JP2013085669A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance player's interest by adding new entertainment for opening a major winning hole for a short time in a game machine that executes a variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information based on entry to a start winning area, and generates a special game state advantageous to the player by opening the major winning hole when a stop result mode of the variation display game becomes a predetermined, special result mode.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a major winning hole opening/closing stock means (game control unit 100) of prohibiting opening/closing control of the major winning hole with a predetermined probability when a second special result mode is reached and stocking a predetermined number of opening rights of the major winning hole as an upper limit; and a stock discharge means (game control unit 100) of executing an opening right in stock based on satisfaction of predetermined conditions. Also, a major winning hole opening/closing control means (game control unit 100) performs opening/closing control of the major winning hole according to the number of opening rights to be executed, based on execution of the opening right in stock by the stock discharge means.

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on winning in the start winning area, and when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous for a player by opening and closing.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a variable display game in which an identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball at a starting opening, and gives a player a profit when the result of the variable display game is a big hit. . In such a gaming machine, as a type of big hit, in addition to a big hit (for example, 15R big hit) that allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained by opening the big prize opening for a predetermined time, the big prize opening is changed only for a short time. There is a gaming machine in which a big hit (for example, 2R big hit, so-called hit accuracy, penetration, etc.) for changing the probability of a big hit in a display game is set. In addition, there is a gaming machine equipped with a small win that performs a winning effect similar to a big hit that opens the big winning opening for a short time, and can make the probability state of the game after winning a vague. In such a gaming machine, the effect of the game is enhanced by changing the production and the variation pattern in response to the winning of the small hit (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2007-135700 A JP 2010-284298 A

  However, even if he won a big hit that opened the winning prize opening for a short time, he couldn't feel any interest because he had only a few prize balls. In addition, even if you win a small win, there is only a change in production, it will not be advantageous to the player (probability fluctuation), and it is difficult to win because the opening and closing time of the big prize opening is very short However, since there were only a few prize balls, the player could not feel interest in the small hits.

  An object of the present invention is to execute a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on winning in a start winning area, and when a stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player by opening and closing the winning opening, a new game is added to open the large winning opening for a short time, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a decorative display device capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a game ball flowing down the game area to the start winning area. And a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on a prize, and accepts a game ball flowing down the game area when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player by opening and closing the grand prize opening in a possible state,
The special result mode includes a first special result mode and a second special result mode,
The special gaming state is executed based on a first special gaming state executed based on the derivation of the first special result mode and a derivation of the second special result mode. And a second special gaming state with a small gaming value obtained,
When the stop result mode becomes a special result mode, a special winning opening opening / closing control means for performing control for opening and closing the special winning opening,
When the stop result mode becomes the second special result mode, the open / close control of the special winning opening by the special winning opening / closing control means is prohibited with a predetermined probability, and the predetermined number is stocked as the right to open the special winning opening A prize winning opening and closing stock means,
Stock releasing means for executing the stocking right based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and
The big prize opening / closing control means is:
Based on the fact that the stocked opening right is executed by the stock releasing means, the opening / closing control of the big prize opening is performed according to the number of opening rights executed.

  Here, the second special game state involves the operation of the condition device, but the opening time of the big prize opening is shorter than that of the first special game state. Including small hits that open the big prize opening without accompanying. In addition, it is good also as only a short hit big hit or only a small hit.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the opening of the special winning opening can be performed a plurality of times, more profits can be obtained at a time than when the special winning opening is opened and closed each time the second special result mode occurs. As a result, new gameplay can be added and the player's interests can be enhanced by opening the grand prize opening for a short time. In addition, when the right to release is stocked, it is difficult for the player to leave the gaming table, so that the customer can be prevented from leaving and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special prize opening / closing control means is
As the opening / closing control of the grand prize opening according to the number of opening rights executed by the stock releasing means, at least the grand prize opening over the total time of the opening times of the big prize opening when each opening right is not stocked The special winning opening is operated in a special opening mode that keeps opening.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, instead of simply repeating the opening / closing of the winning opening for a plurality of opening rights, the winning opening is continuously opened over the total time of opening times for the opening rights. Therefore, it becomes easier to win more game balls to the big prize opening at a time, and the interest of the player increases.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the start winning area can be converted into a first state in which a game ball is difficult to accept and a second state in which the game ball is easy to accept. Comprising a member,
The game control means includes
Conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member;
As the conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means controls the conversion member, any one of a first conversion probability state and a second conversion probability state that is easier to convert to the second state than the first conversion probability state. Conversion probability setting means for setting or based on a predetermined condition,
The conversion probability setting means includes
Whether or not to change the conversion probability state is selected upon execution of the release right by the stock release means.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the conversion control of the conversion member may change (electric support is started) simultaneously with the release of the stocked right to release, the game performance per small hit becomes larger. The player will be more interested in small hits.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the conversion probability setting means includes:
When selecting whether or not to change the conversion probability state triggered by the execution of the opening right by the stock releasing means, the selection is repeated a number of times corresponding to the number of opening right of the released big prize opening It is characterized by.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the conversion probability is selected once for each stocked release right, the second conversion probability state is selected as a plurality of release rights are released. Probability (probability of electricity support) increases, and interest can be enhanced.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the release right that is stocked is triggered when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. Is provided with an open lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to execute the operation by the stock discharge means.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined number of games are executed, it becomes a chance of releasing the stocked right to release, so that the player can easily understand the opportunity for releasing the right to release.

  According to the present invention, since the opening of the special prize opening can be executed a plurality of times in a lump, more profits can be obtained at once than when the special prize opening is opened and closed each time the second special result mode occurs. As a result, a new game is added to open the winning prize opening for a short time, and the interest of the player can be enhanced. In addition, when the right to release is stocked, it is difficult for the player to leave the gaming table, so that the customer can be prevented from leaving and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit stock flag setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / interval process transition setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit stock process. It is a flowchart explaining the transition setting process during small hitting fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a small hit fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit middle process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining an opening time (small hit release) setting process. It is a figure explaining an attacker open | release aspect. It is a flowchart explaining a middle hit process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball process transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit stock discharge process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process (special figure normal process transfer setting process). It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting processing 1. It is a flowchart explaining jackpot end setting processing 2. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end setting process 3. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end setting process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining opening time (small hit release) setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit stock discharge process after big hit. It is a flowchart explaining 1st main processing. It is a flowchart explaining 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a normal game process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit stock display process. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode at the time of winning a win. It is a time chart which shows the example of the execution mode at the time of winning a small hit. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode at the time of winning a win. It is a time chart which shows the example of the execution mode at the time of winning a small hit. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode at the time of winning a win. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode at the time of winning a jackpot. It is a time chart which shows the example of the execution mode at the time of winning a jackpot. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure reservation information determination process in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the period of the stock time and discharge | release period in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure start port switch common process in a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure overflow information determination process in a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit stock discharge process 2 in a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the pending | holding memory replacement process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the replacement lottery process (replacement effect setting process) in a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode at the time of winning the small hit in the 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows the example of the replacement | exchange effect in a 3rd modification.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 is provided on the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21. The effect button 25 forms an operation means with a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 (decorative display device) is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening, start winning area) for giving a start condition of the special figure change display game, and a reverse “c” is displayed directly below it. A normally variable prize winning device (a general electric train) having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b (converting members) that are opened in a letter shape and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in, and has a second start prize opening (start prize area) inside 37) is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player, the first state) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, a second state) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  In addition, outside the game area 32, a first special figure fluctuation display game that forms a special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a universal figure fluctuation display game triggered by winning a prize to the usual figure start gate 34 Is provided at one place.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game constituted by Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display) 60, an error display unit (third game state display unit) that displays an error in which the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on 58) A round display section 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. Displayed in the same manner as 54.

  The universal figure hold indicator 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the universal figure start gate 34 which is a variation start condition of the universal figure indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  The error indicator 58 turns the lamp off when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. The round display unit 59 may be configured by a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (a general map specifying result) is derived by winning the normal map change display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating a shift in the unlit state. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped.

  When the normal figure random number extracted when the passage to the normal figure start gate 34 is detected is a win value, the stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes the normal figure specific result and the normal figure is a hit. When the electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) is driven, the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be. And as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is first changed into the left fluctuation display region (first special symbol) and the right variation display region (second special display). In each of the symbols) and the middle variation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a varying manner (high-speed variation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. That is, a plurality of identification information is variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and the result is displayed according to the stop result mode of the plurality of identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is subtracted by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the third driver 138c that outputs 12 V, and drawing the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. Note that these control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this general-purpose fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general-purpose display, and the general-purpose solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, , 0.3 seconds) Control to open as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the start winning area (first start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32. Make a means.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state (production mode) is set, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. . That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time (for example, 25 seconds or 1.0 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. Opening the grand prize opening until such a condition is achieved is defined as one round, and a control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control to open / close the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this short time state, the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the short time operation state, and the normal variation winning device per unit time is compared to the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

  For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal map change display game (the normal map change time) to be the second change display time shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms is 600 ms). Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game becomes a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). It is. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being won, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms) in which the opening time (normal power release time) is the normal state. It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer (for example, 1400 ms). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric power) is not two times the first number of times of opening for one hit result of the normal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the second number of times of opening a plurality of times (for example, 4 times). In the short time state, it is possible to set the probability of being a hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal probability) to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of normal power releases, the normal power release time, and the normal figure probability Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  The types of hits (special result mode) include a big hit with the operation of the condition device and a small hit with no operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  The types of jackpots include the 15R jackpot symbol and 15R normal as the 15R jackpot symbol as the first special result mode, and the 2R jackpot symbol as the 2R jackpot pattern as the second special result mode, 2R latent probability variation, 2R normal mode and 2R low probability. Thus, the execution state of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are made different. The game control device 100 selects a jackpot type (special result mode type) based on the jackpot symbol random number. That is, it can be said that the execution mode of the special gaming state and the amount of additional game value are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is set to a high probability state or a short time state after the special game state ends.

  When 15R probability change and 15R normal that are 15R big hits occur, the number of rounds in the special game state is 15 rounds, and the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is the first openable time (25 seconds ). In the 15R probability change, after the special gaming state ends, the probability state becomes a high probability state, and the time is shortened until the next big hit. In addition, the normal state of 15R becomes the normal state (low probability) after the end of the special game state, and is in a short time state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed.

  When 2R big hit 2R probability change, 2R latent probability change, 2R normal and 2R low probability occur, the number of rounds in the special game state is 2 rounds, and the open time of the special variable prize winning device 38 in each round is The second openable time (1.0 second). In the 2R probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, and the time is shortened until the next big hit. In addition, in the 2R latent probability change, the probability state becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends, but does not become a time-short state. In addition, in the 2R normal state, the probability state becomes a normal probability state (low probability) after the special gaming state ends, and the time is shortened until 100 special figure change display games are executed. In the 2R low probability, the probability state becomes a normal probability state (low probability) after the special gaming state ends, and the short-time state does not occur.

  In addition, when a small hit symbol is generated as a second special result mode and a small hit occurs, the number of rounds in the special game state is two rounds and the opening time of the big winning opening is the second open as in the case of 2R big hit Time (1.0 seconds) is assumed. It should be noted that the probability state after the end of the special game state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as the state before the small hit occurrence. That is, the special game state based on the derivation of the 15R big hit symbol which is the first special result mode is the first special game state, and the special game state based on the derivation of the 2R big hit symbol or the small hit symbol which is the second special result mode is A second special game state having a smaller game value obtained by the player than the first special game state is formed.

  It should be noted that the execution mode and special result mode of the decoration special figure change display game that becomes 2R big hit and the subsequent special game state, the execution mode and special result mode of the special figure change display game that becomes the small hit, and the special game state after that Then, since the same performance is performed, it is difficult for the player to determine which hit. However, since the special result mode in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is different in each 2R big hit and small hit, the display in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 It is possible to discriminate from the aspect.

  Further, when winning a small hit, stock is made without generating the small hit with a predetermined probability, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the small hits stocked are collectively executed. That is, when it is selected not to generate a small hit, the right to open the big prize opening is stocked without opening / closing the big prize opening. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the stocked right to release is executed and the special winning opening is opened.

  The predetermined condition for executing the stock release right in this embodiment (stock release) is that if the small hit is won in the state where the small hit is stocked, the stock of the winning small hit is not selected (Execution of small hits is selected). The opening mode of the big prize opening when this right is executed is the opening time of the big prize opening at the small winning winning this time and the opening time of the big prize opening when each opening right is not stocked It is set as the special opening aspect which continues opening the big prize opening over the total time. In other words, the winning prize opening is continuously opened for a time obtained by multiplying the number of opening rights to be executed by 1 and multiplying the opening time (2.0 seconds) of the big winning opening by one small hit. The

  Another predetermined condition for executing the stocked right to release (stock release) is that the jackpot is won with the jackpot being stocked. In this case, after the opening of the big winning opening in the special gaming state based on the big hit is completed, the big winning opening based on the small hit stocked is performed. The opening mode at this time is a special opening mode that continues to open the grand prize winning opening over the total time of the opening time of the big winning opening when each opening right is not stocked. The big prize opening is continuously opened over the time multiplied by the opening time (2.0 seconds) of the big prize opening per one small hit.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 6, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 6 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 6, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

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

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). Then, the output timer initial value of the external information (security signal) relating to RWM clear is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S27), and a command at power-on is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28). Proceed to S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2 (step S40). Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, command transmission processing (step S54), random number update processing 1 (step S55), random number update processing 2 (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And a magnet error monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is obtained. Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure fluctuation processing are performed. A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

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

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

  If the game process number is “5” in step A8, if the big hit round is the final round, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening and the big hit end process are performed. The prize winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the game is performed. If the game process number is “6” at step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

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

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls that have won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining sphere process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed. If the special figure game process number is “10” in step A8, a small hit end process (step A19) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed. .

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A21) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A23) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special drawing start port switch common process (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A112 and A117) in the start port switch monitoring process described above will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special drawing start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output count) is loaded (step A205), and the start port signal output count is updated by +1 to check whether the output count overflows (step A206). If it is determined that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A207; No), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output number area (step A208), and the process proceeds to step A209. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A207 that the output count overflows (step A207; Yes), the process proceeds to step A209.

  Then, in step A209, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A209), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A210) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold count is not less than the upper limit value (step A210; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If it is determined in step A210 that the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A210; Yes), the special figure hold number (for example, special figure 1 hold number) to be updated is updated (+1). Processing (step A211) is performed. And after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch (for example, start port 1 switch 36a etc.) to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A212). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A213), and a command setting process (step A214) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A215) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A216).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A217), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A218). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A219, A220, A221). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A222) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and becomes the right to execute the variable display game. A start winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory is provided. In addition, the start winning storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting storage up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A222) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 11, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step A231). If not satisfied (step A232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step A232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common process is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the opening extension function of the normal variable winning device 37 is not in operation, that is, the time is shortened. This is a case where it is not in a state, and a case where it is not in a special game state.

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step A232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked and the corresponding big hit information table is checked. Is acquired and set (step A235). Thereafter, a process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table and saving it in the symbol information (work) area (step A244) is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a small hit determination process (step A238) is performed to determine whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not. Do.

  If the determination result is not a small hit (step A238; No), a loss information table is set (step A243), and symbol information is acquired from the set information table and saved in the symbol information (work) area. (Step A244) is performed. If the determination result is a small hit (step A238; Yes), it is determined whether the small lottery execution lottery result is a small hit stock (step A239).

  The small lottery execution lottery determines whether or not to stock the small hits, and determines whether the small hit execution random number acquired and stored at the time of starting winning matches the small hit execution determination value. In some cases, it is assumed that the result is a small hit stock, and the small hit is stocked. If the result of the lottery execution lottery is not a small hit stock (step A239; No), the small hit release flag is turned on (step A240), and the small hit information table corresponding to the target starter switch is set ( Step A242), processing for acquiring symbol information from the set information table and saving it in the symbol information (work) area (step A244). Thereby, with the occurrence of the small hit based on the start-up memory stored this time, the right to release the small hit and the stocked small hits are executed.

  If it is a small hit stock (step A239; Yes), a small hit stock flag setting process (step A241) is performed, and a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A242). The symbol information is acquired from the information table thus obtained, and the process of saving in the symbol information (work) area is performed (step A244).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the small hit stock flag setting process, first, the number of small hit stocks is checked (step A261), and it is determined whether the small hit stock number is the upper limit (step A262). If the small hit stock number is not the upper limit value (step A262; No), the small hit stock flag corresponding to the start memory to be stocked is turned on (step A263), and the small hit stock flag setting process is terminated. As a result, the small hit based on the start memory generated this time is stocked.

  If the small hit stock number is the upper limit (step A262; Yes), the small hit stock flag setting process is terminated. Thereby, the small hit based on the start memory generated this time is not stocked, but only the small hit is executed. Note that the stocked small hits remain stocked. By setting an upper limit on the number of small hits that can be stocked in this way, it is possible to prevent a lot of small hits from being stocked for a long time. In addition, it is only necessary to prepare a predetermined number of opening patterns as the opening pattern of the big prize opening when executing the stocked small hitting right, and it is possible to prevent wasteful use of the storage area. At the same time, the control burden can be reduced.

  Returning to FIG. 11, after the symbol information is obtained from the set information table and saved in the symbol information (working) area (step A244), the start opening winning effect symbol command is obtained from the set information table. To save in the winning effect design command area of the RWM (step A245). Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A246), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A247).

  And the special figure information setting process (step A248) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the monitoring target is performed, and the latter half fluctuation pattern which sets the latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game. After performing the setting process (step A249), the variation pattern setting process (step A250) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed. Each of the special figure information setting process in step A248, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A249, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A250 is the same as the process executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process. It is.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A251), and the second half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A252), command setting processing (Step A253) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A254), a command setting process (step A255) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. That is, the start opening prize effect command is prepared in steps A251 and A252, and the start opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A254, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). It is a pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

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

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

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start winning memory means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is changed based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the display game is provided.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A320) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not. Thereafter, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

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

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A325), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A326). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A327), and special figure information setting processing (step A328) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A329) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A330) is performed.

  Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A331) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A331), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special figure corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and is similar to the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, first, a big hit flag 2 setting process for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a big hit. (Step A370) is performed. Thereafter, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A371) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

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

  Next, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A375), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A376). Subsequently, a target table for setting information on the variation pattern is prepared (step A377), and special figure information setting processing (step A378) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A379) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A380) is performed.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A381) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A381), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special figure corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  In other words, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory and determines the result of the variable display game. Make. Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36), and the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning). Based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special symbol changing process, first, it is checked whether the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is out of symbol information. (Step A391).

  If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A392; Yes), it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A393). When the second half variation number is a number without reach (step A394; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of losing is set (step A395), and a special figure display time table is set (step A398). . Further, if the second half variation number is not a number without reach (step A394; No), that is, if there is a reach, the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the reach state is reached. In this case, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the loss reach is set (step A396), and the special figure display time table is set (step A398).

  On the other hand, if the symbol information is not an outlier symbol (step A392; No), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, a special symbol display time pointer for the big hit / small hit is set (step A397), and the special symbol display time is set. Processing for setting a table (step A398) is performed.

  After performing the process for setting the special figure display time table (step A398), the process for obtaining the special figure display time corresponding to the special figure display time pointer (step A399) is performed. In this processing, the special figure display time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without occurrence of reach) set at step A395, the special figure display time pointer at the time of detachment set at step A396, set at step A397 The special figure display time corresponding to any of the special figure display time pointers at the big hit or the small hit is acquired.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A400), the special figure display process transition setting process (step A401) is performed, and the special figure changing process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A401), the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the fluctuation suspension of the first special figure and the second special figure, and output to the external information terminal Information for determining the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 (For example, a flag related to fluctuation stoppage of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52) is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the small RWM is set. The winning flag 2 area is cleared (step A542). Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A543), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A544).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A545), and the process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 2 area (step A546) is performed. Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is hit (step A548; Yes), processing for clearing the RWM jackpot flag 1 area is performed (step A554). Next, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A555), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step) A556) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A548; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. (Step A549), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A550) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A551), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A552; Yes), a test relating to the start of the jackpot (special chart 1 jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A553), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A556) is performed.

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

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

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

  Then, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A571) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. As shown in FIG. 19, in the fanfare / interval process transition setting process, first, “3”, which is the process number related to the fanfare / interval process, is set (step A591), and the process number is set in the special figure game process number area. Is saved (step A592). Then, a signal relating to the start of the big hit (special game state) is saved in the external information output data area (step A593), and a signal relating to the end of the high probability state and the short time state is saved in the test signal output data area (step A594).

  Next, the round number area for managing the number of rounds in the special gaming state is reset (step A595), the number at the low probability is saved in the gaming state display number area (step A596), and the ordinary game mode flag area is saved. Saves the low probability of ordinary maps & no ordinary power support flag (step A597). Thereafter, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is reset (step A598), the high probability notification flag area is reset (step A599), and the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A600). Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A601), the short time variation frequency area is reset (step A602), and the fanfare / interval process transition setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A552 in FIG. 17 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A552; No) as a result of the check, as shown in FIG. A572) If it is not a small hit (step S573; No), it is checked whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A574). If it is not a small hit (step S575; No), that is, if it is out of place, a short time variation frequency update process (step A584) for managing the number of games in the short time state is performed, and the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (Step A585) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A585), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  If the result of checking the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step S573; Yes), or the result of checking the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step S575; Yes), the time-varying number of times update processing is performed. (Step A576) is performed. Then, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) relating to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special symbol command area (step A577), and command setting processing (step A578). ) To determine whether the small hit stock flag is on (step A579).

  When the small hit stock flag is not on (step A579; No), that is, when the small hit selected this time is not stocked, a fanfare command is prepared (step A580) and command setting processing is performed (step A581). Thereafter, a small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A582) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated. If the small hit stock flag is on (step A579; Yes), that is, if the small hit selected this time is stocked, the small hit stock processing (step A583) is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. .

[Small hit stock processing]
FIG. 20 shows the small hit stock process (step A583) in the above special figure display process. In the small hit stock processing, first, the small hit stock number is incremented by 1 (step A611), and a small hit stock display update command is transmitted (step A612). Then, the small hit stock flag corresponding to the start memory to be stocked is turned off (step A613), the variable symbol discrimination flag area is reset (step A614), and the small hit stock processing is terminated. By this processing, the small hits are stocked, and the small hit stock display 41a indicating the number of small hits stocked in the display device 41 is updated.

  That is, the game control device 100 prohibits the open / close control of the special winning opening by the special winning opening / closing control means (game control device 100) with a predetermined probability when the stop result mode becomes the second special result mode, A prize winning opening / closing stock means for stocking up to a predetermined number as the right to open the mouth is made.

[Small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process]
FIG. 21 shows the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A582) in the special figure display mid-process described above. In the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process, first, “7”, which is the processing number related to the small hitting fanfare processing, is set (step A621), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A622). ). Then, the small hit fanfare time is set (step A623), and the small hit fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A623).

  Next, a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A624), a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A625), and the small hit round LED pointer is set. Save in the round LED pointer area (step A627). After that, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is reset (step A628), the special prize mouth illegal prize number area is reset (step A629), and the illegal prize monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize mouth illegal monitoring period flag area (step A629). A630), the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process is terminated.

[Small fanfare during processing]
Next, details of the small hitting fanfare process (step A16) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the small hit fanfare mid-process, a small hit mid-process transition setting process (step A641) is performed. As shown in FIG. 23, in the small hit / medium process transition setting process, first, “8” which is a process number related to the small hit / medium process is set (step A642), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area. (Step A643). Then, a special winning opening release time (small hit release) setting process (step A644) is performed, and the release time is saved in the special game process timer area (step A645). The opening time saved in the special figure game processing timer area is set to one opening time per small portion. In this case, if it is the attacker opening mode A that is set when only the winning small hit is executed, the closing time of 1 second × 2 + interval is set, otherwise 2 seconds is set. Is done.

  Next, a signal relating to the opening of the special winning opening is saved in the test signal output data area (step A646), ON data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A647), and the special winning opening count is reset. (Step A648), the small hit middle process transition setting process is terminated.

[Opening time (small hit opening) setting process]
FIG. 24 shows an opening time (small hit release) setting process (step A644) in the small hit / medium process transition setting process. In this opening time (small hit release) setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the small hit release flag that is turned on when the result of the lottery execution lottery is not the small hit stock is on (step A651). If the small hit release flag is not on (step A651; No), the attacker release mode A is set (step A654). In this case, the result of the execution lottery is the small hit stock, but since the stock number is the upper limit number, only the winning small hit is executed.

  On the other hand, when the small hit release flag is on (step A651; Yes), it is checked whether the small hit is stocked (step A652). Is set (step A654). If there is a stock (step A653; Yes), an attacker release mode corresponding to the number of stocks is set (steps A655 to A662). After setting the attacker release mode, the small hit release flag is turned off (step A663), and the release time (small hit release) setting process is terminated. Thereby, the opening time of the special winning opening and the execution time of the special game state according to the stock number are set.

  FIG. 25 shows the contents of the attacker release mode set in the above-described release time (small hit release) setting process. In the attacker release mode A set when the stock is not released or the number of stocks to be released is 0 and only the winning small hit (one shot per small portion) is executed, the opening of 1 second is a predetermined closing time. It is an open mode that is performed twice with a gap in between. The attacker opening mode A ′ is an opening mode that is set when the stock is released when the number of stocks is 1, as will be described later.

  Further, the attacker release mode B set when the number of stocks to be released is 1 is an open mode in which the release for 4 seconds is performed once as two small shots. In other words, the opening mode that keeps the big prize opening open over the opening time of 4 seconds, which is 2 seconds, which is the opening time for the small hits won this time, and 2 seconds, which is the opening time for the stored small hits. It has become. Similarly, attacker release mode C set when the number of released stock is 2 and 3 times per small is executed, set when the number of released stock is 3 and 4 times per small is executed Attacker release mode D to be performed, and the attacker release mode E set when the number of stocks to be released is 4 and 5 times per small portion are executed is 2 seconds, which is the opening time at the small hits selected this time, respectively. In addition, it is an open mode in which the big prize opening is continuously opened over the open time including the open time of the small hits that have been stocked.

  In this way, when the stock is released, the big prize opening is opened without interposing the interval for closing the big prize opening, so it becomes a big prize opening rather than the normal small hit time without stock release. It will be easier to win. In addition, since it closes to the open state of the big prize opening at the time of big hit round game, when a lot of small hits are stocked, it gives the player an impression that changes to big hits, and the interest with respect to the big hits increases.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the middle hit process (step A17) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. Note that this small hitting process is performed every time the opening of the big winning opening for one small hit is completed. As shown in FIG. 26, in the small hitting / medium processing, first, it is determined whether or not the attacker is in the opening mode A (step A671). If the attacker is in the opening mode A (step A671; Yes), the small hitting remaining ball processing is performed. A transition setting process (step A673) is performed, and the small hitting process is terminated. As a result, the special gaming state based on the small hit ends. On the other hand, if it is not the attacker release mode A (step A671; No), the small hit stock release process (step A672) is performed, and the small hit medium process ends.

[Small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing]
FIG. 27 shows the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A673) in the small hit medium process. In the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process, first, “9” which is a process number related to the small hit remaining ball process is set (step A681), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A682). ). Then, the small hit remaining ball processing time is set (step A683), and the small hit remaining ball processing time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A684). Thereafter, the OFF data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A685), and the small hit remaining ball process transition setting process is terminated.

[Small stock release processing]
FIG. 28 shows the small hit stock releasing process (step A672) in the small hit medium process. In this small hit stock release process, first, it is determined whether or not the attacker predetermined release time has elapsed (step A691). The predetermined opening time of the attacker is 2 seconds, which is the opening time of the big prize opening for one small hit, and it is 2 from the closest one of the opening of the first big winning opening in the small hit and the passage of the previous predetermined opening time of the attacker. When the second has passed, it is determined that the attacker predetermined opening time has passed.

  When the predetermined opening time of the attacker has not elapsed (step A691; No), the small hit stock releasing process is terminated. If the attacker predetermined release time has elapsed (step A691; Yes), the signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external output data area (step A692), and the signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A693).

  Then, the round LED pointer area is reset (step A694), and the normal high probability lottery process is performed (step A695). In the general map high probability lottery process, a lottery is performed to determine whether the winning probability (conversion probability) in the general map fluctuation display game is changed from a low probability (first conversion probability state) to a high probability (second conversion probability state). That is, a lottery for starting the time-saving state is performed. If the probability is already high, the lottery is not performed and the high probability is maintained.

  When winning in the usual high probability lottery process, the short time state is started after the special gaming state based on the small hit. Thereby, it becomes more difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, even when winning a small hit, there is a possibility that a short-time state may occur, so that the game performance of the small hit becomes close to the 2R big hit, and the player's interest in the small hit can be increased and the expectation can be enhanced. In addition, since the conversion probability is selected once for each stocked release right, the probability of selecting the second conversion probability state (probability of occurrence of the short-time state) increases as a plurality of release rights are released. It can increase and enhance interest.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a small hit stock (step A696). If there is no small hit stock (step A696; No), a small hit remaining ball processing transition setting process (step A702) is performed, and the small hit stock release processing is performed. Exit. The small hit remaining ball process transition setting process is the process shown in FIG. 27, and the special gaming state based on the small hit is ended. If there is a small hit stock (step A696; Yes), a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the external output data area (step A697), and a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A698).

  Next, the round LED pointer for small hits is saved in the round LED pointer area (step A699), and the number of small hits stock is updated by -1 (step A700). And the small hit stock display update command which updates the small hit stock display 41a displayed in order to alert | report the stock number with the display apparatus 41 is transmitted (step A701), and the small hit stock discharge process is complete | finished.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stock release means for executing the stocking right that is stocked based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. In this small hit stock releasing process, even when the stock is discharged and multiple hits are executed, information is output to the outside according to the number of executed small hits. No information is sent to the outside when the stock is small, but information is sent to the outside when the stock is released, so that the number of small hits executed when the small hit is executed It can be grasped in the apparatus, and it is possible to prevent the base from being defective.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A19) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the small hit end process, first, “0”, which is a process number related to the special figure normal process, is set (step A711), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area ( Step A712). Then, a signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A713), and a signal relating to the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step A714). Thereafter, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A715), the round LED pointer area is reset (step A716), and the small hit end processing is terminated. Thereby, the special gaming state based on the small hit is completed.

  As described above, since the opening of the grand prize winning opening based on the derivation of the second special result aspect can be executed a plurality of times, it is more than the opening of the large winning prize opening every time the second special result aspect occurs. Can be gained, and a new game can be added as the prize opening is opened for a short time, thereby enhancing the interest of the player. In addition, when the right to release is stocked, it is difficult for the player to leave the gaming table, so that the customer can be prevented from leaving and the operation of the gaming machine is increased. Also, instead of simply repeating the opening and closing of the winning prize opening for multiple times of opening rights, the winning opening is continuously opened over the total time of opening times for multiple times of opening rights, so more game balls can be opened at once. It will be easier to win prizes at the big prize opening, and the interest of players will increase.

  From the above, the decoration display device (display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal fluctuation) of the game ball flowing down the gaming area 32 A game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the winning device 37), and the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player by opening and closing the special winning opening so as to be able to accept the game ball flowing down the game area 32, the special result mode is the first special result mode and the first special result mode. The special game state is executed based on the first special game state executed based on the derivation of the first special result mode and the second special result mode. A special prize opening / closing control means for performing control to open / close the special prize opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode, including the second special gaming state having a smaller game value obtained by the player than the state (Game control device 100) and, when the stop result mode becomes the second special result mode, the open / close control of the special winning opening by the special winning opening / closing control means is prohibited with a predetermined probability, and predetermined as the right to open the special winning opening A large prize opening opening / closing stock means (game control device 100) for stocking up to the upper limit, and a stock release means (game control device 100) for executing an opening right stocked based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The winning opening opening / closing control means performs opening / closing control of the large winning opening according to the number of opening rights to be executed based on the stocked opening right being executed by the stock releasing means. To become.

  Here, the second special gaming state involves the operation of the condition device, but the opening time of the big prize opening is shorter than that of the first special gaming state. It may be possible to include a small hit to open the big prize opening without accompanying, or only a short hit open big hit or only a small hit.

  Further, the prize winning opening / closing control means (game control device 100) has at least each opening right as stock control as opening / closing control of the prize winning opening according to the number of opening rights executed by the stock releasing means (game control apparatus 100). In this case, the special winning opening is operated in a special opening mode in which the special winning opening is continuously opened over the total time of the opening times of the special winning opening when it is not performed.

  In addition, the start winning area includes a conversion member (movable member 37b) that can be converted into a first state in which it is difficult to receive game balls and a second state in which game balls are easily received, and the game control means (game control device 100) The conversion control execution means (game control device 100) that performs conversion control of the conversion member, and the conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means controls the conversion member are the first conversion probability state and the first conversion probability state than the first conversion probability state. Conversion probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting any one of a second conversion probability state that is easily converted into two states based on a predetermined condition, and the conversion probability setting means is a stock release means (game) In response to the execution of the release right by the control device 100), whether or not to change the conversion probability state is selected.

  Further, when the conversion probability setting means (game control device 100) selects whether or not to change the conversion probability state when the stock release means (game control device 100) executes the release right, the selection is performed. This means that the number of times corresponding to the number of right to open the grand prize opening to be released is repeated.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the big hit end processing, first, it is checked whether there is a small hit stock (step A721), and it is determined whether there is a small hit stock (step A722). When there is no small hit stock (step A722; No), a probability variation determination flag set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the special gaming state this time is loaded (step A723), and the determination flag Branch processing is performed (step A724).

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A725) is performed. In this case, when the special result mode is 15R normal or 2R normal, the normal probability state is entered after the special game state is completed, and the special game variable display game is executed 100 times after the special game state is completed. This is a state. When the probability variation determination flag is 1, jackpot end setting processing 2 (step A726) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is a 15R probability change or a 2R probability change, and a high probability state is set after the special game state is ended, and a time reduction state is set until the next special result mode is derived.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 2, the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A727) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 2R latency probability change, and the high probability state is entered after the special gaming state is finished, but the time reduction state is not obtained. When the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A728) is performed. In this case, the special result mode is 2R low probability, and after the special gaming state is finished, the normal probability state is entered and the time-short state is not obtained.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 4, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A729), and the command setting process (step A730) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A731), and the jackpot end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A731), a process for setting the processing number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, when there is a small hit stock (step A722; Yes), the big winning opening opening time (small hit release) setting process 2 (step A732) is performed, and the big hit stock release process (step A733) is performed after the big hit. The jackpot end process is terminated. Thereby, the small hit stocked with the occurrence of the big hit is released.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 31 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A725) in the jackpot end process described above. In the big hit end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A741), and a signal related to the start of the time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A742).

  Next, the time-saving number is saved in the game state display number area (step A743), and the ordinary high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A744). Then, the low probability & short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A745), and the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A746). After that, the initial value (100 in this case) is saved in the short-time fluctuation count area (step A747), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is completed.

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

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 32 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A726) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A751), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A752).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A753), and the common figure high probability & ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A754). Then, the high probability & short time flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A755), and the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A756). Thereafter, the short time variation count area is reset (step A757), and the big hit end setting process 2 is ended. By the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state and the time is reduced until the next special result mode is derived.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 33 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A727) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start of latent probability change is saved in the external information output data area (step A761), and a signal related to the start of latent probability change is saved in the test signal output data area (step A762).

  Next, the number at the time of latent probability change is saved in the game state display number area (step A763), and the ordinary low probability & no ordinary power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A764). Then, a high probability & no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A765), and a probability information command (latency probability change) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A766). Thereafter, the time-varying frequency region is reset (step A767), and the big hit end setting process 3 is ended. With the above processing, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes a high probability state but does not become a time-short state.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
FIG. 34 shows the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A728) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 4, first, a signal relating to the low probability start is saved in the external information output data area (step A771), and a signal relating to the low probability start is saved in the test signal output data area (step A772).

  Next, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A773), and the ordinary low probability & no power support flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A774). Then, a low probability & no time reduction flag is saved in the special game mode flag area (step A775), and a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A776). Thereafter, the time-varying frequency region is reset (step A777), and the big hit end setting process 4 is ended. With the above processing, after the special game state is ended, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and does not become the short-time state.

  That is, the game control apparatus 100 is based on the type of special result, and the high probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game is a probability state in which the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result after the special game state ends is higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means capable of generating In addition, the game control device 100 has a first conversion probability state (normal operation state) and a first conversion as a conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means (game control device 100) controls the conversion member (movable member 37b). Conversion probability setting means for setting one of a second conversion probability state (short-time operation state) that is easier to convert to the second state than the probability state based on a predetermined condition.

[Opening time (small hit opening) setting process 2]
FIG. 35 shows the opening time (small hit release) setting process 2 (step A732) in the big hit end process described above. In the opening time (small hit release) setting process 2, it is first determined whether or not the small hit is being released (step A781). The small hit release is a state in which a special gaming state based on the stored small hits is being executed. When the small hit is being released (step A781; Yes), the opening time (small hit opening) setting process 2 is terminated. If the small hit is not being released (step A781; No), an attacker release mode corresponding to the number of stocks is set (steps A782 to A789).

  After setting the attacker release mode, the release time is saved in the special game process timer area (step A790), and the signal related to opening the big prize opening is saved in the test signal output data area (step A791), and the big prize opening solenoid is saved. The ON data is saved in the output data area (step A792). Then, the winning prize count is reset (step A793), and the opening time (small hit opening) setting process 2 is ended.

  The attacker release mode set in the above-described release time (small hit release) setting process 2 is as shown in FIG. In this case, since only the stocked small hits are executed, an opening mode corresponding to the opening time obtained by adding the opening times of the stocked small hits is set. When the number of stocks is 1, an attacker release mode A ′ is set in which 2 seconds of release is performed once.

[Stock release treatment after big hits and small hits]
FIG. 36 shows the stock release process (step A733) after the big hit in the big hit end process. In the big hit and small hit stock releasing process, it is first determined whether it is the opening start timing of the attacker based on the stocked small hit (step A791). If it is not the opening start timing of the attacker (step A791; No), it is determined whether the attacker predetermined release time has elapsed (step A798). If it is the opening start timing of the attacker (step A791; Yes), a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A792), and the signal related to the start of the small hit is stored in the test signal output data area. (Step A793).

  Then, the round LED pointer for small hits is saved in the round LED pointer area (step A794), and the incorrect winning prize amount area is reset (step A795). Next, a fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the winning prize fraud monitoring period flag area (step A796), the number of small stocks is updated by -1 (step A797), and it is determined whether or not the predetermined opening time of the attacker has elapsed. (Step A798). The predetermined opening time of the attacker is 2 seconds, which is the opening time of the big prize opening for one time per small. The opening of the first big winning opening based on the stocked small hit and the elapse of the previous predetermined opening time of the attacker If two seconds have passed from the closest one, it is determined that the predetermined attacker opening time has elapsed.

  If the predetermined opening time of the attacker has not elapsed (step A798; No), the big hit and small hit stock release processing is terminated. If the predetermined opening time of the attacker has elapsed (step A798; Yes), the signal relating to the small hit end is saved in the external information output data area (step A799), and the signal relating to the small hit end is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A800). Then, the round LED pointer area is reset (step A801), and it is determined whether there is a small hit stock (step A802).

  When there is no small hit stock (step A802; No), that is, when all the stocked small hits are released, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A808). Residual ball processing transition setting processing is performed (step A809), and the big hit and small hit stock release processing is terminated. The small hit remaining ball process transition setting process is the process shown in FIG. 27, and the special gaming state based on the small hit is ended. In addition, when all the small hits that have been stocked are released due to the occurrence of the big hit, after performing the small hit remaining ball processing, the small hit end processing, perform the processing from step A721 to step A731 again in the big hit end processing, Special map shifts to normal processing.

  If there is a small hit stock (step A802; Yes), a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step A803), and a signal related to the start of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step A804). Then, the small hit round LED pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area (step A805), the small hit stock number is updated by -1 (step A806), and a small hit stock display update command is transmitted (step A807). After the big hit, the small hit stock release process is completed.

  Even in this big hit after small hit stock release processing, when stock is released and multiple hits are executed, information is output to the outside according to the number of executed small hits, so the small hit is executed. The number of small hits executed at the time of being performed can be grasped by an external device, so that a problem with the base can be prevented. In addition, when the stock is released in response to the big hit, whether or not to make the time-short state associated with the release of the stock is not selected, and whether to make the time-short state based on the special result mode of the big hit is selected.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, timers for various interrupts are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  Then, a scene control process (step B22) relating to the control of the game effect is performed, and when an error occurs in the gaming machine, the gaming machine error monitoring that performs a corresponding notification based on the error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 Processing (step B23) is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs 2nd main processing shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 39 shows the base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. If the command has been received correctly, the command is determined, and the command is classified for later processing. Perform the process.

  Next, a background process (step B52) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B53), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B54) is performed for setting the special display start memory display displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator. A small hit stock display process (step B55) for updating the small hit stock display 41a for informing the number of stocks is performed.

  Then, a customer waiting demo process (step B56) related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed, and a scene control / display process (step B57) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this scene control / display process, a notice character and the like and a display priority are set. After that, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B58) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start winning memory means (game control device 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a display control means.

[Small stock display processing]
FIG. 40 shows the small hit stock display process (step B55) in the normal game process shown in FIG. In this small hit stock display process, it is first checked whether or not a small hit stock display update command has been received (step B61). If no small hit stock display update command has been received (step B62; No), the small hit stock display update command is checked. The stock display process ends. When the small hit stock display update command is received (step B62; Yes), the number of small hit stocks is checked (step B63), and the small hit stock hold icon (small hit stock display 41a) corresponding to the small hit stock number is checked. ) Is displayed (step B64), and the small hit stock display process is terminated.

  41 to 47 show examples of small hit execution, stock, and discharge. FIG. 41 shows an example in which a small hit is won in the absence of a small hit stock. As shown in FIG. 41 (a), in accordance with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won for the small hit, the display device 41 displays the fluctuation of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 41 (b). The result mode is displayed. Since this special figure variation display game is won by a small hit, a small hit symbol (here, “1, 3, 5”) is displayed as a result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game. It should be noted that the result mode in the decoration special figure variation display game in the case of small hit is the same pattern as the result mode in the case of 2R big hit, and from the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game, the small hit and 2R It is difficult to determine the jackpot.

  When the result of the lottery for the small win is not the small hit stock and the release is selected, a special gaming state is entered as shown in FIG. 41 (c), and the special variable winning device 38 is released. In this case, the opening mode is the attacker opening mode A, and the opening operation is performed 1 second × 2 times. After the opening operation of the special fluctuation winning device 38 is finished, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. In the special game state, one character used in the small hit stock display 41a is displayed to indicate that the big winning opening for one small hit is to be opened. This display is also performed in the case of 2R big hit, and it is difficult to distinguish the small hit from the 2R big hit from the display mode in the special game state.

  Further, when the result of the execution lottery for the small winning prize is a small winning stock, the special variable winning device 38 is not opened as shown in FIG. 41 (e), and the small winning stock display 41a is displayed on the display device 41. By displaying one, it is notified that one small hit is stocked. By performing the small hit stock display 41a in this way, it is possible to visually recognize the number of small hits stocked (holding small hits).

  FIG. 42 shows a time chart in the example shown in FIG. FIG. 42A shows a time chart when the small hits are not stocked. In this case, after the variation display (t1 to t2) of the special figure variation display game won for the small hit is performed, the result mode of the small hit is displayed to notify that the small hit is won (from t2 to t3) ), The special gaming state is executed (from t3 to t8). At the start of the special gaming state, the small hit information is externally output (t3) so that the external management device can recognize the small hit execution. Then, the special variable winning device 38 performs an operation of opening the grand prize opening for 1 second (t4 to t5) and releasing it again for 1 second (t6 to t7) with a predetermined closing time (t5 to t6) interposed therebetween. As the game ends, the special game state ends, and the next special figure variation display game is started (t8).

  FIG. 42B shows a time chart when the small hits are stocked. Also in this case, after the change display (t11 to t12) of the special figure change display game won in the small hit is performed, the result mode of the small hit is displayed to notify that the small hit is won (from t12). t13). The steps so far are the same as in the case of FIG. After that, the special game state is not executed, and the big prize opening is not opened and the small hit information is not externally output. However, after the small hit stock display 41a is updated and the display time of the result mode passes, The special figure variation display game is started (t13).

  FIG. 43 shows an example of a case where a small hit is won in a state where there are two small hit stocks. As shown in FIG. 43A, two small hit stock displays 41a are displayed on the display device 41 to indicate that there are two small hit stocks. Then, along with the end of the variable display, the small hit result mode is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the result of the lottery for the small win is not the small hit stock and the release is selected, the special game state is entered as shown in FIG. 43 (c), and the special variable winning device 38 is released. In this case, since the small hits that have been won this time and the small hits that have been stocked are executed together, the opening mode is the attacker opening mode C, and the opening operation is performed 6 seconds × 1 time. Further, in the special game state, three characters used in the small hit stock display 41a are displayed to indicate that the big winning opening corresponding to the three small hits is opened. At this time, the small hit stock display 41a is changed to the character display and displayed so as to be erased, thereby notifying that the stocked small hit is released. Then, after the opening operation of the special fluctuation winning device 38 is finished, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the next special figure fluctuation display game is started.

  If the result of the lottery for the small winning prize is a small winning stock, the special variable winning device 38 is not opened as shown in FIG. 43 (e), and the small winning stock display 41a is displayed on the display device 41. One is added, and it is notified that the stock per unit has become three.

  FIG. 44 shows a time chart when the small hit is executed in the example shown in FIG. When the small hit is stocked, the time chart is the same as in FIG. When the small hit is executed, after the fluctuation display (t21 to t22) of the special figure variation display game won for the small hit is performed, the result mode of the small hit is displayed (t22 to t23), and the special game state Are executed (from t23 to t28).

  At the start of the special gaming state, external output of information on the small hits corresponding to the small hit won this time is performed (t23). Then, the special variation winning device 38 performs an operation of releasing the special winning opening for 6 seconds (from t24 to t27), and the special gaming state is terminated at the end of this operation, and the next special figure variation display game is started. (T28). Also, when the opening time corresponding to the stocked small hits is started, external output of the small hit information is performed (t25, t26), and the number of executed small hits is set to the external It can be recognized by the management device.

  FIG. 45 shows an example in which a small hit is won in the state where there are four small hit stocks, which is the upper limit value. As shown in FIG. 45A, the display device 41 displays four small hit stock displays 41a so as to indicate that there are four small hit stocks. Then, with the end of the variable display, the small hit result mode is displayed as shown in FIG.

  If the result of the lottery for the small win is not the small hit stock and the release is selected, a special game state is entered as shown in FIG. 45 (c), and the special variable winning device 38 is released. In this case, since the small hit that has been won this time and the small hit that has been stocked are executed together, the release mode becomes the attacker release mode E, and the release operation is performed 10 seconds × 1 time. Further, in the special game state, five characters used in the small hit stock display 41a are displayed to indicate that the big winning opening corresponding to the five small hits is opened. At this time, the small hit stock display 41a is changed to the character display and displayed so as to disappear, thereby notifying that the stocked small hit is released. Then, after the opening operation of the special fluctuation winning device 38 is finished, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the next special figure fluctuation display game is started.

  In addition, when the result of the lottery for the small win is a small hit stock, since the number of stocks is already the upper limit, only the small win won this time is executed as shown in FIG. 45 (e). The special variable winning device 38 is opened. In this case, the opening mode is the attacker opening mode A, and the opening operation is performed 1 second × 2 times. Also, in the special game state, one character used in the small hit stock display 41a is displayed to indicate that the big winning opening for one small hit is to be opened. At this time, the small hit stock display 41a remains as it is without changing to the character display, so that the stocked small hit is not released.

  FIG. 46 shows an example in which a big hit is won. FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (c) show an example in which a big hit is won when there is no small hit stock. In this case, after a special result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (a), a special gaming state is entered, and when the final round ends as shown in FIG. 46 (b), as shown in FIG. 46 (c). A special figure variation display game is started.

  FIGS. 46 (d) to 46 (g) show an example in which a big win is won with three small hit stocks. In this case, after a special result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (d), a special gaming state is entered, and when the final round is completed as shown in FIG. 46 (e), it is based on the stock hits. The special gaming state is entered, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened. In this case, since the three small hits that have been stocked are executed together, the release mode becomes the attacker release mode C, and the release operation is performed 6 seconds × 1 time. Further, in this special game state, three characters used in the small hit stock display 41a are displayed to indicate that the big winning opening corresponding to the three small hits is opened. At this time, the small hit stock display 41a is changed to the character display and displayed so as to disappear, thereby notifying that the stocked small hit is released. Then, after the opening operation of the special fluctuation winning device 38 is finished, the special figure fluctuation display game is started as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 47 shows a time chart when the small hit is released in the example shown in FIG. FIG. 47 (a) shows a case where a big hit is won when there is one small hit stock. In this case, the variation display of the special figure variation display game won for the big hit is completed (t31), the big hit result mode is displayed (t31 to t32), and the special gaming state based on the big hit is executed (t32 to t36). . In the special game state, one round (from t32 to t33, from t34 to t35) is to open the special winning opening until a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening. A round game is played a predetermined number of times.

  Then, when the special gaming state based on the big hit ends (t36), the special gaming state based on the stocked small hit is executed (from t36 to t38). At the start of the special gaming state based on the stocked small hits, when the opening time corresponding to the stocked small hits is started, external output of the information on the small hits is performed (t36). ), And the number of executed small hits can be recognized by an external management device. In this case, since there is only one small hit stocked, the opening mode is the attacker opening mode A ′, and the opening operation is performed 2 seconds × 1 time (from t36 to t37). With the completion of the opening operation of the special variation winning device 38, the special game state is terminated, and the special figure variation display game is started (t38).

  FIG. 47 (b) shows a case where a big hit is won when there are four small hit stocks. Also in this case, the variation display of the special figure variation display game won in the big hit is finished (t41), the result pattern of the big win is displayed (from t41 to t42), and the special game state based on the big hit is executed (from t42 to t46). . In the special gaming state, one round (from t42 to t43, from t44 to t45) is to open the big prize opening until any condition of whether the predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. A round game is played a predetermined number of times.

  Then, when the special gaming state based on the big hit ends (t46), the special gaming state based on the stored small hit is executed (from t46 to t51). In this case, since there are four small hits that have been stocked, the opening mode is the attacker opening mode D, and the opening operation is performed 8 seconds × 1 time (from t46 to t50). With the completion of the opening operation of the special variation winning device 38, the special game state is terminated, and the special figure variation display game is started (t51). Also, in the special game state based on the stocked small hits, when the opening time corresponding to the stocked small hits is started, external output of the information on the small hits is performed (t46). , T47, t48, t49), and the number of executed small hits can be recognized by an external management device. Thus, by releasing the stock of small hits with the occurrence of the big hit, it becomes an effect that the big hit round continues one more round, and it is possible to give the player a sense of profit.

  In addition to the lottery for winning a small hit, a lottery for determining whether or not to stock a small hit is performed. However, when a small hit is determined based on a big hit random number, the small hit determination value and stock are not used. It is also possible to provide a small hit determination value separately and determine whether or not the small hit is successful and whether or not there is stock. In addition, when a small hit stock is released, the small hit information is externally output when the opening time corresponding to the stocked small hit is started. It is also possible to output the small hit information for the number of times corresponding to the winning opening at the end of the winning opening.

  In addition, although the small hit stocked with the occurrence of the big hit is released, the stocked small hit may be released only when it is a specific big hit (for example, 15R big hit). In addition, a lottery may be performed when a big hit is made, and a small hit stocked when winning is released. In addition, although the timing of stock release was set to the time of winning a small hit or after the special game state based on the big win, other than this, for example, every time a special figure variation display game is executed, a stock release lottery is performed and won In some cases, stock may be released. In this way, when the player has the stock, the player tries to release the game up to a predetermined number of times, so that the player can be encouraged to continue the game.

  Further, the probability of selecting the release of stock in the execution lottery may be changed according to the number of small stocks. For example, when there is no stock, the selectivity of the stock is increased, and the release selectivity is increased as the number of stocks increases. Further, the winning probability for small hits may be changed depending on whether or not there is stock. In this case, by increasing the probability of winning a small hit when there is a stock, it is possible to increase the number of stocks and increase the chance of release. For example, the first small hit is assumed to be a normal winning probability, and if there is a small hit stock, the winning probability for the small hit is set to a high probability state to increase the possibility of the stock being released by making it easy to win the small hit.

  In addition, if there is a start-up memory that is a big hit when there is a stock of small hits, the stock is released before the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory that becomes the big hit, and the stock that accompanies the big hit The release may not be performed. By doing so, it also serves as an effect that suggests the occurrence of start-up memory in which the release of stock is a big hit, and the player's expectation for the release of stock can be further enhanced.

  In addition, although the small hit is stocked, 2R big hit may be stocked. In this case, as in the case of the small hit stock, when the stock is stocked, the big prize opening is not opened and closed, and the effect of notifying the player that the stock has been stocked is performed. In addition, when stocking 2R jackpot, the change of the probability state based on the 2R jackpot, the occurrence or termination of the short-time state, the output of the jackpot signal, etc. may be carried over until the stock release of the 2R jackpot, Only the opening of the big prize opening may be stocked, and the change in the probability state, the occurrence or termination of the short-time state, the output of the jackpot signal, etc. may be executed without stocking. In addition, if you have a special result of opening a special winning opening 3 times or more (for example, 15 times) for a short period of time, if you win the winning of the special result, you can open the special winning opening at the time of stock release. Players' dissatisfaction due to the longer time and winning the special result of opening for a short time can be reduced.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. 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 can stock a small hit, sets a stock time during which stock is not released, and can stock only the small hit that is won during this stock time.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
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 this special figure hold information determination process, if the determination result is a small hit (step A238; Yes), it is determined whether the stock time is being reached (step A811). If it is not during the stock time (step A211), the small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A242). In this case, the small hit is executed without being stocked. If it is during the stock time (step A811; Yes), a small hit stock flag setting process (step A241) is performed and a small hit information table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A242). In this case, if the number of stock per unit is not the upper limit, the unit is stocked. The small hits stocked at this stock time are released at the end of the stock time. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stock release prohibiting means capable of setting a stock time for prohibiting the release of stocked release rights for a predetermined period.

  The period of the stock time can be arbitrarily set. For example, the stock time is the time when the time is short or the probability is changed. In addition, when a predetermined lottery is won or when a specific result is derived in a special figure fluctuation display game, a stock time is set for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is established. May be.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, the period for executing the first predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display game is a stock time (stock period) in which a small hit can be stocked and no stock is released. (2) The period of executing the special figure variation display game for a predetermined number of times may be repeated as a release period in which the stocked small hits can be released without stocking the small hits. In this case, the chance to release the stocked small hits will be the winning of the small hits in the release period, the winning probability of the small hits will be low in the stock time, making it difficult for the number of stocks to exceed the upper limit, and the winning of the small hits in the release period The probability is higher than the stock time, and the stock is easily released. In this way, when a predetermined number of games are executed, a chance to release the stocked right to release is provided, so that the player can easily understand the opportunity to release the right to release.

  In addition, when the stock is not released during the release period, the small hit stocked as it is is carried over. In addition, the stock is released when the big hit is generated, and after the special game state is finished, the stock period is started. In addition, the lottery lottery is used as the lottery for stock release by releasing the stock by winning the small hit in the release period. In addition, the big hit random number is a predetermined value (for example, the big hit judgment value or The stock release may be determined on the condition that it is a predetermined value other than the small hit determination value), or a lottery may be separately performed to determine whether or not to release the stock during the release period. Stock release may be determined by lottery. That is, the game control device 100 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the stock release means (game control device 100) will execute the stocked release right when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. Make a means.

  From the above, stock release prohibiting means (game control device 100) capable of setting a stock time for prohibiting the release of stocked release rights for a predetermined period is provided. In addition, when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times, an open lottery means (game control apparatus 100) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the stock release right (game control apparatus 100) is executed by the stock release means (game control apparatus 100). ).

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. 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 stock up the small hit when an overflow winning that is a starting winning that occurs when the starting memory is the upper limit value is won. In addition, it will not be stocked for small wins based on starting prizes that are not overflow prizes.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. 50 is performed instead of the special figure start port switch common process shown in FIG. In this special figure start port switch common process, the special figure overflow information determination process (step A821) is performed when the number of special figure pending (starting memory) to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A210; No).

[Special figure overflow information judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 51, in the special figure overflow information determination process, a big hit random number is first extracted (step A831), and a big hit is determined based on whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. A determination process (step A833) is performed. If the determination result is a big hit (step A833; Yes), the overflow big win winning flag is turned on (step A840), and the special figure overflow information determination processing is terminated. If the determination result is not a big hit (step A833; No), a small hit determination process (step A834) for determining whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not is determined. Do.

  If the determination result is not a small hit (step A835; No), the special figure overflow information determination process is terminated. If the determination result is a small hit (step A835; Yes), the small hit stock number is updated by +1 (step A836), and it is determined whether the small hit stock number is the upper limit (step A837).

  If the small hit stock number is not the upper limit (step A837; No), a small hit stock display update command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step A838), and the special figure overflow information determination process is terminated. If the small hit stock number is the upper limit (step A837; Yes), the small hit stock release process 2 is performed (step A839), and the special figure overflow information determination process ends. That is, the game control device 100 enters the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) in a state where the start memory is stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) up to a predetermined upper limit number. Overflow winning determination means is used for extracting and determining a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball.

[Small hit stock release process 2]
As shown in FIG. 52, in the small hit stock release process 2, it is first determined whether or not the overflow big hit winning flag is on (step A851), and if not (step A851; No), the release is performed at the release table A. A lottery is performed (step A852), and a release lottery result is determined (step A854). If it is ON (step A851; Yes), a release lottery is performed on the release table B (step A853), and a release lottery result is determined (step A854).

  The discharge table B has a higher probability of selecting a small hit release than the discharge table A, and is advantageous to the player. The release table B is selected when the determination result of the overflow winning is determined to be a big win and the overflow big win winning flag is turned on, and the overflow winning is determined despite the start winning at the timing of the big win. As a result, it is easy to give a privilege (release of stocked small hits) to a player who did not generate a big hit.

  If the release lottery result is a small hit stock release (step A855; Yes), a big winning opening opening mode is set according to the number of small hit stocks (step A856), and the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is set. The fraud monitoring out-of-period flag is saved (step A857). Thereafter, the small hit stock number is cleared (step A858), a small hit stock display update command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step A859), and the small hit stock release process 2 is terminated. As a result, the stocked small hits are released and the big prize opening is opened, and even if an overflow prize is generated, if the result of the overflow prize is a small hit, that amount will be released when the stock is released. Therefore, the overflow winning is not wasted and the stoppage when the starting memory number is the upper limit value can be prevented.

  On the other hand, if the release lottery result is not a small hit stock release (step A855; No), the small hit stock number is cleared (step A858), and a small hit stock display update command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step A858). A859), the small hit stock release process 2 is terminated. In this case, the stocked small hits disappear without being released.

  When the lottery stock lottery is performed, the display device 41 performs an effect display on the small hit stock lottery separately from the special figure variation display game. In this effect display, for example, the roulette is rotated for a predetermined time and then stopped and the result of the release lottery is displayed. If the result of the release lottery is a small hit stock release, the result is displayed in the effect display. Open the winning opening. It should be noted that the stocked small hits are based on an overflow prize and are not actual small hits, so no small hit information is output.

  In addition, although it was decided that stocks for small wins based on start prizes that are not overflow prizes were not stocked, stocks for small hits based on non-overflow start prizes and stocks for small hits based on overflow prizes were counted separately and independently. Or stock it. Further, as shown in FIG. 49, by providing a period for increasing the probability of occurrence of small hits, the player can actively generate an overflow prize during this period, and the operation of the gaming machine can be enhanced. Further, even when the starting memory number is close to the upper limit value, the fluctuation time may not be shortened, and an overflow prize may be easily generated.

  From the above, in the state where the start memory is stored in the start winning storage means (game control device 100) up to a predetermined upper limit number, the game ball is placed in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). An overflow winning determination means (game control device 100) for extracting and determining a predetermined random number based on winning is provided, and the large winning opening opening / closing stock means (game control device 100) has a determination result by the overflow winning determination means as the first result. 2 If it is a special result mode, it means that the right to open the big prize opening is stocked.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. 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 can replace the result of the special figure variation display game based on the fact that a predetermined number of small hits are stocked.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 53 is performed instead of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this timer interruption process, a pending storage replacement process (step S71) is performed.

[Pending memory replacement process]
As shown in FIG. 54, in the hold memory replacement process, it is first determined whether a replacement condition is satisfied (step S81). The replacement condition here is that the small hits are stocked up to a predetermined upper limit number. If this replacement condition is not satisfied (step S81; No), the on-hold storage replacement process is terminated. If the replacement condition is satisfied (step S81; Yes), it is determined whether there is a holding memory (starting memory) of the special figure variation display game (step S82). The start memory to be determined here is the first start memory when it is not the time-short state, and the second start memory when it is the time-short state.

  And when there is no reservation storage (step S82; No), a reservation storage replacement process is complete | finished. In this case, the subsequent processing is performed after the start memory is generated. If there is a pending storage (step S82; Yes), it is determined whether there is a jackpot memory that is a start-up memory that generates a jackpot (step S83). If there is no big hit memory (step S83; No), a replacement pseudo effect setting process (step S86) is performed to clear the small hit stock number (step S87). If there is a jackpot memory (step S83; Yes), it is determined whether there is a probability variable jackpot memory that is a start memory that generates a probability variable jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends (step S84).

  When there is a probability change big hit memory (step S84; Yes), a replacement pseudo effect setting process (step S86) is performed to clear the small hit stock number (step S87). Further, when there is no probability variable jackpot memory (step S84; No), that is, when the jackpot memory is a normal jackpot memory that is a starting memory that generates a normal jackpot that becomes a normal probability state after the special gaming state ends, a replacement lottery A process (step S85) is performed, and the number of small hit stocks is cleared (step S87).

  As will be described later, in the replacement lottery process (step S85), a lottery for replacement of the result of the normal jackpot memory is performed, and a replacement effect to be executed is set according to the result determined by the lottery result. In the replacement pseudo effect setting process (step S86), the replacement lottery is not performed and the result is not replaced, but the same replacement effect as that when the replacement is performed is set.

  After clearing the number of small hit stocks (step S87), a small hit stock display update command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S88), and a small replacement suggestion effect or a small effect at the time of replacement effect is notified. The winning stock display 41a is set to be erased. Then, in the replacement effect execution process (step S89), a setting for executing the selected replacement effect in the next special figure variation display game and a process of transmitting information on the replacement effect to the effect control device 300 are performed, and the suspension is performed. The memory replacement process is terminated. The execution time of the replacement effect is set to be within the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game.

[Replacement lottery processing]
As shown in FIG. 55, in the replacement lottery process, first, a random number for memory replacement is extracted and determined (step S91). If this determination result is winning for the probable change (step S92; Yes), the replacement target hold memory is changed to the probable big hit (step S93), the replacement effect A is set (step S94), and the replacement lottery process is performed. finish. As a result, the result of the start-up memory, which is usually a big hit, is replaced with a probable big hit, and a replacement effect corresponding to this replacement is set.

  In addition, when the determination result is not won for the probable change replacement (step S92; No), it is determined whether the outlier replacement is won (step S95). If the winning replacement is won (step S95; Yes), the replacement target storage is changed to an outage (step S96), the replacement effect B is set (step S97), and the replacement lottery process is terminated. As a result, the result of the start-up memory that is usually a big hit is replaced with a loss, and a replacement effect corresponding to this replacement is set.

  In addition, when the determination result is not won for the replacement (step S95; No), the replacement effect C is set (step S98), and the replacement lottery process is terminated. In this case, the result is not replaced, and the result of the start memory that is normally a big hit is normally left as a big hit, and a replacement effect corresponding to this is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stock effect means for performing a predetermined effect on the basis that the right to release stocked in the special prize stock means (game control device 100) satisfies a predetermined condition. In addition, the game control device 100 is configured to determine a start time determination means (for a variable display game based on a predetermined start memory) based on the fact that the release right stocked in the special winning opening stock means (game control apparatus 100) satisfies a predetermined condition. Regardless of the determination result by the game control apparatus 100), a result changing means that can be changed so as to derive a predetermined result is provided.

  56 and 57 show examples of effects. In this example, an example is shown in which there are three small hit stocks and a small win is won. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), three small hit stock displays 41a are displayed on the display device 41 to indicate that there are three small hit stocks. Then, along with the end of the variable display, the small hit result mode is displayed as shown in FIG.

  If the result of the execution lottery for the small win is not the small hit stock and the release is selected, a special gaming state is entered as shown in FIG. 56 (c), and the special variable winning device 38 is released. In this case, since the small hit that has been won this time and the small hit that has been stocked are executed together, the release mode becomes the attacker release mode D, and the release operation is performed once for 8 seconds. Further, in the special game state, four characters used in the small hit stock display 41a are displayed to indicate that the big winning opening corresponding to the four small hits is opened. At this time, the small hit stock display 41a is changed to the character display and displayed so as to disappear, thereby notifying that the stocked small hit is released. Then, after the opening operation of the special fluctuation winning device 38 is finished, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), the next special figure fluctuation display game is started.

  If the result of the lottery for the small win is a small hit stock, the special variable winning device 38 is not released as shown in FIG. 56 (e), and the next special figure variable display game is started. The At this time, one small hit stock display 41a is added to the display device 41 to notify that there are four small hit stocks. In addition, the number of small stocks becomes the upper limit value and the replacement condition is established. In order to notify the establishment of this replacement condition, a replacement suggestion effect is displayed in which the small hit stock display 41a is emphasized.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), during the period when the variable stock display is performed in the special figure variable display game after the small hit stock reaches the upper limit value and the replacement condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 57 (a). The replacement effect is started. In this replacement effect, the enemy character 41b and the teammate character 41c changed from the small hit stock display 41a battle each other, and the result indicates the replacement result. In this case, the stock disappears and the stock display 41a is erased, but the big winning opening based on the stocked small hits is not performed.

  When there is a start memory that is usually a big hit, and the result of the start memory is replaced with a probable big hit, an effect is given for the teammate character 41c to win as shown in FIG. 57 (c) (replacement effect A). . Further, when the result of the start memory is replaced by an outlier, an effect that the teammate character 41c loses is performed as shown in FIG. 57 (d) (replacement effect B). If the start memory result is not replaced, a draw effect is performed as shown in FIG. 57 (e) (replacement effect C). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (f), the result mode is displayed and the special figure variation display game is ended.

  In addition, when there is no start memory that usually becomes a big hit and a replacement pseudo effect is performed, the effect is selected according to the result of the stored start memory, and when there is a start memory that becomes a probable big hit, FIG. When the replacement effect A shown in (c) is selected, and only the start memory that is out of place is selected, the replacement effect B shown in FIG. 57 (d) is selected.

  When replacing the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, information for selecting the replaced result may be set in the target start memory, or the replacement result is obtained. In this way, the random number stored in the start memory may be changed. In addition, when there are a plurality of start memories that are usually big hits, the start memories that are digested first are targeted. In addition, when there is a start memory that is usually a big hit and a start memory that is a probable big hit, the result may not be replaced. Further, in the replacement effect execution process (step S89), a variation pattern having a variation time during which the replacement effect can be executed may be set as the variation pattern of the next special figure variation display game. Also, with the execution of the replacement effect, the big winning opening based on the stocked small hits may be opened. Further, when the first start memory and the second start memory are executed in the order of winning, a prefetch process is always performed regardless of the gaming state, and a determination is made as to whether there is a reserved memory (start memory) of the special figure variation display game. In (step S82), all start memories are targeted.

  In addition, as a replacement condition for starting the process of replacing the result of the special figure variation display game, the number of small stocks is a predetermined number. However, other conditions may be set. For example, as shown in the second modified example, when an overflow winning that is a starting winning when the starting memory is an upper limit value is to generate a small hit, the small hit is stocked, When this stock number becomes a predetermined number, a process of replacing the result of the special figure variation display game may be started. Even when the memory replacement process is not performed, a replacement pseudo effect that is the same effect as the replacement effect may be performed when an overflow prize is generated.

  Further, apart from the small hit stock based on the overflow prize, it may be possible to separately stock the small prize winning based on the start prize that is not the overflow prize. And, for the number of stock per small portion of the overflow winning prize, it is used only for the purpose of determining the replacement condition for starting the process of replacing the result of the special figure variation display game, without opening the big winning opening based on the stock, As for the stock of small hits based on start prizes that are not overflow prizes, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to release each time a small hit occurs as in the above-described embodiment, and when winning, the big prize opening is opened. May be.

  By doing so, players who aim for replacement lottery that may change to outliers but also change to probable big hits will play games so as to actively generate overflow prizes, replacement lottery A player who normally does not aim for the game and can keep the big hit will be able to play a game that matches the player's gaming preference according to the player's intention by playing the game without causing an overflow prize. .

  From the above, the decoration display device (display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal fluctuation) of the game ball flowing down the gaming area 32 A game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the winning device 37), and the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player by opening and closing the special winning opening so as to be able to accept the game ball flowing down the game area 32, the special result mode is the first special result mode and the first special result mode. The special game state is executed based on the first special game state executed based on the derivation of the first special result mode and the second special result mode. A special prize opening / closing control means for performing control to open / close the special prize opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode, including the second special gaming state having a smaller game value obtained by the player than the state (Game control device 100) and, when the stop result mode becomes the second special result mode, the open / close control of the special winning opening by the special winning opening / closing control means is prohibited with a predetermined probability, and predetermined as the right to open the special winning opening A prize winning opening / closing stock means (game control device 100) that stocks up to the upper limit, and a stock effect means (game) that performs a prescribed effect based on the opening right stocked in the prize winning stock means satisfying a prescribed condition. A control device 100).

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area, a starting random number storage means (game control device 100) for extracting a predetermined random number and storing the predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting memory as a right to execute the variable display game; A start time determining means (game control device 100) for determining a random display game result by determining a random number stored in the start winning memory means (game control device 100) at the start of the variable display game based on the start memory; Based on the fact that the right to release stocked in the prize winning stock means satisfies the predetermined condition, the change display game based on the predetermined start memory is changed to derive the predetermined result regardless of the determination result by the start time determination means. Possible result changing means (game control device 100).

  In addition, the game apparatus includes pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored in the start winning storage means as start-up memory before the variable display game based on the start-up memory is executed. The result of the variable display game based on the start memory can be changed for the start memory whose determination result by the prior determination means is a predetermined result. Further, the stock effect means performs an effect corresponding to the change result by the result change means.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above includes a decoration display device (display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and a start winning area (start winning opening) for game balls flowing down the game area 32 36, a game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in the normal variable winning device 37), and a special result mode in which the stop result mode of the variable display game is determined in advance. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player by opening and closing the grand prize opening in a state in which the game ball flowing down the gaming area 32 can be received. Including a first special result mode and a second special result mode, the special game state is executed based on the first special game state executed based on the derivation of the first special result mode and the second special result mode, And a second special gaming state having a smaller game value obtained by the player than the one special gaming state, and a special winning opening that controls opening and closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. When the opening / closing control means (game control device 100) and the stop result mode become the second special result mode, the opening / closing control of the special winning opening by the special winning opening / closing control means is prohibited with a predetermined probability, and the large winning opening is opened. A prize opening opening / closing stock means (game control apparatus 100) for stocking up to a predetermined number as a right, and a stock release means (game control apparatus 100) for executing an opening right stocked based on establishment of a predetermined condition. The prize winning opening / closing control means performs opening / closing control of the prize winning opening according to the number of opening rights to be executed based on the stock releasing rights being executed by the stock releasing means. To have.

  Here, the second special game state involves the operation of the condition device, but the opening time of the big prize opening is shorter than that of the first special game state. Including small hits that open the big prize opening without accompanying. In addition, it is good also as only a short hit big hit or only a small hit.

  Accordingly, since the opening of the special prize opening can be executed a plurality of times at a time, each time the second special result mode occurs, more profits can be obtained at a time than when the special prize opening is opened and closed. A new game can be added when the mouth is opened for a short time, and the player's interest can be enhanced. In addition, when the right to release is stocked, it is difficult for the player to leave the gaming table, so that the customer can be prevented from leaving and the operation of the gaming machine is increased.

  Further, the prize winning opening / closing control means (game control device 100) has at least each opening right as stock control as opening / closing control of the prize winning opening according to the number of opening rights executed by the stock releasing means (game control apparatus 100). The special prize opening is operated in a special opening mode in which the special prize opening is kept open for the total time of the opening times of the special prize opening when not done.

  Therefore, instead of simply repeating the opening and closing of the winning opening for multiple times of opening rights, the winning opening is continuously opened over the total time of opening times for the opening rights, so more game balls can be opened at once. It will be easier to win prizes at the big prize opening, and the interest of players will increase.

  In addition, the start winning area includes a conversion member (movable member 37b) that can be converted into a first state in which it is difficult to receive game balls and a second state in which game balls are easily received, and the game control means (game control device 100) includes: The conversion control execution means (game control device 100) that performs conversion control of the conversion member, and the conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means controls the conversion member are the first conversion probability state and the first conversion probability state than the first conversion probability state. Conversion probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting any one of a second conversion probability state that is easily converted into two states based on a predetermined condition, and the conversion probability setting means is a stock release means (game) Whether or not to change the conversion probability state is selected upon execution of the release right by the control device 100).

  Therefore, there is a possibility that the conversion control of the conversion member changes (electric support is started) simultaneously with the release of the stocked release right, so that the playability of the small hit becomes closer to the big hit, This increases the player's interest.

  Further, when the conversion probability setting means (game control device 100) selects whether or not to change the conversion probability state when the stock release means (game control device 100) executes the release right, the selection is performed. It repeats the number of times corresponding to the number of right to open the grand prize opening.

  Therefore, since the conversion probability is selected once for each stocked release right, the probability that the second conversion probability state is selected (the probability of occurrence of electric support) is increased as a plurality of release rights are released. It can increase and enhance interest.

  In addition, when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times, an open lottery means (game control apparatus 100) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the stock release right (game control apparatus 100) is executed by the stock release means (game control apparatus 100). ).

  Therefore, when a predetermined number of games are executed, it becomes a chance to release the stocked right to release, so that the player can easily understand the opportunity for releasing the right to release.

  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, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

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

10 gaming machine 32 game area 36 start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
37b Movable member (conversion member)
41 Display device (decorative display device)
100 Game control device (game control means, prize winning opening / closing control means, prize winning opening / closing stock means, stock discharging means, conversion control execution means, conversion probability setting means, open lottery means)

Claims (5)

A decoration display device capable of displaying a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information; a game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on winning in a start winning area of a game ball flowing down the game area; When the result of stopping the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance, it is advantageous for the player by opening and closing the big prize opening so that the game ball flowing down the game area can be received. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
The special result mode includes a first special result mode and a second special result mode,
The special gaming state is executed based on a first special gaming state executed based on the derivation of the first special result mode and a derivation of the second special result mode. And a second special gaming state with a small gaming value obtained,
When the stop result mode becomes a special result mode, a special winning opening opening / closing control means for performing control for opening and closing the special winning opening,
When the stop result mode becomes the second special result mode, the open / close control of the special winning opening by the special winning opening / closing control means is prohibited with a predetermined probability, and the predetermined number is stocked as the right to open the special winning opening A prize winning opening and closing stock means,
Stock releasing means for executing the stocking right based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and
The big prize opening / closing control means is:
A gaming machine characterized in that, based on the fact that the stocked release right is executed by the stock releasing means, the opening / closing control of the big prize opening is performed according to the number of open rights executed. The big prize opening / closing control means is:
As the opening / closing control of the grand prize opening according to the number of opening rights executed by the stock releasing means, at least the grand prize opening over the total time of the opening times of the big prize opening when each opening right is not stocked The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the special winning opening is operated in a special opening mode in which the game is kept open. The start winning area includes a conversion member that can be converted into a first state in which it is difficult to receive game balls and a second state in which game balls are easily received.
The game control means includes
Conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member;
As the conversion probability state in which the conversion control execution means controls the conversion member, any one of a first conversion probability state and a second conversion probability state that is easier to convert to the second state than the first conversion probability state. Conversion probability setting means for setting or based on a predetermined condition,
The conversion probability setting means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein whether or not to change the conversion probability state is selected in response to execution of the release right by the stock releasing means. The conversion probability setting means includes
When selecting whether or not to change the conversion probability state triggered by the execution of the opening right by the stock releasing means, the selection is repeated a number of times corresponding to the number of opening right of the released big prize opening The gaming machine according to claim 3.   2. An open lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the stock release right is executed by the stock releasing means when the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of 4 to 4.

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