notice flag) (step S112). In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S112), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S112; N), a process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the normal selection table (step S118) is performed. . Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated. In the variation pattern setting process (step S116), a variation pattern is selected from the obtained variation pattern number and the selected selection table.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S112), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S112; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a final flag (step S113). In the determination of whether or not there is a final flag (step S113), it is determined whether it is the final round of the continuous notice or the final round of the continuous notice. When it is determined whether or not there is a final flag (step S113), if there is no final flag (step S113; N), a process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the selection table for continuous notice (step S117) is performed. Do. Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated. In the variation pattern selected in the process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the selection table for continuous notice (step S117), the final stop symbol in the decorative special diagram variation display game is specified identification information 80. Thus, it is notified that the continuous notice is being executed (see, for example, FIG. 13). In the determination of whether or not there is a final flag (step S113), if there is a final flag (step S113; Y), a process of setting continuous preliminary notification last time information (step S114) is performed, and continuous preliminary notification is performed. A process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the final selection table (step S115) is performed. Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated.

  With the above processing, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined. In other words, the production control device 40 serves as a continuous production control means for executing a continuous production in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games over a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory with establishment of a predetermined condition. In addition, the production control device 40 serves as an informing means for informing execution of continuous production.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a variable display game stop process as a process related to the stop of the variable display game. As shown in FIG. 12, in the variation display game stop process, it is first determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (step S120). The change stop command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the stop timing of the special figure change display game. In the determination of whether or not this change stop command has been received (step S120), if the change stop command has not been received (step S120; N), the change display game stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the variable stop command has been received (step S120), if the variable stop command has been received (step S120; Y), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S121). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S121), if the result is a big hit (step S121; Y), a change stop setting process (step S129) for stopping the decorative special figure change display game is performed. Do. Thereafter, a process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S128) is performed, and the variable display game stop process is ended. In the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S121), if the result is not a big hit (step S121; N), it is determined whether or not there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122).

  The stop symbol replacement flag is set for the start-up memory that was scheduled to be the last time when continuation of the continuous notice is determined in the hold information determination process shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122), if there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122; Y), a stop symbol replacement process (step S123) is performed to display the decorative symbol. A variation stop setting process (step S124) for stopping the variation display game is performed. That is, when the special figure variation display game being executed is based on the start memory that was scheduled to be the final round of the continuous notice, the stop symbol replacement process (step S123) performs the special figure variation display game. A process of replacing the final stop symbol with the specific identification information 80 is performed. As a result, the continuation of the continuous notice is notified in the special figure change display game based on the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition. In addition, in the determination of whether or not there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122), if there is no stop symbol replacement flag (step S122; N), the change stop setting for stopping the decoration special symbol change display game is set. Processing (step S124) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S125). In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S125), it is determined whether or not there is a first continuous notice flag or a second continuous notice flag. If it is determined in step S125 that there is no continuous notice flag (step S125; N), the variable display game stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S125), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S125; Y), a process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S126) is performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 0 (step S127).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127), if the value of the continuous notice number counter is not 0 (step S127; N), the variable display game stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127), when the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127; Y), the process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S127; Y) Step S128) is performed, and the variable display game stop process is terminated. In the process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S128), the first continuous notice flag and the second continuous notice flag are cleared.

  FIG. 13 shows a display example of the decorative special figure variation display game in the continuous notice executed by the processing as described above. Here, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), c is generated from the start memory a during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the continuous notice is not executed, and further, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), It is assumed that when the start memory d is generated, it is determined that the continuous notice is finalized with the special figure variation display game based on the start memory d as the final game.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), after the running special figure fluctuation display game for which the start of the continuous notice is determined is finished, the special figure fluctuation based on the start memory a shown in FIGS. 13 (d) to (f). Continuous notice starts from the display game. In the special figure variation display game in which the continuous notice shown in FIGS. 13D to 13F is being executed, a variation pattern for the continuous notice is set, and the final stop symbol of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game is the continuous notice. Specific identification information 80 (indication of “continuous hit” here) for notifying the player of the execution is used. In addition, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memories b and c for executing the continuous notice before the last round is set with a fluctuation pattern for the continuous notice similarly to the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory a. The final stop symbol of the decorative special figure variation display game is specified identification information 80 (in this case, “continuous attack” is displayed) for notifying the player of the execution of the continuous notice.

  As described above, in the variable display game while the continuous presentation is being executed, the identification information that stops last in the variable display game is the specific identification information. it can. That is, since the specific identification information is repeatedly displayed during the execution of the continuous performance, it is possible to easily notify the player of the execution of the continuous notice. Further, even if the variation pattern of the variation display game is a variation pattern with a short variation time, it is possible to produce an effect.

  Further, as the advance notice proceeds, as shown in FIG. 13 (h) to (i) or (j), in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory d, the result of the big hit (FIG. 17 (i) )) Or the result mode of deviation (FIG. 17 (j)) is displayed.

  Here, in FIGS. 14 and 15, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory d that is the final round of the continuous notice shown in FIG. 13 is out of place, and a new start memory e is displayed during the continuation determination period. , F, g are generated, and when the start memory g is generated, an example is shown in which the continuation of the continuous notice is determined so that the special figure variation display game based on the start memory g is the final game.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the special figure change display game based on the start memory c for executing the continuous notice is finished, the special figure based on the start memory d for executing the continuous notice as shown in FIG. 15 (b). The variable display game is started (t1 in FIG. 14). During the execution of the special figure change display game and during the continuation determination period (before t5 in FIG. 14), as shown in FIG. 15C, new start memories e, f, and g are generated (see FIG. 14). t2, t3, t4), and when the start memory g is generated (t4 in FIG. 14), the continuation of the continuous notice is determined.

  As a result, in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory d that is the final round of the continuous notice that is currently being executed, when the fluctuation display of the final stop symbol is stopped, first, as shown in FIG. The result mode of the loss is displayed. And as shown in FIG.15 (e), after displaying identification information so that it may slide to the side, the result aspect by which the middle symbol used as the last stop symbol was replaced by the specific identification information 80 is displayed, and continuous notice Is continued (t6 in FIG. 14). In addition, it is good also as only the specific identification information 80 which alert | reports a continuation of a continuous notice to a player, without displaying the result mode of detachment once. That is, FIGS. 15D and 15E may be omitted.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 15 (g) to (i), a special figure variation display game based on the start memory e for executing the first continuous continuous notice is executed (after t7 in FIG. 14). The continued continuous notice is also the same as the continuous notice before continuing shown in FIGS. 13D to 13F, and the final stop symbol is made the specific identification information 80 as shown in FIG. 15I. The notification that the continuous notice is being executed is made. A special figure variation display game based on the start memory f is also executed in the same manner.

  Then, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory g which is the final game in the continuous continuous notice is finally a jackpot result mode (i) or (j) as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 (i)) or the result mode of deviation (FIG. 17 (j)) is displayed.

  By performing the continuous notice as described above, it becomes possible to execute the continuous notice more times than the number of starting memories at the start of the continuous notice, and a more effective presentation can be performed. In addition, even if the continuation of the continuous notice is decided, the notice of the continuation is not announced until the end of the special figure change display game that was scheduled to be the final of the initial continuous notice. There is no loss of expectation for the variable display game, and even if the result of the special figure variable display game that was scheduled for the final round is off, the expectation that the continuous notice will be continued will be given. Can also be provided, and the effect of presentation regarding continuous notice can be enhanced.

  From the above, the variation having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning port (the first starting winning port 13, the normal variable winning device 7). In the gaming machine 100 that includes a display device (special display 9 and display device 43) and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result, A starting storage means (game control device 30) for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls as a starting storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and determination of various random number values stored in the starting storage means Determination means (game control device 30) for performing, game execution means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means, and a variable display game based on start-up memory with establishment of a predetermined condition Within a predetermined period of time in a continuous effect control means (effect control device 40) for executing a continuous effect (continuous notice) in a plurality of variable display games over a range of time and a variable display game in which a continuous effect is being executed. When a new start memory accompanying the establishment of the condition is stored in the start storage means, the continuous performance being executed continues until the variable display game based on the new start memory accompanying the establishment of the predetermined condition. In this way, there is provided a continuous production changing means (production control device 40) for changing the execution period and a notification means (production control device 40) for performing notification regarding the continuous production. When the execution period of the effect is changed, the continuation of the continuous effect is notified in the variable display game based on the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  In addition, the notification means (effect control device 40) stores the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition when the continuous effect execution period is changed by the continuous effect change means (effect control device 40). In the identification information to be finally stopped in the variable display game based on the display, after the predetermined identification information is displayed, the predetermined identification information is replaced with the specific identification information 80 different from the plurality of identification information, thereby continuing the continuous performance. It will be reported.

  In addition, during the execution of the continuous notice, if the condition for continuing the continuous notice is satisfied, the continuous notice may be continued or may not be continued.

  In addition, the continuation determination period is a predetermined time before the timing at which the identification information stops at the end of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that was scheduled to be the last round of the continuous notice from the start of the continuous notice. This period is not limited to this. For example, it may be a period from the start of the special figure variation display game, which was scheduled to be the final round of continuous notice, to a predetermined time before the timing at which the identification information is finally stopped. That is, it may be within a predetermined period in the variable display game based on the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition. If it does in this way, it can prevent that continuation of a continuous production frequently occurs. In this case, the process of setting the final flag is not performed in the hold information setting process shown in FIG. Then, the final notice of the continuous notice may be set.

  From the above, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) performs a new start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition within the predetermined period in the variable display game based on the start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition. Is stored in the start storage means (game control device 30), the continuous performance execution period is changed.

  In the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 10, the continuous notice count counter is set to manage the number of continuous notice executions. However, the continuous notice count counter need not be used. Since the final flag is set for the start memory for executing the special figure variation display game that is the final of the continuous notice, at least the start memory that is the final of the continuous notice can be identified. Only the end of the continuous notice may be monitored. By doing so, the control burden can be reduced.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided, if the decision to start the continuous notice is within a predetermined stop symbol replacement period, the special figure fluctuation display game The final stop symbol of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to may be replaced with the specific identification information 80. The stop symbol replacement possible period is a period from the start of the special figure variation display game to a predetermined time before the timing when the identification information stops at the last in the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. In this period, the identification information to be stopped last can be replaced with the specific identification information.

  For example, in the case where a continuous notice is executed in a game, when the execution of the continuous notice is determined, the continuous notice is performed from the next variable display game. However, if the start memory for determining the continuous notice execution is the timing of winning the current variation display game, even if the continuous notice execution has been decided, there is nothing in the fluctuation display game during the change. The present situation is that the end of the variable display game is waited without performing an effect, and until the end of the variable display game, an effect that can be expected by the player cannot be performed. Therefore, in the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided, the final stop symbol of the corresponding decorative special figure variation display game is replaced with the specific identification information 80, thereby starting the continuous production. As the timing is advanced, it is possible to execute a continuous production more times than the number of starting memories, so that a more effective production can be performed.

  In the case of such a configuration, in the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 10, when continuous notice is not being executed (step S93; N), and execution of the continuous notice is determined (step S94; Y), It is determined whether or not it is a stop symbol replacement period, and if it is a stop symbol replacement period, a stop symbol replacement flag is set. If the stop symbol replacement period is not set, the stop symbol replacement flag is not set. In this case, the last stop symbol is replaced with the specific identification information 80 from the next special figure variation display game.

  FIG. 16 shows an example in which the final stop symbol of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game executed when the start of the continuous notice is determined is changed. When the start memory z is generated from the state where there is no start memory, the special figure variation display game z based on the start memory z is started (t10). During the execution of the special figure variation display game z, c is generated from the start memory a (t11, t12, t13), and the start memory d that determines the start of the continuous notice is the stop symbol replacement period If it occurs within (before t15) (t14), execution of continuous notice is determined. At this time, the last stop symbol of the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game z is replaced, and specific identification information for notifying the player of the execution of the continuous notice is displayed as the final stop symbol ( t16).

  That is, it has not been determined that the continuous notice is executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game z, but since the execution of the continuous notice is decided during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game z, the special notice fluctuation display game z is determined. The final stop symbol of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the figure fluctuation display game z is changed to the specific identification information 80. Thereby, it is possible to make it appear that the continuous notice starts from the special figure variation display game z, the start timing of the continuous production is advanced, and the continuous production more times than the start memory number can be executed, A more effective performance can be performed.

  From the above, when the continuous production start is determined by the continuous production control unit (production control device 40), the notification unit (production control device 40) is finally stopped in the running variation display game. The identification information to be replaced is replaced with specific identification information 80 different from the plurality of identification information, so that the execution of the continuous performance is notified, and in the variable display game during the continuous performance, the variation The identification information that stops last in the display game is the specific identification information 80.

  Further, although the production control device 40 performs processing such as management of the number of times of continuous notice execution, it is performed only by the game control device 30, and the production control device 40 is based on a command transmitted from the game control device 30. Alternatively, the processing related to the continuous notice may be performed.

  Further, the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 17 may be performed instead of the hold information setting process shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the process similar to the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 10, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. In the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 17, the last notice of the continuous notice being executed is missed, and the continuous notice is given at a predetermined probability when a start-up memory that results in a big hit occurs during the continuation determination period during the execution of the continuous notice. To continue.

  This hold information setting process is different from the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 10 when the continuous notice is being executed. When the continuous notice is being executed (step S93; Y), it is determined whether or not the final round of the continuous notice being executed is a big hit (step S130). In the determination of whether or not the final round is a big hit (step S130), if the final round is a big hit (step S130; Y), a process (step S104) for storing determination information regarding the hold is performed. The hold information setting process is terminated. That is, in this case, since a special gaming state occurs after the continuous notice being executed, processing relating to the continuation of the continuous notice is not performed. In the determination of whether or not the final round is a big hit (step S130), if the final round is not a big hit (step S130; N), it is determined whether or not it is a continuation determination period (step S98).

  If it is not the continuation determination period (step S98; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the continuation determination period (step S98; N), a process for storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed to set the hold information. The process ends. When it is the continuation determination period (step S98; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S131). In determining whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit based on the determination information related to the hold. If it is not a big hit (step S131; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131; N), a process for storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information setting process is terminated. . Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), if it is a big hit (step S131; Y), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is executed (step S99). The determination after whether or not to execute this continuous notice (step S99) is the same processing as the hold information setting processing shown in FIG.

  If it does in this way, continuation of a continuous notice serves as a notice of big hit, and it can raise the production effect about a continuous notice. In other words, even if the result of the special figure fluctuation display game that was scheduled for the last time of the initial continuous notice is lost, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the continuous notice will continue, and the effects of the continuous notice are provided. Can be increased. In addition, a special gaming state based on the fact that the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition that has occurred previously becomes a special result, and it makes no sense to decide to continue the continuous performance. Can be prevented. In addition, after the special series fluctuation display game scheduled to be the final round of the initial continuous notice, the continuous notice can be given during the period until the big hit, and an effective presentation can be made toward the big hit.

  From the above, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) performs the continuous effect execution period when the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition is not a special result. Will be changed.

  In addition, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) changes the execution period of the continuous effect when the result of the variable display game based on the new start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition becomes a special result. It will be done.

  In the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 17, when the continuous notice is not being executed (step S <b> 93; N), whether or not the big hit is made (step S <b> 130) is not performed, and the continuous notice is being executed. Only the determination (step S131) as to whether or not it is a big hit performed in some cases (step S93; Y) may be performed. In this case, with the occurrence of the special game state, the continuous notice flag and the stop symbol replacement flag are cleared. Further, the continuous notice may be started after the special gaming state is finished without clearing the continuous notice flag.

  Further, in the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 17, when the continuous notice is being executed (step S93; Y) and within the continuation determination period (step S98; Y), it is based on the start-up memory. When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes a special result, the continuous notice may be continued with a higher probability than the case where the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory does not become the special result. In other words, when a big hit is made, it may be replaced with specific identification information with a higher probability than when a big hit is not made. By doing in this way, the continuation of the continuous notice functions as a notice to notify that the possibility of a big hit is high, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In other words, the notification means (production control device 40) stores a new start memory that accompanies the establishment of a predetermined condition within a predetermined time period in the variable display game, and changes based on the start memory. When the result of the display game is a special result, a plurality of pieces of identification information to be finally stopped in the running variable display game with a higher probability than when the result of the variable display game based on the start memory is not a special result. The identification information may be replaced with specific identification information 80 different from the above identification information.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to perform two types of special figure fluctuation display games, a first special figure fluctuation display game and a second special figure fluctuation display game, as special figure fluctuation display games.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the gaming machine of this modification is provided with a first start port SW17 and a second start port SW18 as start ports SW. The first start opening SW17 is provided inside the first start winning opening 13 so as to detect a game ball won in the first starting winning opening 13. The second start port SW18 is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7 so as to detect a game ball won in the normal variation winning device 7.

  The game control device 30 extracts various random numbers related to the first special figure variable display game based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port SW17 provided in the first start winning port 13, and stores it in the RAM 31c. A process of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is performed as the first start memory. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a first start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 13 (first start winning area) as a first start memory. Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second start port SW18 provided in the normal variation winning device 7, various random numbers related to the second special figure variation display game are extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as the second start memory. Is stored as a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). That is, the game control device 30 constitutes a second start storage means for storing the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening (normal variation winning device 7, second start winning area) as the second start storage. Therefore, the game storage device 30 stores the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 13, the normal variation winning device 7) as a start memory for each winning, up to a predetermined upper limit number. Make.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game include a first special figure display 9a (fluctuation display apparatus, first fluctuation display apparatus), a second special figure display provided in the game area 1a. 9b (variable display device, second variable display device). The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are games similar to the special figure fluctuation display game in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment. That is, the first special figure display 9a and the display device 43 constitute a first fluctuation display device for displaying the first special figure fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the second special figure display 9b and the display device 43. Constitutes a second variation display device for displaying a second special figure variation display game (second variation display game). The first special figure display 9a, the second special figure display 9b, and the display device 43 form a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. And as a result of this special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the first special figure display 9a or the second special figure display 9b becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called , Jackpot state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode. The first special figure display 9a and the second special figure display 9b may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special display is not performed independently or simultaneously. A variable display game is displayed. Also, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 9a and the second special figure display 9b, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43. The second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory. If there is a second start memory, the second special figure fluctuation display game is played even if the first start memory is present. Executed. However, during the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed after the game ends. That is, when the game control device 30 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 30), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

  If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied (if it is a specific special result mode (probability variation pattern)), the probability state is changed to a probable state after the special game state is finished. And so on. In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display, regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. When a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the probability variation state, the first special diagram variation is performed regardless of whether or not the special result mode is associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition. Both the display game and the second special figure variation display game are once in the normal probability state. And when it is a special result aspect accompanied by establishment of predetermined conditions, it will be in a probability change state again after completion | finish of a special game state. In the case of a special result mode (normal symbol) that is not accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal probability state is maintained as it is even after the special game state is ended.

  In the game control device 30, a special game process shown in FIG. 19 is performed instead of the special game process shown in FIG. In this special figure game process, instead of the start opening monitoring process (step S30) performed in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 5, a first start opening monitoring process (step S140), a second start opening monitoring process (step S30). S141) is performed. Further, instead of the special figure fluctuation control process (step S41), a first special figure fluctuation control process (step S142) for performing processing such as a game process timer update of the first special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation. A second special figure variation control process (step S143) for performing a process such as updating the game process timer of the display game is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the first start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize (step S150). In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S150), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the first starting port SW17 when there is a starting winning. In the determination of whether or not there is a first start prize (step S150), if there is no first start prize (step S150; N), the first start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a first start prize (step S150), if there is a first start prize (step S150; Y), a process of acquiring the first (special figure 1) start memory number (step S150). S151) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the first start memory number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S152).

  When determining whether or not the first start memory number is the upper limit value (step S152), if the first start memory number is the upper limit value (step S152; Y), that is, if the first start memory cannot be stored any more. Ends the first start port monitoring process. In the determination of whether or not the first start memory number is the upper limit value (step S152), if the first start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S152; N), the first start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step S153), processing for storing special figure 1 big hit determination random number value (step S154), processing for storing special figure 1 big hit symbol random number (step S155), processing for storing special figure 1 fluctuation pattern random number (Step S156) is performed. In the process for storing these various random number values (steps S154 to 156), the process for storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated first starting stored number is performed. .

  After performing processing for storing various random numbers, it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S157). “Time saving” means a case where the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a time saving operation state (a probability changing state or a time saving gaming state). In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S157), if the time is short (step S157; Yes), a process for setting the decoration special figure 1 hold information command (step S160) is performed, and the first start port The monitoring process ends. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the first startup memory is not performed. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S157), when the time is not short (step S157; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit is being made (step S158).

  In the determination of whether or not a big hit is being made (step S158), it is determined whether or not the special variation winning apparatus 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 big hit is made (step S158), if the big hit is made (step S158; Y), the process of setting the decoration special figure 1 hold information command (step S160) is performed, and the first start The mouth monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the first startup memory is not performed. If it is not a big hit (step S158; No) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S158), a special figure 1 hold information determination process (step S159) is performed. And the process (step S160) which sets the decoration special figure 1 reservation information command displayed on the display part 43a of the display apparatus 43 is performed, the display setting of the number of special figure reservations in the display part 43a is performed, and the 1st start opening monitoring The process ends. The decoration special figure hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. Regarding the first start memory, the pre-reading process is not performed when the normal variable winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state or the special game state, but the pre-reading process is performed, and the result information is displayed. You may make it not output.

  In the special figure 1 hold information determination process (step S159) performed in the first start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 20, the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Pre-reading processing is performed to determine the above. As shown in FIG. 21, in this special figure hold information determination process, first, a process (step S170) of acquiring the big hit determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 big hit determination random number storage process (step S154). To determine whether there is a winning value (step S171).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S171), it is determined whether or not the acquired special figure 1 big hit determining random number value matches the big hit determining value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S171), when there is no winning value (step S171; N), that is, when the acquired special figure 1 big hit determination random number value does not match the big hit determination value, As shown in FIG. 1, shift information setting processing (step S172) is performed. In the special figure 1 deviation information setting process (step S172), as a result of determining the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value, no special result is derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory. Processing to store information and the like is performed. Thereafter, the special figure 1 performs the process of setting the deviation variation pattern information (step S173), and the special figure 1 hold information determination process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether there is a winning value (step S171), if there is a winning value (step S171; Y), that is, if the acquired special figure 1 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. Then, special figure 1 big hit information setting processing (step S174) is performed. In the special figure 1 big hit information setting process (step S174), as a result of the determination of the special figure 1 big hit determination random value, a special result is derived in the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory. The process which memorize | stores the information etc. is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of setting special figure 1 big hit variation pattern information (step S175) is performed, and the special figure 1 hold information determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the special figure 1 deviation fluctuation pattern information and the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern information are later transmitted to the effect control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including information related to the first start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the second start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a normal power effective period (step S180). In the determination as to whether or not it is the normal electric power valid period (step S180), it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 7 serving as an ordinary electric accessory is in an open state in which a game ball can be won. If it is not the normal power effective period in the determination as to whether it is the normal power effective period (step S180), the second start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the normal power generation period (step S180), if it is the normal power generation period (step S180; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a second start prize (step S181). Do. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start winning (step S181), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the second starting port SW18 when there is a second starting winning. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start winning (step S181), if there is no second start winning (step S181; N), the second start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S181), if there is a second start prize (step S181; Y), a process for acquiring the second (special figure 2) start memory number (step S181). S182) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the second start memory number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S183).

  When determining whether or not the second start memory number is the upper limit value (step S183), when the second start memory number is the upper limit value (step S183; Y), that is, when the second start memory cannot be stored any more Ends the second start-up port monitoring process. In the determination of whether or not the second start memory number is the upper limit value (step S183), if the second start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S183; N), the second start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step S184), processing for storing special figure 2 big hit determination random number value (step S185), processing for storing special figure 2 big hit symbol random number (step S186), processing for storing special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number (Step S187) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S185 to 187), 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 second starting storage number is performed. .

  After performing the process of storing various random numbers, the special figure 2 hold information determination process (step S188) is performed. And the process which sets the decoration special figure 2 hold information command displayed on the display part 43a of the display apparatus 43 (step S189) is performed, the display setting of the number of special figure hold in the display part 43a is performed, and 2nd start port monitoring The process ends. The decorative special figure 2 hold information command is later transmitted to the effect control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including information related to the second start memory.

  In the special figure 2 hold information determination process (step S238) performed in the second start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 22, the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Pre-reading processing is performed to determine the above. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hold information determination process, first, a process for acquiring the jackpot determination random number value stored in the process for storing the special figure 2 big hit determination random number (step S185) (step S190). ) To determine whether there is a winning value (step S191).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S191), it is determined whether or not the acquired special figure 2 jackpot determining random number value matches the jackpot determining value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S191), when there is no winning value (step S191; N), that is, when the acquired special figure 2 big hit determination random number value does not match the big hit determination value, The special figure 2 performs deviation information setting processing (step S192). In the special figure 2 losing information setting process (step S192), as a result of determining the special figure 2 big hit determination random value, a special result is not derived in the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory. Processing to store information and the like is performed. Thereafter, the special figure 2 performs the process of setting the deviation variation pattern information (step S193), and the special figure 2 hold information determination process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S191), if there is a winning value (step S191; Y), that is, if the acquired special figure 2 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. Then, special figure 2 big hit information setting processing (step S194) is performed. In the special figure 2 jackpot information setting process (step S194), as a result of the determination of the special figure 2 big hit determination random value, a special result is derived in the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory. The process which memorize | stores the information etc. is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of setting special figure 2 big hit variation pattern information (step S195) is performed, and the special figure 2 hold information determination process is terminated. Note that the special figure 2 deviation fluctuation pattern information and the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation pattern information are later transmitted to the effect control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including information related to the second start memory.

  In addition, the game control device 30 performs the special figure routine process shown in FIG. 24 instead of the special figure routine process shown in FIG. In this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether there is a second start memory (step S200). In the determination of whether or not there is the second start memory (step S200), if there is the second start memory (step S200; Y), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process which is a process related to the second special figure fluctuation display game. (Step S207) is performed. After that, the process for storing the change start information (step S203) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the change start information (step S203), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure change start process 2 is selected in the next game branch process (step S32) (see FIG. 19). It becomes like this. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step S200), if there is no second start memory (step S200; N), it is determined whether or not there is a first start memory (step S201). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a first start memory (step S201), if there is a first start memory (step S201; Y), a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (a process related to the first special figure fluctuation display game) ( Step S202) is performed. After that, the process for storing the change start information (step S203) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a first start memory (step S201), if there is no first start memory (step S201; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S204). I do.

  When it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S204), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S204; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S204), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S204; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S205). The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S206), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 40 performs, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the display unit 43a of the display device 43.

  In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S202) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. 24, information related to the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 25, in this special figure 1 fluctuation start process, it is first determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S210). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S210), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value stored in the first start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S210), if it is a big hit (step S210; Y), that is, if the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, the big hit information is set. Is performed (step S211), and a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S212) is performed. In the process of setting the big hit information (step S211), for example, the process of setting the big hit flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S210), if it is not a big hit (step S210; N), that is, if the random number for special figure 1 big hit judgment does not match the big hit judgment value, special figure 1 is stopped. A process of setting a symbol (step S212) is performed.

  In the process of setting the special figure 1 stop symbol (step S212), the stop symbol of the first special figure variable display game is determined based on the special figure 1 big hit symbol random value stored in the first start memory being processed. Process. The stop symbol set here is output to the effect control device 40 later as stop symbol data. If the result is out of place, the outage stop symbol is set as the special figure 1 stop symbol. Thereafter, a process for setting special figure information (information set for the first special figure fluctuation display game) is performed (step S213), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

  In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step S207) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. 24, information related to the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 26, in this special figure 2 variation start process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S220). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S220), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value stored in the second start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S220), if it is a big hit (step S220; Y), that is, if the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, the big hit information is set. Processing (step S221) is performed, and processing for setting the special figure 2 stop symbol (step S222) is performed. In the process of setting the jackpot information (step S221), for example, a process of setting the jackpot flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S220), if it is not a big hit (step S220; N), that is, if the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the special figure 2 is stopped. A process of setting a symbol (step S222) is performed.

  In the process of setting the special figure 2 stop symbol (step S222), the stop symbol of the second special figure variable display game is determined based on the special figure 2 big hit symbol random value stored in the second start memory being processed. Process. The stop symbol set here is output to the effect control device 40 later as stop symbol data. In addition, when the result is out of place, the outage stop symbol is set as the special figure 2 stop symbol. Thereafter, a process for setting special figure information (information set for the second special figure fluctuation display game) (step S223) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

  The effect control device 40 performs the hold information setting process shown in FIG. 27 and the continuation determination process shown in FIG. 28 in place of the hold information setting process shown in FIG. In the hold information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a hold information command is received (step S90). The hold information command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the start memory is generated, and includes information related to the start memory. This hold information command includes a decoration special figure 1 hold information command, special figure 1 off information, special figure 1 big hit information, special figure 1 off fluctuation pattern information, special figure 1 big hit fluctuation pattern information, decorative special figure 2 hold information command. Special figure 2 misalignment information, special figure 2 jackpot information, special figure 2 misalignment variation pattern information, special figure 2 jackpot variation pattern information, and the like are included. In the determination of whether or not the hold information command has been received (step S90), if the hold information command has not been received (step S90; N), the hold information setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the hold information command is received (step S90), when the hold information command is received (step S90; Y), processing for acquiring the hold number information (step S91) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the hold number information (step S91), the process of acquiring the hold number information is performed based on the decoration special figure 1 hold number command and the decoration special figure 2 hold number command which are one of the hold information commands. Next, the process (step S92) for obtaining determination information related to the hold is performed. The determination information is information including the result of the pre-reading process for the start-up memory. In the process of acquiring the determination information regarding the hold (step S92), the special information shown in FIG. 1 based on the jackpot information, special figure 1 deviation pattern information, special figure 1 big hit pattern information, special figure 2 deviation information, special figure 2 big hit information, special figure 2 deviation pattern information, special figure 2 big hit pattern information Get judgment information.

  Next, it is determined whether continuous notice is being executed (step S93). In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S93), the special figure 1 continuous set when the special notice variable display game based on the first start memory is executing the last continuous notice. It is determined whether there is a notice flag or a special figure 2 continuous notice flag that is set when the special figure variation display game based on the second start-up memory is executing the last notice. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S93), if the continuous notice is not being executed (step S93; N), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is to be executed (step S94). .

  In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S94), for example, the random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired, and when the acquired random number for determining the continuous notice is a specific value, the execution of the continuous notice is determined. It has become. That is, execution of continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S94), when the continuous notice is not executed (step S94; N), a process for storing the determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information is stored. The setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S94), when the continuous notice is to be executed (step S94; Y), it is determined whether or not the suspension is in FIG. 1 (step S230). Do.

  In the determination as to whether or not the hold is in FIG. 1 (step S230), it is determined whether or not the received hold information command is based on the occurrence of the first start-up memory. In the determination of whether or not the hold is special figure 1 (step S230), if the hold is special figure 1 (step S230; Y), that is, the received hold information command is generated in the first start memory. If it is based on the above, the process of setting the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S232) is performed, and the process of setting the value of the start storage number +1 until the suspension is performed to the continuous notice number counter (step S96). . In the determination of whether or not the hold is special figure 1 (step S230), if the hold is not special figure 1 (step S230; N), that is, the received hold information command is generated in the second start memory. If it is based on the above, the process of setting the special notice 2 continuous notice flag (step S231) is performed, and the process of setting the value of the start storage number +1 until the suspension is performed to the continuous notice number counter (step S96). . Thereafter, a process of setting a final flag for the hold (step S97) is performed, a process of storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being executed (step S93), if the continuous notice is being executed (step S93; Y), the continuation determination process (step S233) is performed, and the determination regarding the hold is made. A process for storing information (step S104) is performed, and the hold information setting process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the continuation determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a continuation determination period (step S98). The continuation determination period is from the start of continuous notice until a predetermined time before the timing when the identification information stops at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that is scheduled to be the final round of the continuous notice. It is a period. In addition, it can be said that the predetermined time before the timing at which the identification information is finally stopped is before a period during which the identification information to be finally stopped cannot be replaced with the specific identification information.

  If it is not the continuation determination period (step S98; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the continuation determination period (step S98), the continuation determination process ends. In the determination of whether or not it is the continuation determination period (step S98), if it is the continuation determination period (step S98; Y), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is executed (step S99).

  In the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S99), for example, a random number for determining the continuous notice is acquired, and when the acquired random number for determining the continuous notice is a specific value, the continuation of the continuous notice is determined. It has become. In the determination as to whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S99), when the continuous notice is not executed (step S99; N), the continuation determination process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S99), if the continuous notice is to be executed (step S99; Y), it is determined whether or not the suspension is special figure 2 (step S240). Do.

  In the determination as to whether or not the hold is special figure 2 (step S240), it is determined whether or not the received hold information command is based on the occurrence of the second start-up memory. In the determination of whether or not the hold is special figure 2 (step S240), if the hold is special figure 2 (step S240; Y), that is, the received hold information command is generated in the second start memory. If it is based on this, it is determined whether there is a special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S241).

  In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S241), if there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S241; Y), the continuation determination process ends. That is, since the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game, the continuous notice of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is executed. If it is, the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start-up memory currently being processed is executed before the first special figure fluctuation display game which is the final round of the continuous notice. Therefore, in this case, the continuation determination process is terminated because the continuous advance notice cannot be continued by the second start-up memory. As will be described later, in the second special figure variation display game based on the second start-up memory, an effect is made that becomes part of the continuous notice being executed with the first special figure variation display game as the final round. The

  If there is no special figure 1 continuous notice flag in the determination of whether or not there is a special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S241), that is, if there is a special figure 2 continuous notice flag, the special figure A process of setting the two continuous notice flag (step S242) is performed. Thereafter, a process of adding the value of the starting storage number +1 until the suspension to the continuous notice count counter (step S101) is performed.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the hold is special figure 2 (step S240), if the hold is not special figure 2 (step S240; N), that is, the received hold information command is generated in the first start memory. If it is based on the process, the process of setting the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S243) is performed. Thereafter, a process of adding the value of the starting storage number +1 until the suspension to the continuous notice count counter (step S101) is performed.

  Then, the process of setting the stop symbol replacement flag in the hold scheduled to be the last time (step S102) is performed, the process of setting the final flag in the hold (step S103) is performed, and the continuation determination process is ended. To do.

  In addition, in the production control device 40, instead of the variable display game start process shown in FIG. 11, the variable display game start process shown in FIG. 29, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 30, and the special figure 2 fluctuation shown in FIG. Perform pattern selection processing. In the variation display game start process shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S110). The change start command includes information regarding the contents of the special figure change display game, and is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure change display game. In the determination of whether or not this change start command has been received (step S110), if the change start command has not been received (step S110; N), the change display game start process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the change start command has been received (step S110), if the change start command has been received (step S110; Y), a process of obtaining a change pattern number (step S111) is performed.

  The variation pattern number is for determining the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the special pattern 1 variation pattern random number stored in the start memory in the game control device 30 at the start of the special figure variation display game or Special figure 2 is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number and transmitted to the effect control device 40. In the process of acquiring the variation pattern number (step S111), a process of acquiring the variation pattern number transmitted from the game control device 30 is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start is in FIG. 1 (step S250). In the determination of whether or not the fluctuation start is special figure 1 (step S250), it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation start command relates to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory. It is determined whether the special figure fluctuation display game is the first special figure fluctuation display game. In the determination of whether or not the fluctuation start is special figure 1 (step S250), when the fluctuation start is special figure 1 (step S250; Y), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern process (step S251) is performed, and the fluctuation starts. A pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variable display game start process is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not the fluctuation start is special figure 1 (step S250), when the fluctuation start is not special figure 1 (step S250; N), special figure 2 fluctuation pattern processing (step S252) is performed, A variation pattern setting process (step S116) is performed, and the variation display game start process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S260). In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S260), if there is no special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S260; N), the corresponding variation pattern is selected from the special figure 1 normal selection table. Is performed (step S265), and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S260), if there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S260; Y), it is determined whether or not there is the final flag (step S260). S261) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a final flag (step S261), it is determined whether it is the final round of the continuous notice or the final round of the continuous notice. In the determination of whether or not there is the final round flag (step S261), if there is no final round flag (step S261; N), processing for selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the special figure 1 continuous notice selection table (step S261). S264) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process is terminated. In the variation pattern selected in the process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the special figure 1 continuous notice selection table (step S264), the final stop symbol in the special special pattern variation display game is specified identification information 80. Thus, it is notified that the continuous notice is being executed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a final round flag (step S261), if there is a final round flag (step S261; Y), a process of setting continuous notice final round information (step S262) is performed, and a special figure is displayed. The process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the one continuous notice last round selection table (step S263) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S270). In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S270), if there is the special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S270; Y), it is determined whether or not there is the final flag (step S271). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a final flag (step S271), it is determined whether it is the final round of the continuous notice or the final round of the continuous notice. In the determination of whether or not there is a final flag (step S271), if there is no final flag (step S271; N), a process of selecting a corresponding variation pattern from the special figure 2 continuous notice selection table (step S271). S274) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is terminated. Note that in the variation pattern selected in the processing for selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the special figure 2 continuous notice selection table (step S274), the final stop symbol in the decoration special diagram variation display game becomes the specific identification information 80. Thus, it is notified that the continuous notice is being executed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a final flag (step S271), if there is a final flag (step S271; Y), a process of setting continuous notice final information (step S272) is performed. A process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern from the two consecutive advance notice final selection table (step S273) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S270 that there is no special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S270; N), whether or not there is a special figure 1 continuous notice flag. Determination (step S275) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S275), if there is no special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S275; N), the corresponding variation pattern is selected from the special figure 2 normal selection table. Is performed (step S277), and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S275), if there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S275; Y), the corresponding fluctuation from the special figure 1 continuous notice selection table. A pattern selection process (step S276) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is terminated. That is, in this case, the second start memory is generated during the execution of the continuous notice with the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory as the final round, and the second special map variation based on the second start memory is performed. This is a case where the display game is executed with priority. Therefore, in the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory, the special special figure fluctuation display game is produced so that it becomes a part of the continuous notice that is being executed with the first special figure fluctuation display game as the final round. The corresponding variation pattern is selected from the selection table for continuous notice in FIG. As a result, when the second start memory is generated during execution of the continuous performance based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition, also in the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. The identification information that can be executed continuously and stops last in the second special figure variation display game can be the specific identification information 80.

  With the above processing, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is determined. In other words, the production control device 40 serves as a continuous production control means for executing a continuous production in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games over a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory with establishment of a predetermined condition. In addition, the production control device 40 serves as an informing means for informing execution of continuous production.

  In addition, the production control device 40 performs the variable display game stop process shown in FIG. 32 and the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 33 instead of the variable display game stop process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in this variation display game stop process, it is first determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received (step S120). The change stop command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the stop timing of the special figure change display game. In the determination of whether or not this change stop command has been received (step S120), if the change stop command has not been received (step S120; N), the change display game stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the variable stop command has been received (step S120), if the variable stop command has been received (step S120; Y), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S121). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S121), if the result is a big hit (step S121; Y), a change stop setting process (step S129) for stopping the decorative special figure change display game is performed. Do. Thereafter, a process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S128) is performed, and the variable display game stop process is ended. In the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S121), if the result is not a big hit (step S121; N), it is determined whether or not there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122).

  The stop symbol replacement flag is set for the start memory that is scheduled to be the last time when the continuation notice is determined to be continued in the continuation determination process shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122), if there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122; Y), a stop symbol replacement process (step S123) is performed to display the decorative symbol. A variation stop setting process (step S124) for stopping the variation display game is performed. That is, when the special figure variation display game being executed is based on the start memory that was scheduled to be the final round of the continuous notice, the stop symbol replacement process (step S123) performs the special figure variation display game. A process of replacing the final stop symbol with the specific identification information 80 is performed. As a result, the continuation of the continuous notice is notified in the special figure change display game based on the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition. In addition, in the determination of whether or not there is a stop symbol replacement flag (step S122), if there is no stop symbol replacement flag (step S122; N), the change stop setting for stopping the decoration special symbol change display game is set. Processing (step S124) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S280). In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S280), if there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S280; Y), the process of decrementing the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S126). I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S280), if there is no special figure 1 continuous notice flag (step S280; N), it is determined whether or not there is the special figure 2 continuous notice flag. Determination (step S281) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S281), if there is the special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S281; Y), the process of decrementing the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S126). I do. That is, in this case, continuous notice based on the occurrence of a predetermined second start-up memory is being executed. If it is determined in step S281 that there is no special figure 2 continuous notice flag (step S281; N), the continuous notice control process is terminated. That is, in this case, continuous notice is not executed.

  After performing the process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S126), it is determined whether the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127). In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127), when the value of the continuous notice number counter is not 0 (step S127; N), the variable display game stop process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127), when the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S127; Y), the process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S127; Y) Step S128) is performed, and the variable display game stop process is terminated. In the process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S128), the special figure 1 continuous notice flag and the special figure 2 continuous notice flag are cleared.

  Through the processing described above, the final stop symbol is also identified and identified in the gaming machine that performs two types of special figure variation display games, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, as the special figure variation display game. The continuous notice can be executed as the information 80, and the continuous notice can be continued when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, when the continuous advance notice is executed in response to the occurrence of the predetermined first start memory, the second start memory is generated, and the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is interrupted and executed. Even in such a case, the continuous notice can be executed in the second special figure variation game. As a result, it is possible to prevent inconvenience such as interruption of the continuous performance in the middle, and to maintain the player's expectation over a plurality of variable display games, thereby enhancing the performance effect related to the continuous notice. . Further, the continuous notice is ended based on the result of the second special figure variation display game executed by interruption.

  From the above, the start winning opening can be converted into the first starting winning opening 13, the first state where the game ball cannot win (closed state) and the second state where the game ball can win (open state). A second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning apparatus 7), and the starting storage means (game control apparatus 30) extracts various random values extracted based on winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13. The first start storage means (game control device 30) that stores the predetermined number as the first start memory, and various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening, the predetermined number Second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing as a second start storage at the upper limit, and the game execution means (game control device 30) has a second start storage in the second start storage means The variable display game based on the second start memory is based on the first start memory. Priority control means (game control device 30) that executes preferentially over the variable display game is provided, and the notification means (effect control device 40) provides a continuous effect based on the first start memory that accompanies a predetermined condition. When the second start memory is generated during execution, the identification information that is finally stopped in the variable display game based on the second start memory is set to the specific identification information 80. Become.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 33, when the continuous advance notice is executed in response to the occurrence of the predetermined first start memory, the second start memory is generated, and the second special figure variation display is performed. When the result of the game becomes a special result, the continuous notice is ended. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 34 to 45 show modifications in such a case. In each example, it is shown as a precondition that the first start memory that triggers the execution of the continuous notice in the state where there are three first start memories.

  Also, in the example shown here, in the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided, when the decision to start the continuous notice is within a predetermined stop symbol replacement period, The final stop symbol of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is replaced with the specific identification information 80. Of course, the stop symbol may not be replaced in the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the variation mode of the second special figure fluctuation display game that is a big hit is changed in the middle of the special figure fluctuation display game, and a plurality of identification information is fluctuated for a predetermined time in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game. The unit variation display that is stopped after being displayed is performed twice or more times (three times in FIGS. 34 and 35) to obtain a result mode, which is a so-called pseudo-continuous variation mode. A notice may be executed.

  FIG. 35 shows a display example on the display unit. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the state where there are three c from the first start memory a, the first time that triggers the execution of the continuous notice as shown in FIG. 35 (b) within the stop symbol replacement possible period. When the start memory d is generated, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the replacement of the final stop symbol (replacement with “continuous attack”) is executed, and the continuous notice is started. Further, in this example, an effect display is provided such that the possibility of a big hit is informed by the number of consecutive notices, such as “Fourths of heat after four consecutive hits !?”. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), during the execution of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory a that is performed for the first time of the continuous notice, a second start memory e that results in a big hit occurs. As shown in FIGS. 35 (e) and 35 (f), the first special figure variation display game proceeds and the first continuous notice is completed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (g), the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory e is started. The variation mode of the second special figure variation display game is set to a pseudo continuous variation mode in which unit variation display is performed three times. The number of times this unit variation display is executed is the same as the number of remaining continuous notices (3 times) that were scheduled to be executed. In the second special figure variation display game, the second continuous notice is executed in the first unit variation display as shown in FIGS. 35 (g) and 35 (h), and as shown in FIGS. 35 (i) and (j). The third continuous notice is executed with the second unit fluctuation display. Then, as shown in FIGS. 35 (k) and 35 (l), the fourth continuous notice is executed in the third unit variation display, and a special result is derived.

  As a result, even if a special result is derived in the variable display game based on the second start memory that is interrupted and executed during execution of the continuous performance, all the planned continuous performance can be executed, It can prevent that a production effect falls. Furthermore, when the notification means is configured to notify and display the scheduled number of executions of continuous effects to the player, it is possible to prevent the notification number from deviating from the actual number of effects.

  From the above, the game executing means (game control device 30) derives a result mode by performing unit variation display only once after a plurality of identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time during execution of the variable display game. Select and execute either the normal variation mode or the pseudo-variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during execution of the variation display game. The second start memory is generated during the continuous production based on the first start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the result of the variable display game based on the second start memory is a special result. In some cases, the variation display game based on the second start-up memory is executed in a pseudo-continuous variation mode. Note that the notification means (the effect control device 40) may select the normal variation mode and the pseudo continuous variation mode.

  Note that the number of unit variation displays in the pseudo-continuous variation mode is the number of continuous notices initially scheduled, but is not limited to this. For example, in the example of FIG. 35, it has been found that the result of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory d is out of sync as a result of the prefetching process, but as shown in FIG. A unit in the pseudo-variation mode so as to satisfy the condition of the effect display based on the occurrence of the second start memory that is a big hit when the effect display is actually performed and the specific continuous notice of 4 times is not scheduled to be executed. The number of variable displays may be determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the first notice is satisfied that the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game executed by interruption is a big hit, and based on this, the continuous notice is interrupted and executed. As the second condition is satisfied when the special game state based on the result of the second special figure variation display game is ended, the unexecuted continuous advance notice may be resumed thereafter. In other words, the production control device 40 forms continuous production interruption means for interrupting the continuous production being executed when the first condition is established, and is interrupted by the continuous notice interruption means when the second condition is established. You may make it make the continuous production resumption means which resumes a continuous production.

  Also, in this case, as shown in FIG. 37, the continuous notice is continued until the first special figure variation display game based on the specific first start memory that triggered the occurrence of the continuous notice is executed. Also good.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 38 to 41, the normal variation winning device 7 after the end of the special game state based on the result of the interrupted and executed second special figure variation display game is a time-short operation state, You may make it resume the interrupted continuous production from the last special figure fluctuation display game of the said short-time operation state. That is, the second condition for resuming the continuous notice may be satisfied when the number of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the short-time operation state is one.

  In this example, a process as shown in FIG. 39 is performed as the big hit end process (step S40) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. In this jackpot ending process, it is first determined whether or not the ending has ended (step S290). Ending is an effect executed at the end of the special gaming state. In the determination of whether or not the ending has ended (step S290), when the ending has not ended (step S290; N), the jackpot end processing ends. In the determination of whether or not the ending has been completed (step S290), if the ending has been completed (step S290; Y), information on the number of games in which the normal variable winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state (per next time) (Step S291) for setting various information commands including the above or 100 times).

  Thereafter, a process for setting a table for short-time operation (step S292) is performed, a table used in the short-time gaming state is set, and it is determined whether or not a high probability is set (step S293). In the determination as to whether or not to have a high probability (step S293), it is determined whether or not the probability change state is set after the special gaming state is ended based on the derived special result type. In the determination of whether or not to have a high probability (step S293), if the probability is not high (step S293; N), the jackpot end processing is terminated. In this case, the gaming state becomes the short-time gaming state. Further, in the determination of whether or not to have a high probability (step S293), if the probability is high (step S293; Y), a process of setting a table at the time of high probability (step S294) is performed, and the probability variation state The table used in is set and the jackpot end processing is ended. In this case, the gaming state becomes a probability variation state.

  Further, as a special figure display process (step S36) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 19, a process as shown in FIG. 40 is performed. In the special figure displaying process, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop time has ended (step S300). The symbol stop time is the time for displaying the result mode after the end of the variable display. In the determination of whether or not the symbol stop time has ended (step S300), if the symbol stop time has not ended (step S300; N), the special symbol display processing is ended. In the determination of whether or not the symbol stop time has ended (step S300), if the symbol stop time has ended (step S300; Y), it is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S301). .

  In the determination of whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S301), if the result is a jackpot (step S301; Y), a process of setting the jackpot information (step S302) is performed to determine whether or not the time is short. Is determined (step S303). Further, in the determination of whether or not the result is a big hit (step S301), if the result is not a big hit (step S301; N), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S303).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S303), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-short operation state. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S303), if the time is not short (step S303; N), that is, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the special figure display processing is terminated. In the determination of whether the time is short (step S303), if the time is short (step S303; Y), it is determined whether the probability is high (step S304).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S304), it is determined whether or not the probability state is a probability variation state. In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S304), if the probability is high (step S304; Y), that is, if the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state, the special figure display processing is terminated. To do. In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S304), if the probability is not high (step S304; N), that is, if the gaming state is a short-time operation state, the value of the short-time counter is acquired. Processing (step S305) is performed.

  After performing the process of obtaining the value of the hour / hour counter (step S305), the process of decrementing the value of the hour / hour counter by 1 (step S306) is performed. Here, the time-shortage counter is a counter that manages the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the short-time game state, and a predetermined value (for example, 100 times) is set at the start of the short-time game state. 1 is subtracted every time.

  Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the time saving is over (step S307). In the determination of whether or not the time is short end (step S307), it is determined whether or not the value of the time short counter is zero. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S307), if the time is short (step S307; Y), a processing for setting a time shortening command (step S312) is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the time saving end (step S307), if it is not the time saving end (step S307; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is one less than the set number of time savings (step S308). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is 1 less than the number of times set (step S308), if the value of the hour / hour counter is not one less than the number of times set (step S308; N), a special figure display is displayed. End the middle process. In the determination of whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 1 less than the number of time reduction settings (step S308), if the value of the time reduction counter is 1 less than the number of time reduction settings (step S308; Y), It is determined whether or not there is a hit value in the second start memory (step S309).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value in the second start memory (step S309), there is a value that matches the specific value in the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value stored in the second start memory, that is, It is determined whether or not a special result is derived in the second special figure variation display game based on the currently stored second start memory. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value in the second start memory (step S309), if there is a winning value in the second start memory (step S309; Y), the special figure display in-process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value in the second start memory (step S309), if there is no winning value in the second start memory (step S309; N), a process of setting a continuous notice restart command (step S309). S310) is performed. After that, a process for setting the number-of-holds information (step S311) is performed and the special figure display process is terminated. The continuous notice restart command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 resumes the continuous notice interrupted from the next special figure variation display game by receiving the continuous notice restart command. If there is no continuous notice that has been interrupted, the production control device 40 does not provide a continuous notice even if a continuous notice restart command is received.

  In FIG. 41, the example of a display in the display part 43a of the display apparatus 43 was shown. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the state where there are three c from the first start memory a, the first stop memory d that triggers the execution of the continuous notice occurs within the stop symbol replacement period, and the final stop symbol is generated. Is replaced (replaced with “continuous hit”), and a specific continuous notice is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), a second start memory e that results in a big hit is generated during the execution of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory a that is performed for the first time of the specific continuous notice. Then, as shown in FIGS. 41 (c) and 41 (d), the first special figure variation display game proceeds and the first specific continuous notice is completed.

  Thereafter, the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory e is executed, a special result (15R normal) is derived, and a special gaming state is performed. At this time, the continuous notice that has been executed assuming that the first condition for interrupting the continuous notice is established is interrupted. Then, after the end of the special game state, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), the short-time game state is started after the end of the special game state. At this time, the short game state is continued until the special figure variation display game is performed 100 times. In the short-time game state, the normally variable winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, so that the second start memory is generated almost without interruption. In addition, since the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is executed in preference to the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, the result in the first start memory is almost always obtained. The starting memory that becomes a big hit will remain without being digested.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), when the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the short-time gaming state becomes one, the continuous notice restart command is set by the above special figure display processing. The As a result, as shown in FIGS. 41 (g) and 41 (h), the interrupted continuous notice is resumed in the special figure changing display game which is the final game in the short-time operation state. That is, the second condition for resuming the continuous notice is established when the number of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the short-time operation state is one. Thereafter, the short-time gaming state ends as shown in FIG. 41 (i), and the interrupted continuous notice triggers the execution of the continuous notice as shown in FIGS. 41 (j) to (m). It will be executed over the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory. In addition, you may make it start an unexecuted continuous advance notice after the 2nd start memory which generate | occur | produced in the period when it is a time-short operation state is lost.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, after the end of the period in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state after the end of the special game state based on the result of the second special figure change display game executed by interruption. All the continuous notices may be redisplayed in the first special figure variable display game that is executed after the second start memory generated during the short operation state is lost. At this time, the variation mode of the first special figure fluctuation display game is changed to a unit fluctuation display that is stopped after the plurality of identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in the middle of the special figure fluctuation display game. The so-called quasi-continuous variation mode in which the result mode is derived by performing a plurality of times in such a manner that the continuous notice is ended just in the first special figure variation display game based on the specific first start memory that triggered the occurrence of the continuous notice. To do.

  As described above, by interrupting and resuming the continuous notice, it is possible to prevent the presentation effect related to the continuous notice from being lowered. In other words, the continuous performance can be interrupted due to the occurrence of a special gaming state, and the interrupted continuous notice can be resumed, so that the scheduled continuous performance can be executed without fail. It is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the performance from being lowered. In addition, after the special game state is over, the second start winning simplification state is entered, and the variable display game based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition that triggered the execution of the continuous performance is executed. After the second start winning simplification state ends, the continuous notice resuming means resumes the continuous performance that was interrupted from the last variation display game in the second start winning simplification state, A continuous effect can be executed again over the variable display game based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the effect of the effect relating to the continuous notice can be prevented from deteriorating.

  From the above, the continuous production control means (production control device 40) includes the continuous production interruption means (production control device 40) that suspends the continuous production being executed when the first condition is satisfied, and the second Due to the establishment of the condition, there is provided continuous effect restarting means (effect control device 40) for restarting the continuous effect interrupted by the continuous notice interrupting means.

  In addition, during the period from the end of the special game state to the execution of the predetermined number of variable display games, the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) is set to be more active than the other start states. There is provided a second start winning facilitating means (game control device 30) for facilitating the winning of a game ball to the mouth, and a game starting means (game control device 30). Executes a time-variable display game that shortens the execution time of the one variable display game in the second start winning facilitated state as compared with the case other than the second start winning facilitated state, and continues the continuous notice interruption means (production The control device 40) interrupts the continuous performance being executed due to the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the continuous notice resuming means (production control device 40) starts from the last variation display game in the second start winning winning state. ,During And the fact that the continuous production had to be resumed.

  Further, in the first modified example described above, the result of the second special figure variation display game executed by interrupting during execution of the continuous notice with the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory as the final round is off. In such a case, the continuous notice is continuously executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereafter, the modification in such a case was shown to FIGS. In each example, a specific first start memory is generated in a state where there are three first start memories, and the execution of the continuous notice is determined over the first start memory as a precondition.

  Also, in the example shown here, in the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided, when the decision to start the continuous notice is within a predetermined stop symbol replacement period, The final stop symbol of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is replaced with the specific identification information 80. Of course, the stop symbol may not be replaced in the special figure variation display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the subsequent continuous advance notice may be canceled along with the execution of the second special figure variation display game.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the second special figure variation display game may be interrupted without executing the continuous notice, and the continuous notice may be resumed from the subsequent first special figure fluctuation display game. That is, when the second special figure fluctuation display game is started during the execution of the continuous notice of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, it is assumed that the first condition is satisfied and the continuous notice is established. Interrupt. Then, when the first special figure variation display game is started again, the continuous notice is resumed assuming that the second condition is satisfied.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 45, the second special figure fluctuation display game may be changed as if the second special figure fluctuation display game was not executed by changing the fluctuation display in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game. good.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), the first special figure variation display game in which the second continuous notice is executed executes the continuous notice as scheduled, and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (b). Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), in the second special figure fluctuation display game executed after the first special figure fluctuation display game in which the second continuous notice is executed, The variation mode is variably displayed so as to shake the result display of the first special figure variation display game executed for the second time of the continuous notice, and then stopped as shown in FIG. 45 (d) to derive the result mode. Change mode. By adopting such a variation mode, it is possible to avoid giving the impression that the second special figure variation display game is not executed and the continuous notice is interrupted. In the display on the second special figure display 9b, the usual fluctuation display is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), the first special figure variation display game in which the third continuous notice is executed executes the continuous notice as scheduled.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to change the execution mode of the special figure variation display game being executed when a start-up memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), when the continuation of the continuous notice is determined triggered by the start memory generated during the continuation determination period during the execution of the continuous notice, the start memory satisfies the predetermined condition In addition, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the execution mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is changed to the pseudo continuous variation mode. The predetermined condition is, for example, that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory generated during the continuation determination period is a big hit.

  FIG. 47 shows a display example on the display unit 43a. FIG. 47 (a) shows a state in which a continuous notice is being executed and there is a start memory A for executing a special figure variation display game which is the final round of the continuous notice. After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), a special figure variation display game which is the final round of the continuous notice based on the start memory A is started, and predetermined conditions for continuing the continuous notice within the continuation determination period are set. When the first start memory a that satisfies is generated, it is determined to continue the continuous notice. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 47 (c) to 47 (e), the replacement of the final stop symbol (replacement with “continuous hit”) is executed to notify the continuation of the continuous notice. At this time, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game has already been changed to the pseudo continuous execution mode, and the symbol stop (temporary stop) shown in FIG. 47 (e) is the first unit variation display stop. Yes.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 46 (f) to 46 (h), the second unit variation display is performed and the first continuous notice is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 47 (i) and (j). In this way, the second unit of the continuous notice that is performed after the third unit variation display is performed, and the special figure variation display game based on the start memory A ends here. Then, as shown in FIGS. 47 (k) (l), the third continuous notice continued in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory a is executed, and a special result is derived. By doing so, it is possible to effectively execute the continuous notice even when the number of start memories stored when the continuation of the continuous notice is determined is small.

  Note that such change in the variation mode is not limited to the time when the continuous notice is continued, and in the special figure variable display game that is executed when the start of the continuous notice is decided, the decision to start the continuous notice is a predetermined stop symbol difference. If it is within the replaceable period, the final stop symbol of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game may be replaced with the specific identification information 80. That is, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory that satisfies the condition for starting the continuous notice is generated within the stop symbol replacement possible period may be set as the pseudo continuous variation mode. The configuration of this modification can also be applied to the gaming machine of the first modification.

  From the above, the game executing means (game control device 30) derives a result mode by performing unit variation display only once after a plurality of identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time during execution of the variable display game. Select and execute either the normal variation mode or the pseudo-variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during execution of the variation display game. In the case where a start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition is newly generated during execution of a continuous production based on the start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition, the start with the establishment of the new predetermined condition. The variation display game based on the memory is executed in the pseudo-variable variation mode. Note that the notification means (the effect control device 40) may select the normal variation mode and the pseudo continuous variation mode.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The game machine of this modification differs in conditions necessary for determining execution of continuous notice.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 48 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In the hold information determination process, first, a process (step S60) of acquiring a jackpot determination random number value stored in a process of storing a jackpot determination random number (step S54) is performed to determine whether there is a hit value. (Step S61) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hit value (step S61), it is determined whether or not the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), when there is no winning value (step S61; N), that is, when the acquired random number for determining the big hit does not coincide with the big hit determining value, setting of outlier information Processing (step S62) is performed. In the loss information setting process (step S62), as a result of determining the jackpot determination random number value, a process of storing information indicating that no special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed. Thereafter, a process (step S63) of acquiring the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the process of storing the fluctuation pattern random number (step S56) is performed, and a process of selecting the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern random number (step S320). In the process of selecting the fluctuation time (step S320), a process of selecting one of the two fluctuation times of the fluctuation time 1 and the fluctuation time 2 based on the fluctuation pattern random number is performed. The fluctuation time 1 and the fluctuation time 2 are different in the setting of the fluctuation time (execution time) in the special figure fluctuation display game depending on the number of start memories (the number of holdings), and an example thereof is shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 49 shows the execution time in the special-figure display game in which the reach state does not occur and the result is out of place.

  In the fluctuation time 1, the execution time is set to be different depending on the number of start memories at the time of determination. On the other hand, the variation time 2 is set to have the same execution time (for example, 8 seconds) regardless of the number of starting memories at the time of determination. In the process of selecting the variation time (step S320), the variation time is selected based on the variation pattern random number. However, a random value for selecting the variation time may be set separately.

  After performing the process of selecting the variation time (step S320), it is determined whether or not a specific reach occurs (step S321). In the determination as to whether or not a specific reach occurs (step S321), it is determined whether or not a variation pattern including a specific reach is selected as the variation pattern as a result of the variation pattern random number determination. Here, the specific reach is, for example, SP reach 1 and SP reach 2. Note that it is arbitrary which reach is a specific reach, but it is desirable that a highly reliable reach be a specific reach. In this determination, it is determined that the specific reach does not occur (step S321; N) when the value of the variation pattern random number is a value that does not generate a specific reach regardless of the starting memory number at the time of determination. In the determination of whether or not this specific reach occurs (step S321), if a specific reach occurs (step S321; Y), a process of setting the specific reach deviation pattern information (step S323) is performed. The special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In addition, in the determination of whether or not a specific reach occurs (step S321), if a specific reach does not occur (step S321; N), a process of setting deviation variation pattern information without specific reach (step S324) is performed. Then, the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. Note that the specific reach deviation variation pattern information and the non-specific reach deviation variation pattern information include information on the variation time.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is a winning value (step S61; Y), that is, if the acquired random number for determining the big hit matches the big hit determining value, the big hit symbol A process of acquiring a random number (step S65) is performed, and a jackpot information setting process (step S66) is performed. In the jackpot information setting process (step S66), a process for storing information indicating that a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed as a result of the determination of the random number for jackpot determination. Further, based on the jackpot symbol random number, processing for storing information on the type of special result mode (15R probability variation, 15R normal variation, 2R probability variation) is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of acquiring a fluctuation pattern random number (step S67) is performed, a process of selecting a fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern random number (step S325), a process of setting jackpot fluctuation pattern information (step S68), and a special figure pending The information determination process ends. Note that the process of selecting the variation time (step S325) is the same as the process of selecting the variation time (step S320) when the result is out of order. Further, the loss information, jackpot information, specific reach shift pattern information, no specific reach shift pattern information, and jackpot pattern information are later transmitted to the production control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. It has become so. In the case of a big hit, it is determined whether or not a specific reach occurs as in the case of a loss, and if it occurs, the specific reach big hit fluctuation pattern information is set, and if it does not occur, the big hit fluctuation without a specific reach is set. Pattern information may be set.

  Also, instead of the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 10, the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 50 is performed. In this continuous notice setting process, after performing the process (step S92) for obtaining determination information related to the hold, the process for obtaining hold information before the hold (step S330) is performed, and is in an executable hold state. Or not (step S331).

  In the determination of whether or not it is in the executable hold state (step S331), it is determined whether or not it is in a state in which continuous notice can be executed based on the determination information of the start memory. Here, the executable hold state is a state in which the non-specific reach deviation pattern information is set as determination information about the start memory stored before the start memory. Furthermore, it is that the variation time 2 is selected as the variation time for the start memory stored before the start memory. That is, in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory, a specific reach does not occur and the result is lost, and the execution time is the same regardless of the start memory number at the start. State.

  In the determination as to whether or not it is an executable hold state (step S331), if it is not the executable hold state (step S331; N), a process for storing determination information related to the hold (step S104) is performed, and the hold information is stored. The setting process ends. In the determination of whether or not it is an executable hold state (step S331), if it is the executable hold state (step S331; Y), it is determined whether or not continuous notice is being executed (step S93). The following continuous notice processing is performed. That is, the process related to the start and continuation of the continuous notice is performed only when the stored start-up storage state is the executable hold state.

  By performing such processing, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation even if the variation pattern along with the progress of the game can be selected, and to enhance the effect of performing the continuous notice. In other words, it is possible to secure sufficient time for performing the effects in each special figure variation display game that executes the continuous effects, so that an effective production can be achieved, and the player's expectation over a plurality of special figure variation display games. Can improve the interest of the game. The configuration of this modification can also be applied to the gaming machine of the first modification and the second modification.

  From the above, the determination unit (game control device 30) includes the variation pattern selection unit (game control device 30) that selects the variation pattern of the variation display game from the plurality of variation patterns based on the random number value. The first variation pattern set so that the execution time of the variable display game differs depending on the number of start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) at the time of determination, and the start storage means (at the time of determination) Regardless of the number of start memories stored in the game control device 30), the second variation pattern in which the execution time of the variation display game is set to be the same is set, and continuous effect control means (effect control device 40) The second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means for the start memory associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition and all the start memories stored before the start memory. When the screen is selected, the start of the continuous production is determined, and the continuous production change means (production control device 40) stores the new start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition and the start memory before the start memory. When the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means for all the start memories that have been set, the execution period of the continuous effect is changed.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is a display capable of displaying a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on a winning of a game ball in a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7). A gaming machine 100 that includes a variable display device (special display 9 and display device 43) having a section and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. , A starting storage means (game control device 30) for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening as a starting storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and various kinds of storage stored in the starting storage means Determination means (game control device 30) for determining the random number value of the game, game execution means (game control device 30) for executing the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination means, and start memory with establishment of a predetermined condition based on Within a predetermined period in a continuous presentation control means (production control device 40) for executing a continuous presentation (continuous notice) in a plurality of variable display games over a dynamic display game, and a variable display game for executing a continuous presentation In addition, when a new start memory associated with the establishment of the predetermined condition is stored in the start storage means, the continuous production being executed is displayed by the variable display game based on the new start memory associated with the establishment of the predetermined condition. A continuous effect changing means (effect control device 40) for changing the execution period so as to continue, and a notification means (effect control device 40) for performing notification regarding the continuous effect. When the execution period of the continuous performance is changed, the continuation of the continuous performance is notified in the variable display game based on the start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition that has occurred previously.

  In the conventional gaming machine, there is a notice effect as a means to notify in advance that the result of the variable display game is likely to become a specific result. A continuous effect is known in which a result in a variable display game that is performed based on a start memory that has not yet been executed is notified by repeatedly performing a notice effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). At present, with the increasing complexity of games and the diversity of games, there are a plurality of, for example, two start ports for establishing the start conditions of the variable display game on the game board, and the variable display corresponding to each start port is provided. A gaming machine configured to play a game is provided. In such a gaming machine, the first start opening is normally open and the winning rate is high, so the value that the player can acquire in the special gaming state obtained as a result of the variable display game is set low. ing. In addition, the second starting port is normally in a state where it is impossible to win a game ball, and when it is converted into an open state by the establishment of a certain condition, mainly by hitting the usual variable display game, Since the game ball can be won and cannot be won in the normal state, the value that can be obtained by the player in the special game state obtained as a result of the variable display game is set high. Since it is configured as described above, when there is a start memory in the first start port and the second start port, and both have one start memory, the second is advantageous to the player. The game is preferentially executed from the variable display game based on the start memory of the start port (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  Here, for example, even if the continuous notice is executed in a state where the start memory is at the upper limit, the continuous notice can only be performed up to four times, and the production cannot be widened. It was. In addition, the conventional continuous notice is very difficult to understand for unfamiliar players such as the appearance of a specific character and different backgrounds, and even if continuous notice is being executed, it can not be grasped. There was also a problem that there were players who could not fully enjoy the production effect.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the present application, a new start memory associated with establishment of a predetermined condition is stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) within a predetermined period in a variable display game in which continuous effects are executed. In this case, continuous effect changing means (effect control device 40) for changing the execution period so as to continue the continuous effect during the execution until the variable display game based on the new start memory accompanied with the establishment of the predetermined condition. Therefore, it is possible to execute a continuous production more times than the number of start memories at the start of the continuous production, and a more effective production can be performed. Further, when the continuous production execution period is changed by the continuous production change means (production control device 40), the continuous production is performed in the variable display game based on the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition. Since the continuation is notified, it is possible to enhance the production effect related to the continuous performance. In other words, even if it is decided to continue the continuous performance, the variable display that was scheduled for the final time is not performed until the final display of the continuous performance is scheduled for the first time. Without sacrificing the expectation for the game, it is also possible to have a sense of expectation that the continuous display of the continuous production will be performed for the variable display game scheduled for the final round, It is possible to enhance the production effect related to continuous production.

  In addition, the notification means (effect control device 40) stores the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition when the continuous effect execution period is changed by the continuous effect change means (effect control device 40). In the identification information to be finally stopped in the variable display game based on the display, after the predetermined identification information is displayed, the predetermined identification information is replaced with the specific identification information 80 different from the plurality of identification information, thereby continuing the continuous performance. I am trying to inform you.

  Therefore, when the continuous production execution period is changed by the continuous production change unit (game control device 30), the notification unit (production control device 40) stores the start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition. In the identification information to be finally stopped in the variable display game based on this, after the predetermined identification information is displayed, the predetermined identification information is replaced with specific identification information 80 different from the plurality of identification information, thereby informing the continuation of the continuous performance. As a result, it is possible to enhance the production effect relating to continuous production. In other words, even if it is decided to continue the continuous performance, the notification of the continuation is not performed until the final display of the first continuous performance, and the variable display game scheduled for the final time. In addition, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that continuous notification of continuous performance will be given to the variable display game scheduled for the final round. It is possible to enhance the production effect related to a typical production. In addition, since the notification is performed by displaying the specific identification information 80, it is possible to produce even if the variation pattern of the variation display game that was originally scheduled to be the last round of the continuous production is a variation pattern with a short variation time. In addition, it is possible to inform the player of the continuation of the continuous performance in an easy-to-understand manner.

  The continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) changes the execution period of the continuous effect when the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition is not a special result. ing.

  Therefore, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) changes the execution period of the continuous effect when the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition that has occurred previously is not a special result. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the production effect related to continuous production. In other words, even if the result of the variable display game that was scheduled to be the last round of the continuous production is lost, there is still a possibility that the continuous production will continue. It can be provided, and the production effect relating to continuous production can be enhanced. In addition, a special gaming state based on the fact that the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition that has occurred previously becomes a special result, and it makes no sense to decide to continue the continuous performance. Can be prevented.

  Further, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) changes the execution period of the continuous effect when the result of the variable display game based on the new start memory accompanied with the establishment of the predetermined condition becomes a special result. ing.

  Therefore, since the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) changes the execution period of the continuous effect when the result of the variable display game based on the new start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition is a special result, It is a big hit notification that the continuous production is continued, and the production effect related to the continuous production can be enhanced. In other words, even if the result of the variable display game that was scheduled for the last time of the continuous production is lost, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the continuous production will continue, The production effect can be enhanced. In addition, after the variable display game that was scheduled to be the final round of continuous production at the beginning, continuous production can be performed during the period until the big hit, and effective production for the big hit can be performed. it can.

  In addition, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) starts and stores a new start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition within a predetermined period in the variable display game based on the start memory with the occurrence of the predetermined condition. When stored in the means (game control device 30), the execution period of continuous effects is changed.

  Therefore, the continuous effect changing means (the effect control device 40) starts and stores a new start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition within a predetermined period in the variable display game based on the start memory with the occurrence of the predetermined condition. When stored in the means (game control device 30), the continuous performance execution period is changed, so that it is possible to prevent frequent continuous performance from occurring.

  In addition, the notification means (effect control device 40), when the continuous effect control means (effect control device 40) determines the start of the continuous effect, the identification information that stops last in the variable display game being executed. Is replaced with specific identification information 80 different from the plurality of pieces of identification information, so that the execution of the continuous performance is notified, and in the variable display game while the continuous performance is being executed, The identification information to be finally stopped is designated as specific identification information 80.

  Therefore, when the continuous production control unit (production control device 40) determines the start of the continuous production, the notification unit (production control device 40) is the identification information that stops last in the variation display game being executed. Is replaced with specific identification information 80 different from the plurality of pieces of identification information, so that the execution of the continuous production is notified, so that the production effect regarding the continuous notice can be enhanced. That is, even if the start of a continuous presentation is determined during the execution of the variable display game, the continuous presentation can be started from the variable display game being executed, and the start timing of the continuous presentation is advanced. It is possible to execute a continuous performance more times than the number of memories, and a more effective performance can be performed. In addition, since the identification information to be finally stopped is notified as the specific identification information 80, it is highly possible that the generation of a new start memory accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition can be notified by the running variable display game. Further, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for continuous performance until the final stage of the variable display game, and improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, since the specific identification information 80 is displayed for notification, even if the variation pattern of the variation display game being executed is a variation pattern with a short variation time, it is possible to produce an effect, and the player is allowed to perform continuous advance notice. It is possible to inform in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, the notification means (the effect control device 40) uses the specific identification information 80 as the identification information that stops last in the variable display game in the variable display game while the continuous effect is being executed. It is possible to enhance the production effect related to the continuous notice. That is, since the specific identification information 80 is repeatedly displayed during execution of the continuous performance, the player can be informed of the execution of the continuous notice in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, even if the variation pattern of the variation display game is a variation pattern with a short variation time, it is possible to produce an effect.

  The start winning opening is a first start winning opening 13 and a second state that can be converted into a first state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot win and a second state (open state) in which a game ball can win. A start winning opening (ordinary variable winning apparatus 7), and the starting storage means (game control apparatus 30) receives a predetermined number of random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 The first start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the first start memory as the upper limit, and various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening, the predetermined number as the upper limit A second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing as two start memories, and the game execution means (game control device 30), if the second start storage means has a second start storage, The variable display game based on the second start memory is changed to the variable display game based on the first start memory. Priority control means (game control device 30) that executes preferentially over the game, and the notification means (effect control device 40) executes a continuous effect based on the first start memory that accompanies the establishment of a predetermined condition. When the second start memory is generated, the identification information that is finally stopped in the variable display game based on the second start memory is set as the specific identification information 80.

  Therefore, when the second start memory is generated during execution of the continuous effect based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition, the notification means (the effect control device 40) stores the second start memory. In the variable display game based on this, the identification information that stops last in the variable display game is the specific identification information 80, so that it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as interruption of continuous production in the middle, and a plurality of variations It is possible to maintain the player's expectation over the display game, and to enhance the effect of presentation regarding the continuous notice.

  The determination means (game control device 30) includes variation pattern selection means (game control device 30) that selects a variation pattern of the variation display game from a plurality of variation patterns based on a random number value. The first variation pattern set so that the execution time of the variation display game differs depending on the number of start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) at the time of determination, and the start storage means (game control device) at the time of determination 30), the second variation pattern in which the execution time of the variation display game is set to be the same regardless of the number of start memories stored, is set, and the continuous production control means (production control device 40) The second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means for the start memory accompanying the establishment of the condition and all the start memories stored before the start memory. If it is determined, the start of the continuous production is determined, and the continuous production change means (production control device 40) is stored before the new start memory and the start memory associated with the establishment of the predetermined condition. When the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means for all the start memories, the continuous production execution period is changed.

  Therefore, the continuous production control means (production control device 40) and the continuous production change means (production control device 40) perform the start memory associated with the establishment of the predetermined condition and all the start memories stored before the start memory. When the second variation pattern is selected, the start of the continuous performance is determined and the execution period of the continuous performance is changed. Therefore, even if the variation pattern along the progress of the game can be selected, the player It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation and enhance the production effect related to continuous notice. In other words, it is possible to secure sufficient time for performing the effects in each of the variable display games that execute the continuous effects, so that an effective effect can be achieved, and the player's expectation can be maintained over a plurality of variable display games. Improve the fun of gaming.

  In addition, the game execution means (game control device 30), during execution of the variable display game, performs a unit variation display that stops after displaying a plurality of identification symbols for a predetermined time, and derives a result mode. And during execution of the variation display game, the unit variation display is performed two or more times to select and execute one of the variation modes that derive the result mode. When the second start memory is generated during execution of a continuous performance based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the result of the variable display game based on the second start memory is a special result. Is configured to execute the variation display game based on the second start-up memory in a pseudo-continuous variation mode.

  Accordingly, the game execution means (game control device 30) generates a second start memory during execution of a continuous effect based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the second start memory is stored in the second start memory. When the result of the variation display game based on the result is a special result, the variation display game based on the second start-up memory is executed in the pseudo-continuous variation mode. Even if a special result is derived in the variable display game based on 2 start-up memories, all scheduled continuous effects can be executed, and the effect of effects related to continuous notice can be prevented from deteriorating. Furthermore, when the notification means is configured to notify and display the scheduled number of executions of continuous effects to the player, it is possible to prevent the notification number from deviating from the actual number of effects.

  In addition, the continuous production control means (production control device 40), when the first condition is established, the continuous production interruption means (production control device 40) that interrupts the continuous production being executed, and the establishment of the second condition. Thus, there is provided continuous effect restarting means (effect control device 40) for restarting the continuous effect interrupted by the continuous notice interrupting means.

  Therefore, the continuous production control means (production control device 40), when the first condition is established, the continuous production interruption means (production control device 40) that interrupts the continuous production being executed, and the establishment of the second condition. Thus, since the continuous production resumption means (production control device 40) for resuming the continuous production interrupted by the continuous notice interruption means is provided, it is possible to prevent the production effect relating to the continuous notice from deteriorating. In other words, the continuous performance can be interrupted due to the occurrence of a special gaming state, and the interrupted continuous notice can be resumed, so that the scheduled continuous performance can be executed without fail. It is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the performance from being lowered.

  In addition, during the period from the end of the special game state to the execution of the predetermined number of variable display games, the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) is set to be more active than the other start states. A second start winning facilitating means (game control device 30) for facilitating the winning of a game ball to the mouth is set to a second start winning facilitating state, and the game executing means (game control device 30) is a second start. The time-variable display game is executed to shorten the execution time of the one variable display game in the winning easy state as compared with the case other than the second start winning easy state, and the continuous notice interruption means (production control device 40) The continuous performance being executed is interrupted due to the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the continuous notice resuming means (production control device 40) has been interrupted from the last variation display game in the second start winning facilitated state. Continuous So that to resume production.

  Therefore, the continuous notice interruption means (production control device 40) suspends the continuous production being executed due to the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the continuous notice resumption means (production control device 40) is in the second start winning winning state. Since the continuous production which has been interrupted is resumed from the last variation display game, the production effect relating to the continuous notice can be prevented from being lowered. That is, the case where the continuous notice interruption means interrupts the continuous performance due to the occurrence of the special gaming state means that the result is special during execution of the continuous performance based on the fact that the first start memory is accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition. This is the case when the resulting second start-up memory has occurred. After the special game state is over, the second start winning simplification state is entered, but the variable display game based on the second start memory is executed preferentially over the variable display game based on the first start memory. In the second start winning simplification state, a plurality of second start memories are continuously generated. Therefore, most of the predetermined number of variable display games that can be executed in the second start winning simplification state are based on the second start memory. It becomes a display game. That is, the variable display game based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition that triggers the execution of the continuous performance is executed after the second start winning simplification state ends. Therefore, the continuous notice resuming means resumes the continuous performance that has been interrupted from the last variation display game in the second start winning facilitated state, whereby the variation based on the first start memory with the establishment of the predetermined condition is achieved. A continuous effect can be executed again over the display game, and the effect of the effect relating to the continuous notice can be prevented from deteriorating.

  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.

7 Ordinary variable prize winning device (starting prize opening, second starting prize opening)
9 Special display (variation display device)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 Game control device (start storage means, determination means, game execution means, first start storage means, second start storage means, priority control means, variation pattern selection means, second start winning prize facilitating means)
40 production control device (continuous production control means, continuous production change means, notification means, continuous production interruption means, continuous production resumption means)
43 Display device (variable display device)
80 specific identification information 100 gaming machine

Claims (3)

When a variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game is a special result, In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
Start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the start winning opening as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means for determining various random values stored in the start storage means;
Game execution means for executing the variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
Continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on the start-up memory with establishment of a predetermined condition;
Informing means for informing about the continuous performance,
The starting prize opening is
A first start prize opening and a second start prize opening;
The starting storage means is
A first start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening as a first start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
A second start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening as a second start storage up to a predetermined number;
When a new start-up memory that accompanies the establishment of the predetermined condition is stored in the start-up storage means within a predetermined period in the variable display game in which the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect being executed is displayed. A gaming machine that continues to a variable display game based on a new start-up memory that accompanies the predetermined condition. The notification means includes
The stop identification information in a plurality of variable display games over the variable display game based on the start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition is used as specific identification information to notify the continuation of the continuous performance. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The notification means includes
When the second start memory is generated during execution of the continuous performance based on the first start memory accompanied by the establishment of the predetermined condition, the variable display game in the variable display game based on the second start memory The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the identification information that stops at is the specific identification information.

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