JP2014226195A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a game while keeping the fairness among players.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: probability setting means (or a game control device 50) for setting the winning probability of a special role at either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state; and specific role probability setting means (or the game control device 50) for setting either the winning probability of a specific role different from that specific role or a specific high probability state higher than the specific role normal probability state. The probability setting means sets a high probability game state over a predetermined period in accordance with the end of the special game state, and the specific combination probability setting means sets a specific combination high probability state in the case of the high probability game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that rotates a plurality of reels, stops corresponding reels based on a player's stop operation, and provides game media according to the stop mode.

  A gaming machine that throws in a predetermined number of game media, rotates a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, stops a corresponding reel based on a stop operation of the player, and pays out a game media according to a stop mode Are known. In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that notifies the stop order of the reels so that the player is advantageous with respect to the acquisition of the gaming media.

Patent 3302977

  However, in such a gaming machine, the number of game media that can be acquired varies depending on the player's operation mode, so that the interest of the game is enhanced, but it is not preferable because fairness among the players cannot be maintained.

  An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of games while maintaining fairness among players.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols,
A stop operation unit provided corresponding to each of the reels and operated by a player when stopping the rotation of the reel;
A role lottery means for drawing a role;
Reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel so that a symbol combination aspect according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means can be derived based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit,
For the role,
Includes a special role that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment,
The role lottery means
A probability setting means for setting the winning probability of the special role to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state;
A specific role probability setting means for setting a winning probability of a specific role different from the special role to either a specific role normal probability state or a specific role high probability state higher than the specific role normal probability state,
The probability setting means includes:
Set the high probability state over a predetermined period with the end of the special gaming state,
The specific role probability setting means includes:
In the case of the high probability gaming state, the specific role high probability gaming state can be set.

  Here, the special game state is a state in which it is easier to acquire game media than in the case of not being in the special game state, and the total number of acquired game media becomes a preset upper limit number or a predetermined number of games. It ends by executing.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the possibility of derivation of the next special role is further increased after the special game state is completed, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, since the winning of the special role does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players by increasing the winning probability. Furthermore, since the winning probability of the specific combination is increased, the loss of the player can be suppressed during a period when the next special combination is highly derived. Since the winning of the specific role does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a specific combination is won by the combination lottery unit, an operation sequence notification unit capable of reporting the operation sequence of the stop operation unit; ,
A display device capable of displaying images;
Display control means for controlling display in the display device,
The reel stop control means includes
When a specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, even if the stop operation unit is operated in an order different from the operation order notified by the operation order notification means, a symbol combination mode corresponding to the specific combination is derived. Stop control of the reel so that
The display control means includes
When the lottery result by the combination lottery means is a specific combination, a specific image is displayed on the display device based on operating the stop operation unit in the order by the operation order notification unit.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the specific role is established regardless of the player's operation mode, it is possible to maintain fairness among the players, and a specific image is displayed when operated in the order of operation. Since the privilege of being played is given, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without mischievous gambling.

The invention described in claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the combination lottery means includes:
In the case of the high probability state, comprising a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state,
The probability setting means includes:
Even within the predetermined period, the high probability state is ended and the normal probability state is shifted based on winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a high probability state will continue, and to improve the interest of the game. Moreover, since the falling lottery does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players.

  According to the present invention, since the possibility of deriving the next special role after the special game state is further increased, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, since the winning of the special role does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players by increasing the winning probability. Furthermore, since the winning probability of the specific combination is increased, the loss of the player can be suppressed during a period when the next special combination is highly derived. Since the winning of the specific role does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure inside the housing | casing of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the front frame of the slot machine of embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale which show the front frame panel part arrange | positioned at the front frame. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a side part sub display apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of the upper unit which comprises a front frame. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of an upper sub display apparatus and a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the control system of the slot machine of embodiment. (A) is the arrangement | sequence diagram of the symbol currently formed in the outer peripheral surface of a reel, (b) is a figure which shows the effective line which performs a winning determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning of the slot machine of embodiment, the symbol combination aspect corresponding to each winning, and winning content. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing of the chance eye | rate in the slot machine of embodiment, (d)-(f) is explanatory drawing of the extreme hot. (A) is a game state transition diagram for explaining the game state controlled by the game control device, and (b) is an effect mode transition diagram for explaining the effect mode controlled by the effect control device. It is a conceptual diagram showing distribution of each winning combination according to a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process by a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. (A) is a figure explaining the winning-winning determination table according to a game state, (b) is a figure explaining a bonus overlapped winning expectation degree. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol information setting process in the internal lottery process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the table for a stop symbol selection. It is a figure explaining an example of the probability determination game when a bonus is won but a probability lottery is not won. It is a figure explaining an example of the probability determination game at the time of winning a bonus and winning a probability lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the game state update process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze execution process for production in the game state update process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining a freeze time determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the support menu process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the menu selection (operation) screen displayed on a side sub-display device. It is a flowchart which shows the portable interlocking | linkage process in the support menu process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the interlocking | linkage menu selection screen displayed on a side part sub display apparatus. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of operations of the slot machine (game machine) and the external server when the slot machine (game machine) of the embodiment receives the interlock start process and the interlock end process. (A) is a figure which shows the modification of the display of the access code to a side part sub-display apparatus, (b) is a figure which shows the modification of the inclined base part of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a freeze production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a freeze production. It is a figure explaining the modification of the production | presentation aspect of a freeze production. It is a flowchart which shows the game effect determination process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. (A) is a figure explaining the production | presentation type determination table, (b) is a single production | generation aspect determination table, (c) is a continuous production aspect determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a single production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a single production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a single production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows the game effect control process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect process in the game effect control process of an effect control apparatus. (A) is a figure explaining the relationship between the operation timing of an effect button, and the production aspect of a cut-in production, (b) is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of the cut-in production in which the character B appears. It is a figure explaining the modification of the continuous production (continuous production of a main display) performed in an image display device. It is a flowchart which shows the one announcement notification effect process in the suggestion effect process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the procedure for lighting (emitting) the one-shot notification display part in the one-shot notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette effect process in the game effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining a roulette effect pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the example of a pattern of a probability change determination roulette effect. It is a figure explaining the modification of a probability variation determination production | generation part. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | generation aspect of a normal roulette effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a re-lottery roulette effect. It is a flowchart which shows the effect mode update process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a transition system production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a transition system production. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of the game state in a 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the win probability of a specific combination in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the push order production in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the privilege picture in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the rare privilege image in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the pushing order alerting | reporting process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege image display process in a 1st modification. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of the game state in a 2nd modification. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of the game state in a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the fall suggestion effect in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the pushing order alerting | reporting process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege image display process in a 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the guess assistance production in the 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege image display process in a 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the outline of the game system in the 5th modification. It is a figure explaining the start procedure of the mobile link service in the 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the interlocking | linkage start process in a 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the password transmission process in a 5th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the service data in a 5th modification. It is a figure explaining the storage operation of the display history in the 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege image display process in a 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the privilege image display process in a 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the privilege image selection table in a 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the example of the selection mode of the table in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining the modification of a privilege image. It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine of 2nd Embodiment from the front side. It is a front view of the game board in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the game machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the game machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the timer interruption process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the command transmission process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production control command transmission process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production control command output process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the command data output process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure game process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port switch monitoring process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure start port switch common process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure pending | holding information determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure normal process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the small hit flag 1 setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the small hit flag 2 setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 1st main process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the command reception interruption process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display in the display area of the usual drawing effect area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol displayed on the usual drawing effect area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the usual drawing effect area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the common figure effect area | region display control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of the re-change display of the special result aspect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of next round number alerting | reporting during the result display in 2nd Embodiment, and next round number alerting | reporting during special game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the re-variation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game in case two special game states in 2nd Embodiment continue. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation | variation time change process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production | presentation change process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the round number counting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating another example of the execution mode of the special game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of alerting | reporting the frequency | count of a round using the usual drawing effect area | region in 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart explaining shortening of the change time in a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display when not performing when shortening of the change time in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the variation time shortening process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the specific fluctuation pattern in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the modification of the variation time shortening process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display at the time of shortening the variation time in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display at the time of shortening the variation time in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display at the time of shortening the variation time in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the special figure 1 holding | maintenance display in 3rd Embodiment, and a special figure 2 holding | maintenance display. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory | storage display in 3rd Embodiment, and the transmission timing of a command. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure pending | holding information determination process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a time chart explaining the execution aspect of the special figure change display game in the time-short state in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the display mode in the special prize display area in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure explaining the probability value and ST frequency in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the selection display example of the probability mode in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the probability state setting process after the big hit in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining another example of the probability value in 4th Embodiment, and ST frequency | count. It is a figure explaining another example of the display mode in the special 2 prize display area in a 4th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the probability value in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display of suggestion alerting | reporting in the display apparatus in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining suggestion alerting | reporting in the special figure display in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process of the second half of the main process in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the process of the second half of the main process in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating another example of the process of the second half of the main process in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the medium-low probability alerting | reporting process in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board in a 5th embodiment. It is a front view of the 2nd flow down part of a game board in a 5th embodiment. It is a figure explaining the operation | movement aspect of the distribution mechanism in 5th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of the game machine in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the flow of the game in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the setting of the frequency | count of ST in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the example of a display in the challenge round in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the other example of the setting of ST frequency in 5th Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped housing 1a whose front is open, and a hinge 2a (FIG. 2) is provided on the front of the housing 1a. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-open manner. In the upper part of the front frame 2, an image display device (display device, main display) 3 that performs display and information display according to the game, speakers 4 and 4 that perform sound effects, and a frame that performs light effects A light emitting device 7 (a pilot lamp 7a, an upper light emitting decoration portion 7b, etc.) is provided. The image display device 3 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, for example, and displays various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. And various effect display in the image display apparatus 3 is controlled by the effect control apparatus 70 (refer FIG. 8). Further, the image display device 3 is disposed at a deeper position than the speakers 4 and 4 and the frame light emitting device 7.

  A front panel 9 is arranged in the center portion of the front frame 2 so that the rear side cannot be visually recognized, and a decorative pattern or the like is drawn, and the rear side is visible in the center portion of the front panel 9 (for example, A transparent symbol display window 9a is formed.

  Note that the front panel 9 may be configured by a display device, and the reel 6 is visible when no image is displayed on the symbol display window 9a, and an image that produces a game mainly around the symbol display window 9a. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image for producing a game in the symbol display window 9a.

  Through the symbol display window 9a (window portion), the symbols that are displayed in a variable manner by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing 1a can be visually recognized. The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, and 6c according to a predetermined arrangement by winding a strip-shaped sheet 6d on which a plurality of symbols are drawn along the longitudinal direction ( FIG. 9 (a)). Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 8), which is a stepping motor, and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently driven for rotation. The rotation can be stopped. That is, the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c serve as an electrical drive source for driving the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 9a are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 9a for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible.

  In addition, a backlight 67 that irradiates light from the rear of the reel at a position on the back side of the reel 6 and behind each symbol stop position in the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 9a. (See FIG. 8). The reel 6 can transmit light, and an effect by light can be performed by changing the light irradiation mode by the backlight 67.

  A probability determining display window 9b through which various lamps constituting a probability variation determining effecting unit 400 (described later) can be visually recognized is formed at the upper part of the front panel 9, and a credit number display unit 11, a game are displayed at the lower part of the front panel 9. A game progress display window 9c in which the progress display unit 12, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18 and the bet number display unit 19 are visible is formed. Further, on the right side of the front panel 9, there is formed a liquid crystal display window 9d through which the side sub-display device 310 (display device), probability mode indicators 320 and 330 (described later) and the like can be visually recognized.

  On the upper left side of the front panel 9, there is provided a betting number display portion 9e on which circle numbers 1 to 3 indicating the number of bets are drawn. A bet number display lamp (not shown) is disposed behind the bet number display unit 9e, and the predetermined bet number on the bet number display unit 9e is indirectly set by causing the bet number display lamp to emit light. Make it emit light. Also, at the lower left part of the front panel 9, there is provided a single notification display portion 9f on which a letter V surrounded by a polygon is drawn. A single notification lamp (not shown) is disposed behind the single notification display section 9f, and the single notification display section 9f is caused to emit light indirectly by causing the single notification lamp to emit light. This makes it possible to notify that the special winning combination has been won internally. Further, a first touch suggestion display portion 9g on which characters of “touch” are drawn is provided below the one notification display portion 9f. An infrared switch 91 is disposed behind the first touch suggestion display portion 9g, and it is possible to detect a hand that the player has deceived in the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display portion 9g.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 9, and an upper surface of the step portion is an inclined base portion 14 that is inclined downward on the front side. This tilting base part 14 includes a medal insertion part 15, a max bet button 17 as a progress operation part for advancing the game, and a presentation button switch 10a for receiving an operation input from the player. There are provided an operation input unit 30 (described later) having a built-in effect button 10 and an operation input unit switch 30c for receiving an operation input from a player. In addition, the tilt base 14 is provided with a second touch suggestion display unit 32 (described later) that incorporates an infrared switch 92, and detects a hand that the player has deceived in the vicinity of the second touch suggestion display unit 32. It is possible.

  The medal insertion portion 15 is disposed on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base portion 14. A game can be executed when a player inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 15 and performs a betting operation. A medal insertion detection switch 51 (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 pass. And the number of inserted medals is counted.

  The max bet button 17 is disposed on the left side of the inclined base portion 14 when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1. The maximum bet button 17 can input from the credit to the upper limit number (for example, three) of the bet number by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is like that. The effect button 10 is disposed at the center of the tilting table part 14, and in the effect display on the image display device 3, a side sub-display device 310, which will be described later, and the upper sub-display device 225 when operated by the player. The production is performed with intervention of the player's operation. The operation input unit 30 is disposed on the right side of the tilting table unit 14, and is operated by the player to select one item from the menu screen displayed on the side sub display device 310 and display a desired display. (For example, game history information) is made.

  A payout button 20, a start lever 21, a return button 22, a reel stop button 24, a keyhole 23, and the like are provided below the inclined base portion 14. The payout button 20 is a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15, a medal (bet medal) input as a bet number by the max bet button 17, or a medal (storing) stored as a credit when a winning is established. This is used when giving a command to return the medal to the tray 27. In addition, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 after an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a re-game winning (replay winning), or a medal exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits, a flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) It is returned to the tray 27 via 68.

  The start lever 21 is an operation lever for making a progress operation unit for advancing the game and for starting a single game. The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 and clogged by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 is returned to the tray 27.

  The reel stop button 24 forms a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and is provided with a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, which are provided in one-to-one correspondence with each other. The reel stop button 24b and the right reel stop button 24c are configured to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with the stop operation. That is, it is provided corresponding to each reel 6 and serves as a stop operation unit that is operated by the player when the rotation of the reel 6 is stopped. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, there is a stop button for informing whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. Each LED 66 (see FIG. 8) is provided.

  A decorative panel unit 25 that constitutes a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below a portion where these operation buttons are provided. Furthermore, an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound, etc. are provided below the decorative panel unit 25 and at the bottom of the front frame 2. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game control device 50 that controls the entire slot machine 1 is disposed in the upper part inside the housing. In addition, a reel mounting portion 29 is provided substantially in the center of the casing, and a variable display device 600 having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is placed on the reel mounting portion 29. . The variable display device 600 of the present embodiment is located to the left of the position where it is normally arranged. This is because the space in which the side sub display device 310 (described later) is disposed on the right side of the variable display device 600 is taken into consideration. On the right side of the variation display device 600, an external signal output terminal 33 for outputting a signal from the game control device 50 to an external device is provided.

Further, on the right side of the game control device 50, a door open / close detection switch 62 for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 2, an upper lock mechanism 34a, and a lower lock mechanism 34b are provided. Is provided with a hinge 2a as a rotation axis of the front frame 2.
In addition, opening cover members 37a and 37b that cover the holding openings respectively provided on both side walls of the housing are provided immediately below both side portions of the reel mounting portion 29, and the front frame 2 is provided in the vicinity of the opening cover member 37b. There is provided a weight support portion 38 for receiving the weight when closed.

  Further, a medal payout device (hopper) 63 is disposed at the lower part inside the housing. The medal payout device 63 accepts and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 and guided by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68, and a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the effective line to establish a prize. In this case, the number of medals (payout medals) corresponding to the winning or the medal that exceeds the upper limit of the credit by the addition associated with the winning is received to the tray 27. The medal for the credit is paid out to the tray 27 by the medal payout device 63 by operating the payout button 20.

On the right side of the medal payout device 63, the medal that overflows from the medal payout device 63 is stored, or the inward medal is guided to the medal collection mechanism on the installation island where the slot machine 1 is installed. An overflow tank 69 is provided.
Further, on the left side of the medal payout device 63, the power supply device 40 that supplies power to electronic devices such as motors and lamps that are operated by the control device and the control device, and the winning probability of the slot machine 1 are displayed in any of six stages, for example. A setting device 60 for setting the crab is provided. A power switch 31 or the like is provided at a portion between the setting device 60 and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

FIG. 3 shows the front frame 2 with the light guide panel 223, the front panel 9, and the decorative panel unit 25 removed.
As shown in FIG. 3, the front frame 2 includes a door body unit 200, an upper unit 220 attached to the upper part of the door body unit 200, and a lower unit 240 attached to the lower part of the door body unit 200. I have.

  The door body unit 200 includes engagement hook members 210,... And engages with an upper lock mechanism 34a and a lower lock mechanism 34b disposed in the housing 1a, thereby closing the front opening of the housing 1a. It is supposed to be. Further, the door body unit 200 can be mounted with the decorative panel unit 25 above the mounting position of the lower unit 240. The decorative panel unit 25 includes a decorative panel 25a, a panel support frame 25b that supports the decorative panel 25a, and a fluorescent lamp 25c that indirectly causes the decorative panel 25a to emit light. Further, the door body unit 200 can be attached with the front panel 9 above the inclined base part 14.

  The upper unit 220 includes an upper unit main body 221, an image display device 3, an effect control device 70, a pilot lamp 7a, upper light emitting decoration portions 7b and 7b, speakers 4 and 4, speaker covers 224 and 224, , A light guide panel 223, an upper sub display device 225 (described later), a movable effect device 226 (described later), and a probability determination indicator 228 (described later).

  The upper unit main body 221 includes a ceiling wall 221a, a partition 221b that forms a bottom surface, a left wall 221c, and a right wall 221d, and the image display device 3 and the effect control device 70 are arranged on the back thereof. By being provided, it has a rectangular recessed chamber shape having a predetermined depth and opening to the front side. And the upper unit main-body part 221 has the production | presentation space part R in the said rectangular concave room.

  The light guide panel 223 is attached so as to close the front opening of the upper unit main body 221 and is arranged in front of the image display device 3. Although not shown, a light source is disposed along the upper end of the light guide panel 223, and light emitted from the light source is incident from a side portion (upper side portion) of the light guide panel 223, and the front surface of the light guide panel 223. The character portion formed on the light guide panel 223 can indirectly emit light.

  The lower unit 240 is a unit that constitutes the lowermost part of the front frame 2, and includes an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound, and the like. .

FIG. 4 shows a partially enlarged view of the central portion of the front frame 2. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 4, a probability variation determination effect unit 400 for performing a probability variation determination roulette effect (described later) is provided behind the probability determination display window 9 b of the front panel 9. The probability variation determination effecting unit 400 is a low probability determination lamp 410 for informing that the low probability state is present, a probability ambiguous lamp 420 for informing the probability state in an ambiguous manner, and a probability variation state (high probability state). Probability change confirmation lamps 430 and 430 for notifying that there are, these lamps are arranged in a horizontal example.

  In addition, a credit amount display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, and a payout amount display unit 13 are provided behind the game progress display window 9c of the front panel 9. The credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device 63 (see FIG. 8). The game progress display unit 12 displays a game progress state. Further, the payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These display parts 11, 12, and 13 are comprised by LED of 7 segments, for example, and display various information by the lighting state. Further, a gaming state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state is provided behind the game progress display window 9c, and the gaming state is displayed by lighting the lamp. . Also, a bet number display unit 19 for displaying the bet number is provided.

  The game state display unit 18 includes a replay display unit that indicates that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and a replay game has been awarded, and until the reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. A weight display section indicating that there is a waiting time (a state in which the reel 6 is waiting to start rotating because a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a standby in which the slot machine 1 can play a game It is composed of an insert medal display section that indicates a state and prompts a betting operation.

Further, behind the liquid crystal display window 9d of the front panel 9, a side sub display device 310, a high probability mode display 320, and a low probability mode display 330 are provided. The side sub-display device 310 is disposed in front of the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 and can move up and down. A lamp (not shown) is disposed behind the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330, and the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 are emitted by causing the lamps to emit light. Can emit light indirectly.
Further, frame light emitting devices 7 (medium light emitting decorative portions 7c and 7c) that perform effects by light are provided on both sides of the front frame 2.

An operation input unit 30 is provided on the right side of the tilt base 14 and directly below the liquid crystal display window 9d. The operation input unit 30 includes selection buttons 30a,... Provided on the top, bottom, left, and right, and a determination button 30b provided in the center of each selection button 30a.
In addition, a second touch suggestion display unit 32 is provided on the left side of the tilt base 14 and immediately below the first touch suggestion display unit 9g of the front panel 9.

In addition, the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c provided below the tilt base 14 have a larger repulsive force when the middle reel stop button 24b presses the button than the left reel stop button 24a. The right reel stop button 24c is provided to have a greater repulsive force when the button is pressed than the reel stop button 24b. That is, the buttons are difficult to press in the order of left, middle, and right. Thereby, since it can be directed to operate from the button which is easy to push, so-called irregular pressing can be suppressed. Further, a button larger than the left reel stop button 24a and the middle reel stop button 24b is used for the right reel stop button 24c.
Note that the repulsive force of each reel stop button may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, in the normal gaming state, the irregular pressing as described above is suppressed, while the specific gaming state (AT state, ART state) In the CT state, etc., the repulsive force of each reel stop button is made uniform to allow irregular pressing.

FIG. 5 shows a partially enlarged view of the right side of the front panel 9.
FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the side sub-display device 310 has been moved to the upper end position, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the side sub-display device 310 has been moved to the lower end position. is there.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the side sub display device 310 moves from the normal position to the upper end position, the characters “CHANCE” that have been hidden behind the side sub display device 310 are drawn. The first expected degree display unit 340 thus made visible.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the side sub-display device 310 moves from the normal position to the lower end position, the “super hot” that has been hidden behind the side sub-display device 310 until then. The second expectation level display unit 350 on which characters are drawn becomes visible.
As with the high probability mode display 320 and the low probability mode display 330, the first expectation level display unit 340 and the second expectation level display unit 350 are provided with a lamp (not shown) at the rear. By emitting light, the first expectation degree display unit 340 and the second expectation degree display unit 350 can be caused to emit light indirectly.

FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the upper unit 220. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as or corresponds to the component demonstrated in FIG. 3, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper unit 220 includes an upper unit main body 221, an image display device 3, an effect control device 70, a pilot lamp 7 a, upper light emitting decoration portions 7 b and 7 b, and a speaker 4. , 4, speaker covers 224, 224, light guide panel 223, upper sub display device 225 (described later), movable effect device 226 (described later), and probability determination display 228 (described later). .

The upper unit main body portion 221 includes a ceiling wall portion 221a, a partition portion 221b that forms a bottom surface, a left side wall portion 221c, and a right side wall portion 221d.
The pilot lamp 7a includes a pilot light emitting part 7a1 and a pilot lens member 7a2, and is disposed on the ceiling wall part 221a.
The upper light emitting decoration portions 7b and 7b are disposed on the front side of the left wall portion 221c and the right wall portion 221d, respectively.
The speakers 4 and 4 are respectively disposed on both sides of the ceiling wall portion 221a, and speaker covers 224 and 224 are respectively disposed on the front sides of the speakers 4 and 4.

  The light guide panel 223 is a transparent acrylic plate, and normally, it is possible to visually recognize an effect display or the like by the image display device 3 disposed behind the light guide panel 223. The light incident on the light guide panel 223 is reflected on the front side of the light guide panel 223 by the character parts formed in the left region, the right region, and the central region of the light guide panel 223, so that the character part can indirectly emit light. It is possible. The light source provided along the end face of the light guide panel 223 is a full color LED, and the character portions formed in the left region, the right region, and the central region can each emit light in full color.

  Similar to the image display device 3, the upper sub display device 225 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various information in addition to the effect display related to the game. A shaft member 225 a that protrudes in the left-right direction is provided at the upper end of the upper sub display device 225. Although illustration is omitted, the upper sub-display device 225 can be swung back and forth by rotating the shaft member 225a by the driving force of the driving unit. Further, the upper sub-display device 225 can be slid in the left-right direction by sliding the shaft member 225a in the left-right direction by the driving force of the drive unit.

  The movable effect device 226 can be converted into a state retracted to the back side of the upper sub display device 225 and a state appearing from the lower end of the upper sub display device 225. Assist display. The movable effect device 226 is invisible to the player when retracted to the back side of the upper sub display device 225, and is visible from the player by appearing from the lower end of the upper sub display device 225. It becomes.

  The probability determination indicator 228 includes a first probability determination indicator 228a and a second probability determination indicator 228b, which are segment LEDs, and is disposed on the inner wall portion of the left side wall portion 221c. That is, the probability determination indicator 228 is disposed in the rectangular concave chamber that forms the effect space R, and is difficult for the player to visually recognize. As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the probability determination indicator 228 as display means arranged in a state that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. The probability determination indicator 228 may be provided in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and may be provided in the lower part of the front frame 2 (for example, the corner of the decorative panel 25a).

  FIG. 7 shows a state before and after the operation of the upper sub display device 225 and the movable effect device 226. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a state before the upper sub display device 225 and the movable effect device 226 are operated, and FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state after the operation.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the ceiling wall portion 221a includes a storage space portion 221a1 capable of storing the upper sub display device 225 on the inner wall portion, and a shielding portion 221a2 in front of the storage space portion 221a1. I have.
The storage space 221a1 is an area in which the upper sub display device 225 can be stored with its display screen horizontal, and the upper sub display device 225 can be slid in the left-right direction. The shielding part 221a2 extends out in front of the storage space part 221a1 like a bag.
Thereby, the upper sub display device 225 before the operation, that is, the upper sub display device 225 in the state of being stored in the storage space portion 221a1 (downward state) is blocked by the shielding portion 221a2 and cannot be seen from the front. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the operation of the upper sub display device 225 is started, the upper sub display device 225 converts the display screen from a horizontal state to a state perpendicular to the horizontal plane. Thus, the display screen can be viewed from the front (forward-facing state). When the operation of the movable effect device 226 is started, the movable effect device 226 appears from the lower end of the upper sub display device 225 and becomes visible.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the control system of the slot machine 1 relates to a game control device (main control device) 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and effects of the game under the control of the game control device 50. An effect control device (sub-control device) 70 that performs overall control and a power supply device 40 that supplies power to these control devices are provided. Each component of the control system is disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 1. In addition, the power supply device 40 is configured to supply backup power so that data stored in the RAM 50c and the RAM 70c (described later) is retained during a power failure.

  The game control device 50 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 50a, a read only memory (ROM) 50b, a random access memory (RAM) 50c, an input / output interface (hereinafter referred to as “I / F”) 50d, and a prize used for internal lottery. A random number generator 50e for generating various random values such as determination random numbers is provided.

  The CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 50.

The ROM 50b stores internal lottery determination values (determination tables) and the like in addition to control programs and control data for executing various processes.
The ROM 50b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the reel 6 pull-in stop control for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line and various winnings not internally won. Stores the data for controlling the kicking stop of the reel that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line (the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, etc.), and the stop position depends on the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6 It is set in advance.

  In the RAM 50c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 50a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the data, data indicating the winning probability value of the internal lottery, and the work area of the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection switch 51, a start lever switch 52, a reel stop switch 53 (a first reel (left) stop switch 53a, a second reel (middle) stop switch) through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 53b, third reel (right) stop switch 53c), reel position detection switch 54 (left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c), max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58 Various signals output from the payout medal detection switch 59, the setting device 60, the reset switch 61, the door open / close detection switch 62, the radio wave detection switch 81, the medal full switch 82, and the like are supplied to the CPU 50a.

Here, the medal insertion detection switch 51 is provided in the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 and detects the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15, and based on this detection information, the medal insertion The number of sheets is counted.
The start lever switch 52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated.
The first reel (left) stop switch 53a, the second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, and the third reel (right) stop switch 53c of the reel stop switch 53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c. It is a switch for detecting that it has been performed.
The left reel position detection switch 54a, the middle reel position detection switch 54b, and the right reel position detection switch 54c of the reel position detection switch 54 are switches for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. .

The max bet switch 57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated.
The withdrawal button switch 58 is a switch for detecting that the withdrawal button 20 has been operated.
The payout medal detection switch 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the switch.

  The setting device 60 is for switching the setting of the slot machine 1 based on the setting change operation. By this setting device 60, for example, the winning probability (internal winning probability) of various winnings in the internal lottery for each game and the machine discount are set to any one of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The reset switch 61 is, for example, a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 is rotated in the opposite direction to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. is there. Note that the game control device 50 releases the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the reset switch 61, for example.
The door open / close detection switch 62 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front frame 2.

  The radio wave detection switch 81 is for detecting abnormal radio waves and for preventing fraud. The medal full switch 82 detects that the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device 63 are full.

  In addition, the I / F 50d sends a control signal output from the CPU 50a to an effect control device 70, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, a payout number display unit 13, a game via an output port and a driver (not shown). Status display unit 18, bet number display unit 19, medal payout device 63, reel motor 64 (left reel motor 64a, middle reel motor 64b, right reel motor 64c), external signal output terminal (with the slot machine 1) Is output to a terminal 33 connected to a management device provided separately, the flow path switching solenoid 68, the probability determination indicator 228, and the like. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 33 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that the big bonus state is being set (BB signal), a signal indicating that the regular bonus state is being set (RB signal), and that the replay time state is being set Signal (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front frame 2 is opened or when the setting is changed. It should be noted that identification information (chip ID) that can identify the game control device uniquely set in the CPU may be output when an output event occurs after the power is turned on.

In the game control device 50, for example, the CPU 50 a updates the random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), performs the control of sampling the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever switch 52, and the sampled random number is Internal lottery is performed as a random number for internal lottery.
Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. Note that the random number generated by the random number generator 50e may be sampled.

Further, the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c when a symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped before reaching the valid line. So-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.
In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.
In the pull-in stop control and the kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is determined in advance, and the stop operation is normally performed (in the case of 21 frames per reel). The time value is such that it can be drawn or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 frames) from the position where it was performed. That is, the game control device 50 stops the reel 6 so that the symbol combination mode according to the lottery result by the winning lottery means (game control device 50) can be derived based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit (reel stop button 24). Reel stop control means to be controlled.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 controls the effect display in the image display device (main display) 3 based on the information related to the game supplied from the game control device 50, and the effect by the backlight 67, the frame light emitting device 7, and the speaker 4. Control. In addition, the setting of the volume when performing an effect or the like by the speaker 4 can be performed by a volume volume switch (not shown) connected to the effect control device 70.

  In addition, the effect control device 70, based on the information about the game supplied from the game control device 50, the stop button LED 66, the side sub display device 310 (first sub display), the upper sub display device 225 (second sub display). Display) and the probability variation determining effect section 400 are controlled. Furthermore, based on the input information from the effect button 10, control etc. which change an effect aspect are performed. Based on the input information from the operation input unit switch 30c, control for switching display contents of the side sub-display device 310 is performed. Based on the input information from the infrared switches 91 and 92, control is performed to turn on the one notification display portion 9f. Note that the stop button LED 66 enters a valid notification lighting state based on the reception of the stop valid command, and enters an invalid notification lighting state based on the reception of the stop command. The invalid notification lighting state may be turned off.

  Here, the information relating to the game supplied from the game control device 50 includes bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started. , Information that conveys the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information indicating the lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating the current gaming state (normal gaming state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.), fluctuation The reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 being displayed has been operated is included.

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals input from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). In addition, the I / F 70d receives a control signal input from the CPU 70a via an output port and a driver (not shown), a frame light emitting device 7 including an LED, an LED, a back light including an LED, and the like. Output to light 67 and the like. As a result, the image display device 3 and the speaker 4 can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

  Thereby, for example, the effect control device 70 performs control to display a small role winning notice display, a special winning notification display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or over a plurality of games) on the image display device 3. Do. In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission from the frame light emitting device 7 provided on the front frame 2 and effects by sound from the speaker 4. Note that the communication between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is in a form in which a control signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. An illegal signal is prevented from being input to the game control device 50.

  Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 15 or operates the max bet button 17 to input a bet number (betting input). When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. When the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not the winning (role) is won and the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c start to change.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 9a. . When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out. The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

FIG. 9A shows an example of an arrangement of symbols formed on a reel seal (sheet) 6d constituting the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c provided in the slot machine 1. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the reel seal 6d has “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay” identification. Seven possible types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. The upper and lower end portions of each reel seal 6d are portions that become seams when wound around the reel 6.

FIG. 9B shows a predetermined enabling line for a 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 9a.
As shown in FIG. 9B, in the present embodiment, a line (middle stage line) crossing the middle symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is an enabling line. Then, when the number of bets (the number of bets) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (“betting operation”), the enabling line is activated (so-called three cards). Dedicated), it is determined whether or not a winning combination (combination) is established based on the symbol combination mode (outcome) formed on this active line.

  When winning is established, there are cases where three predetermined symbols are arranged on another line in addition to the case where three predetermined symbols are arranged on the effective line. As such a line, there is a line (upper line) crossing the upper symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. It should be noted that a line (lower line) crossing the lower symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c and a front portion (visible portion) facing the symbol display window 9a of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c other than the above are crossed. It is also possible to arrange the appearance symbols on the virtual lines that are positioned. Hereinafter, an effective line (middle stage line), a line (upper stage line) that can be visually aligned when winning, and other lines (lower line etc.) are collectively referred to as a symbol alignment line.

FIG. 10 shows the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, symbol combination modes corresponding to each winning combination, and winning contents.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big bonus winning combination (BB winning combination) and a regular bonus winning combination (RB winning combination (CT; challenge time)) are defined as special winning combinations (special combinations). In addition, as a BB winning combination, a Super Big Bosna winning combination consisting of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” (S-BB winning combination) and a Normal Big Bosna winning consisting of “White 7-White 7-White 7”. A role (N-BB winning combination) is provided. Each special winning combination winning flag (a flag set when winning an internal lottery) is treated separately. In addition, if a special winning combination is won internally, the winning flag will be carried over to the next game even if the winning of the special winning combination cannot be established in the internal winning game, and the winning of the special winning combination will be established in subsequent games Can be made.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a normal winning combination (small role), a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, a bell winning combination, a single winning combination A to C winning combination, a replay 1, 2 winning combination, a single bonus winning combination. A role (SIN-B winning combination) is defined.
When a normal winning combination (small role) is won internally, the winning of the normal winning combination (small role) can be established only in the internally winning game. For example, if the winning of the normal winning combination (for example, watermelon winning combination) cannot be established at the timing of the stop operation (so-called “missing”), the winning flag of this normal winning combination (small role) is cleared and the next game Will not carry over.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the S-BB winning combination is established, which is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). Then, the S-BB state as a special gaming state occurs. The number of medals paid out when the S-BB winning combination is established is zero. In the S-BB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. The process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the S-BB state becomes 361 or more (when it exceeds 360). In the S-BB state, a JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, a JAC game and a game in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is high may be executed in combination.

  On the other hand, if the N-BB winning combination is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line), the N-BB as the special gaming state is established. The BB state occurs. The number of medals paid out when the N-BB winning combination is established is zero. In the N-BB state, the same control as in the S-BB state is performed. In the following description, when the S-BB state and the N-BB state are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the BB state. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the N-BB state becomes 301 or more (when the number exceeds 300), the process ends. Even in the N-BB state, the JAC game may be repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches the specified number, and the internal winning probability of the JAC game and the regular winning combination (small role) is high. You may make it perform combining with the game used as a probability.

  The RB prize is a prize that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is formed on a symbol alignment line (effective line). When winning of the RB winning combination is established, an RB state as a special gaming state occurs. The number of medals paid out when the RB winning combination is established is zero. In the RB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is higher than that in the normal gaming state. The game ends when the total number of medals for the player exceeds 100 in the RB state.

  The watermelon prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line), and five medals are paid out. The watermelon winning combination includes a normal watermelon winning combination and a rare watermelon winning combination (rare small role). The rare watermelon winning combination includes a weak watermelon winning combination and a strong watermelon winning combination. Even if it is the same watermelon winning combination, the flags set when winning the internal lottery are distinguished and treated. There is a possibility that a weak watermelon winning combination and a strong watermelon winning combination, which are rare small roles, may be won internally by overlapping bonus winning.

  The cherry prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line), and one medal is paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. The cherry winning combination includes a normal cherry winning combination and a rare cherry winning combination (rare small role). The rare cherry winning combination includes a weak cherry winning combination, a strong cherry winning combination, and a middle cherry winning combination. For example, the right reel 6c when the winning of the cherry winning combination is established even if the same cherry winning combination appears. Are treated according to the type of stop symbol. Also, a flag set when winning the internal lottery is distinguished and handled. Rare small roles such as weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, and middle cherry winning may overlap with the bonus winning.

  The Bell prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). In the normal gaming state, ten medals are paid out, and R In the -B state, 12 medals are paid out.

  The one-piece winning A prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay-Cherry” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). The one-piece combination B prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Bell-Bell” is formed on a symbol alignment line (effective line). The single winning combination C prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “bell-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). When each one winning combination is established, one medal is paid out. The single winning combination A winning combination, the single winning combination B winning combination, and the single winning combination C winning combination are treated as rare small winning combinations, and there is a possibility that the winning combination overlaps with the bonus winning.

  The Replay 1 winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination aspect (Replay 1 winning) of the symbol combination aspect of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). The Replay 2 winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay-Bell” (Replay 2 winning) is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). When the winning of the replay 1 winning combination is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. On the other hand, when the winning of the replay 2 winning combination is established, a replay that can execute the game is given by the player pressing the max bet button 17. No matter what replay winning combination is won, the medal payout is zero.

  The SIN-B winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “white 7-BAR-BAR” is formed on a symbol alignment line (effective line). When winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the JAC game is executed. This JAC game is different from the JAC game executed in the special gaming state, and the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination is the same probability as that in the normal gaming state. In addition, this JAC game is completed once. The number of medals paid out when the SIN-B winning combination is established is zero.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, the special winning and the small winning combination can be won internally. In the case of overlapping internal winnings, the priority order of winnings derived on the active line is, for example, replay winning> small winning other than replay winning> special winning. In other words, even if the special winning flag is carried over, if the small winnings are won internally, the establishment of the small winnings is given priority, and the drawing stop control is performed so that the small winnings are achieved. . Thereby, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the re-game combination (replay winning combination) is configured so that a winning is established in preference to the special winning combination.

  When one of the above winning combinations is won internally by the internal lottery in the game control device 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination won can be derived on the symbol alignment line (effective line). On the other hand, if no winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is not formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line).

  11A to 11C, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal winning combination (pocket) is won internally (the case where the special winning combination and the small role are overlapped and won internally) So-called chances that can be derived. For example, “replay-replay-cherry” may be formed on the effective line as shown in FIG. 11A. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, a “bell” is formed in the middle stage of the left reel 6a, and “bells” and “watermelons” are arranged in the middle stages of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c. There are cases where a symbol other than (a lost symbol) is formed, or “Replay-Bell-Bell” is formed on the active line as shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 11D to 11F are derived when the special winning combination is won internally in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment (including the case where the special winning combination and the small combination are won internally). Possible so-called hot spots are shown. As shown in FIG. 11D, for example, “white 7” may be formed in the upper and middle stages of the left reel 6a, and “watermelon” may be formed in the lower stage. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5E, when “black 7” is formed at the upper stage of the left reel 6a, “cherry” is formed at the middle stage, and “watermelon” is formed at the lower stage, As shown in FIG. 5F, there are cases where “watermelon” is formed in the upper stage of the left reel 6a, “BAR” in the middle stage, and “watermelon” in the lower stage. Note that “in rotation” of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c indicates any symbol.

  FIG. 12A shows a game state transition diagram for explaining a game state controlled by the game control device 50. Note that immediately after the power is turned on, the game is started in the normal (low probability) gaming state (non-RT state) ST10.

  In the normal gaming state ST10, the winning probability of the special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is in a low probability state. The normal gaming state ST10 is a non-RT state that is not an RT state, and the winning probability of a replay winning combination (replay 1 winning combination, replay 2 winning combination) is also in a low probability state.

  When the RB winning combination or BB winning combination that is a special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is won in the normal gaming state ST10, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20. When a special prize is won, a probability lottery is performed, and when the probability lottery is won, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state ST20 is a probability change gaming state ST30 in which a special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is won with high probability. Become. On the other hand, if the probability lottery is not won, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state ST20 becomes the normal gaming state ST10 in which the special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is won with a low probability.

  In the special game state ST20, a game is executed in which the winning probability of the normal winning combination (small role) is higher than that in the normal game state ST10 and the probability variation game state ST30. When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the special gaming state ST20 ends. Then, when the highly probable transition condition is satisfied (when the probability lottery is won), the process proceeds to a probable (high probability) gaming state (non-RT state) ST30. On the other hand, when the low probability transition condition is satisfied (when the probability lottery is not won), the process proceeds to the normal (low probability) gaming state (non-RT state) ST10.

  In the probability variation gaming state ST30, the winning probability of the special winning combination is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10. For this reason, in the probability-changing gaming state ST30, it is possible to expect winning of a special winning combination as compared with the case of the normal gaming state ST10. The probability variation gaming state ST30 is a non-RT state that is not an RT state, and the winning probability of the replay winning combination (replay 1 winning combination, replay 2 winning combination) is in a low probability state.

When the RB winning combination or BB winning combination which is a special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is internally won in the probability changing gaming state ST30, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20.
In addition, if the SIN-B winning combination is won in the probability changing gaming state ST30 and the corresponding symbol combination mode is not derived, the process proceeds to the normal gaming state ST10.

Further, when the SIN-B winning combination is won in the normal gaming state ST10 or the probability-changing gaming state ST30 and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the JAC game ST40.
In the JAC game ST40, a game in which the internal winning probability of the special winning combination and the normal winning combination (small combination) is as low as the normal gaming state ST10 is executed only once. And when JAC game ST40 is complete | finished, it transfers to normal game state ST10.

  FIG. 12B shows an effect mode transition diagram for explaining the effect modes controlled by the effect control device 70.

  The special game effect mode ST110 is an effect mode that is set when the game state controlled by the game control device 50 shifts to the special game state ST20. During the period of the special game state ST20, the special game effect mode ST110 is continued. When the special gaming state ST20 ends, the effect control device 70 executes a probability change determination roulette effect (described later), and the probability change notification effect mode ST120, the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, and the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST140 at a predetermined rate. The process proceeds to one of the normal notification effect modes ST160.

  Here, as a case where the special game effect mode ST110 is shifted to the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, the lottery result of the probability lottery performed by the game control device 50 is a win, and the roulette effect performed by the effect control device 70 is performed. There is a case where it is determined in the process (see FIG. 49) that the probability ambiguous effect mode is set. In addition, as a case of transition from the special game effect mode ST110 to the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST140, the lottery result of the probability lottery performed by the game control device 50 is off and the roulette effect processing performed by the effect control device 70 is performed. There is a case where it is determined that the probability ambiguous production mode is set.

  Probability change notification effect mode ST120 is an effect mode that clearly notifies that the probability state is in the probability change state (high probability state). In the probability change notification effect mode ST120, when an ambiguity condition such as when winning a probability fuzzy lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability fuzzy effect mode is established, the operation shifts to the high probability fuzzy effect mode ST130.

In the probability change notification effect mode ST120, if the SIN-B winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is not derived, the process proceeds to the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST140.
On the other hand, in the probability variation notification effect mode ST120, when the SIN-B winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived, the process proceeds to the normal notification effect mode ST160 that clearly notifies that the probability state is the low probability state. To do. Here, when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the transition to the normal notification effect mode ST160 is the transition to the normal gaming state ST10 by deriving the symbol combination mode corresponding to the SIN-B winning combination. This is because it becomes clear to do.

  The high-probability ambiguous performance mode ST130 is an effect mode that does not clearly notify whether the probability state is in a probabilistic state or a low-probability state. In the high-probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, the probability state is set to the probability variation state by the game control device 50, although the probability state is not clearly notified. In the high-probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, when a notification condition such as a case where a probability notification lottery for determining whether or not a probability state is clearly notified is won is established, the process proceeds to a probability change notification effect mode ST120.

Also, in the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, if the SIN-B winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is not derived, the process proceeds to the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST150.
On the other hand, when the SIN-B winning combination is won in the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130 and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived, the process proceeds to the normal notification effect mode ST160.

  The low-probability ambiguous performance mode ST140 is an effect mode that does not clearly notify whether the probability state is in a probabilistic state or a low-probability state. In the low probability ambiguous performance mode ST140, the probability state is set to the low probability state by the game control device 50, although the probability state is not clearly notified. Note that the low-probability ambiguous effect mode ST140 and the low-probability ambiguous effect mode ST150 described above are the same effect mode, and therefore only the low-probability ambiguous effect mode ST140 will be described below.

In the low-probability ambiguous performance mode ST140, when a notification condition such as a case where a probability notification lottery for deciding whether or not to clearly notify a probability state is won or a case where a winning of a SIN-B winning combination is established is established, The process proceeds to the normal notification effect mode ST160.
Note that the high-probability ambiguous production mode and the low-probability ambiguous production mode are set so as to be difficult to distinguish visually, and it is confirmed that the player is in the probabilistic gaming state in any mode. You can play games while expecting.

FIG. 13 shows a conceptual diagram (upper row) representing the distribution of each winning combination in the normal gaming state, and a conceptual diagram (lower row) representing the distribution of each winning combination in the probability-changing gaming state. .
As shown in the upper part of FIG. 13, in the normal game state, the winning combination for winning out alone, the winning combination for winning a small role (ordinary winning combination), and the winning combination for RB Single winner RB single winner, Single winner BB winner BB single winner, Single winner RB double winner RB double winner, Single winner RB double winner, Single winner BB winner and double winner BB winner Duplicate win & BB double win, watermelon win & RB double win, watermelon & RB double win, watermelon win & BB double win, watermelon & BB double win, Replay 2 win & RB win double Replay 2 & RB double wins to win, Replay 2 & BB double wins for Replay 2 & BB wins, Cherry & RB double wins for cherry wins and RB wins, Cherry & RB double wins Cherry & BB overlapping winning duplicate win the BB winning combination, and, SIN-B winning that alone win the SIB-B winning combination is distributed at a predetermined ratio.
Here, the normal winning combination refers to a replay 1 winning combination, a replay 2 winning combination, a bell winning combination, a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, and a single winning combination. In addition, the rare small role refers to a Replay 2 winning combination, a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, and a single winning combination A to C winning combination.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 13, in the probable gaming state, the single player & RB double win, single single & BB double win, watermelon & RB double win, watermelon & BB double win, replay 2 & RB double win, replay 2 & BB double Winning probability, Cherry & RB overlapping winning, Cherry & BB overlapping winning probability is set to be higher than in normal gaming state, winning probability of out of play, winning probability of small role (normal winning role), RB winning role alone The winning probability, the single winning probability of the BB winning combination, and the winning probability of the SIN-B winning combination are set (maintained) to be the same as in the normal gaming state.
This is special for rare small roles that were elected alone in the normal gaming state (cherry winning combination, watermelon winning combination, single piece A to C winning combination, Replay 2 winning combination which are part of the normal winning combination) This is realized by setting the winning combination to be won in duplicate. By doing so, the medal payout rate (the normal base and the positive base) in the normal gaming state and the probable gaming state can be made the same. There is an advantage that it becomes possible, and it is not excessively jealous.
Here, the game control device 50 increases the winning probability of the double winning of the special winning combination from the normal gaming state while maintaining the winning probability of the single winning of the special winning combination at the same probability as the normal gaming state in the probability variation state. It will be. Further, in the probability variation state, the winning probability of the normal winning combination (small role) is maintained at the same probability as the normal gaming state.

It is also possible to increase the winning probability of a rare small role while increasing the probability of winning a rare small role while increasing the winning probability of overlapping a rare small role and a special winning combination. However, if you want to reduce the payout rate of medals in the probable gaming state (you do not want to raise it too much), the winning probability of rare small roles with a single payout or cherry payout number less than the specified bet number (3) You can set it so that you can win with a special winning combination.
Further, a part of the existing normal winning combination (for example, a strong watermelon with five payouts) is pushed by the reel stop button 24 in a predetermined pushing order or an irregular pushing order (so-called forward pushing or scissor pushing). Is an irregular winning combination (an irregular winning combination) in which a winning is achieved only when operated in a pressing order other than the pressing order in which the first is stopped and corresponds to the pressing order in which the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are first stopped). Even if the target for increasing the probability in the probable gaming state is selected as an irregular small role (strong watermelon) and a special winning combination, it is possible to suppress the medal payout rate from becoming too high in the probable gaming state. In addition, the expectation that duplicate special winnings may have occurred when a prize for an irregular small role is established in the probability variation state is increased compared to the normal game state, so the normal game state and the probability variation state Therefore, it is possible to change the game characteristics and to improve the interest of the game in the probability fluctuation state. Furthermore, only those players who have been able to establish a prize for the irregular small role by operating the stop operation means in an irregular order different from the predetermined order will have a greater sense of expectation for duplicate special wins than other players. Can be tasted more and can give a sense of superiority to the player.

  Next, processing by the game control device 50 will be described. The process by the game control device 50 includes a game control process (see FIG. 14) for overall control of the game, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec).

[Game control processing]
First, the game control process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process. This game control process is executed by the CPU 50a reading and executing the control program of the game control process stored in the ROM 50b when the power of the gaming machine 50 is turned on when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. Is started.

  In the game control process, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 50c is executed (step S1).

Next, a bet amount is set by a bet operation (that is, a medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 15 or an input from a credit) or an automatic bet operation based on establishment of a replay 1 winning, and a bet number command is transmitted to the effect control device 70. The bet number / credit number control process to be executed is executed (step S2).
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the payout button 20 has been operated. If it is determined that the payout button 20 has been operated, the inserted medal is refunded and the medal stored as a credit is refunded. The medal clearing process to be transmitted to is executed (step S3).

  Then, it is determined whether the bet number is an upper limit value (for example, 3 which is a specified bet number) (step S4). If the bet number has not reached the upper limit value (step S4; N), the process returns to step S2. If the number of bets has reached the upper limit (step S4; Y), it is determined whether or not the start lever 21 has been operated (step S5).

  When the start lever 21 is not operated (step S5; N), the process returns to step S2. When the start lever 21 is operated (step S5; Y), the replay flag set based on the establishment of the replay winning is cleared (step S6), and the flow path switching solenoid (selector) 68 is operated. Then, a medal insertion prohibition operation is set for converting to a insertion restriction state in which the medal cannot be inserted (step S7).

  Thereafter, an internal lottery of a winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is performed, and an internal lottery process (step S8) is performed in which a lottery result command corresponding to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control device 70. As a setting related to the freeze effect, which is an effect that is invalidated over time, a freeze effect setting process is performed for setting the execution of the freeze effect based on the internal lottery result and managing the number of games until the freeze effect is executed (step) S9).

  Next, a reel rotation start process (step S10) for executing the set freeze effect or setting the fluctuation start (rotation start) of the reel 6 is performed, and a winning / winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery In accordance with the operation timing of the reel stop button 24, a reel rotation stop process (step S11) for performing a process related to the stop (rotation stop) of the variable display of each reel 6 is performed.

  Then, the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line based on the reel position information from the reel position detection switch 54 (specifically, the rotation phase of the reel 6 detected by the reel position detection switch 54) is displayed. It is determined whether or not the winning winning flag is determined, and it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved, and a winning determination process (step S12) for setting payout number information when the winning is achieved is performed.

  Thereafter, a payout control process (step S13) for adding credits or paying out medals by the medal payout device 63 based on the payout number information is performed, and the gaming state (normal state) shown in FIG. Then, a game state update process (step S14) is performed to control the transition of the special game state (S-BB state, N-BB state, RB state), probability change game state). Then, the flow path switching solenoid (selector) 68 is operated to convert to a insertion allowable state in which medals can be inserted, thereby canceling the medal insertion prohibiting operation (step S15), and the process returns to step S2.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S21) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RAM 50c is performed, and inputs from various sensors and the like are fetched. That is, an input process for reading the state of each input port is executed (step S22).

  The inputs captured in this input process (step S22) are the medal insertion detection switch 51, the start lever switch 52, the reel stop switch 53 (first reel (left) stop switch 53a, second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, 3 reel (right) stop switch 53c), reel position detection switch 54 (left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c), max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58, payout medal These are inputs from the detection switch 59, the reset switch 61, the door opening / closing detection switch 62, the radio wave detection switch 81, the medal full switch 82, the setting device 60, and the like.

  Next, as processing related to security, when an input from the medal insertion detection switch 51 is an input indicating an abnormality, a processing corresponding to this is performed, or a medal insertion error command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 The input error monitoring process (step S23) is performed. Further, as a security-related process, a radio wave error monitoring process for performing a process corresponding to detection of abnormal radio wave irradiation based on an input from the radio wave detection switch 81 or transmitting a radio wave illegal command to the effect control device 70. (Step S24) is performed to monitor the state of the front frame 2 based on the input from the door open / close detection switch 62 as a security-related process, and to control the production of the door open command or the door close command according to the opening / closing of the front frame 2. The door opening monitoring process (step S25) transmitted to the apparatus 70 is performed.

  Next, the occurrence of a power failure is monitored, and when the power failure occurs, a power shut-off process (step S26) is performed to perform processing when the power failure occurs. As processing at the time of the occurrence of a power failure, for example, after stopping the payout of medals, backing up information of the RAM 50c, storing the stack pointer, checksum, etc., the RAM access is prohibited and the power of the slot machine 1 is shut off. Wait for If a power failure has not occurred, the power cut-off process (step S26) is not performed, and the next reel operation control process (step S27) is performed.

  In the reel operation control process (step S27), output settings for rotation and stop of the reel 6 are made based on the freeze information and the reel update information set when the freeze effect is performed. Thereafter, a timer update process (step S28) for updating various timers is performed, and a branch process corresponding to the process number is performed (step S29).

  If the process number is “0” in step S29, the medal full switch monitoring process for monitoring whether the medal in the hopper of the medal payout device 63 is full based on the input from the medal full switch 82 (step S30). I do. If the processing number is “1” in step S29, the medal payout abnormality is monitored based on the input from the payout medal detection switch 59, and if there is an abnormality, a payout switch error command is transmitted to the effect control device 70. The payout medal detection switch error monitoring process (step S31) is performed.

  If the process number is “2” in step S 29, the game progress display unit 12, the bet number display unit 19, the credit number display unit 11, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18, and the probability determination display 228 LED / 7 segment control processing (step S32) for controlling the display is performed. If the processing number is “3” in step S29, external information editing processing (step S33) for editing information to be output to an external device such as a hall computer is performed.

  After performing the process according to the process number, based on the output data set in various processes, the production control device 70, the game progress display unit 12, the bet number display unit 19, the credit number display unit 11, the payout number display unit 13 The game state display unit 18, the probability determination display 228, the medal payout device 63, the left reel motor 64a, the middle reel motor 64b, the right reel motor 64c, the control signal is output to the external signal output terminal 33 and the like. An output process is performed (step S34). Then, the interrupt request is cleared (step S35), the register is restored (step S36), the interrupt is permitted (step S37), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Internal lottery processing]
FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery process in the game control process shown in FIG. Note that, during the internal lottery process, an input of various operations such as a betting operation and a reel 6 stop operation is not accepted and is invalidated.

  In this internal lottery process, first, a winning lottery random number for determining a winning combination and a random number for probability lottery for the probability lottery are acquired from the random number generator 50e (step S41), and a winning winning according to the current gaming state is obtained. A determination table (see FIG. 17A) is set (step S42).

  Next, based on the random value acquired in step S41 and the winning winning determination table set in step S42, a winning / winning determination process (step S43) is performed for determining whether or not the internal winning has been won. Thereby, the game control apparatus 50 makes a part lottery means. In the present embodiment, it is determined by using a random value generated by the random number generator 50e, that is, a hard random number generated by hardware, whether or not the prize is won internally and whether or not the probability lottery is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be configured to determine whether a winning is won internally and whether a probability lottery is won based on a soft random number generated by software. Alternatively, one may be determined based on a hard random number and the other may be determined based on a soft random number.

  Then, a loss winning flag is set (step S44), and it is determined whether or not the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process in step S43 is a winning winning (step S45). If the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process is not winning / winning (step S45; N), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S51. If the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process is a winning winning (step S45; Y), a winning winning flag corresponding to the internal winning is set instead of the lose winning flag set in step S44. (Step S46), the process proceeds to Step S47.

  In step S47, whether or not a bonus winning (in this embodiment, S-BB winning, N-BB winning, RB winning) is being carried over (a state in which bonus combinations are not aligned in the bonus winning game). Is determined (step S47).

  If the bonus winning is being carried over (step S47; Y), the process proceeds to step S51. If the bonus winning is not carried over (step S47; N), it is determined whether or not the winning winning determined in step S45 is a bonus winning (step S45).

  If the bonus is not won (step S48; N), the process proceeds to step S51. In the case of winning a bonus (step S48; Y), a probability (gaming state) lottery process (step S49) is performed to determine whether or not the bonus winning probability is high, and the lottery result of the probability lottery is bonused. It is set as a probability state after (after the end of the special gaming state) (step S50). Thereby, the game control device 50 forms a probability variation state generation means capable of generating a probability variation state that wins the special role with a higher probability than the normal gaming state, and whether or not to generate the probability variation state. Is a probability fluctuation lottery means that can be drawn separately (different timing) from the lottery of the role lottery means. In addition, the game control device 50 draws whether or not to generate a probability variation state based on winning the special role, and if the lottery is won, the probability control state is generated after the special game state is finished. It becomes that.

  Next, a lottery result command corresponding to the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S44 or step S46 is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S51). Then, stop information setting processing (step S52) for setting stop information (stop control table) for stopping the symbol corresponding to the winning winning flag on the active line is performed.

  Next, a stop symbol information setting process (step S53) that suggests a probability state or an internal winning combination is performed according to the stop symbol displayed on the probability determination indicator 228, and the internal lottery process is terminated.

Note that the probability (game state) lottery process (step S49) is not limited to the case where it is determined that the bonus winning is determined by executing the winning winning determination process (step S43). Any timing may be used until the special gaming state is completed. For example, the random lottery process may be performed by extracting random numbers at the time of the last stop operation of the game in which the bonus winning is established (for example, the timing when the right reel stop button 24c is pressed or released). As a result, the winning / winning determination process (the lottery of the combination) is performed based on the operation of the start lever 21, and the probability lottery process is performed based on the operation of the stop operation means (reel stop button 24). It will be a lottery.
Also, when the start lever 21 is operated or stopped in any game (any one of the first game to the last game) in the special game state (when the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are pressed or released) Timing). In this way, by performing the probability lottery process at a timing that is different from the timing of the internal lottery process and requiring the player's operation, when the player wins the probability lottery, the player is given the impression that the winning is assigned by himself. Since it can give, the interest regarding determination of the probability state after the end of the special gaming state can be improved.

FIG. 17 (a) shows the types of winning / winning determination tables according to the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 17 (a), the winning determination table includes a normal table, a normal & B internal table, a probability changing table, a probability changing & B internal table, a BB intermediate table, and an RB. There are a middle table and a JAC game middle table. In the following description, winning the replays 1 and 2 winning combination will be referred to as replay winning, and winning a normal winning combination other than the replay 1 and 2 winning combinations will be described as small role winning.

  The normal medium table is a table used when the game is in the normal gaming state and the bonus winning is not carried over. In the normal table, the bonus winning probability, the small role winning probability, and the replay winning probability are set as the normal probability. Further, the normal table is set to win SIN-B.

  The normal & B internal table is a table used when the game is in a normal game state and the bonus winning is carried over. In the normal & B internal table, the small role winning probability is set to a normal probability, and the replay winning probability is set to a high probability that is higher than the normal probability. This makes it possible to increase the replay winning probability when the bonus winning is carried over. In addition, the normal & B internal table is set so that the bonus winning and the SIN-B winning are not won. This is to prevent other bonus winning combinations from being won during the bonus winning. The replay winning probability may be the normal probability.

  The probability changing table is a table used when the player is in a probability changing gaming state and does not carry over the bonus winning. In the probability changing table, the bonus winning probability is set to a high probability, and the small role winning probability and the replay winning probability are set to a normal probability. In the probability changing table, the SIN-B winning is set. Note that the small role winning probability and the replay winning probability may be high, or the SIN-B winning may not be performed.

  The probabilistic & B internal medium table is a table used when the probable gaming state is in effect and the bonus winning is carried over. In the probability variation & B internal middle table, the small role winning probability is set to the normal probability, and the replay winning probability is set to the high probability. This makes it possible to increase the winning probability of the replay winning when the bonus winning is carried over. Further, in the probability variation & B internal table, it is set not to win the bonus winning and the SIN-B winning. This is to prevent other bonus winning combinations from being won during the bonus winning. The replay winning probability may be the normal probability.

The BB in-game table is a table that is used when the game state shifts to the special gaming state due to the winning of the S-BB winning combination or the N-BB winning combination. In the BB middle table, the small role winning probability is set to a high probability. In the BB middle table, it is set not to win the bonus winning, the SIN-B winning, and the replay winning.
The RB in-progress table is a table that is used when the RB winning combination is established and the game state is shifted to the special game state. In the RB middle table, as in the BB middle table, the small role winning probability is set to a high probability. In the RB mid-table, it is set not to win the bonus winning, the SIN-B winning, and the replay winning.
As a result, the probability of winning a specific normal winning combination (at least one of a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, a bell winning combination, and a single winning combination A to C winning combination) is increased in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. It becomes possible.

  The JAC game in-game table is a table used when a transition to the JAC game is made due to the winning of the SIN-B winning combination. In the JAC game table, the bonus winning probability, the small role winning probability, and the replay winning probability are set as normal probabilities. Also, the normal table is set not to win SIN-B. Note that the JAC game mid-table may be set to win SIN-B as in the normal mid-table.

  FIG. 17B shows the order of the degree of expectation (probability) of winning in duplicate (simultaneously) with the bonus winning combination (special winning combination) in each rare small combination. This expectation is the lowest for the weak watermelon prize and the highest for the middle-tier cherry prize. In addition, the Replay 2 winning combination may be treated as a rare small combination, and in this embodiment, the Replay 2 winning combination and the bonus winning combination are internally won. For the bell winning combination, a normal small role (normal bell) and a rare small role (rare bell) may be set, and a rare bell that is a rare small role may be elected in duplicate with a bonus winning combination. .

[Stop symbol information setting process]
FIG. 18 shows a stop symbol information setting process in the internal lottery process shown in FIG. In the stop symbol information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the game to be processed is a game won as a bonus winning combination (step S61).

  If it is a bonus winning game (step S61; Y), it is checked whether the lottery result of the probability lottery is a probable winning combination (step S62). If the winning is not a chance variation (step S63; N), a stop symbol is selected from the low probability table (see FIG. 19) (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S68. If the winning combination is a certainty (step S63; Y), a stop symbol is selected from the high probability table (see FIG. 19) (step S65), and the process proceeds to step S68.

  If it is not a bonus winning game (step S61; N), it is determined whether or not the bonus winning is being carried over (step S66). When the bonus winning is being carried over (step S66; Y), the process proceeds to step S62 and the subsequent processing is performed. If the bonus winning is not carried over (step S66; N), the table corresponding to the internal lottery result (TBL for detachment, TBL for watermelon, TBL for cherry, TBL for bell, TBL for single player, TBL for replay) , SIN-B TBL; see FIG. 19), a stop symbol is selected (step S67), and the process proceeds to step S68.

In step S68, the stop symbol selected in step S64, S65, or S67 is set as the stop symbol of the probability determination indicator 228 (step S68), and the stop symbol information setting process is terminated.
The game control device 50 has auxiliary game execution means capable of executing a predetermined auxiliary game every time the game is executed in the stop symbol information setting process, and when the probability lottery is performed, The auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability lottery. When the probability lottery is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the combination. In addition, the game control device 50 executes the auxiliary game so that a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability lottery is obtained when the special combination win is carried over.

FIG. 19 shows the types of stop symbol selection tables used in the stop symbol information setting process (see FIG. 18) and the stop symbol modes that can be selected in each table.
The low probability table is a table used when the lottery result of the probability lottery is off (when the probability variation is not won). In the low probability table, “22”, “44”, “66”, “ 88 ”can be selected. The high probability table is a table used when the lottery result of the probability lottery is a win (when the probability variation is won). In the high probability table, “11”, “33”, “55”, “ 77 ”can be selected.

  In the low-probability table and the high-probability table, stop symbols may be set separately so that the type of bonus winning (the winning bonus winning combination) can be specified. For example, in the low probability table, either “44” or “88” is selected in the case of winning the BB winning combination, and “22” or “66” is selected in the case of winning the RB winning combination. (In the high probability table, either “33” or “77” is selected in the case of winning the BB winning combination, and “11” or “55” is selected in the case of winning the RB winning combination. Any one may be selected). In addition, the display of stop symbols that can be specified up to the type of bonus winning may be displayed only during the bonus winning game period, or may be displayed during the period when the bonus winning is carried over. . In the former case, only the player who has not missed the stop symbol specifying the bonus winning type can be suggested only for the bonus winning type, so that the interest related to the display of the probability determination indicator 228 is improved. be able to. On the other hand, in the latter case, it is possible to suggest to the player the type of bonus winning until the bonus winning combination is established, so that the player can easily recognize the type of bonus winning.

The detaching table is a table used when the internal lottery result is off, and in the detaching table, one of “H0” to “H9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The watermelon table is a table used when a watermelon winning combination is won. In the watermelon table, one of “S0” to “S9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The cherry table is a table that is used when a cherry winning combination is won. In the cherry table, any one of “C0” to “C9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The bell table is a table that is used when a winning combination of the bell is won. In the bell table, any one of “b0” to “b9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The single-sheet winning table is a table used when a single winning combination winning combination is won. In the single-sheet winning table, any one of “Y0” to “Y9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The replay table is a table used when a replay winning combination is won. In the replay table, any of “R0” to “R9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The SIN-B table is a table used when a SIN-B winning combination is won. In the SIN-B table, “Sb” can be selected as a stop symbol.
As described above, the result of the probability lottery and the result of the internal lottery are suggested by the stop symbol (number or a combination of numbers and alphabets) displayed on the probability determination display 228, and the result of the probability lottery is suggested. It is difficult to distinguish whether the result of the internal lottery is suggested.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a probability determination game (auxiliary game) by the above-described stop symbol information setting process (see FIG. 18). The probability determination game is a game that can suggest a probability state and an internal lottery result by displaying a stop symbol on the probability determination display 228 (first probability determination display 228a, second probability determination display 228b). FIG. 20 shows an example of the probability determination game when the bonus is won but the probability lottery is not won.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the betting operation or the like is performed before the start of the game, for example, the letter “H” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a of the probability determination indicator 228, The number “6” is lit on the 2-probability determination display 228b. The stop symbol “H6” displayed by these two indicators is selected from the detachment table (see FIG. 19). Further, the lower right dot point of each of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b is lit. Illumination of this dot point indicates that the symbols displayed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are stopped (mainly stopped).

  Next, when the operation of the start lever 21 which is a game start operation is performed, the reels 6a, 6b and 6c start to rotate. At this time, the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b perform a moving blink display in which each segment is sequentially turned on / off in a predetermined order. The lower right dot point of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b is turned off (or flashes) during the movement blink display. In addition, it is desirable to start moving blinking display after turning off each segment of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b for a moment at the start of the game. This is to make it easier to grasp the variation start timing of the symbols displayed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b.

  Next, when a first stop operation (for example, pressing of the left reel stop button 24a) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (left reel 6a) is stopped. On the other hand, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is continuously performed. Also, when the second stop operation (for example, pressing of the middle reel stop button 24b) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (the middle reel 6b) is stopped as in the first stop operation. In the probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is continuously performed.

  Then, when a third stop operation (for example, pressing the right reel stop button 24c) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (right reel 6a) is stopped. At this time, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is finished, and the number “6” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a, and the second probability determination indicator 228a and 228b. The number “6” is also lit on 228b. The stop symbol “66” displayed by these two indicators is selected from the low probability table (see FIG. 19). Therefore, by displaying the stop symbol “66”, it is possible to indicate to the player that the bonus has been won but the probability lottery has not been won.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the probability determination game when the bonus is won and the probability lottery is also won. Note that the display mode of the probability determination indicator 228 at the time of the betting operation and the start operation is the same as that in the case where the above-mentioned bonus winning is won but not winning the probability lottery (see FIG. 20). The description of the display mode of the probability determination indicator 228 during the start operation will be omitted, and the display mode of the probability determination indicator 228 during the first stop operation will be described.

  When a first stop operation (for example, pressing the left reel stop button 24a) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (left reel 6a) stops. On the other hand, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is finished, and the number “5” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a. A number “3” is lit and displayed on 228b. However, at this time, the dot points on the lower right of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are turned off (or flashing), and the symbols “5” and “3” are temporary. It shows that it is in a stopped state. The “53” symbol (temporary stop symbol) displayed by these two indicators is not an all-round symbol, but represents an odd symbol, suggesting that the final stop symbol is also an odd symbol. . When displaying a temporary stop symbol, only one of the symbols of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b is temporarily stopped and the symbol variation is continuously performed on the other. Anyway. This is to make it easier to grasp that the symbol is changing and the book is not stopped.

  Next, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first stop operation, the movement blinking display is resumed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b. Here, the predetermined period may be a predetermined time or a period from when the reel stop button 24 that has been subjected to the first stop operation is pressed until the player's hand is released.

  When a second stop operation (for example, pressing of the middle reel stop button 24b) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (the middle reel 6b) is stopped. On the other hand, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is finished, and the number “7” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a, and the second probability determination indicator 228a is displayed. The number “5” is lit on 228b. However, also at this time, the dot points on the lower right of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are turned off (or blinked), and the symbols "7" and "5" are respectively This indicates that the vehicle is temporarily stopped. The “75” symbol (temporary stop symbol) displayed by these two indicators is not an all-round symbol, but represents an odd symbol, suggesting that the final stop symbol is also an odd symbol. .

  Next, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the second stop operation, the moving blinking display is resumed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b. Then, when a third stop operation (for example, pressing the right reel stop button 24c) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (right reel 6a) is stopped. At this time, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is terminated, and the number “5” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a, and the second probability determination indicator 228a is displayed. A number “5” is also lit on 228b. The stop symbol “55” displayed by these two indicators is selected from the table for high accuracy (see FIG. 19). Therefore, by displaying the stop symbol “55”, it is possible to indicate to the player that the bonus has been won and the probability lottery has also been won.

  In addition, the light emission aspect of the dot point in the 1st probability determination display device 228a and the 2nd probability determination display device 228b should just be able to distinguish this stop state, a temporary stop state, or a symbol fluctuation state, and this embodiment In this way, when the symbol is stopped (actual stop), the corresponding dot point is lit on, and when the symbol is temporarily stopped or when the symbol is changing, the dot point is turned off (or blinked). Not limited to. In addition, the symbols displayed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are temporarily stopped to suggest the final stop symbol. However, depending on the degree of expectation for the lottery result of the probability lottery. Alternatively, the final stop symbol may not be suggested.

[Winning determination process]
FIG. 22 shows a winning determination process in the game control process shown in FIG. In this winning determination process, first, reel stop information that is information indicating the stopped reel 6 and its stop position is acquired (step S71), and winning establishment determination information according to the gaming state is set (step S72). . Next, the number of effective lines (1 in this embodiment) is set (step S73), the effective line to be determined is set (step S74), and a winning symbol (a symbol combination mode corresponding to any winning combination) It is determined whether there is any (step S75).

  If there is no winning symbol (step S75; N), the process proceeds to step S79. If there is a winning symbol (step S75; Y), it is determined whether the winning symbol matches the winning winning flag (step S76). If they do not match (step S76; N), an unrecoverable error process (step S83) is performed. In the non-recoverable error process, an error notification for encouraging inspection is performed, and the reset is not performed unless a reset button operation or a reset operation such as RAM clear is performed. If they match (step S76; Y), it is determined whether or not a replay winning is achieved (step S77).

  When the replay winning is established (step S77; Y), the automatic bet replay flag is set (step S84), and it is determined whether the replay winning determined in step S77 is the replay 2 winning (step S85).

  If it is a Replay 2 win (step S85; Y), a manual bet replay flag is set instead of the automatic bet replay flag (step S86), and the process proceeds to step S87. Since the Replay 2 winning combination is a winning combination that can be won in combination with the bonus winning, it is suggested that the player may be winning a bonus by manually betting the player by the Replay 2 winning. be able to. If it is not a replay 2 win (step S85; N), that is, if it is a replay 1 win, the process skips step S86 and proceeds to step S87.

  If the replay winning is not established (step S77; N), the number of payouts corresponding to the winning symbol is added to the payout counter (step S78), and the winning determination result information is stored (step S79). Thereafter, it is determined whether all the effective lines have been determined (step S80). If not determined (step S80; N), the process returns to step S74 to determine an undecided effective line. If all the active lines have been determined (step S80; Y), it is determined whether the set payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (for example, 15) in one game (step S81).

  When the maximum payout number is not exceeded (step S81; N), the process proceeds to step S87. If the maximum payout number is exceeded (step S81; Y), the maximum payout number is set in the payout counter (step S82). Then, a game result command corresponding to the winning determination result information is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S87), and the winning determination process is terminated.

[Game state update processing]
FIG. 23 shows a game state update process in the game control process shown in FIG. In this game state update process, first, it is determined whether or not an S-BB prize (super big bonus prize) has occurred (step S91). If an S-BB winning has occurred (step S91; Y), an S-BB state transition process (step S92) for transitioning to the S-BB state (special game state) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If no S-BB winning has occurred (step S91; N), it is determined whether an N-BB winning (normal big bonus winning) has occurred (step S93). If an N-BB winning has occurred (step S93; Y), an N-BB state transition process (step S94) for transitioning to the N-BB state (special game state) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If no N-BB winning has occurred (step S93; N), it is determined whether an RB winning (regular bonus winning) has occurred (step S95). When an RB winning has occurred (step S95; Y), an RB state transition process (step S96) for transitioning to the RB state (special game state) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If no RB winning has occurred (step S95; N), it is determined whether SIN-B (single bonus) has been won (step S97). If SIN-B is won (step S97; Y), it is determined whether a SIN-B winning has occurred (step S98). If a SIN-B winning has occurred (step S98; Y), JAC A JAC game state transition process (step S99) for shifting to the game state is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108. When no SIN-B winning has occurred (step S98; N), the process proceeds to step S107.

  If SIN-B is not won (step S97; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the JAC game (step S100). When it is time to end the JAC game (step S100; Y), the process proceeds to step S107. If it is not the end timing of the JAC game (step S100; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the S-BB state (step S101).

  When it is the end timing of the S-BB state (step S101; Y), the process proceeds to step S104. If it is not the end timing of the S-BB state (step S101; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the N-BB state (step S102).

  When it is the end timing of the N-BB state (step S102; Y), the process proceeds to step S104. If it is not the end timing of the N-BB state (step S102; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the RB state (step S103).

  When it is not the end timing of the RB state (step S103; N), the gaming state update process is ended. Further, when it is the end timing of the RB state (step S103; Y), the result of the probability lottery is checked (step S104), and when it is a probability variation winning (step S105; Y), the state shifts to the probability variation gaming state. Probability game state transition processing (step S106) for performing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the winning is not a certainty win (step S105; N), a normal game state transition process (step S107) for shifting to the normal game state is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  Next, a game state update command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S108), an effect freeze execution process (step S109) is performed, and the game state update process ends.

  As described above, the game control device 50 wins the normal combination (normal winning combination) with a predetermined probability based on the winning of the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) established in the game state update process. A specific gaming state generating means capable of generating a state (JAC game), and winning a normal role with a higher probability than a normal gaming state based on the winning of a special role (the normal role is more than the normal gaming state) Special gaming state generating means capable of generating a special gaming state (winning with high frequency), and generating a probability variation state in which a special player is elected with higher probability than the normal gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition. A possible probability variation state generation means is provided, and the probability variation state is terminated based on the fact that the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is won or won during the generation of the probability variation state. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 50 constitutes probability setting means for setting the winning probability of the special role to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. It can be said that a high probability state is set for a predetermined period with the end of.

[Direction freeze execution processing]
FIG. 24 shows the effect freeze execution process in the gaming state update process shown in FIG. The effect freeze execution process is a process of generating a freeze state (game progress standby state) in order to divide the execution time of the probability variation determination roulette effect (described later) by the probability variation determination effect unit 400.

  In this effect freeze execution process, first, it is determined whether or not the bonus (special game state) has ended (step S111). If the bonus (special game state) has not ended (step S111; N), the effect freeze execution process ends. When the bonus (special game state) is over (step S111; Y), the freeze time is determined based on the freeze time determination table (see FIG. 25) (step S112).

  Next, the determined freeze time is set (step S113), and a freeze command corresponding to the freeze time is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S114). Next, it is determined whether there is a cancel input (step S115). Here, the cancel input includes a betting operation, an operation of the start lever 21, an operation of the reel stop button 24, and the like. Note that, for example, when a betting operation is performed during the freeze state, the processing corresponding to the betting operation (setting the number of bets) is not executed, and is handled only as a cancel input in the freeze state.

If there is no cancel input (step S115; N), it is determined whether the freeze time has elapsed (step S116). If the freeze time has not elapsed (step S116; N), the process returns to step S115. If the freeze time has elapsed (step S116; Y), the effect freeze execution process is terminated. If there is a cancel input (step S115; Y), an effect cancel command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S117), and the effect freeze execution process is terminated.
As described above, the game control device 50 is an operating means (start lever 21) capable of performing an operation for executing a variable game during execution of a specific effect (probability change determination roulette effect) in the effect freeze execution process. In addition, a restriction state generating means (progress restriction state generating means) capable of generating a restriction state that restricts the reception of input from the max bet button 17 or the like (progress of game) is generated, and the restriction state is being generated. Based on the presence of a predetermined operation input from the player, a progress restriction canceling means capable of canceling the restriction state and ending the specific effect.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of the freeze time determination table. As shown in FIG. 25, in the freeze time determination table, two types of 10-second freeze and 15-second freeze are set. After the end of the S-BB state, it is determined to freeze for 10 seconds at a rate of 20% and to freeze for 15 seconds at a rate of 80%. After the end of the N-BB state, it is determined to freeze for 10 seconds at a rate of 50% and to freeze for 15 seconds at a rate of 50%. After the end of the RB state, it is determined to freeze for 10 seconds at a rate of 80% and to freeze for 15 seconds at a rate of 20%.

  Next, processing by the effect control device 70 will be described. The processing by the effect control device 70 includes an effect control process (see FIG. 26) for comprehensively controlling the effect, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 27) performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec).

[Production control processing]
FIG. 26 shows the effect control process. This effect control process is performed by reading the control program of the effect control process stored in the ROM 70b by the CPU 70a when the effect control device 70 is turned on when the slot machine 1 is turned on. Is started.

  In this effect control process, first, initialization of a register in the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70, initialization of game data stored in the RAM 70c, and power-on based on a power-on / recovery command from the game control device 50 are performed. A power-on process for performing a recovery notification process or the like is executed (step S201). Next, when the game has not been executed for a predetermined period of time, a customer waiting effect process for displaying a customer waiting demo image or an energy saving image in which the brightness of the display is reduced more than usual on the image display device 3 and the side sub display device 310 ( Step S202) is performed. It should be noted that the side sub-display device 310 may be provided with a display (for example, “Pachinko / pachislot is something that can be enjoyed moderately”) for suppressing excessive gaming (shooting happiness).

  Next, based on the browsing operation by the operation input unit 30, a support menu process (step S203) for displaying game result history information such as a special winning combination occurrence history on the side sub-display device 310 is performed. Next, a bet number notifying process (step S204) for notifying the bet number (sound, display, light emission) based on the bet number command transmitted every time the bet number is updated is performed. Then, a settlement notification process (step S205) for notifying that the settlement has been performed based on the settlement command (sound, display, light emission) is performed, and it is determined whether the game has been started (step S206). The start of the game is determined by receiving a lottery result command.

  If the game has not started (step S206; N), the process returns to the customer waiting effect process (step S202). When the game is started (step S206; Y), a freeze effect process (step S207) is executed to execute an effect corresponding to the freeze effect when the freeze effect is performed. Next, a game effect determination process (step S208) for performing a single effect performed only for the game or a continuous notice (continuous effect) performed continuously over a plurality of games in accordance with the winning of a special prize or a small role prize, and the gaming state. )I do. And the game production | presentation control process (step S209) which advances the production of a game according to game mode is performed.

  Next, when the game result includes payout, payout notification setting processing (step S210) for notifying (sound, display, light emission) of payout is performed based on the payout command transmitted for each payout, and the game state command is displayed. The effect mode update process (step S211) which changes effect mode based on is performed. Then, a history information storage process (step S212) for storing the game result as history information is performed, and the process returns to the customer waiting effect process (step S202).

  In addition, when a power failure occurs, a power-off process is performed to perform processing when the power failure occurs. As a process when a power failure occurs, for example, backup of information in the RAM 70c, storage of a stack pointer, checksum, and the like are performed, and then RAM access is prohibited to wait for the power to the slot machine 1 to be cut off.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 27 shows timer interrupt processing. In this timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S221) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is transferred to the RAM 70c. And the input process (step S222) which processes the signal input into the production | presentation control apparatus 70 from the production button switch 10a, the operation input part switch 30c, and the infrared switches 91 and 92 is performed.

  Next, a display control process for controlling display on the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310, and the upper sub-display device 225 (step S223), and a sound control process for controlling sound output from the speaker 4 (step S224). Then, a lamp / LED control process (step S225) is performed to control the frame light emitting device 7, the backlight 67, and the stop button LED 66 provided on the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c serving as stop buttons.

  Thereafter, a random number update process for updating (for example, +1) a random number such as an effect random number used when determining the content of the game effect (step S226). Then, an output process for outputting a control signal based on information set in various processes is performed (step S227), the interrupt request is cleared (step S228), the register is restored (step S229), and the interrupt is permitted. (Step S230), the timer interruption process is terminated.

[Support menu processing]
FIG. 28 shows a support menu process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this support menu process, first, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect continuously performed over a plurality of games is being continued (step S231). When the continuous production is being continued (step S231; Y), the support menu process is terminated (input from the operation input unit 30 is not accepted). This is to prevent the interest of continuous production from deteriorating. Moreover, when the continuous production is not continuing (step S231; N), it is determined whether there is an operation of the operation input unit 30 (step S232).

  When the continuous effect is being continued (step S231; Y), the support menu process may be performed on the side sub-display device 310 while the display of the continuous effect on the image display device 3 is continued. . Also, the support menu process may be terminated when an automatic betting operation is performed due to the winning of the replay winning combination.

  If there is no operation on the operation input unit 30 (step S232; N), the support menu process is terminated. If the operation input unit 30 is operated (step S232; Y), the side sub-display device 310 is moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d (near the operation input unit 30) (step S233). Next, a menu selection (operation) screen (see FIG. 29) is displayed on the side sub display device 310 (step S234). Then, it is determined whether or not there is an explanation display operation for selecting and determining the item “game explanation (reel arrangement, role composition)” from the menu selection screen (step S235).

  Although the side sub-display device 310 is moved prior to the display of the menu selection screen, the order thereof may be reversed. Further, regardless of whether or not the operation input unit 30 is operated, a menu selection (operation) screen (see FIG. 29) is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 when the customer waiting effect process (step S202) is performed. May be. In this case, after the menu selection screen is displayed, when the operation input unit 30 is operated, the side sub-display device 310 is moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d (near the operation input unit 30). May be. Further, the side sub-display device 310 may be moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d together with the display of the menu selection screen without requiring the operation input unit 30 to be operated.

  When there is an explanation display operation (step S235; Y), each screen for explaining the game content such as the reel 6 arrangement screen and the winning combination screen is selected by the player by operating the operation input unit 30 and displayed. An explanation display process (step S236) that enables this is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243. When there is no explanation display operation (step S235; N), it is determined whether there is a history display operation for selecting and determining the item “game history display” from the menu selection screen (step S237).

  When there is a history display operation (step S237; Y), each history screen such as the game history information screen for the past three days or the detailed history information screen for the day is selected by the player by operating the operation input unit 30 and displayed. A history display process (step S238) that enables the process to be performed is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243. When a personal ID is registered by a mobile link process described later, it is possible to select and display a personal history information screen in the history display process. If there is no history display operation (step S237; N), it is determined whether there is a mobile link operation that is determined by selecting the item “mobile link (game log)” from the menu selection screen (step S239). ).

  If there is a mobile interlocking operation (step S239; Y), a mobile interlocking process (step S240) that enables the registration of a personal ID or the display of content or the like that can be seen only by the player who has registered the personal ID is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S243. If there is no portable interlocking operation (step S239; N), it is determined whether there is an effect customization operation for selecting and determining the “effect customization” item from the menu selection screen (step S241).

  When there is an effect customization operation (step S241; Y), an effect customization process (step S242) that enables customization of various game effects (BGM, background image, game content, etc.) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243. To do. Moreover, when there is no production customization operation (step S241; N), it transfers to step S243.

  In step S243, it is determined whether or not there is an ending operation for selecting and determining the item “END” from the menu selection screen (step S243). If there is no end operation (step S243; N), the process returns to step S234. If there is an end operation (step S243; Y), a game effect screen relating to the game is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 (step S244), and the side sub-display device 310 is moved to a position before movement (for example, for liquid crystal). It is moved (returned) to the center position of the display window 9d, and the support menu process is terminated.

  As described above, the effect control device 70 can perform an operation interlocking process that can execute an operation interlocking process that changes the display content of the side sub-display device 310 corresponding to the operation of the operation input unit 30 in the support menu process. Display movement capable of moving the processing means and the side sub-display device 310 to the first position and the second position closer to the operation input unit 30 than the first position (lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d). The side sub-display device 310 is moved from the first position to the second position with the start of the operation interlocking process. Further, when the side sub-display device 310 is operated during the non-execution state of the auxiliary game (game), the operation interlocking process is started.

In FIG. 29, there is an operation of the operation input unit 30 (step S232; Y), and the side sub-display device 310 has moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d (near the operation input unit 30) (step S233). The state of when is shown.
As shown in FIG. 29, when the operation input unit 30 is operated other than when the continuous presentation is continuously performed in the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310 displays the liquid crystal display window. It will move to the lower end position of 9d. At this time, a selection screen for selecting a support menu is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. As a result, the side sub display device 310 can be moved to the vicinity of the operation input unit 30, so that the support menu can be easily selected while viewing the display screen of the side sub display device 310.
Note that the second expectation level display unit 350 appears when the side sub-display device 310 moves to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, but the support menu is selected on the side sub-display device 310. The high-probability mode indicator 320 and the second expectation degree display unit 350 are not lit (operated) while they are on.

[Mobile interlocking processing]
FIG. 30 shows a mobile link process in the support menu process shown in FIG. In this portable link process, first, a link menu selection screen (see FIG. 31) is displayed (step S251). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a link start operation for selecting and determining the item “mobile link (game log) start” from the link menu selection screen (step S252).

  When there is an interlock start operation (step S252; Y), an interlock start process (step S253) that is executed when mobile interlocking is performed for the first time or when restarting is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. If there is no interlock start operation (step S252; N), it is determined whether or not there is a personal log confirmation operation that is selected and determined by selecting the “personal log (history) confirmation” item from the interlocking menu selection screen ( Step S254).

  If there is a personal log confirmation operation (step S254; Y), a personal log display process (step S255) for displaying information such as missions and points acquired during mobile link is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. If there is no personal log checking operation (step S254; N), it is determined whether there is a linked end operation that is selected and determined from the item “end mobile link (game log)” from the linked menu selection screen. (Step S256).

  If there is a link end operation (step S256; Y), a link end process (step S257) for issuing a restart password necessary for restarting the mobile link and ending the mobile link is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. . If there is no interlocking end operation (step S256; N), it is determined whether or not there is an end operation for selecting and determining the “end” item from the interlocking menu selection screen (step S258).

  If there is no end operation (step S258; N), the process returns to step S251. If there is an end operation (step S258; Y), the mobile link process is ended.

FIG. 31 shows an example of an interlocking menu selection screen displayed on the side sub display device 310. As shown in FIG. 31, an interlocking menu selection screen is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310, and “mobile interlocking (game log) start”, “personal log (history) confirmation”, “mobile One of the items of “interlock (game log) end” and “end” is selected and determined.
For example, during the challenge of an unachieved mission, restrict the item of “End of mobile link (game log)” from being selected and decided ("Are you sure you are challenging an unachieved mission? Are you sure?" Display). Further, even if the above-described regulation is performed, the regulation can be released if the game is not performed for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 32 shows the operations of the slot machine 1 (game machine) and the external server G when the slot machine 1 (game machine) of the present embodiment receives the interlock start process (step S253) and the interlock end process (step S257). The flowchart which shows an example of is shown.

  When the slot machine 1 (game machine) accepts the interlock start process, a selection screen for allowing the player to select and determine whether to perform the mobile interlock for the first time or to resume is displayed on the side sub-display device 310. It has become. And when selection decision to perform mobile link for the first time is made, it is accepted as a link start operation. On the other hand, when the selection decision for resuming the mobile link is made, it is accepted as a link resumption operation.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the interlock start operation is received by the slot machine 1 (game machine), the slot machine 1 uses an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) to the external server G. Is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 (step Y1). When this access code is read by the mobile terminal M and the external server G is accessed from the web, the external server G transmits necessary input request screen information to the mobile terminal M (step G1). When the essential items displayed on the input request screen are input on the portable terminal M, the external server G accepts the necessary items (step G2), creates a personal log record (step G3), and the start password. Is issued (step G4).

  The slot machine 1 displays the access code for the external server G on the side sub-display device 310, and then accepts the password input operation (step Y2). When the player inputs the start password to the slot machine 1 based on the start password transmitted from the external server G to the portable terminal M, the slot machine 1 accepts the start password (step Y3) The mobile link is started (step Y4), and the personal history (log) is updated (step Y5).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the interlock end operation is accepted by the slot machine 1 (game machine), the slot machine 1 responds to the history of games that have been played in the state of being interlocked with each other. The access code is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 (step Y11). When this access code is read by the portable terminal M and the external server G is accessed from the web, the external server G updates the personal log (history) record (step G11) and issues a resume password (step G12).

  As shown in FIG. 32C, when the interlock resumption operation is accepted by the slot machine 1 (game machine), the slot machine 1 accepts the password input operation (step Y21). When the player inputs the restart password to the slot machine 1 based on the restart password transmitted from the external server G to the mobile terminal M, the slot machine 1 accepts the input of the restart password (step Y22), the mobile phone linkage is started (step Y23), and the personal history (log) is updated (step Y24).

<Modification 1>
When an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) for the external server G is displayed on the side sub display device 310, the access code can be enlarged or reduced by operating the operation input unit 30. (Refer to FIG. 33A). At this time, the effect control device 70 can enlarge and reduce the access code displayed on the side sub-display device 310 based on the operation of the operation input unit 30. Further, the slot machine 1 includes a measuring unit that measures the distance between the side sub-display device 310 and the portable terminal M, and an appropriate access code can be read according to the distance measured by the measuring unit. The size may be automatically changed and displayed on the side sub-display device 310.

  Further, the slot machine 1 moves the side sub display device 310 forward (around the surroundings) when a link start operation is received or a link end operation is received (when an access code is displayed on the side sub display device 310). It may be moved forward) with respect to the structure. At this time, the effect control device 70 can move the side sub display device 310 forward of the surrounding structure when the access code is displayed. This is because when the access code is read by the portable terminal M, the structure around the side sub-display device 310 is prevented from being focused.

<Modification 2>
Further, a placement unit 140 on which the player's hand can be placed may be provided on the front side of the operation input unit 30 (see FIG. 33B), and the placement unit 140 may be operated. You may make it extend also in front of the medal insertion part 15 arrange | positioned adjacent to the input part 30. FIG. At this time, when the operation input unit 30 is operated and when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 15, a placement unit 140 on which a player can place his / her hand is provided. Thereby, operation of the operation input part 30 becomes easy and an erroneous operation can be reduced. In addition, camera shake when the mobile terminal M reads the access code displayed on the side sub-display device 310 can be reduced. Furthermore, it becomes easy to insert a medal into the medal insertion unit 15. Further, the mounting portion 140 may be provided with a pad 141 for weakening the impact.

  Next, examples of the effect mode of the freeze effect executed by the above-described freeze effect process (step S207) will be described with reference to FIGS. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute a step-up effect for stepping up the effect contents step by step as a freeze effect. For example, when the freeze effect time is set to 5 seconds, only the step 1 effect is set, and when the freeze effect time is set to 10 seconds, the freeze effect time is set to 15 seconds until the step 2 effect. In this case, until the step 3 effect, and when the freeze effect time is set to 60 seconds, the step 4 effect and the premier finalized effect are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, a game effect image related to a game is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 before the start of the freeze effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started, a freeze effect is started, and the display screen of the image display device 3 suddenly darkens. Yes. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the upper sub display device 225 moves (converts to a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible, and the display screen is displayed. Displays a step 1 effect image relating to the step 1 effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 34D, when the display of the step 1 effect image is completed, the upper sub display device 225 returns to the original position (downward state). Thereafter, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

When the freeze effect is ended in the step 1 effect, the darkening of the display screen of the image display device 3 ends and the game effect image related to the game is displayed as shown in FIG. ing.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the upper sub display device 225 moves (in a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible again. The step 2 effect image related to the step 2 effect is displayed on the display screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (g), when the display of the step 2 effect image is completed, the upper sub display device 225 returns to the original position (downward state). Thereafter, an effect display (development suggestion effect) such that a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

When the freeze effect ends in the step 2 effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the display screen of the image display device 3 is darkened and a game effect image related to the game is displayed. ing.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect continues, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the upper sub display device 225 moves (becomes forward-facing) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible again. The step 3 effect image related to the step 3 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), in the step 3 effect, the movable effect device 226 is moved downward (converted to a forward-facing state) so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225. Thereafter, an effect is produced in which the movable effect device 226 vibrates up and down. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), when the display of the step 3 effect image is completed, the movable effect device 226 stops the vibration and the original position (downward) on the back side of the upper sub display device 225. State), and the upper sub display device 225 also returns to the original position. Thereafter, an effect display (development suggestion effect) such that a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

When the freeze effect ends in the step 3 effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the darkness of the display screen of the image display device 3 ends, and a game effect image related to the game is displayed. ing.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the upper sub display device 225 moves (in a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible again. The step 4 effect image related to the step 4 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (g), in the step 4 effect, as in the step 3 effect, the movable effect device 226 has moved downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225. Thereafter, an effect is produced in which the movable effect device 226 vibrates (swings) up and down. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (h), when the display of the step 4 effect image is completed, the movable effect device 226 stops the vibration and returns to the original position on the back side of the upper sub display device 225. The upper sub display device 225 also returns to the original position (downward state). Then, the darkness of the display screen of the image display device 3 is finished, and a premier finalized effect that can be executed only when progressing to the step 4 effect is displayed for a predetermined period, and the freeze effect ends.

  Although the production by the movable production device 226 is also performed in the step 3 production, it may be performed only in the step 4 production that progresses only when the winning of the special winning combination is confirmed. Further, the step-up effect is not limited to the case of progressing from the step 1 effect to the step 2 effect, the step 3 effect, and the step 4 effect. For example, from the step 1 effect to the step 3 effect, the step 2 effect to the step 4 You may make it skip a step to production. In such a case, the higher the degree of expectation for the winning of the special winning combination, the easier it is to perform the effect of skipping the step, and only when the winning of the special winning combination is confirmed, advance to the step 4 effect. Further, when the step is skipped and the process proceeds to the step 4 effect, the normal bonus confirmation effect is performed on the display screen of the image display device 3 without performing the premium confirmation effect.

FIG. 36 shows a modification of the above-described step-up effect (freeze effect). Note that only the case where the step effect progresses is illustrated, and the case where the step effect ends in the middle of progress is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 36A, when the freeze effect is started, the display screen of the image display device 3 suddenly darkens. Then, as shown in FIG. 36B, the upper sub display device 225 moves (converts to a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible, and the display screen is displayed. Displays a step 1 effect image relating to the step 1 effect. The steps so far are the same as the above-described step-up effects (freeze effects).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36C, when the display of the step 1 effect image is completed, the upper sub-display device 225 returns to the original position (downward state), and then is visually recognized by the shielding unit 221a2. In a restricted state, it moves horizontally to the left side of the storage space 221a1. Then, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 36D, the upper sub display device 225 is placed in the storage space 221a1 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible. It rotates around the shaft member 225a at the left position. That is, the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible at the front left side of the image display device 3 at this time. And the step 2 effect image regarding a step 2 effect is displayed on the said display screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), when the display of the step 2 effect image is completed, the upper sub-display device 225 returns to the original position, and then the viewing is restricted by the shielding portion 221a2. Thus, it moves horizontally to the right side of the storage space 221a1. Then, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 36 (f), the upper sub display device 225 is placed in the storage space 221 a 1 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible. It rotates around the shaft member 225a at the right position. That is, the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible at the right front of the image display device 3 at this time. Then, the step 3 effect image related to the step 3 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, in the step 3 effect, after the movable effect device 226 moves downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225, the effect that the movable effect device 226 vibrates (swings) up and down is made. . Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (g), when the display of the step 3 effect image is completed, the upper sub-display device 225 returns to the original position, and then the viewing is restricted by the shielding portion 221a2. Thus, it moves horizontally to the center of the storage space 221a1. Then, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 36 (h), the upper sub display device 225 is placed in the storage space 221 a 1 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible. It rotates around the shaft member 225a at the center position. That is, the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visually recognized at the center front of the image display device 3 at this time. The step 4 effect image related to the step 4 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, in the step 4 effect, similar to the step 3 effect, after the movable effect device 226 moves downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225, there is an effect that the movable effect device 226 vibrates up and down. Made.

It should be noted that a plurality of appearance patterns of the upper sub display device 225 may be set, and the appearance patterns may be changed according to the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. For example, in the step 2 effect, when the degree of expectation is low, the upper sub display device 225 is caused to appear so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visually recognized in front of the left side of the image display device 3. On the other hand, when the degree of expectation is high, the upper sub display device 225 is caused to appear so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visually recognized in front of the right side of the image display device 3.
In addition, the upper sub-display device 225 is once returned to the original position every time the step effect is finished. However, the display screen of the upper sub-display device 225 remains in a visible state. Each time the step effect progresses, the upper sub-display device 225 may be slid in the left-right direction to display the step-up effect image.
Further, during the freeze effect, an effect may be performed by rotating the reel 6, or a step-up effect image may be displayed on the display screen of the side sub display device 310.

[Game production decision processing]
FIG. 37 shows a game effect determination process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this game effect determination process, first, it is determined whether a bonus is in effect (in a special gaming state) (step S261). If the bonus is being performed (step S261; Y), the bonus effect determination process (step S262) for determining the effect corresponding to the bonus is performed, and the game effect determination process is terminated. If it is not during the bonus (step S261; N), it is determined whether there is a bonus confirmation freeze (step S263).

  If there is a bonus confirmed freeze (step S263; Y), the execution of the premier confirmed effect after the end of the bonus confirmed freeze effect is set (step S264), and the game effect determining process is terminated. If there is no bonus confirmation freeze (step S263; N), it is determined whether continuous production is being performed (step S265).

  When the continuous production is being performed (step S265; Y), it is determined whether or not the last final game among the games in which the continuous production is performed (step S266). If it is a continuing final game (step S266; Y), the execution of the final effect is set according to whether or not a bonus is won (step S267), and the game effect determination process ends. If it is not the last game to be continued (step S266; N), the execution of the effect of the next step after the set continuous effect is set (step S268), and the game effect determining process is terminated.

  Further, when the continuous production is not being performed (step S265; N), the bonus winning winning flag is carried over, that is, a game subsequent to the internal winning game for the special winning combination and the special winning combination is not established. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S269).

  If the bonus winning winning flag is not carried over (step S269; N), the effect type determination table (see FIG. 38A) corresponding to the lottery result command is set (step S270). Then, the effect type corresponding to the lottery result is determined from the effect type determination table (step S271). Then, an effect mode corresponding to the effect type and the lottery result is determined (step S272), execution of the effect according to the determined effect type and effect mode is set (step S273), and the game effect determination process is terminated.

  If the bonus winning winning flag is being carried over (step S269; Y), execution of the bonus finalization effect is set (step S274), and it is determined whether or not the result of the current internal lottery is a loss winning (step S274). S275).

  If the result of the current internal lottery is a losing win (step S275; Y), a bonus type announcement effect that informs the type of winning winning flag carried over (the type of special winning combination that can be established) is determined as a bonus finalizing effect. Is added (step S276), and the game effect determination process is terminated. If the winning combination is not lost (step S275; N), a process (step S277) of adding the winning small role notification effect for notifying the type of the small winning combination winning this time to the bonus confirmed effect is performed (step S277). Exit. In the winning small role notification effect, the type of the small role may not be notified, and only the fact that the small role has been won may be notified.

  FIG. 38A shows an example of the effect type determination table. The types of effects (suggested effects) are one-shot effects completed in one game, three continuous effects performed over three games, four continuous effects performed over four games, and five games performed. 5 consecutive performances, a one-shot announcement effect informing at the start of the game that a special winning combination has been won, and a single notification in which all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c have stopped winning the special winning combination There is a post production.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in a normal gaming state, when winning a winning, winning a normal winning combination, or winning a SIN-B winning combination, only a single effect is performed. Yes.
In a normal gaming state, when a rare combination (rare small combination) is won, a single production is 20%, a 3 continuous production is 45%, and a 4 continuous production is 35%.
Also, in the normal gaming state, when the RB winning combination and the small role (rare small role) are won repeatedly, the single effect is 10%, the 3 continuous effect is 20%, the 4 continuous effect is 50%, and the 5 continuous effect is It is performed at a rate of 20%.
In the normal gaming state, when a BB winning combination and a small combination (rare small combination) are won, the single production is 5%, the 3 continuous production is 10%, the 4 continuous production is 35%, and the 5 continuous production is 40%, the pre-launch notification effect is 5%, and the post-launch notification effect is 5%.
In addition, in the normal gaming state, when a bonus (RB, S-BB, N-BB) winning combination is elected, the notification effect before the first shot is 50% and the notification effect after the first shot is 50%. It is like that.
It is assumed that the one-shot announcement effect and the one-shot announcement effect are performed together with a main display effect 1 (described later) which is a one-shot effect. That is, the one-shot announcement effect and the one-shot announcement effect are not performed in a single-shot effect other than the main display effect 1.

In the probable gaming state, when winning a win, winning a normal winning combination, or winning a SIN-B winning combination, only a single effect is performed as in the normal gaming state.
In addition, when a rare role (rare small role) is won in the probable gaming state, a single effect is performed at a rate of 50%, and a continuous effect is performed at a rate of 50%.
Also, when the bonus winning combination and small role (rare small role) are won in the probabilistic gaming state, 3 consecutive productions are 20%, 4 consecutive productions are 20%, 5 consecutive productions are 20%, and one shot before. The notification effect is performed at a rate of 20%, and the post-announcement notification effect is performed at a rate of 20%.
In addition, when winning a bonus (RB, S-BB, N-BB) winning combination in the probabilistic gaming state, the pre-launch notification effect is 50% and the post-launch notification effect is the same as in the normal gaming state. Is performed at a rate of 50%.

FIG. 38 (b) shows an example of a one-shot effect mode determination table. For the effect mode of the single effect, the main display effects 1 and 2 performed only by the image display device 3, the main & first sub composite effects 1 and 2 performed by the image display device 3 and the side sub display device 310, and the image There are a main & light guide plate effect performed by the display device 3 and the light guide panel 223, and a main & second sub composite effect performed by the image display device 3 and the upper sub display device 225.
In the single production, the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination is set for each production mode. Specifically, main display effect 1 → main display effect 2 → main & first sub composite effect 1 → main & first sub composite effect 2 → main & light guide plate effect → main & second sub composite effect Settings are set to increase expectations.

  The main display effect 1 and the main & first sub composite effect 1 are performed regardless of whether or not the effect button 10 is operated. On the other hand, in the main display effect 2, the main & first sub composite effect 2, the main & light guide plate effect, and the main & second sub composite effect, the effect mode is changed by the operation of the effect button 10.

As shown in FIG. 38 (b), when winning is selected, the main display effect 1 is 95% and the main & first sub composite effect 1 is 5%. .
Also, when winning the normal winning combination, the main display effect 1 is 60%, the main display effect 2 is 30%, the main & first sub composite effect 1 is 5%, and the main & first sub composite effect 2 is This is done at a rate of 5%.
Further, when the SIN-B winning combination is won, only the main display effect 1 is performed.
Also, when the rare role (rare small role) is elected alone, the main display effect 1 is 20%, the main display effect 2 is 25%, the main & first sub composite effect 1 is 20%, the main & first The sub composite effect 2 is performed at a rate of 25%, the main & light guide plate effect at 5%, and the main & second sub composite effect at a rate of 5%.
In addition, when the bonus winning combination and the small combination (rare small combination) are won, the main display effect 1 is 5%, the main display effect 2 is 15%, and the main & first sub combined effect 1 is 20%. The main & first sub combined effect 2 is 20%, the main & light guide plate effect is 20%, and the main & second sub combined effect 20%.

  In addition, when a rare role (rare small role) is elected alone, and when a bonus winning role and a small role (rare small role) are doubled, distribution of the production mode according to the type of the rare small role The rate may be changed. In such a case, a role with a higher expectation degree of duplicate winning (see FIG. 17B) is set to have a higher probability of being assigned to a higher-expected stage.

FIG. 38 (c) shows an example of a continuous performance mode determination table. Unlike the single effect, there is no effect performed only by the image display device 3 in the effect mode of the continuous effect, and the main & first sub composite continuous effects 1, 2 performed by the image display device 3 and the side sub display device 310. The main & light guide plate composite continuous effects 1 and 2 performed by the image display device 3 and the light guide panel 223, and the main & first and second sub operations performed by the image display device 3, the side sub display device 310 and the upper sub display device 225. There is composite continuous production.
In the case of the continuous production, the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination is set for each production mode as in the case of the single production. Specifically, main & first sub composite continuous production 1 → main & first sub composite continuous production 2 → main & light guide plate composite continuous production 1 → main & light guide plate composite continuous production 2 → main & first and second sub Settings are made so that the degree of expectation increases in the order of composite continuous performance.

  The main & first sub composite continuous production 1, the main & light guide plate composite continuous production 1, and the main & first and second sub composite continuous production are performed regardless of whether or not the production button 10 is operated. Yes. On the other hand, in the main & first sub composite continuous effect 2 and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2, the effect mode is changed by the operation of the effect button 10.

As shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the rare role is won, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 1 is 40%, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 2 is 30%, the main & guide The optical plate composite continuous effect 1 is performed at a rate of 20%, and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2 is performed at a rate of 10%.
Also, when the bonus winning combination and the small combination are won, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 1 is 10%, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 2 is 20%, and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 1 Is 30%, the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2 is 30%, and the main & first and second sub composite continuous effects are 10%.

FIG. 39 (a1) shows an example of an aspect of main display effect 1 (no V touch suggestion). Here, the V touch suggestion means an effect display that prompts the user to touch the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display unit 9g and the second touch suggestion display unit 32.
As shown in FIG. 39 (a1), the main display effect 1 (without V touch suggestion) is, for example, a “small role (normal winning combination)” icon and a “rare” on the display screen of the image display device 3. By displaying the “role (rare small role)” icon and the “V (special winning role)?” Icon, a notice (suggestion) is made that one of the winning combinations indicated by each icon may be won. It is directing. It should be noted that the number and type of icons can be varied according to the game lottery result.

FIG. 39 (a2) shows an example of an aspect of main display effect 1 (with V touch suggestion).
As shown in FIG. 39 (a2), the main display effect 1 (with a V touch suggestion) displays, for example, an “out” icon in the left area of the display screen of the image display device 3 and the right area. By displaying the “small role (ordinary winning combination)” icon on the screen, it is an effect that notifies (suggests) that one of the roles indicated by each icon may be won. In addition, by displaying the “V touch!” Icon in the center area of the display screen of the image display device 3, an effect of encouraging the user to place a hand in the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display portion 9 g and the second touch suggestion display portion 32. It has become.
Note that the “V Touch!” Icon can be displayed not only when a special winning combination is set for a single winning combination, but also when the winning combination is selected. If the “V touch!” Icon is displayed, even if the user touches the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display portion 9g and the second touch suggestion display portion 32, the one notification display portion 9f does not light up. It has become.

39 (b1) and 39 (b2) show examples of effects of main display effect 2.
As shown in FIG. 39 (b1), when the main display effect 2 is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the operation of pressing the effect button 10 (For example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”). Thereby, the effect control device 70 and the image display device 3 constitute a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the effect aspect of the game effect differs according to the operation timing of the effect button 10.
When the effect button 10 is pressed, the cut-in image is interrupted to the image that has been displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 39 (b2). Is displayed. There are three types of cut-in images (Lv1 to Lv3), and the main display effect 2 can display cut-in images Lv1 or 2. This “Lv (level)” represents the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination, and is set so that the degree of expectation increases corresponding to the level. Further, in the main display effect 2, any of the characters A to C that are not related to the high degree of expectation appears in the cut-in image according to the operation timing of the effect button 10. Further, in the main display effect 2, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation also by the color and pattern of the frame of the cut-in image. As a result, a plurality of types of game effects (cut-in effects) are set, and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a special game state is set for each of these effects.

40 (a1) and 40 (a2) show examples of effects of the main & first sub composite effect 1.
As shown in FIG. 40 (a1), the main & first sub-combination effect 1 includes, for example, an “exclusion” icon and a “small role (normal winning combination)” icon on the display screen of the image display device 3. By displaying the “rare role (rare small role)” icon, it is an effect to notify (suggest) that one of the roles indicated by each icon may be won. It should be noted that the number and type of icons can be varied according to the game lottery result.
As shown in FIG. 40 (a2), when the main & first sub composite effect 1 is started, a notice effect image related to the notice effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 is displayed on the side. Displayed on the display screen of the sub display device 310. Further, the side sub-display device 310 moves to the upper end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, and the first expectation degree display unit 340 that is in a visible state at this time is turned on. The first expectation level display unit 340 is preferably lit before it becomes visible, but may be lit after it becomes visible.
Here, the effect control device 70 serves as display control means for controlling display on the display device (the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310), and the image display device 3 can execute a game effect. It can also be said that the effect execution means and the effect image display control means capable of displaying the effect image of the game on the side sub-display device 310 are formed. When the game is executed, the side sub display device 310 is disposed at the upper end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d closer to the image display device 3 than the second position (lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d).

40 (b1) and (b2) show examples of effects of the main & first sub composite effect 2.
As shown in FIG. 40 (b1), when the main & first sub composite effect 2 is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the effect button 10 is displayed. Is displayed (for example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”). The image imitating the effect button 10 includes two images, large and small. The size of the image imitating the effect button 10 displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 suggests the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. It is possible to do.
Then, when the presentation button 10 is pressed, the cut-in image is interrupted to the image displayed so far on the display screen of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 40 (b2). Is displayed. In the main & first sub combined effect 2, the cut-in image Lv2 or 3 can be displayed. Further, in the main & first sub combined effect 2, as in the case of the main display effect 2, any of the characters A to C that are not related to the high expectation level is changed into a cut-in image according to the operation timing of the effect button 10. It has come to appear. Furthermore, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the color and pattern of the frame of the cut-in image.
Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b3), when the main & first sub composite effect 2 is performed and the effect button 10 is pressed, the cut displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed. A notice effect image related to the in-image is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. Further, the side sub display device 310 moves to the upper end position or the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, and the first expectation degree display part 340 or the second expectation degree display part 350 that is in a visible state at this time is turned on. It becomes a state. It is desirable that the first expectation degree display unit 340 and the second expectation degree display unit 350 are lit before entering the visually recognizable state, but may be lit after entering the visible state.

41 (a1) and 41 (a2) show examples of effects of main & light guide plate effects.
As shown in FIG. 41 (a1), when the main & light guide plate effect is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the operation of pressing the effect button 10 is performed. (For example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”). The image imitating the effect button 10 includes two images, large and small. The size of the image imitating the effect button 10 displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 suggests the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. It is possible to do.
When the effect button 10 is pressed, the cut-in image is inserted so as to interrupt the image displayed so far on the display screen of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 41 (a2). Is displayed. In the main & light guide plate effect, the cut-in image Lv2 or 3 can be displayed. In the main & light guide plate effect, as in the main display effect 2 and the main & first sub composite effect 2, any of the characters A to C not related to the high expectation level is used as the operation timing of the effect button 10. Accordingly, it appears in cut-in images. Furthermore, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the color and pattern of the frame of the cut-in image.
In addition, by irradiating light on the left side area and the right side area of the light guide panel 223, the characters “GAYAGAYA” are emitted and displayed in the area. In the main & light guide plate effect, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the light emission color of characters displayed on the light guide panel 223. Note that the left and right regions of the light guide panel 223 do not block the cut-in image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3.

41 (b1) and (b2) show examples of effects of the main & second sub composite effect.
As shown in FIG. 41 (b1), when the main & second sub combined effect is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the effect button 10 A display prompting the pressing operation (for example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”) Is displayed. The image imitating the effect button 10 includes two images, large and small. The size of the image imitating the effect button 10 displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 suggests the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. It is possible to do.
Then, when the presentation button 10 is pressed, the upper sub display device 225 is moved (forward-facing) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible as shown in FIG. 41 (b2). Part of the display screen of the image display device 3 is blocked. Then, the cut-in image is displayed on the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 so as to interrupt the image that has been displayed so far on the display screen of the image display device 3. In the main & second sub combined effect, only the cut-in image Lv3 can be displayed. Also, in the main & second sub combined effect, any of the characters A to C that are not related to high expectation like the main display effect 2, the main & first sub combined effect 2, and the main & light guide plate effect. Appears in the cut-in image in accordance with the operation timing of the effect button 10.

FIG. 42 (a) shows an example of an effect mode of continuous effects on the image display device 3 (main display).
As shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the case of three continuous effects, the first scene is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 when the first game (first game) is being executed, The second scene is displayed when the second game (second game) is being executed, and the final scene is displayed when the third game (third game) is being executed. In the case of four consecutive effects, the first scene is displayed when the first game (first game) is being executed, and the second scene is displayed when the second game (second game) is being executed. Is displayed, the third scene is displayed when the third game (third game) is being executed, and the final scene is displayed when the fourth game (fourth game) is being executed. In the case of five continuous effects, the first scene is displayed when the first game (first game) is executed, and the second scene is displayed when the second game (second game) is executed. Is displayed, the third scene is displayed when the third game (third game) is being executed, the fourth scene is displayed when the fourth game (fourth game) is being executed, The final scene is displayed when the fifth game (fifth game) is being executed.
In the case of the main & first sub-composite continuous effect 2 and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2 having operation effects, when the effect button 10 is pressed in the final scene, the display screen of the image display device 3 is cut. In-image is displayed.

FIG. 42 (b) shows an example of an effect mode of continuous effects on the side sub-display device 310 (first sub-display).
As shown in FIG. 42 (b), in the case of three consecutive effects, “Count 1” is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310 when the first game is being executed, “Count 2” is displayed when the game is being executed, and “Count 3” is displayed when the third game is being executed. In the case of four consecutive effects, “Count 1” is displayed in the first game, “Count 2” is displayed in the second game, “Count 3” is displayed in the third game, and “Count 3” is displayed in the fourth game. “Count 4” is displayed. In the case of five consecutive effects, “Count 1” is displayed in the first game, “Count 2” is displayed in the second game, “Count 3” is displayed in the third game, and “Count 3” is displayed in the fourth game. “Count 4” is displayed, and “Count 5” is displayed in the fifth game.

FIG. 42 (c) shows an example of a production aspect of continuous effects on the light guide panel 223 (light guide plate).
As shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the case of three continuous effects, when the left area of the light guide panel 223 is caused to emit light when the first game is being executed and the second game is being executed. The right area is caused to emit light, and the left area and the right area are caused to emit light when the third game is executed. Also, in the case of 4 consecutive effects, the left area is emitted in the first game, the right area is emitted in the second game, the left area and the right area are emitted in the third game, and the left area and the right area are also emitted in the fourth game. Illuminate the area. In the case of five continuous effects, the left area is emitted in the first game, the right area is emitted in the second game, the left area and the right area are emitted in the third game, and the left area and the right area are also emitted in the fourth game. The area is illuminated, and the entire area is illuminated in the fifth game.

FIG. 42 (d) shows an example of an effect mode of continuous production on the upper sub display device 225 (second sub display).
As shown in FIG. 42 (d), in the case of the three continuous effects, the first game and the second game do not perform the effects by the upper sub display device 225, but perform the cut-in operation effects in the third game. The cut-in operation effect is an image display after a part of the display screen of the image display device 3 is blocked by moving the upper sub display device 225 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible. This is an effect of displaying the cut-in image on the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 so as to interrupt the image that has been displayed on the display screen of the device 3 until then.
In the case of four continuous effects, the first sub-game 225 does not produce an effect by the upper sub-display device 225, and the fourth game produces a cut-in operation effect. Further, in the case of five continuous effects, the first sub-game 4 does not perform effects by the upper sub display device 225, and the fifth game performs SP cut-in operation effects. The SP cut-in operation effect means that, in addition to the normal cut-in operation effect, the movable effect device 226 is moved downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225, and then the movable effect device 226 is moved. It is an effect that vibrates up and down.

42A to 42D show a single continuous effect mode for the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310, the light guide panel 223, and the upper sub-display device 225. For example, when the main & first sub composite continuous effect (three continuous effects) is performed, three continuous effects by the image display device 3 in FIG. 42A and the side sub-display device 310 in FIG. Are performed in parallel (simultaneously or at different times).
When the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect (three continuous effects) is performed, the three continuous effects by the image display device 3 in FIG. 42A and the three continuous effects by the light guide panel 223 in FIG. The production is performed in parallel.
Further, when the main & first / second sub composite continuous effect (three continuous effects) is performed, the three continuous effects by the image display device 3 in FIG. 42A and the side sub-display in FIG. The three continuous effects by the device 310 and the three continuous effects by the upper sub display device 225 in FIG. 42 (d) are performed in parallel.

[Game effect control processing]
FIG. 43 shows a game effect control process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this game effect control process, it is first determined whether a bonus is in effect (in a special gaming state) (step S281). When the bonus is being performed (step S281; Y), after performing the bonus effect processing (step S282), the roulette effect processing (step S283) by the probability variation determining effect unit 400 is performed, and the game effect control process is ended. If it is not during the bonus (step S281; N), it is determined whether or not a premier finalized effect is set (step S284).

  If there is a setting for a premier finalized effect (step S284; Y), a premier finalized effect process (step S285) is performed, and the game effect control process ends. If there is no setting for the premiere finalized effect (step S284; N), it is determined whether there is a setting for the suggested effect (step S286).

  When the suggestion effect is set (step S286; Y), the suggestion effect process (step S287) is performed, and the game effect control process is ended. When there is no suggestion effect setting (step S286; N), it is determined whether there is a continuous effect setting (step S288).

  If there is a setting for continuous production (step S288; Y), continuous production processing (step S289) is performed, and the game production control processing is terminated. If there is no setting for continuous production (step S288; N), it is determined whether there is a setting for finalization (step S290).

  If there is a finalized effect setting (step S290; Y), a bonus finalized effect process (step S291) is performed, and the game effect control process ends. Further, when there is no setting for the definite effect (step S290; N), the game effect control process ends.

[Suggested production process]
FIG. 44 shows a suggestion effect process in the game effect control process shown in FIG. In this suggestion effect process, first, the determined suggestion effect mode is checked (step S301), and it is determined whether there is an operation effect due to the operation of the effect button 10 (step S302).

  When there is an operation effect (step S302; Y), it is determined whether it is the operation effective timing of the effect button 10 (step S303). When it is the operation valid timing (step S303; Y), an operation suggestion image is determined according to the suggestive effect mode and displayed on the image display device 3 (step S304). If it is not the operation valid timing (step S303; N), the process skips step S304 and proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, it is determined whether the operation of the effect button 10 is valid (step S305). When the operation is not valid (step S305; N), the process proceeds to step S313. If it is during the operation valid period (step S305; Y), it is determined whether there is an operation of the effect button 10 (step S306).

When there is no operation of the production button 10 (step S306; N), it transfers to step S313. If there is an operation on the effect button 10 (step S306; Y), a cut-in effect mode corresponding to the operation timing and the lottery result is determined (step S307).
Thereby, the production control device 70 forms a game production execution means capable of executing a predetermined game production based on the operation of the production button 10 during the execution of the game, and produces the production according to the operation timing of the production button 10. An effect mode changing means capable of varying the effect mode of the game effect executed by the control device 70 is provided.

  Next, it is determined whether there is an effect by the light guide panel (light guide plate) 223 (step S308). When there is no effect by the light guide panel 223 (step S308; N), the process proceeds to step S310. When there is an effect by the light guide panel 223 (step S308; Y), the light guide plate effect mode corresponding to the lottery result is determined (step S309).

  Next, it is determined whether there is a sub display effect by the side sub display device 310 or the upper sub display device 225 (step S310). If there is no sub display effect (step S310; N), the process proceeds to step S312. If there is a sub-display effect (step S310; Y), the display operation mode according to the lottery result is determined (step S311), and the suggested effect is executed in the mode determined in steps S307, S309, and S311. (Step S312).

  Next, it is determined whether the operation valid period of the effect button 10 has ended (step S313). When the operation valid period has not expired (step S313; N), the process proceeds to step S315. If the operation valid period has ended (step S313; Y), the display of the operation suggestion image is deleted (step S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S315). If the game has not ended (step S315; N), the process returns to step S301. If the game is over (step S315; Y), the suggestion effect process is finished.

  Moreover, when there is no operation effect in step S302 (step S302; N), it is determined whether it is an effect start timing (step S316). When it is not the production start timing (step S316; N), the process proceeds to step S323. If it is the production start timing (step S316; Y), it is determined whether there is one notification setting (step S317).

  If there is one notification setting (step S317; Y), a notice effect mode including a touch suggestion image is determined (step S318), and the process proceeds to step S320. If there is no one notification setting (step S317; N), a notice effect mode is determined according to the lottery result (step S319), and the process proceeds to step S320.

  In step S320, it is determined whether there is a sub display effect by the side sub display device 310 or the upper sub display device 225 (step S320). If there is no sub-display effect (step S320; N), the process proceeds to step S322. If there is a sub-display effect (step S320; Y), the display operation mode according to the lottery result is determined (step S321), and the suggested effect is executed in the mode determined in steps S318, S319, and S321. (Step S322).

  Next, it is determined whether it is a production update timing (step S323). When it is not the production update timing (step S323; N), the process proceeds to step S325. Moreover, when it is production | presentation update timing (step S323; Y), the production | presentation aspect of the suggestion presentation in process is updated (step S324).

  Next, it is determined whether there is one notification setting (step S325). If there is no one notification setting (step S325; N), the process proceeds to step S315. If there is one notification setting (step S325; Y), one notification effect processing (step S326) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S315.

FIG. 45 (a) shows the relationship between the operation timing of the effect button 10 and the effect mode of the cut-in effect.
As shown in FIG. 45A, when the game is started by operating the start lever 21, for example, an operation suggestion image display that prompts the user to press the effect button 10 is displayed on the image display device 3 (FIG. 39B1). )reference). Then, before the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are all stopped, that is, before the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are all stopped, the depressing operation of the effect button 10 is not performed, and all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are operated. When it stops, the cut-in effect is not performed.

On the other hand, when the effect button 10 is pressed during a period (T1) in which all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are rotating, a cut-in effect in which the character A appears is performed. In addition, when the effect button 10 is pressed during the period (T2) in which one reel 6 is stopped by the first stop operation and the remaining two reels 6 are rotating, a cut-in effect in which the character B appears. To be done. In addition, when the first button 6 is stopped by the second stop operation and the effect button 10 is pressed during the period (T3) in which the remaining one reel 6 is rotating, a cut-in effect in which the character C appears is displayed. To be done. Although the characters appearing in the cut-in effect differ depending on the timing of the pressing operation of the effect button 10, the expectation (for example, the expectation for winning the special winning combination) does not change depending on the character.
Thereby, the effect control device 70 changes the effect mode of the game effect according to the progress state of the game when the effect button 10 is operated.

  It should be noted that the operation of the effect button 10 is also valid during the period (T4) after all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped. You may make it perform the cut-in production which suggests a result definitely.

FIG. 45 (b) shows an example of an effect mode of cut-in effect in which character B appears.
As shown in FIG. 45B, when the left reel 6a is stopped by the first stop operation and the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are rotating (T2), the depressing operation of the effect button 10 is performed. In such a case, a cut-in effect in which the character B appears in the image display device 3 is performed. When there is a sub display effect (in the case of the main & first sub composite effect 2), for example, the side sub display device 310 is moved to the upper end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, and the side sub display device is moved. A notice effect is displayed on the display screen 310. Further, the first expectation degree display unit 340 that appears when the side sub-display device 310 is moved upward is turned on.
In the cut-in effect, the effect mode of the cut-in effect may be changed according to the stop appearance (stop mode) of the reel 6 that has already stopped. For example, if a special hit (reach) indicating that the winning of the special winning role has been confirmed has been derived, a final cut-in effect that clearly indicates the winning will be performed, or the winning of the rare role will be confirmed When an opportunity to indicate this is derived, a cut-in effect with higher expectation than usual is performed.
As a result, a plurality of types of game effects (cut-in effects) are set, and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a special game state is set for each of these effects. In addition, the effect control device 70 changes the effect mode of the game effect (cut-in effect) according to the stop appearance of the reel that is stopped when the effect button 10 is operated.

FIG. 46A shows a modified example of a continuous effect (continuous effect of the main display) performed in the image display device 3. In the continuous production of the modification, the story development changes according to the operation of the production button 10.
As shown in FIG. 46 (a), for example, in the case where five continuous effects are performed, the subsequent scene is changed when the effect button 10 is pressed during the story branchable period. Specifically, when there is no operation of pressing the effect button 10 during the story branching possible period, the five continuous effects are the first scene, the second scene A, the third scene A, the fourth scene A, and the final scene and the story. It will be developed. On the other hand, when the presentation button 10 is pressed during the story branching possible period of the first game in which the first scene is displayed on the image display device 3, the second scene B, the third scene B, and the fourth scene B are thereafter performed. And the final scene and story will develop. Further, when the presentation button 10 is pressed during the story branching possible period of the second game in which the second scene A is displayed on the image display device 3, the third scene C, the fourth scene C, and the final The scene and story will develop. Note that the final scene may be changed according to the story development.
Thereby, the production control device 70 and the image display device 3 constitute continuous production execution means capable of executing a continuous production that performs a predetermined production continuously over a plurality of games. Based on the operation of the effect button 10 during the execution of the effect, a continuous effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode of the continuous effect is made. In addition, the effect control device 70 changes the effect mode to be changed according to the number of games since the start of the continuous effect.

46 (b1) to 46 (b5), the effect of the continuous effect (5 continuous effects) when the effect button 10 is pressed during the story branchable period of the second game where the second scene A is displayed. An example of an embodiment is shown.
As shown in FIG. 46 (b1), during the story branching possible period of the first game in which the initial scene is displayed on the image display device 3, a display prompting the user to press the effect button 10 (for example, “Story when operated Will change! ”). In addition, you may add the display which can grasp | ascertain the change time of a story.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (b2), when there is no depressing operation of the effect button 10 in the first scene, the second scene A is displayed on the image display device 3 in the second game. The display for prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 10 is also performed during the story branchable period of the second game in which the second scene A is displayed.
Thereby, the production control device 70 and the image display device 3 constitute an operation suggestion production execution means capable of executing an operation suggestion production that prompts the operation of the production button 10 during the execution of the game. The execution mode of the continuous production can be changed from the start of the execution of the continuous production until the predetermined number of times (second time) of the game is executed, and the production control device 70 and the image display device 3 perform the production mode of the continuous production. The operation suggesting effect can be executed continuously over a period that can be changed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (b3), when the presentation button 10 is pressed in the second scene A, the third scene C is displayed on the image display device 3 in the third game. Become. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (b4), the fourth scene C is displayed on the image display device 3 in the fourth game. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (b5), the final scene is displayed on the image display device 3 in the fifth game.

[One-shot announcement processing]
FIG. 47 shows a single notification effect process in the suggestion effect process shown in FIG. In this one-shot notification effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a one-shot notification is set (step S331). When the one-shot notification is set (step S331; Y), the start timing of the one-shot notification period (timing at which the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to change and reach a certain rotation speed, etc.) Is determined (step S332).

  When it is the start timing of the one-shot notification period (step S332; Y), the detection states of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at this time are stored (step S333). If it is not the start timing of the one-shot pre-announcement period (step S332; N), the process skips step S333 and proceeds to step S334.

  In step S334, during the one-shot notification period (from the timing at which the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to fluctuate and reach a certain rotational speed until the first stop operation is performed or until a predetermined time elapses). It is determined whether it exists (step S334). When it is not during the period of the first announcement (step S334; N), the process proceeds to step S341. Further, when it is during the period of one-shot notification (step S334; Y), the detection state of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at this time is acquired and compared with the detection state stored in step S333 (step S335). Then, it is determined whether the detection state is different between the start timing of the one-shot notification period and the one-shot notification period (step S336).

  If the detection states are not different (step S336; N), the process proceeds to step S341. If the detection states are different (step S336; Y), it is checked whether the detection states of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 match (step S337). If the detection states do not match (step S338; N). Moves to step S341. If the detection states match (step S338; Y), the lighting of the one notification display unit 9f is set (step S339), and the one notification setting is cleared (step S340).

  In step S341, it is determined whether the one-shot pre-announcement period has ended (step S341). When the one-shot notification period has ended (step S341; Y), the one-shot notification setting content (one-shot notification) is changed to one-shot notification (step S342), and one-shot notification effect processing is performed. finish. Further, when the one-shot pre-announcement period has not ended (step S341; N), the one-shot notification effect process is ended.

  Further, if the setting for the one-shot notification is not made in step S331 (step S331; N), that is, if the setting for the one-shot notification is made, whether the third stop operation has been released (reel stop) It is determined whether or not the button 24a, 24b, 24c that has been subjected to the last stop operation is released (step S343).

  If the third stop operation has not been released (step S343; N), the one notification effect process is terminated. If the third stop operation is canceled (step S343; Y), the lighting of the one notification display unit 9f is set (step S344), and the one notification setting is cleared (step S345). The notification effect process ends.

FIG. 48 shows a procedure for lighting (emitting) the one-shot notification display unit 9f in the one-shot notification effect.
As shown in FIG. 48 (a1), when the player does not reach the detection range (area) of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at the start timing of the one-shot pre-announcement period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 This state is stored as an undetected state.
As shown in FIG. 48 (a2), when the player puts his / her hand in the detection range of the infrared switches 91 and 92 during the one-shot notification period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 are in the detection state, Since the start timing and detection state of the one-shot pre-announcement period are different and the detection states of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 coincide with each other at this time, the one-shot notification display portion 9f is turned on. Note that the one notification display portion 9f may be turned on when at least one of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 is changed to the detection state. Two infrared switches 91 and 92 may be provided. Further, a notification sound may be output from the speaker 4 when the one notification display portion 9f is lit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48 (b1), when the player is placing a hand in the detection range of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at the start timing of the one-shot notification period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 The state is stored as a detection state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (b2), when the player releases his / her hand from the detection range of the infrared switches 91 and 92 during the one-shot notification period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 are in an undetected state. Since the start timing and detection state of the one-shot pre-announcement period are different and the detection states (undetected states) of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 coincide with each other, the one-shot notification display portion 9f is turned on. Become. Note that the one notification display portion 9f may be turned on when at least one of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 changes to an undetected state. Two infrared switches 91 and 92 may be provided. Further, a notification sound may be output from the speaker 4 when the one notification display portion 9f is lit.

[Roulette effect processing]
FIG. 49 shows the roulette effect process in the game effect control process shown in FIG. In this roulette effect process, it is first determined whether or not the bonus (special game state) has ended (step S351). If the bonus (special game state) has not ended (step S351; N), the roulette effect process ends. When the bonus (special game state) is over (step S351; Y), it is determined by lottery whether or not the probability ambiguous effect mode is set (step S352), and the effect mode corresponding to the determination result is set (step S352). Step S353).

  Next, a roulette effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode is determined from the pattern table (see FIG. 50) (step S354). Next, it is determined whether a freeze command has been received (step S355). If the freeze command has not been received (step S355), the process of step S355 is performed until the freeze command is received. If a freeze command is received (step S355; Y), it is determined whether the freeze time is 10 seconds (step S356).

  When the freeze time is 10 seconds (step S356; Y), the normal roulette effect is set (step S357). If the freeze time is not 10 seconds (step S356; N), a re-lottery roulette effect that makes it appear as if the re-lottery has been performed after the normal roulette effect is performed is set (step S358). Next, it is determined whether a cancel command has been received (step S359).

  If the cancel command has not been received (step S359; N), a roulette effect execution process (step S360) is performed to determine whether the roulette effect has ended (step S361). If the roulette effect has not ended (step S361; N), the process returns to step S359. When the roulette effect is finished (step S361; Y), the roulette effect process is finished.

  When a cancel command is received in step S359 (step S359; Y), the result of the roulette effect and the game state (probability state) to be transferred are displayed (notified) on the image display device (main display) 3. (Step S362), the roulette effect process ends. As described above, the effect control device 70 and the probability variation determining effect unit 400 can perform a specific effect that suggests the game state after the end of the special game state based on the end of the special game state in the roulette effect process. The specific production execution means.

  FIG. 50 shows a roulette effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 50, the roulette effect patterns (patterns 1 to 5) correspond to the effect modes (normal notification effect mode, probability ambiguous effect mode, probability change notification effect mode) when the roulette effect is performed. The decision probabilities are set differently.

Next, a pattern example of the probability variation determination roulette effect by the probability variation determination effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51A shows an example of the configuration of the probability variation determining effect unit 400. As shown in FIG. 51 (a), the probability variation determination effecting unit 400 does not clearly notify the probability state with the low probability determination lamps 410,... For notifying that the probability state is a low probability state. Probability vague lamps 420 and 420 indicating that the probability state is a high probability state, and probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430 for informing that the probability state is a high probability state. There are eight low-accuracy confirmation lamps 410,... Arranged in a horizontal row. There are two probability ambiguity lamps 420, 420, which are provided on the right side of the low probability determination lamps 410,. There are two probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430, which are provided on the right side of the probability ambiguous lamps 420 and 420, respectively.
Thereby, the effect control device 70 and the probability variation determining effect part 400 clearly indicate the game state in the specific effect when the probability ambiguous effect mode does not occur after the end of the special game state, while the probability after the end of the special game state. When the ambiguous effect mode occurs, the occurrence of the probability ambiguous effect mode in the specific effect is indicated.

  In FIG. 51 (b), the effect pattern 1 is shown. As shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the production pattern 1, each lamp blinks at regular intervals in order from the low-accuracy confirmation lamp 410 provided at the left end, so that the constant speed is obtained from the left side to the right side. It is a production pattern that blinks and moves. In addition, after the probability change confirmation lamp 430 provided at the right end blinks, it returns to the low probability confirmation lamp 410 provided at the left end and blinks, and the effect pattern is such that it blinks again from the left to the right. . Hereinafter, the same applies to the production patterns 2 to 5.

  In FIG. 51 (c), the effect pattern 2 is shown. As shown in FIG. 51 (c), in the production pattern 2, the low-certainty confirmation lamps 410,... Blink at intervals shorter than those in the production pattern 1 in order from the low-certainty confirmation lamp 410 provided at the left end. As a result, the low-accuracy confirmation lamps 410,... Further, the probability fuzzy lamps 420 and 420 and the probability change confirmation lamps 430 and 430 are sequentially blinked at intervals longer than those in the production pattern 1, so that the probability fuzzy lamps 420 and 420 and the probability change confirmation lamps 430 and 430 are slow. It is a production pattern that blinks and moves.

  In FIG. 51 (d), the effect pattern 3 is shown. In effect pattern 3, contrary to effect pattern 2, effect pattern in which low-accuracy confirmation lamps 410,... It has become.

  In FIG. 51 (e), the effect pattern 4 is shown. In effect pattern 4, according to the blinking movement method described above, the low probability determination lamps 410,... Blink at high speed, the probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420 blink at medium speed, and the probability change confirmation lamps 430, 430 blink at low speed. It is a production pattern that moves.

  In FIG. 51 (f), the effect pattern 5 is shown. In the production pattern 5, the low probability determination lamps 410,... Blink at a low speed, the probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420 blink at a medium speed, and the probability variation confirmation lamps 430, 430 blink at a high speed. It has become.

52 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the low probability determination lamps 410,..., The probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420, and the probability variation determination lamps 430, 430 of the probability variation determination effect section 400.
FIG. 52A shows an example of attribute summary pattern arrangement. As shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the attribute grouping pattern arrangement example, at least two lamps having the same attribute are arranged in a state of being gathered together.
On the other hand, FIG. 52 (b) shows an example of an attribute mottle pattern arrangement. As shown in FIG. 52 (b), in the example of the mottled pattern arrangement, the lamps having the same attribute (for example, the probability ambiguity lamp 420 and the probability variation confirmation lamp 430) are not arranged on the left side or the right side. The arrangement includes the state.

Next, an example of the effect mode of the roulette effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 53 shows an example of a normal roulette effect.
As shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the roulette effect is started at the end of the special gaming state (bonus), the display screen of the image display device 3 displays that the roulette effect has been started ( For example, “Probability of entering rush! The state of the ramp stopped at the lower roulette!” Is made.

  Next, when the production pattern 1 is set as the roulette production pattern, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the respective lamps constituting the probability change production production unit 400 are set at a constant speed from the left side to the right side. An effect (roulette effect) that blinks at is performed. Then, when 10 seconds (freeze time) have elapsed since the start of the roulette effect, a predetermined lamp is turned on in accordance with the lottery result of the probability lottery and the lottery result indicating whether or not to enter the probability ambiguous effect mode, and the probability state is changed. It will be notified.

  FIGS. 53 (c) and 53 (d) show notification modes when the probability lottery is won and the transition to the probability fuzzy effect mode is not made, that is, when the probability state is informed to be a probabilistic state. Specifically, FIG. 53 (c) shows an example of an effect mode in the case where the notification of the probability state is performed by the image display device 3 and the upper sub display device 225.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (c), when notifying that there is a probability variation state, one of the two probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430 is finally turned on. At this time, the upper sub-display device 225 moves so that the display screen of the upper sub-display device 225 can be visually recognized, and the display screen indicates that the display screen is in a certain change state (for example, “probability change!”). Character display). In addition, a display (for example, a character display of “probability change”) indicating that the state is in a probability change state is also displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 so as not to overlap the upper sub display device 225.

On the other hand, FIG. 53 (d) shows an example of an effect mode in the case where the notification of the probability state is performed by the image display device 3 and the light guide panel 223.
As shown in FIG. 53 (d), when notifying that there is a probability variation state, as in the case of FIG. 53 (c), one of the two probability variation confirmation lamps 430, 430 is present. Eventually it will light up. At this time, by irradiating light to the central region of the light guide panel 223 disposed on the front side of the image display device 3, the characters “Shannaro” are emitted and displayed in the central region. . In addition, a display (for example, a character display of “probability change”) indicating that the state is surely changed is also displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 at a position that does not overlap the light-emitting display portion of the light guide panel 223.

FIG. 54 shows an example of the effect of the re-lottery roulette effect.
As shown in FIG. 54A, as in the case of the normal roulette effect, when the roulette effect is started, the display screen of the image display device 3 displays that the roulette effect has been started (for example, "Probably the chance to rush! The state of the ramp stopped at the lower roulette!"

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), there is an effect (roulette effect) in which each lamp constituting the probability variation determining effect unit 400 blinks from the left side to the right side based on the set effect pattern. Done. Then, when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), one of the two probability vague lamps 420, 420 is turned on. In addition, when the probability ambiguous lamp 420 is turned on, the character display of “pounding mode” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3. In the case of the normal roulette effect, the roulette effect ends here, and the mode changes to the pounding mode (probability ambiguous effect mode).

  On the other hand, in the case of the re-lottery roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), the roulette effect is resumed and the blinking movement of each lamp is performed. At this time, the upper sub display device 225 moves so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible, and the display screen indicates that the roulette effect continues (for example, “Still More!”). Character display). In addition, by irradiating light on the left side area and the right side area of the light guide panel 223, the characters “GAYAGAYA” are emitted and displayed in the area. The light emission display in the left and right regions of the light guide panel 223 does not block the display screen of the upper sub display device 225.

  Next, when 15 seconds (freeze time) have elapsed since the start of the roulette effect, a predetermined lamp is turned on according to the result of the probability lottery and the result of the lottery indicating whether or not to enter the probability ambiguous effect mode, and the probability state is changed. It will be notified.

FIG. 54 (e) shows a notification mode example in the case of winning the probability lottery and not shifting to the probability ambiguous effect mode, that is, informing that the probability state is the probability variation state. Moreover, the example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of performing notification of a probability state with the image display apparatus 3 and the light guide panel 223 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 54 (e), when notifying that there is a probability variation state, one of the two probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430 is finally turned on. At this time, by irradiating the central area of the light guide panel 223 with light, the characters “shananro” are displayed in the central area. In addition, a display (for example, a character display of “probability change”) indicating that the state is surely changed is also displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 at a position that does not overlap the light-emitting display portion of the light guide panel 223.

On the other hand, FIG. 54 (f) shows a notification mode example in the case of shifting to the probability fuzzy effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 54 (f), when shifting to the pounding mode (probability fuzzy effect mode), one of the two probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420 is finally turned on. Become. At this time, a character display of “Unfortunately ...” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3.

  The roulette effect described above is performed after the special gaming state is ended, but may be performed when the special winning combination is established or during the special gaming state. In such a case, the roulette effect may be performed once or a plurality of times. In addition, the roulette effect is performed during the freeze period (game progress standby period), but this period may not be used as the freeze period.

[Direction mode update process]
FIG. 55 shows an effect mode update process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this effect mode update process, first, it is determined whether or not a bonus winning combination (special winning combination) has been established (step S371). If a bonus winning combination is established (step S371; Y), a special game effect mode corresponding to the bonus winning combination won is set (step S372), and the process proceeds to step S383. If the winning combination for the bonus winning combination is not established (step S371; N), it is determined whether the winning for the SIN-B winning combination is established (step S373).

  When the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established (step S373; Y), it is determined whether the normal notification effect mode is in effect (step S374). When it is in the normal notification effect mode (step S374; Y), the process proceeds to step S383. Further, when it is not in the normal notification effect mode (step S374; N), that is, when it is either the probability change notification effect mode or the probability fuzzy effect mode (high probability fuzzy effect mode, low probability fuzzy effect mode) The transition main effect for shifting the mode is set (step S375), the normal notification effect mode is set (step S376), and the process proceeds to step S383.

  Further, when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is not established in step S373 (step S373; N), it is determined whether the SIN-B winning combination is missed although it is elected as the SIN-B winning combination (step S373; N). Step S377). If the SIN-B winning combination is not missed (step S377; N), the process proceeds to step S383. If the SIN-B winning combination has been missed (step S377; Y), it is determined whether or not the probability change notification effect mode is in effect (step S378).

  If it is in the probability change notification effect mode (step S378; Y), the transition main effect for shifting the effect mode is set (step S379), and the probability fuzzy effect mode (low probability fuzzy effect mode) is set ( Step S380) and the process proceeds to Step S383. When not in the probability change notification effect mode (step S378; N), it is determined whether the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S381).

  When it is not in the probability ambiguous effect mode (step S381; N), the process proceeds to step S383. If the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S381; Y), the normal notification effect mode is set (step S382), and the process proceeds to step S383.

  In step S383, it is determined whether it is in the probability change notification effect mode (step S383). If it is in the probability change notification effect mode (step S383; Y), it is determined whether the game is a winning game (step S384). If it is not a winning game (step S384; N), the process proceeds to step S396. If the game is a winning winning game (step S384; Y), a probabilistic ambiguous lottery process (step S385) for determining whether or not to shift to the probabilistic ambiguous effect mode is performed.

  Next, the transition gasset effect is set with a predetermined probability (step S386). Here, the transition gasset effect means an effect that makes it appear as if the effect mode is changed and does not change as a result.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability ambiguous lottery is won (step S387). When the probability ambiguous lottery is not won (step S387; N), the process proceeds to step S396. When the probability ambiguous lottery is won (step S387; Y), the transition main effect for changing the effect mode is set (step S388), and the probability ambiguous effect mode (high probability ambiguous effect mode) is set. (Step S389), the process proceeds to step S396.

  If it is determined in step S383 that the probability change notification effect mode is not in effect (step S383; N), it is determined whether the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S390). When it is not in the probability ambiguous effect mode (step S390; N), the process proceeds to step S396. When the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S390; Y), a probability notification lottery process (step S391) for determining whether or not the probability state is clearly notified is performed, and the transition gasset effect is determined with a predetermined probability. (Step S392).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability notification lottery has been won (step S393). When the probability notification lottery is not won (step S393; N), the process proceeds to step S396. When the probability notification lottery is won (step S393; Y), the transition main effect for changing the effect mode is set (step S394), and the effect mode corresponding to the current probability state is set (step S394). S395), the process proceeds to step S396.

  Next, in step S396, it is determined whether there is a transition system effect set (step S396). Here, the transition system effect includes a transition main effect that actually shifts the effect mode and a transition gash effect. If there is a transition system effect set (step S396; Y), a transition system effect execution process (step S397) is performed, and the effect mode update process ends. If there is no set of transitional effects (step S396; N), the effect mode update process ends.

  As described above, the effect control device 70 can generate a probability ambiguous effect mode that makes it ambiguous whether the current game state is a normal game state or a probability variation state in the effect mode update process. Probability ambiguous effect mode when there is an ambiguous notification state generation means and a specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is won during the occurrence of a probability variation state and when a predetermined ambiguous condition is established during the occurrence of a probability variation state Will be generated. In addition, even when the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is won during the occurrence of the probability variation state, the production control device 70 does not generate the probability ambiguous production mode when the winning of the specific combination is established. It will be. In addition, when the winning combination of the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is established during the occurrence of the probability vague effect mode, the probability ambiguous effect mode is ended. Further, if the predetermined notification condition is satisfied during the occurrence of the probability ambiguous effect mode, the probability ambiguous effect mode is terminated.

The probability ambiguous lottery process (step S385) is performed only in the off-winning game, but for example, the probability ambiguous lottery process is also performed in a game won for a specific role other than the SIN-B winning combination. Also good. However, the winning probability of the probabilistic random lottery in the game won for the specific role is set lower than the winning probability in the game won out of win.
In addition, the probability notification lottery process (step S390) is performed regardless of the game lottery result if the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect, but a game won or won by a specific role other than the SIN-B winning combination. The probability notification lottery process may be performed only in the game.
Further, the probability vague effect mode may be set in a plurality of stages, and the probability state may be clearly notified finally by shifting the plurality of probability ambiguous effect modes in stages.

Next, an example of the transition system effect described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
56 (a) to (c), the side sub-display device 310, the high probability mode indicator 320, and the low probability during the probability change notification effect mode, the probability ambiguous effect mode, and the normal notification effect mode. A display example of the mode display 330 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (a), during the probability change notification mode, the side sub-display device 310 displays an effect related to the game. Further, when the high probability mode indicator 320 is lit, it is notified that the state is in a high probability state (HIGH MODE). At this time, the low-probability mode indicator 330 is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (b), during the probability ambiguous effect mode, the side sub-display device 310 notifies the fact that the player is in the probability ambiguous effect mode, for example, by displaying characters of “pounding mode”. It is like that. At this time, the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 are turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (c), during the normal notification effect mode, the side sub-display device 310 displays an effect related to the game in the same manner as during the probability change notification effect mode. In addition, when the low probability mode indicator 330 is turned on, it is notified that the low probability state (LOW MODE) is in effect. At this time, the high-probability mode indicator 320 is turned off.

FIGS. 56 (d1) to (d4) show an example of an effect mode when a transitional effect is performed during the probability change notification effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 56 (d1), when the transitional system effect is set during the probability change notification mode, “Masaka” is a sign of the transitional system effect at the bottom of the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. ?! "Is displayed.
Next, when the transition system effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 56 (d2) and 56 (d3), the side sub-display device 310 vibrates up and down (swings) and the game is displayed on the display screen. Is switched from the effect display related to the transitional effect display. In the transitional production, the character display of “As it is!” Or “Stop it!” Is repeated several times. The high probability mode indicator 320 remains lit when the character display “as it is!” Is displayed, and the high probability mode indicator is displayed when the character indication “stop it !!” is displayed. 320 is turned off.
When the transition main effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (d4), the state shown in FIG. It is supposed to migrate.
On the other hand, when the transitional effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (d1), the state shown in FIG. 56 (d2) or (d3) is changed to the certain change notification effect mode. It comes to return.

FIGS. 57 (a1) to (a4) show an example of an effect mode when a transition effect to the probability change notification effect mode is performed during the probability ambiguous effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 57 (a1), when the transitional system effect is set during the probabilistic ambiguous effect mode, “probably ?! "Is displayed.
Next, when the transition system effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 57 (a2) and (a3), the side sub-display device 310 vibrates up and down (swings), and the probability is displayed on the display screen. The display related to the fuzzy effect is switched to the transitional effect display. In the transitional production, the character display of “Ikeike!” Or “As it is!” Is repeated several times. When the text “Ikeike!” Is displayed, both the high probability mode display 320 and the low probability mode display 330 remain off, and the text “as it is!” Is displayed. In some cases, the high probability mode indicator 320 is lit.
If the transition main effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (a4), the state shown in FIG. 57 (a2) or (a3) is changed to the probability change notification effect mode. It is supposed to migrate.
On the other hand, when the transitional effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (a1), the probability ambiguous effect mode is changed from the state shown in FIG. It comes to return.

FIGS. 57 (b1) to (b4) show an example of an effect mode when a transition effect to the normal notification effect mode is performed during the probability ambiguous effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 57 (b1), when the transitional system effect is set during the probabilistic ambiguous effect mode, “Masaka” is a sign of the transitional system effect at the bottom of the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. ?! "Is displayed.
Next, when the transition system effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 57 (b2) and (b3), the side sub-display device 310 vibrates up and down (swings), and the probability is displayed on the display screen. The display related to the fuzzy effect is switched to the transitional effect display. In the transitional production, the character display of “As it is!” Or “Stop it!” Is repeated several times. When the character display “as it is!” Is displayed, both the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 remain off, and the characters “stop it!” Are displayed. Sometimes, the low probability mode indicator 330 is lit.
Then, when the transition main effect is set as the transition effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (b4), the normal notification effect mode is changed from the state shown in FIG. 57 (b2) or (b3). It is supposed to migrate.
On the other hand, when the transitional effect is set as the transitional system effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (b1), the state shown in FIG. 57 (b2) or (b3) is changed to the probabilistic ambiguous performance mode. It comes to return.

  In addition, although the transition system effect (transition main effect and transition gasset effect) described above is generally performed at the end of the game, a freeze (standby) state may be generated at the start of the game and executed at this time. However, it may be executed during the game.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the result of a game in which a variable game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition is executed and stopped based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition. In the slot machine 1 that can give a predetermined game value to a player based on the game, an effect operation unit (effect button 10) that can be operated by the player, and an effect operation unit (effect According to the operation timing of the game effect execution means (the effect control device 70 and the image display device 3) capable of executing a predetermined game effect based on the operation of the button 10) and the effect operation unit (effect button 10). Production mode changing means (production control device 70) capable of varying the production mode of the game production executed by the production execution means (production control device 70, image display device 3). It made.

Here, the “predetermined start condition” means that a game ball has won a start winning opening in a pachinko gaming machine, or that a start lever has been tilted in a slot machine.
Further, the “predetermined stop condition” means that a predetermined time has elapsed since the change game was executed in the pachinko gaming machine, or that a plurality of reel stop buttons were all stopped in the slot machine.
In addition, “giving a predetermined game value” means that a special gaming state (a big hit state in which a variable winning device is converted from a closed state to an open state) that is advantageous to a player is generated in a pachinko gaming machine, It means giving a prize medal or generating a special gaming state (a big hit state in which a prize is easier to form than a normal gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.

In conventional gaming machines, such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a variable game based on a plurality of identification information is started based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the result of the variable game is stopped based on the establishment of a predetermined stop condition. In general, it is possible to give a predetermined game value.
In such a gaming machine, an effect operation unit that can be operated by a player is provided, and a variable game is performed by executing a predetermined game effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit during the execution of the variable game. The thing which improved the interest of the is proposed.

  However, regardless of the operation timing (timing) of the effect operation unit during the variable game, the game effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode, so that the fun of operating the effect operation unit is lacking. For this reason, there is a problem that the player's willingness to operate the production operation unit is reduced, and the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems as described above, and aims to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the motivation for operation of the production operation unit and improving the fun of the game. Thereby, the player comes to see different production modes, and the motivation to operate the production operation unit (production button 10) can be increased. In addition, by changing the production mode of the game effect, it is possible to suppress the game effect from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the game.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 1 that starts a game based on a player's start operation and stops the game stepwise by a player's multiple stop operations. The changing means (the production control device 70) changes the production mode of the game production according to the progress state of the game when the production operation unit (production button 10) is operated.

As a result, the game does not stop unless the player performs a stop operation a plurality of times. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the operation period is over in spite of the intention to operate the effect operation unit (effect button 10).
Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, according to the progress state of the game when the effect operation unit (effect button 10) is operated, that is, according to each state where the game is stopped in stages by a plurality of stop operations. Thus, the production mode of the game production will be different. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily understand the boundary that changes the effect mode of the game effect, and therefore it becomes easy to select the operation timing of the effect operation unit (the effect button 10).

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, special game state generating means (game control device 50) capable of generating a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. In other words, a plurality of types of game effects are set, and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the special game state is set for each of the effects. Here, the “predetermined condition” means that the stop result of the variable game becomes a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination.

  Thereby, since the expectation degree with respect to generation | occurrence | production of a special game state is set to the production aspect of a game production, the willingness to operate the production operation part (production button 10) of the player who wants to know the expectation degree is raised. it can.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is started by rotating the reels 6a, 6b, 6c having a plurality of identification information based on the player's starting operation, and the player's The result is derived by individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels 6a, 6b, 6c by a plurality of stop operations, and the effect operation unit (effect button 10) is operated by the effect mode changing means (effect control device 70). When the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped when the game is performed, the game effect presentation mode is varied.

  Thereby, for example, when the stop appearance of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is an output with a high expectation degree for the occurrence of the special gaming state, the effect aspect of the game effect can be derived with a high expectation degree. This makes it possible to increase the credibility with respect to the occurrence of the special gaming state, so that the player's willingness to operate the effect operation unit (the effect button 10) can be increased.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the suggestion effect execution which can perform the suggestion effect which suggests that the effect aspect of a game effect differs according to the operation time of an effect operation part (effect button 10). Means (production control device 70, image display device 3) are provided.

  As a result, the player recognizes that the effect mode of the game effect differs according to the operation timing of the effect operation unit (effect button 10). Therefore, the player will try to experience different production modes, and the willingness to operate the production operation unit (production button 10) can be further enhanced.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, continuous effect execution means (effect control device 70, image display device 3) capable of executing a continuous effect that continuously performs a predetermined effect over a plurality of games. And continuous production mode changing means (production control device 70) capable of changing the production mode of the continuous production based on the operation of the production operation unit (production button 10) during execution of the continuous production, The continuous production mode changing means (production control device 70) changes the production mode to be changed according to the number of games since the continuous production is started.

  Thus, it is possible to vary the production mode of the continuous production performed by the continuous production execution means (the production control device 70 and the image display device 3) according to the operation timing of the production operation unit (production button 10). The player comes to see different production modes, and can increase the willingness to operate the production operation unit (production button 10). In addition, by changing the production mode of the continuous production, it is possible to suppress the continuous production from becoming monotonous, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operation suggestion effect execution means (the effect control device 70) capable of executing the operation suggestion effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation unit (the effect button 10) during the execution of the game. The continuous display mode changing means (production control device 70) includes the continuous display mode change means (the display control device 70) until the predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the start of the continuous display. The operation suggesting effect execution means (the effect control device 70 and the image display device 3) can execute the operation suggesting effect continuously over a period in which the effect mode of the continuous effect can be changed.

  Thereby, since the period which can change the effect of a continuous effect can be grasped | ascertained to a player, the operation motivation of an effect operation part (effect button 10) can be heightened further.

  Note that the slot machine of the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like as gaming machines.

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

  For example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the SIN-B winning combination is won in the normal gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state, but the winning probability of the SIN-B winning combination is determined in the normal gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. You may make it differ. For example, the winning probability of the SIN-B winning combination is made higher in the probability variation gaming state than in the normal gaming state. The reverse is also possible. In the normal gaming state, the SIN-B winning combination may not be won.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, the SIN-B winning combination is won to shift to the normal gaming state. However, even if the SIN-B winning combination is won, the normal gaming state You may not make it move to. In such a case, after the special game state ends, the game may be shifted to the normal game state after a predetermined number of games have been performed. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, a lottery (so-called falling lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the normal gaming state may be performed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the SIN-B winning combination is won by winning the SIN-B winning combination in the probability-changing gaming state, but only when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established. You may make it transfer to a gaming state.
Further, when the SIN-B winning combination is won in the normal gaming state, or when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the game may be shifted to the probability changing gaming state. In such a case, the probability variation lottery performed when the special winning combination (bonus combination) is won may be performed or may not be performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of RB, N-BB, and S-BB are set to high probabilities in the probability variation gaming state. Of these special winning combinations (bonus combinations) The winning probability of one or two special winning combinations may be set to a high probability, and the winning probabilities of the remaining special winning combinations may be set to be the same as the winning probability in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the non-RT state is set in the probability variation gaming state, but the RT in which the winning probability of the replay winning combination (at least one of the replay 1 and the replay 2) is higher than the normal gaming state. It is good also as a state. In such a case, when the transition to the probability variation gaming state and the RT state is made after the special gaming state is ended, the rendering mode is set to the probability variation notification rendering mode, and the transition is made to the probability variation gaming state and the non-RT state or the normal gaming state and the non-RT state. Is a probability ambiguous production mode.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery is performed in response to the winning of the special winning combination (bonus combination), so that the transition to the normal gaming state or the probability changing gaming state is made after the special gaming state ends. Whether to shift to the normal gaming state or to the probability changing gaming state may be determined according to the type of the special winning combination won. For example, when an S-BB winning combination is won, the game is shifted to a probable gaming state, and otherwise, the game is shifted to a normal gaming state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, only the duplicate winning probability is set to a high probability in the probability variation gaming state, but only the winning probability of the BB single winning and the RB single winning combination is set to a high probability. May be.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the single winning combination and the double winning combination are set as the special winning combination (bonus combination), but only the single winning combination may be set or only the double winning combination may be set. You may make it set. In addition, there may be duplicate winning combinations depending on the type of special winning combination.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for the JAC game that shifts from the probability-changing gaming state when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the winning probability of the small role (normal winning combination) is in the normal gaming state. Although the same is set, the winning probability may be set to a high probability. Further, during the JAC game, either the RB winning combination or the BB winning combination may not be won.

  In addition, the probability determination indicator 228 of this embodiment is operated only at the timing when the probability variation lottery is performed (for example, when a special winning combination is won, when a special winning combination is established, or when a special gaming state ends). May be.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effective line is set to the middle one line, but a plurality of lines may be set.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is completed, when the transition to the probability variation gaming state is made, whether the special winning combination winning the transition to the probability variation gaming state is an independent winning combination You may make it change the aspect of the said probability change game state according to whether it is a combination.

In addition, when the game control device 50 initializes the stored contents of the RAM 50c (RAM clear) during the power-on processing S1 by the RAM clear operation performed at the time of power-on or when the setting is changed by the operation of the setting device 60 The normal game state is set, but the probability change game state may be set, or if the game state before power-on (power-off) is the probability change game state, it is taken over. You may do it.
Further, when the RAM is cleared, the normal gaming state may be set, and when the setting is changed, the gaming state before power-on (power-off) may be taken over.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the winning probability of a specific combination that is a specific combination among normal winning combinations is set to either a specific combination low probability state or a specific combination high probability state higher than the specific combination low probability state Is possible.

  FIG. 58 shows a state transition diagram for explaining a game state controlled by the game control device 50. After the end of the special gaming state ST200 based on the establishment of the special combination, the game state is shifted to any one of the first gaming state ST201, the second gaming state ST202, the third gaming state ST203, and the fourth gaming state ST204. This transition destination is selected based on the lottery result in the probability (game state) lottery process (step S49, see FIG. 16). This probability (game state) lottery process is performed by executing the winning / winning determination process (step S43). The timing is not limited to the case where it is determined that the special combination is won, but may be performed at any timing until the transition to the special gaming state that shifts due to the establishment of the special combination after the special combination is won. In addition, a game state to be shifted according to the established special combination may be determined in advance so that the player can grasp the transfer destination from the established special combination.

  As for the winning probability of the special role, either a special role low probability state that is a low probability (normal probability) or a special role high probability state in which a high probability higher than the low probability is set can be set. As for the winning probability of the specific role, as shown in FIG. 59, either the specific role low probability state having a low probability (ordinary probability) or the specific role high probability state in which a high probability higher than the low probability is set. Can be set. The first gaming state ST201, the second gaming state ST202, the third gaming state ST203, and the fourth gaming state ST204 are in a state where the combinations of these probability states are different.

  Although the specific role is bell, watermelon, or cherry here, it can be set arbitrarily. Further, it is preferable to set the winning probability of the specific combination so that medals do not increase or decrease in proportion to the number of games in the specific combination high probability state (no net increase). Of course, the number of medals may be increased or decreased in proportion to the number of games.

  In the first gaming state ST201, the special combination winning probability is low, and the specific combination winning probability is also low. In the second gaming state ST202, the winning probability of the special combination is high, and the winning probability of the specific combination is also high. In the third gaming state ST203, the winning probability of the special combination is high, and the winning probability of the specific combination is low. When transitioning to these first to third gaming states, the gaming state does not change until the special combination is won. In the fourth gaming state ST204, the winning probability of the special combination is low, and the winning probability of the specific combination is high. When transitioning to the fourth gaming state ST204, if a special combination is not established, the game stays until 100 games are executed, and then transitions to the first gaming state ST201.

  That is, the game control device 50 serves as a probability setting means for setting the winning probability of the special role to either the normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and has a specific role different from the special role. Specific role probability setting means for setting the winning probability to either a specific role normal probability state or a specific role high probability state higher than the specific role normal probability state is provided.

  Thereby, it is possible to increase the winning probability of the special combination or the specific combination for a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state until the next special combination is won or the predetermined number of games are executed. By increasing the winning probability of the special role, it is possible to facilitate the derivation of the next special role during a period in which the player has a high interest after the end of the special game state, and to further improve the interest. Since the winning of the special role is not based on the player's operation mode such as the stop order of the reels 6, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players by increasing the winning probability.

  Further, by increasing the winning probability of the specific combination, it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals during the period until the next special combination is derived, and to further enhance the interest of the game. Since the winning of the specific combination is not based on the player's operation mode such as the stopping order of the reels 6, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while maintaining fairness among the players. Further, as will be described later, when a specific combination is won, a push order effect can be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved by increasing the frequency of execution of the push order effect.

  In addition, although four game states of the first to fourth game states are set, only one or two of these may be set for the second, third, and fourth game states. . For example, the selectable gaming state may be only the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and may be set only when the specific role high probability state is the special role high probability state.

  Further, it may be possible to grasp which gaming state the user is staying in based on the display on the image display device 3 and other effects. In addition, an ambiguous state that makes it difficult to discriminate from an effect or the like may be set as a common effect mode for a plurality of game states. For example, since the first gaming state and the third gaming state are both in the specific role low probability state, it is difficult to determine which gaming state is the same effect mode. In addition, since the second gaming state and the fourth gaming state are both in the specific role high probability state, it is difficult to determine which gaming state is the same effect mode. In the case of the ambiguous state, the game state may be notified by terminating the ambiguous state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as execution of a predetermined number of games or establishment of a predetermined combination.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit (reel stop button 24) provided corresponding to each reel 6 and operated by the player when the rotation of the reel 6 is stopped. ), And a lottery drawing means (game control device 50) for lottery drawing, and a reel 6 stop control so that a symbol combination mode according to the lottery result by the role lottery unit can be derived based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit A reel stop control means (game control device 50), and the combination includes a special combination that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment, and the combination lottery means Probability setting means (game control device 50) for setting the winning probability to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and a winning probability of a specific role different from the special role is a specific role normal probability State, Specific role probability setting means (game control device 50) for setting to any of the specific role high probability state higher than the specific role normal probability state, the probability setting means in a predetermined period with the end of the special game state When the high probability state is set, the specific combination probability setting means can set the specific combination high probability game state in the high probability game state.

  In addition, unlike the specific combination, the combination includes a special combination that generates a special game state advantageous to the player based on establishment, and the combination lottery means (game control device 50) determines the winning probability of the specific combination Specific role probability setting means (game control device 50) that sets a specific role normal probability state and a specific role high probability state higher than the specific role normal probability state. It is possible to set the specific role high probability state for a predetermined period from the end of the gaming state.

  Note that the special game state is a state in which it is easier to acquire game media than when it is not the special game state, and the total number of acquired game media reaches a preset upper limit number or a predetermined number of games. It ends by executing. It may be configured by a JAC game or may be configured by an ART state.

  Further, when the specific combination is won internally, a push order effect as shown in FIG. 60 can be executed. FIG. 60 shows an example in the case of winning a bell as a specific combination. When the start lever 21 is operated to start the game and the internal combination is won for the specific combination, the push order effect is started. In this push order effect, an image for instructing the push order is displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. Here, an instruction is given to stop the reel 6 in the order of middle, left, and right.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the pressing order instructed by the player, the privilege image is displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 60 (c). Further, stop control of the reel 6 is performed so that a bell winning that was won internally is established, and a bell winning is established. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 60D, when the stop operation is performed without following the pressing order instructed by the player, the privilege image is not displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. However, in this case as well, the reel 6 is controlled to be stopped so that the internally won bell winning is established, and the bell winning is established.

  That is, since the specific role is established regardless of the player's operation mode, it is possible to maintain fairness among the players, and a special image is displayed when operated in the order of operation. Since only the game is given, the entertainment of the game can be improved without mischievous gambling. Note that a watermelon winning or cherry winning that is a specific combination can be established regardless of the pushing order, but depending on the stop timing, the symbol may not be established without being drawn. However, since this can always occur regardless of the gaming state, etc., it does not impair the fairness among players.

  61 and 62 show an example of a privilege image. As shown in FIG. 61, a plurality of images are prepared in the privilege image, and one privilege image is displayed by operating in the operation order instructed in the push order effect. The order in which the privilege images appear is predetermined, and appears in the order of FIGS. 61 (a), (b), (c). In addition, the order of appearance is shown as “level” in the privilege image so that it can be seen how many privilege images it is. The displayed privilege image is stored as a history and can be referred to later. As shown in FIG. 62, a rare privilege image different from the normal privilege image shown in FIG. 61 appears every 10 sheets here.

  Note that the type of bonus image, the order of appearance, and the like can be arbitrarily set. For example, the bonus image may be selected by lottery from a plurality of bonus images. Also lower. Further, for example, a privilege image to be displayed may be selected based on information relating to a game such as the number of medals acquired and the number of games executed.

[Push order notification process]
In the effect control device 70, as a process for performing such a push order effect, in the process of determining the effect type corresponding to the lottery result from the effect type determination table in the game effect determination process shown in FIG. 37 (step S271), FIG. When the main display effect 1 (no operation effect) is selected according to the single effect mode determination table shown in FIG.

  In this push order notification process, first, it is determined whether or not a specific combination is won (step S401). The specific role here is one of watermelon, cherry or bell. If the specific combination is not won (step S401; N), the push order notification process is terminated. When the specific combination is won (step S401; Y), it is determined whether or not the push order effect is executed (step S402).

  Whether or not to perform the push order effect is determined by lottery, for example. In addition, when a specific combination is won, a push order effect may be always performed. When the push order effect is not executed (step S402; N), the push order notification process is terminated. Further, when the push order effect is executed (step S402; Y), the lottery of the push order to be notified is performed (step S403), the push order is determined based on the lottery result (step S404), and the push order notifying process is performed. finish.

  The push order effect including the push order determined here is set in the process (step S273) of setting the execution of the effect according to the determined effect type and effect mode in the game effect determination process shown in FIG. Then, in the game effect control process shown in FIG. 43, it is determined that there is a suggestion effect setting (step S286; Y), and execution is controlled by the suggestion effect process (step S287). That is, the production control device 70 serves as an operation order notifying means for notifying the operation order of the stop operation portion (reel stop button 24) when a specific winning combination is won by the role lottery means (game control device 50).

[Bonus image display processing]
In the suggestion effect process shown in FIG. 44, the privilege image display process shown in FIG. 64 is performed as a push order notification effect process in the process of updating the effect mode of the suggestion effect being executed (step S324). In this privilege image display process, it is first determined whether or not the push order notification effect has been executed (step S411). If the push order notification effect is not being executed (step S411; N), the privilege image display process is terminated. To do. If the push order notification effect has been executed (step S411; Y), it is determined whether the stop operation is as instructed (step S412).

  In determining whether the stop operation is as instructed (step S412), it is determined whether all of the first, second, and third stop operations are as instructed. If the stop operation is not as instructed (step S412; N), the privilege image display process is terminated. In this case, the privilege image is not displayed as shown in FIG. If the stop operation is as instructed (step S412; Y), a privilege image is selected (step S413). In the process of selecting the privilege image (step S413), the privilege image history that is information of the privilege image that has already been displayed is referred to, and the privilege image that becomes the next order is selected according to the display order.

  Then, the selected privilege image is displayed (step S414), the displayed privilege image is added to the privilege image history (step S415), and the privilege image display process is terminated. In this case, a privilege image is displayed as shown in FIG. That is, when the lottery result by the combination lottery means (game control device 50) is a specific combination, the production control device 70 performs the stop operation unit (reel stop button 24) in the order by the operation order notification unit (production control device 70). ) To display a special image on the display device 3.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit (reel stop button 24) provided corresponding to each reel 6 and operated by the player when the rotation of the reel 6 is stopped. ), And a lottery drawing means (game control device 50) for lottery drawing, and a reel 6 stop control so that a symbol combination mode according to the lottery result by the role lottery unit can be derived based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit Reel stop control means (game control device 50), an operation order notifying means (effect control device 70) capable of notifying the operation order of the stop operation section when a specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, and an image relating to the game Display device (image display device 3, side sub-display device 310) and display control means (effect control device 70) for controlling display on the display device, and reel stop control means When the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the specific combination is derived even if the stop operation unit is operated in an order different from the operation order notified by the operation order notification means. The reel 6 is controlled to stop, and when the lottery result by the combination lottery means is a specific combination, the display control unit displays the specific image on the display device by operating the stop operation unit in the order by the operation order notification unit. Will be doing.

  Note that the privilege image history may be reset when a predetermined condition is established, for example, may be reset when the specific role high probability state ends, or may be reset when the gaming machine is turned on. Anyway.

  In addition, when a specific combination is won, the specific combination can be established regardless of the pressing order. Therefore, when the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time, the reel 6 is automatically stopped and the game is ended automatically. It is also possible to stop. That is, since there is no advantage or disadvantage depending on the pushing order, the player will not suffer a disadvantage even if the automatic stop is performed.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is different in game state transition conditions.

  FIG. 65 shows a state transition diagram for explaining a game state controlled by the game control device 50. After the special gaming state ST200 is completed due to the establishment of the special combination, the game state is shifted to any one of the first gaming state ST201, the second gaming state ST202, the third gaming state ST203, and the fourth gaming state ST204. This transition destination is selected based on the lottery result in the probability (game state) lottery process (step S49, see FIG. 16). This probability (game state) lottery process is performed by executing the winning / winning determination process (step S43). The timing is not limited to the case where it is determined that the special combination is won, but may be performed at any timing until the transition to the special gaming state that shifts due to the establishment of the special combination after the special combination is won. In addition, a game state to be shifted according to the established special combination may be determined in advance so that the player can grasp the transfer destination from the established special combination.

  When transitioning to the first gaming state ST201, the gaming state does not change until the special combination is won. In addition, when transitioning to the second to fourth gaming states, if a special combination is not established, the game stays until 100 games are executed, and then transitions to the first gaming state ST201. That is, the period of 100 games after the end of the special gaming state is a period in which there is a high possibility that the player is in an advantageous state. In this way, it is possible to enhance the interest after the end of the special gaming state, and since it is clear that the first gaming state is reached after 100 games have elapsed, the game is stopped in a high probability state. Can be prevented.

  In other words, the special role probability setting means (game control device 50) can set the special role high probability state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state is finished, and during the predetermined period, a predetermined number of games are played. It is a period to execute. Further, the specific role probability setting means (game control device 50) can set the specific role high probability state for a predetermined period after the special gaming state is finished, and during the predetermined period, a predetermined number of games are played. It is a period to execute.

  Note that the second to fourth gaming states are ended by executing the game 100 times and the game state is shifted to the first gaming state. However, the number of games to be shifted to the first gaming state is set to a plurality of values (for example, Any one of 20, 50, and 100) may be selected. In this case, the number of games that will shift to the first gaming state is not clearly notified, and a part of the remaining number of games is notified when a stop operation according to the pressing order is performed in the pressing order effect. Anyway. For example, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with the pressing order, a notification such as “high probability state + 10 games” is performed. Further, the special high probability state and the specific high probability state may be set over different periods. For example, only the special role high probability state may be ended in 100 games, and the specific role high probability state may be continued until the next special role is won.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is different in game state transition conditions.

  FIG. 66 shows a state transition diagram for explaining a game state controlled by the game control device 50. After the special gaming state ST200 is completed due to the establishment of the special combination, the game state is shifted to any one of the first gaming state ST201, the second gaming state ST202, the third gaming state ST203, and the fourth gaming state ST204. This transition destination is selected based on the lottery result in the probability (game state) lottery process (step S49, see FIG. 16). This probability (game state) lottery process is performed by executing the winning / winning determination process (step S43). The timing is not limited to the case where it is determined that the special combination is won, but may be performed at any timing until the transition to the special gaming state that shifts due to the establishment of the special combination after the special combination is won. In addition, a game state to be shifted according to the established special combination may be determined in advance so that the player can grasp the transfer destination from the established special combination.

  When transitioning to the first gaming state ST201, the gaming state does not change until the special combination is won. In addition, when the game state is shifted to the second or third game state, a falling lottery that wins with a probability of 1/100 is performed every time the game is executed, and when the falling lottery is won, the process shifts to the first game state ST201. That is, the interest of the game is improved by giving the possibility that the special role high probability state is ended every time the game is executed. When the game state is shifted to the fourth game state, if the special combination is not established, the game stays until the game is executed 50 times, and thereafter, the state shifts to the first game state ST201.

  The falling lottery is performed at the start of the game and before the internal lottery of the combination when the game control device 50 is in the special high probability state. In other words, when the game control device 50 is in the high probability state, the game control device 50 serves as a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state. By performing such a falling lottery, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a high probability state will continue and to improve the interest of the game. Moreover, since the falling lottery does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players. It should be noted that when the special role high probability state is ended by winning the falling lottery, the specific role high probability state is also ended. However, the specific role high probability state may be continued.

  From the above, the role lottery means (game control device 50) is a probability setting means (game control device) that sets the winning probability of the special role to either the normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state. 50) and a falling lottery means (game control device 50) for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state when in the high probability state, the probability setting means is associated with the end of the special gaming state. A high probability state is set, and a transition to the normal probability state is made based on winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means.

  In addition, in the case of a specific combination high probability state, it is provided with a falling lottery means (game control device 50) for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the specific combination normal probability state, and the specific combination probability setting unit is configured to end the special gaming state. Accordingly, the specific combination high probability state is set, and the transition to the specific combination normal probability state is made based on winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means.

  The lottery result of the falling lottery is transmitted to the effect control device 70, and the effect control device 70 performs a fall suggesting effect that suggests the result of the falling lottery. This fall suggestion effect is performed in a game that has been won in the fall lottery and a game that was not won in the fall lottery and was selected in a separate lottery in the second or third gaming state.

  FIG. 67 shows an example of a fall suggesting effect. This fall suggestion effect is similar to the above-described push order effect, and first, as shown in FIG. 67 (a), an image instructing the push order is displayed on the image display device 3. In this fall suggesting effect, the designation to stop the left reel 6a first is made, and the subsequent reeling order is applied to the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c. The reason for designating the left reel 6a to stop first is to avoid a situation in which the winning combination is not formed due to an irregular push because a fall suggestion effect is performed regardless of the winning combination internally. . In addition, it is an effect that the pressing order of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c is applied, and the result of the game is the same regardless of which is actually selected.

  As shown in FIG. 67 (b), when the player performs any stop operation to stop the left reel 6a first, the result of the falling lottery is notified. In the case of winning the falling lottery, it is assumed that the pressing order of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c has not been applied, and “falling” is displayed as shown in FIG. It is informed that it has fallen. In addition, when the falling lottery is not won, it is assumed that the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are pushed, and “Amami” is displayed as shown in FIG. Is informed that the continuation is continued, and a privilege image is displayed as shown in FIG.

  In this way, the result of the falling lottery is notified in connection with the effect of hitting the push order, so that the player feels as if the special high probability state has been terminated or continued by selecting the push order of the player himself. Can increase the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67 (f), when the player performs a stop operation to stop other than the left reel 6a first without following the instructed pushing order, the result of the falling lottery as shown in FIG. 67 (g). Will not be notified. In this case, since it is known whether or not the game has fallen due to a change in the effect of the subsequent game, it is preferable to set an ambiguous state in which the probability state cannot be estimated for a predetermined period. If the winning lottery is won, it is assumed that the order of pushing has not been applied, and “falling” is displayed as shown in FIG. 67 (c) to notify that the player has fallen into the special role normal probability state. Anyway.

[Push order notification process]
The effect control device 70 performs the push order notification process shown in FIG. 68 instead of the push order notification process shown in FIG. 63. In addition, as a process for performing the push order effect, a process (step S271) for determining the effect type corresponding to the lottery result from the effect type determination table in the game effect determining process shown in FIG. 37 is shown in FIG. When the main display effect 1 (no operation effect) is selected in accordance with the single effect mode determination table, the push order notification process is performed. Here, in addition to this, as the effect type determination table shown in FIG. 38 (a), a table selected based on winning the falling lottery is set, and only a single effect is selected in this table. As a result, in the game won in the falling lottery, the push order notification process is always performed when the bonus confirmation freeze effect or the continuous effect is not performed and the bonus is not carried over.

  In this push order notification process, first, it is determined whether or not a falling lottery has been won (step S421). The falling lottery is performed by the game control device 50 at the start of the game, and information on the result is transmitted to the effect control device 70 together with the lottery result command.

  If the falling lottery is won (step S421; Y), a falling suggestion effect is set (step S425), and the push order notification process is terminated. Thereby, the effect shown in FIG. 67 is performed. In this case, since the falling lottery is won, when the left reel 6a is first stopped according to the pressing order, it is notified that the left reel 6a has been dropped as shown in FIG. 67 (c).

  Further, when the falling lottery is not won (step S421; N), it is determined whether or not the special role high probability state is present (step S422). When it is in the special role high probability state (step S422; Y), an execution lottery for determining whether to perform the fall suggestion effect is performed (step S423). If the lottery result is a result of executing the fall suggestion effect (step S424; Y), the fall suggestion effect is set (step S425), and the push order notification process is terminated.

  In this case, since the falling lottery is not won, when the left reel 6a is first stopped according to the pressing order, it is informed that it has not fallen as shown in FIG. 67 (d), and FIG. 67 (e). A privilege image is displayed as shown in FIG. The probability of selecting the execution of the fall suggesting effect when the special role high probability state is not won in the falling lottery can be arbitrarily set, but it is desirable to prevent the fall suggesting effect from appearing too frequently, For example, the execution of the fall suggesting effect is selected with a probability of 1%. In other words, the effect control device 70 serves as a fall suggesting effect means for performing a fall suggesting effect that is an effect of suggesting and notifying the winning of the falling lottery.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result is not the result of executing the fall suggesting effect (step S424; N), or when the lottery result is not the special role high probability state (step S422; N), the processing after step S401 is performed. Thereby, when a specific combination is won, a push order effect as shown in FIG. 60 is performed with a predetermined probability.

[Bonus image display processing]
Moreover, it replaces with the privilege image display process shown in FIG. 64, and performs the privilege image display process shown in FIG. In this privilege image display process, when the push order notification effect is not executed (step S411; N), it is determined whether the fall suggestion effect is executed (step S431). When the fall suggesting effect is not executed (step S431; N), the privilege image display process is terminated. When the fall suggesting effect is being executed (step S431; Y), it is determined whether the stop operation is as instructed (step S412). In the determination whether the stop operation is as instructed (step S412), when the push order notification effect is executed, it is determined whether all of the first, second, and third stop operations are as instructed, and the fall suggestion effect. Is executed, it is determined whether the first stop operation is as instructed.

  When the stop operation is not in accordance with the instruction (step S412; N), as shown in FIG. 67 (g), a “??” notification that does not notify the result of the falling lottery is performed (step S434), and a privilege is provided. The image display process ends. Note that the process of step S434 may be performed only in the case of the fall suggesting effect, and may not be performed in the case of the push order notification effect, or may be performed in the case of the push order notification effect, and the privilege image is not displayed. You may make it be the notification which shows.

  If the stop operation is as instructed (step S412; Y), it is determined whether the game is won by the falling lottery (step S432). When the game is won by the falling lottery (step S432; Y), the fall notification as shown in FIG. 67C is performed (step S433), and the privilege image display process is terminated. If the game is not a winning lottery (step S432; N), the processing of steps S413 to S415 for displaying the privilege image is performed, and the privilege image display processing is terminated.

  That is, it includes a fall suggesting effect means (effect control device 70) that performs a fall suggestion effect that is an effect of suggesting and notifying the winning of the fall lottery, and the display control means (effect control device 70) performs the fall lottery in the fall suggestion effect. The specific image is displayed on the display device based on the notification that the winning is not made.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a fourth modified example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In addition, it is applicable also to the game machine of a 2nd and 3rd modification. The gaming machine according to the present modification gives points based on performing an operation in accordance with the pressing order, and grants privileges according to the points.

  FIG. 70 shows an example of giving points and granting privileges according to the points. In the push order effect, an operation according to the push order is performed, and when the privilege image is displayed as shown in FIG. 70A, a predetermined point is given, and as shown in FIG. Here, 20 points) are displayed. The accumulated points so far are displayed in the upper left part of the screen.

  And as shown in FIG.70 (c), a privilege is provided to a player based on accumulating points exceeding 100 points by acquisition of this time. In this case, it is notified that the number of medals acquired in the specified high probability state exceeds 360, and the setting value is suggested by the color pattern of the characters. The relationship between the set value and the color pattern of the selected character is predetermined as shown in FIG. 70 (d). For example, if the character has a cherry pattern, it can be seen that the setting is 5 or 6. It is like that.

[Bonus image display processing]
In order to perform such control, the privilege image display process shown in FIG. 71 is performed instead of the privilege image display process shown in FIG. In this privilege image display process, after the process of adding the displayed privilege image to the privilege image history (step S415), a process of adding privilege points is performed (step S441).

  In the process of adding privilege points (step S441), a point to be given is determined, and a process of adding to the accumulated points is performed. Moreover, as shown in FIG.70 (b), the display for alert | reporting the provided point is performed. The points to be given may be determined in advance, or may be determined by lottery every time a privilege image is displayed. Further, when a rare privilege image with a relatively low appearance frequency is displayed, more points may be given.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the accumulated point is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S442). If the accumulated point is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S442; N), the privilege image display process is terminated. If the accumulated point is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S442; Y), the set value is acquired (step S443), and the setting suggestion image is set according to the correspondence shown in FIG. 70D (step S444). . Then, the set setting suggestion image is displayed (step S445), and the privilege image display process is terminated.

  As a result, the setting suggestion image is displayed as shown in FIG. In other words, it is provided with probability setting means (setting device 60, game control device 50) capable of selecting the winning probability of the internal lottery from a plurality of predetermined probability values by the operation of the staff, and the set value by the probability setting means is played A guess assisting effect means (effect control device 70) for executing a guess assist effect that is an assist for the person to guess is provided. The setting suggestion image is not limited to that shown here, and any setting suggesting image may be used. For example, the selection probability of each privilege image may be made different according to the set value so that the player can estimate the set value from the acquired privilege image. Moreover, although setting was suggested as a privilege according to a point, you may make it provide a privilege other than this, for example, you may make it display the privilege image according to a point.

[Fifth Modification]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In addition, it is applicable also to the game machine of a 2nd, 3rd and 4th modification. The gaming machine of this modification constitutes a gaming system capable of managing the player's individual benefit acquisition history.

  FIG. 72 shows a schematic configuration of a gaming system using the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 72, the gaming system according to the present modification includes a slot machine 1 that is a gaming machine, a mobile terminal 110 having a wireless communication function such as a mobile phone, and a main server 100. The server 100 is configured to be able to send and receive data via a wireless communication line (Internet).

  The main server 100 is a kind of computer, and provides a CPU (microprocessor) 101, a ROM (read only memory) 102 for storing programs executed by the CPU 101 and fixed data, a work area of the CPU 101, and a gaming machine. In addition to a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 that stores the history data and user (player) data, it has a communication function and the like, and is configured to function as a web server that provides information via the Internet.

  In the gaming system of this modification, when a player operates an input means such as the operation input unit 30 with respect to the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 is converted to a QR code (registered trademark) by the side sub-display device 310 or the like. A representative two-dimensional pattern code is displayed. Then, the displayed two-dimensional pattern code is read by a photographing function (digital camera) provided in the mobile terminal 110 and transmitted to the main server 100 via a wireless communication line to obtain a password, and the obtained password is input means. The slot machine 1 can receive a service such as a game in a special game mode.

  Therefore, the operation input unit 30 functions as an input unit that can input an identification code. In addition, the photographing function provided in the portable terminal 110 functions as a non-contact information reading unit. Note that instead of the two-dimensional pattern code, a similar code may be transmitted from the slot machine 1 to the portable terminal 110 by a wireless communication signal such as infrared rays.

  FIG. 73 shows an example of an operation by the player in the slot machine 1 constituting the gaming system of FIG. A menu selection screen as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 based on the player operating the operation input unit 30 when the continuous production is not being executed. When the mobile link operation for selecting the item is performed, a link menu selection screen as shown in FIG. 73A is displayed.

  The mobile interlocking in the gaming machine of the present modification refers to a game in an original service mode in which the main server 100 can manage the acquisition history of individual player privilege images via the mobile terminal 110. FIG. In the interlocking menu selection screen shown in (2), it is possible to select the start and end of the mobile interlocking, the confirmation of the personal log including the player's personal benefit image acquisition history, and the end of the mobile interlocking menu.

  When “Start mobile link (game log)” is selected on this link menu selection screen, a password input screen as shown in FIG. 73B is displayed. A player who has played a game in the mobile-linked service mode in the past and has already obtained a password will reflect the progress of the previous game by operating the operation input unit 30 on this screen and entering the password. A game (continuation) is started. On the other hand, when a player who does not have a password selects “from the beginning”, the game is started from the initial state where the game progress information is “0”.

  When the end of the mobile link (game log) is selected on the link menu selection screen shown in FIG. 73 (a) at the end of the game, a two-dimensional pattern code is displayed on the side sub display device 310 as shown in FIG. 73 (c). Is done. When this is photographed by the camera function of the mobile terminal 110 and information is read and the main server 100 is accessed, a password is returned from the main server 100, and the next mobile-linked service mode game or content is used using this password. You can receive various services such as obtaining.

  That is, the slot machine 1 stores a history of privilege images during the period when the mobile link service is being performed, and displays a two-dimensional pattern code including the information. The main server 100 acquires history information and manages it as a personal log record by access based on the two-dimensional pattern code. Further, the password issued by the main server 100 includes information on how far the privilege image is displayed, and the slot machine controls to display the privilege image in the next display order based on this information. Note that, for example, the slot machine 1 may be configured to sequentially transmit the types of privilege images displayed by the slot machine in the mobile link service mode to the main server 100 via the management device that manages the slot machine and the Internet. good.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of this modification, a player who does not want to play a game in the service mode as described above inserts a medal without operating the effect button 10 and operates the start lever 21 to start the game. Then, you may comprise so that the game similar to the conventional slot machine 1 can be performed.

[Setting process at the end of the game]
FIG. 74 shows the interlock start process in the portable interlock process shown in FIG. In this linkage start processing, first, a password input possible screen as shown in FIG. 73 (b) is displayed (step S451), and it is determined whether there has been an input operation of “from the beginning” for starting a game without entering a password. Determination is made (step S452).

  If there is an input operation “from the beginning” (step S452; Y), the fact that the selection operation “from the beginning” has been performed is stored (step S458), and the game mode is set to the initial state (step S458). S459), the interlock start process is terminated. At this time, the game history information storage area prepared in the storage device (RAM) of the effect control device 70 is set to an initial state (a state in which accumulated game data is 0).

  If there is no “from the beginning” input operation (step S452; N), it is determined whether there is a password input operation (step S453). If there is no password input operation (step S453; N), it is determined whether the password input allowable time has elapsed (step S457). If the password input allowable time has not elapsed (step S457; N), the process returns to the determination (step S452) as to whether or not the “from the beginning” input operation has been performed. When the password input available time has elapsed (step S457; Y), the interlock start process is terminated. In this case, if there is no end operation, the interlocking menu selection screen shown in FIG. 73A is displayed.

  On the other hand, if there is a password input operation (step S453; Y), it is determined whether the password is valid (step S454). If it is not a valid password (step S454; N), the input is cleared (step S456), and it is determined whether the input allowable time has elapsed (step S457). If the password is valid (step S454; Y), the game mode based on the password is set (step S455), and the linkage start process is terminated.

  In the interlocking end process (step S257) shown in FIG. 30, a process of displaying a two-dimensional pattern code (access code) corresponding to the history on the side sub-display device 310 is performed. Then, when the player reads the portable terminal 110 and connects to the main server 100 via the wireless communication line, a password is issued. Using this password, a game can be performed in the next mobile linked service mode or contents can be acquired. You can receive various services.

  FIG. 75 shows password transmission processing executed on the main server side. In this password transmission process, first, it is determined whether there is an access from a portable terminal, that is, an access based on a two-dimensional pattern code issued by the gaming machine (step S461). The two-dimensional pattern code includes information for accessing the main server 100 (URL, etc.), information on the type of the displayed privilege image, information for identifying an individual, and the like. By accessing the main server 100 based on the pattern code, these pieces of information are also transmitted to the main server 100.

  If there is no access from the portable terminal (step S461; N), the password transmission process is terminated. If there is an access from the mobile terminal (step S461; Y), it is determined whether there is a corresponding personal log record (step S462).

  If there is no corresponding personal log record (step S462; N), a personal log record is created (step S463), a password based on the personal log record is issued (step S465), and the password transmission process is terminated. If there is a corresponding personal log record (step S462; Y), the personal log record is updated (step S464), a password based on the personal log record is issued (step S465), and the password transmission process is terminated. To do. As a result, the player's personal benefit image history is updated and managed based on the information included in the two-dimensional pattern code on the main server 100 side.

  In addition to the password, service data such as a standby image of the portable terminal 110 as shown in FIG. 76 may be transmitted. In addition, transmission of demonstration picture book data showing the number of productions that can be generated in the slot machine and the types of productions that the player has made appear in the actual game, and exchange data showing the degree of interaction of the player You may do it. By sending such data to the mobile terminal and displaying it, the player can know how many effects that have not yet appeared, and can contribute to arousing the willingness to play all of them. .

  That is, an input unit (production control device 70) that takes in a first identification code input by operating an input means (operation input unit 30) that can be operated from the outside at the start of the game, and a first identification code that is input at the start of the game The production mode setting means (production control device 70) that can set the production mode based on the production and production information that is information of the production that occurs between the time when the first identification code is captured and the game end operation is performed. Based on the production progress information storage means (production control device 70) that stores the progress information and the production progress information stored in the production progress information storage means, to access the accumulated game progress information that is a cumulative value of the production progress information. Information output means (production control device 70) for outputting the access information. According to this, since the presentation mode can be changed by the first identification code input at the start of the game, the player can enjoy the various variations of the game according to the accumulated game progress information, and the game is interesting. Rise.

[Sixth Modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In addition, it is applicable also to the game machine of a 2nd-5th modification. The gaming machine of this modification can select whether or not to keep the acquired privilege image as a history.

  In this modification, the privilege image is selected by lottery, and the already displayed privilege image may be displayed again. Therefore, the player can select whether or not to leave the displayed privilege image as a history. FIG. 77 shows an example of an operation for selecting whether to leave as a history.

  When a push order effect is performed as shown in FIG. 77 (a) and the player performs a stop operation according to the instructed push order, a privilege image is displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 77 (b). Is done. Then, when the player operates the operation input unit 30 and performs a storing operation for selecting saving of the privilege image, the privilege image moves to the side sub-display device 310 as shown in FIG. Is remembered as Further, when a predetermined time elapses without the player performing the save operation, the privilege image is discarded as shown in FIG. 77 (c), and the history is not stored.

[Bonus image display processing]
In order to perform the control as described above, a privilege image display process shown in FIG. 78 is performed instead of the privilege image display process shown in FIG. In this privilege image display process, it is determined whether or not there is a saving operation by the operation of the operation input unit 30 (step S471). If there is a saving operation (step S471; Y), the displayed privilege image is displayed. A process of adding to the privilege image history (step S715) is performed.

  That is, it includes a history storage means (effect control device 70) for storing the display history of the privilege image, and the history storage means selects a storage selection means (effect control) based on the player's operation. Device 70). The history is stored only when the save operation is performed. However, the history is stored when the operation is not performed, and the history is stored when the discard operation is performed by the operation of the operation input unit 30. You may make it not memorize. Further, both the save operation and the discard operation may be performed. Further, when the stop operation is not performed as instructed in the push order effect, the privilege image may be displayed but cannot be left as a history.

[Seventh Modification]
Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In addition, it is applicable also to the game machine of a 2nd-6th modification. The gaming machine of this modification includes a real-time clock that can manage the date and time, and can change the selection ratio of the privilege image according to the date and time grasped by the real-time clock.

[Bonus image display processing]
In the gaming machine of this modification, the privilege image display process shown in FIG. 79 is performed instead of the privilege image display process shown in FIG. In this privilege image display process, when the stop operation is as instructed (step S412; Y), a privilege image selection table that matches the time is selected (step S481). That is, the privilege image selection table to be selected according to the time is determined in advance, and the corresponding privilege image selection table is selected according to the current time managed by the real time clock.

  FIG. 80 shows an example of the privilege image selection table. The first table shown in FIG. 80 (a) can select rare A as a bonus image at a rate of 3%, but the second table shown in FIG. 80 (b) cannot select rare A as a bonus image. ing. In this way, tables with different selection ratios of privilege images are selected based on the current time. For example, the first table is selected from the opening of the store until a predetermined time, and the second table is selected thereafter. In this way, it is possible to give a privilege that only a player who has played a game since opening a store can obtain a privilege image of rare A, and increase the operating rate of the gaming machine. it can.

  Note that the table selection mode and the setting of each table based on the date and time managed by the real-time clock can be arbitrarily set. For example, as shown in FIG. 81 (a), the types of rare privilege images that can be acquired may be varied depending on the period divided by time. In addition, as shown in FIG. 81 (b), the types of rare privilege images that can be acquired may be varied depending on the period divided by the date and time since the setting of the gaming machine.

  That is, a real-time clock (production control device 70) for managing the date and time is provided, and the display control means (production control device 70) operates in the order of operations when the lottery result by the combination lottery means (game control device 50) is a specific combination. The specific image to be displayed on the display device is selected based on the information of the real-time clock based on the operation of the stop operation unit (reel stop button 24) in the order by the notification means (effect control device 70). .

  In each of the above modifications, one privilege image is displayed as a privilege in one game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 82, one privilege image is divided into a plurality of pieces so that one or a plurality of pieces can be acquired as a privilege of one game, and a privilege is acquired by a plurality of games. The privilege image may be obtained. In addition to the character, the privilege image may be anything such as a photograph. Further, for example, a plurality of privilege images may have a series of stories. For example, if the privilege images are displayed in order of stories as one frame of a four-frame cartoon, a player can perform a plurality of push order effects. You can be motivated to succeed. Further, a privilege may be obtained by displaying a two-dimensional pattern code as a privilege image and reading and accessing the code.

  Also, different privilege images are displayed sequentially for each game in which the stop operation is performed as instructed in the push order effect, but the privilege image that has already been displayed with a predetermined probability is displayed, or A privilege image may be displayed every time the game in which the stop operation is performed reaches a predetermined number of times. Moreover, you may make it perform a pushing order effect with the predetermined probability when a specific combination is won internally. In the specific role high probability state, internal winning is frequently performed for the specific role, so that the number of privilege images to be displayed increases too much. However, the increase of the privilege images to be displayed can be moderated in this way. In particular, when the specific role high probability state is made until the next special role is won as in the first modification, the period of the specific role high probability state may become long, and the privilege images to be displayed increase too much. This is effective because there is a high possibility that

  The gaming machine as described above is provided corresponding to each of the reels 6 displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit (reel) operated by the player when the rotation of the reels 6 is stopped. The reel 6 so that the symbol combination mode according to the lottery result by the role lottery unit can be derived based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit. Reel stop control means (game control device 50) for stopping and controlling, and the combination includes a special combination that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment, Probability setting means (game control device 50) for setting the winning probability of a special role to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and specifying a winning probability of a specific role different from the special role Role normal probability And a specific combination probability setting means (game control device 50) that sets the specific combination high probability state higher than the specific combination normal probability state, and the probability setting means is associated with the end of the special game state. The high probability state is set for a predetermined period, and the specific combination probability setting means can set the specific combination high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming state is set.

  Here, the special game state is a state in which it is easier to acquire game media than in the case of not being in the special game state, and the total number of acquired game media becomes a preset upper limit number or a predetermined number of games. It ends by executing.

  Therefore, since the possibility of deriving the next special role after the special game state is further increased, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. In addition, since the winning of the special role does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players by increasing the winning probability. Furthermore, since the winning probability of the specific combination is increased, the loss of the player can be suppressed during a period when the next special combination is highly derived. Since the winning of the specific role does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players.

  In addition, when a specific combination is won by the combination lottery means (game control device 50), an operation order notification unit (effect control device 70) capable of reporting the operation order of the stop operation unit (reel stop button 24), and an image A display device (image display device 3, side sub-display device 310) capable of display, and display control means (effect control device 70) for controlling display on the display device, and reel stop control means (game control device 50). ), When the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, even if the stop operation unit is operated in an order different from the operation order notified by the operation order notification means, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the specific combination is derived. The display 6 is controlled based on the operation of the stop operation unit in the order of the operation order notifying means when the lottery result by the combination lottery means is a specific combination. The operator displays specific image location.

  Therefore, since the specific role is established regardless of the player's operation mode, the fairness among the players can be maintained, and a privilege that a specific image is displayed when operated in the operation order is given. It is possible to improve the interest of the game without mischievous gambling.

  Further, the role lottery means (game control device 50) includes a falling lottery means (game control device 50) for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state when in the high probability state, and a probability setting means (game). The control device 50) ends the high probability state and shifts to the normal probability state based on winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means even within the predetermined period.

  Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the high probability state will continue and to improve the interest of the game. Moreover, since the falling lottery does not depend on the player's operation mode, the interest of the game can be improved while maintaining fairness among the players.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine that uses medals as shown in the above-described embodiment as the slot machine. For example, all slot machines such as slot machines that use game balls are used. It is applicable to. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 83 to 157. The gaming machine of the second embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, which indicates that the push order effect shown in the first modification of the first embodiment can also be applied to the pachinko gaming machine. Note that the reference numerals in the second to fifth embodiments are not related to the reference numerals in the first embodiment and are attached independently. The reference numerals in the following description are used in FIGS. 83 to 157. The code that was used is used. In this 2nd Embodiment, it is possible to perform the push order effect which applies the stop order of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display apparatus 41 using the effect button 25, and the stop order is applied. A special image is displayed on the screen.

  For example, in the special display variation display game on the display device 41, a special display symbol (identification information) composed of numbers or the like is displayed on the display device 41 as a left variation display area (first special symbol) and a right variation display area (second display). In each of the special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, when the push order effect is not performed, the symbols changing after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left change display area, the right change display area, and the middle change display area, and the left change display area and the right change display area are displayed. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the result form constituted by the identification information stopped and displayed in each of the middle variation display areas.

  In the case of performing the push order effect, first, the stop order is determined at the start of variation by lottery or the like. Then, the player can select the variable display area to be stopped based on the operation of the effect button 25 during the predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, and can stop the variable display of the selected variable display area. If the stop order selected by the player matches the stop order determined at the start of the change, the privilege image is displayed as a privilege. Since the fluctuation time is determined in advance, even if the fluctuation display is stopped, the fluctuation information is not completely stopped but temporarily stopped, and the identification information is displayed so as to be shaken.

  In order to perform such control, in the scene control process (see step B22, FIG. 103) in the first main process described later, the push order notification process shown in FIG. 63 is performed at the start of the game. Note that it is not determined whether the role is a specific combination in the push order notification process shown in FIG. 63 (step S401). Further, during the execution of the push order effect, a process of temporarily stopping the variable display in the corresponding variable display area is performed based on the input detected in the effect button input process (step B19, see FIG. 103). Further, the privilege image display process shown in FIG. 64 is performed before the game ends, and the privilege image is displayed on the display device 41 when the pressing order is applied.

  Further, the transition of the gaming state shown in FIG. 58, FIG. 65, and FIG. It is possible to realize the same game state transition by making it correspond to the short time state. And when performing the falling lottery as shown in FIG. 66, the fall suggestion effect shown in FIG. 67 which combined this and the push order effect is also executable. The present invention can also be applied to configurations of other modified examples. Note that the setting suggestion image shown in FIG. 70 can be realized by providing a function capable of changing the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine. However, the cherry blossom pattern having the highest expectation is preferably associated with a set value advantageous to the player, and at least a setting 1 is preferably associated with a pachinko gaming machine.

  Although the variable display area to be stopped is selected by the effect button 25, a stop operation section corresponding to the left, middle, and right identification information may be provided as in the slot machine 1. Alternatively, the reach state may be reached when the second pushing order is applied.

  A specific configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is shown below. The following gaming machines execute a special figure variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on a display device based on the winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided in the game area. It also includes an invention relating to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a start-up memory can be stored up to the upper limit number based on the winning of a game ball in the start-up winning area, and based on the start-up memory, a variable display game that performs a variable display of identification information on a display device is provided. A gaming machine that executes and generates a special gaming state based on the result is known. In addition, the start winning area is changed to a normal variable winning device that can be changed between a state in which a game ball is easy to win and a state in which a game ball is difficult to win or not, and the normal variable winning device is changed to a state in which it is easy to win There is also a game machine that performs a normal symbol lottery as a lottery.

  In such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a plurality of operation modes of the normally variable winning device are set and a display device informs that the operation mode is more advantageous for the player (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-2011). 234957). Further, in addition to notifying that the operation mode is more advantageous for the player, it is possible to execute notification of reliability, which is a high possibility that the variable display game will be a big hit.

  However, the probability of jackpot is one-hundredth, and most of the variable display games are out of play. There is a problem that it is insufficient to enhance interest.

  The following gaming machines execute a special figure variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner on a display device based on the winning of a game ball in a start winning area provided in the game area. Another object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a predetermined special result.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the first invention is a special figure variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner on a display device based on a game ball winning in a start winning area provided in the game area. In the gaming machine that executes and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined special result, the start winning area is formed, and the game ball is easy to win A normal variation winning device that can be changed to a state, a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or not win, a general start gate that is provided in the game area and detects the passing of the game ball, and to the general start gate Based on the passing of a game ball, a general map variable display game control means for executing a general map variable display game, and a general map variable display game capable of displaying the result of the general map variable display game in the general map effect area of the display device Display means The normal variation winning device control means for changing the state of the normal variation winning device to a state where it is easy for the game ball to win based on the fact that the normal variation display game has a specific result, and the game ball to the start winning area Special figure change display game control means for executing a special figure change display game in a special figure effect display area of the display device according to a change pattern of the identification information selected based on a prize, and during the execution of the special figure change display game, And a variation pattern suggesting unit capable of displaying a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game.

  Here, the suggestion content about the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game may be anything such as the presence or absence of reach, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, and the length of variation time.

  According to the first invention, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting a variation pattern of the special-figure display game in the ordinary drawing effect area, and the effects in the ordinary drawing effect area become diverse, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. be able to.

  A second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the special figure variation display game control means identifies the variation pattern based on a single winning of a game ball in the start winning area as the variation pattern. It is possible to select a pseudo-continuous variation pattern that performs a re-variable display operation for performing a re-variable display operation for performing re-variable display operation for performing re-variable display of all the identification information after performing temporary display of the identification information after performing the variable display of the information, The variation pattern suggestion display for notifying the execution of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern can be displayed in the general drawing effect area during the execution of the special diagram variation display game.

  The advance notice of the execution of the pseudo continuous variation pattern is, for example, suggesting that re-variable display is performed, or suggesting the number of re-variable display.

  According to the second invention, there are various effects in the ordinary drawing effect area, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  A third invention is a gaming machine according to the second invention, wherein the variation pattern suggesting means displays a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests execution of the revariation display operation every time the revariation display operation is performed. It can be displayed in the graphic effect area.

  According to the third invention, there are various effects in the usual drawing effect area, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, the expectation can be raised that re-variable display is performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  4th invention is a gaming machine of 3rd invention, Comprising: The said special figure fluctuation display game control means variably displays identification information in each of the some identification information row | line | column containing several identification information with the said display apparatus. And executing a special figure variation display game for displaying a result by a combination of identification information derived in each identification information sequence, and among the plurality of identification information sequences for performing variation display as the variation pattern, some identification information sequences The slip variation pattern including the slip variation display operation for deriving the identification information by performing the re-variation display after the temporary stop in step can be selected, and the variation pattern suggesting means can perform the slip variation every time the slip variation display operation is executed. A variation pattern suggestion display suggesting execution of a display operation can be displayed in the ordinary drawing effect area.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, there are a variety of effects in the ordinary drawing effect area, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  A fifth aspect of the invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, wherein start memory means is capable of storing up to an upper limit number of game balls winning in the start winning area as start memory. And the special figure fluctuation display game control means is configured to execute the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, and game result information stored in correspondence with the start memory in the start memory means. Pre-determining means for determining before execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory, and pre-notification means capable of displaying information on the determination result by the pre-determining means in the normal drawing effect area. Features.

  Here, the game result information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory, or the execution mode of the special game state when the result is a special result ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  According to the fifth aspect, there are various effects in the usual drawing effect area, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  A sixth invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth invention, wherein the prior notification means sets the number of games until the execution of the special figure variation display game that has a predetermined result in the general drawing effect area. It is possible to display each time the special figure variation display game is executed.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, there are various effects in the ordinary drawing effect area, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, there are a variety of effects in the ordinary drawing effect area, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 83 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. 84) 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 so as to be openable and closable.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 incorporating a lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a dispensing abnormality are provided on the upper part of the glass frame 15. On the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effects). 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 tray ball outlet 22, a lower plate 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball hitting 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 turns the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 (see FIG. 84). 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. 84). 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. 84 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, an enclosing frame (center case) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged in the approximate center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the surrounding frame body 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the surrounding frame body 40. In other words, the surrounding frame body 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) 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. . In the display area 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 the display area, 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. In addition, a board effect device 44 is provided on the upper and right sides of the surrounding frame body 40 to perform a game effect by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 84 toward the center of the display device 41.

  In the game area 32, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the surrounding frame body 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the surrounding frame body 40. A game ball won in each general winning opening 35 is detected by a winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 85). Also, below the surrounding frame body 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 changing display game, and a reverse “c” is placed directly below it. A normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b 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 winning opening (start winning area) inside. It is arranged.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) 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. Then, 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. 85) as a drive device, and a normal variation prize is won. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows. It should be noted that a game ball can be won even in the closed state, and in the closed state, the game ball may be harder to win than the open state.

  Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, there is a first special variable winning device (first big winning port) 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 variation display game. It is arranged.

  The first 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 how, the state is changed from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the first 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 opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 85) as a driving device, for example. During the winning game state, the game winning hole is converted from the closed state to the opened state, thereby facilitating the inflow of the gaming ball into the winning line and giving a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. It is like that. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 85) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is provided inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the first special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, in the upper left part of the surrounding frame 40, there is a second special variable prize winning device (second big prize opening) 39 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. It is arranged. The second special variation prize winning device 39 includes a pair of movable members 39c, 39c, and the pair of movable members 39c, 39c is normally closed with a gap of about the diameter of the game ball (disadvantageous for the player). Hold). However, an armor portion 40a that restricts the inflow of the game ball to the inside of the surrounding frame body 40 is extended above the second special variable winning device 39, and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. ing. When the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and becomes a special game state or a small hit game state, a reverse winning combination solenoid 39b (see FIG. 85) as a driving device reverses the “ Opened in the shape of “c” and changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) where the game ball can easily flow in, allowing the game ball to flow in and giving the player a predetermined game value (prize ball) It is supposed to be. In addition, a count switch 39a (see FIG. 85) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area). In the special game state or the small hit game state, one of the first special variation prize-winning device 38 and the second special variable prize-winning device 39 is opened. It is determined.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (for example, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 that form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a common figure variable display game triggered by winning a prize 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, 55, and 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game. 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 gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 58, a probability state display unit (third gaming state display) that displays that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. ) 59, a round display section 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable prize-winning devices 38, 39) 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 place”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result form of out of play. 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 displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time, by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. Further, the general map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display. 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.

  The special figure 1 holding display 54 indicates the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) out of the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 indicates the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting.

  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 58 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the probability state display unit 59 turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit 60 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. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment 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 devices 38, 39 are won, or they flow into the outlet 30 a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and are discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball is won in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning devices 38, 39, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device. From the dispensing unit controlled by 200 (see FIG. 85), the sheet is discharged 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. 85) 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, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display 56 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (win random number value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored in the normal chart start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game.

  The usual figure change display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a change display portion (common figure display) 53 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 53 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it.

  There are three types of results of the normal map change display game, which are out of place, normal hit, and specific hit, and the result is determined by the normal random number value extracted when the passage to the normal start gate 34 is detected. If the result is normal hit or specific hit, the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 85) is driven to open the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 for a predetermined time. . 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. Note that the specific hit is longer than the normal hit, and it takes a longer time for the player to be in an open state with respect to the single hit result of the normal fluctuation display game, which is advantageous to the player.

  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. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and normally fluctuates. The game ball that has won the 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 a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 85). Are stored in the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the storage display section (the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and surrounded. Also on the display device 41 of the frame 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display 41b (see FIG. 106).

  The game control device 100 receives the special prize 1 display 51 (variation display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display) based on the winning winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure variation display game is played on the device. 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 variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. 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 result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode. Further, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is the small hit result mode (special result), the small hit game state (so-called small hit state) is obtained. It becomes. Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the small hit result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) 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 according to the result form constituted by the displayed 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, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is (Priority) 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 decremented 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 wins at the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable winning device 37) in a state that is not, a special game state or a small hit game state, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, The start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number is 1 or more, 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, At the end of the small hit gaming state), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation 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 award port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 38a. , 39a includes 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. Further, 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 are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

FIG. 85 is a block diagram of the control system of the gaming machine 10 of this 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 unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a signal from the interface chip (I / F) 121 connected to the proximity switch in the input unit 120 (start winning detection signal). Is provided with an inverter 112 such as an inverter that logically inverts the signal and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. And an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113. 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 DC voltage of a predetermined level 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 present embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing it from the object of replacement.

  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, a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed, and an individual IC register 111D.

  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 a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. 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 or small hit gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. A display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed at a stage satisfies a condition that becomes a 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. And this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of special results is different (the reliability is different). Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), special 4 reach (SP4 reach, premier reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <special 4 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). 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. 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. In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the ID stored in the individual ID register 111D from the information transmission unit 71 at the time of power-on, at the occurrence of an event such as a big hit, or when the fraud is detected by a magnet or radio wave.

  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. In addition, the payout control device 200 outputs a launch permission signal that permits the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 201 that controls the launch device on the condition that it is electrically connected to the card unit.

  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. The switch 35a and the count switches 38a and 39a are connected via the proximity I / F 121. When the connected switch is a proximity switch, the proximity I / F 121 receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the switch, and a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. It is an interface chip that converts to 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 is assumed to receive a signal from a microswitch or the like, and is detected as a negative logic, that is, a 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 switch 35a, and the signals from the count switches 38a and 39a 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 to 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, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. 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 provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side, 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 to open a first special variable winning device 38 (a large winning port solenoid) 38b and a solenoid opening a second special variable winning device 39 (a large winning port solenoid). 39b, the opening / closing data of the solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 and the on / off data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 are output. A third output port 135 for output, a fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, game such as jackpot information 5th output port 13 for outputting the information regarding the machine 10 to the information transmission part (external information terminal board) 71 It is provided. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (not shown) installed in a game store.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, the large winning opening solenoid 39b, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the third output port 135, and generates and outputs solenoid driving signals for the respective solenoids. From the first driver (drive circuit) 138 a and the second driver 138 b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135. The third driver 138c that outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output, and an external information signal that is supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the (external information terminal board) 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 information transmission unit (external information terminal board) 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 device 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 apparatus 1000. 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 apparatus 1000 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 effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed 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 for performing 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 such as speakers (audio output unit) A sound source LSI 314 is provided to control the output of sound for reproduction from 19a and 19b.

  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 an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator 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. Variation start command, symbol information command, variation pattern random number command, customer waiting demo command, fanfare command, probability information command, variation stop command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F 331 A jackpot end command, an error designation command, etc. are received as an effect control command signal. 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.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 40). In addition, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device 18 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the front frame 12, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the surrounding frame body 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 by cooperating with the effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device 45 (provided on the front frame 12). For example, a frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor that operates the moving light 16 and the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control the lamp, motor, solenoid, and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

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

  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. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up 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 The power supply monitor lamp is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used for lighting. 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 set in a reset state. In this embodiment, the 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. Compared with the determination value stored in the table, a process for determining the result of the general-purpose fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the general-purpose display, processing for displaying a general-purpose variable display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map variation display game is a normal hit or a specific hit, a special result mode corresponding to the result is displayed on the general symbol display and the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to Control is performed to open the movable member 37b for a predetermined time. 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. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a general map change display game control means for executing a normal display change display game based on the passage of the game ball to the general chart start gate 34. Further, the game control device 100 changes the normal variation winning device 37 to a state in which the game ball easily wins, based on the fact that the normal variation display game has a specific result (ordinary hit or specific hit). It serves as a control means.

  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 a miss of the first special figure variation display game 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 a determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the second special figure variation display game 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 information 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. 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 is output from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs is performed. .

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, processing for generating a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, the CPU 111A, for example, the second special variable prize device by the open / close door 38c of the first special variable prize device 38 or the big prize port solenoid 39b by the big prize port solenoid 38b. The 39 movable members 39c are opened, and control is performed to allow the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening is defined as one round game, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this round game is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of times. 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 special 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 of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state (ordinary high probability state) as the game state after the special game state or the small hit game state is ended. 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.

  When the gaming state is not the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the usual figure variation display game (ordinary figure probability) is set to the normal probability (ordinary figure low probability state). Further, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is set as the first change display time (for example, 10000 milliseconds), and the normal stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is the first stop. Time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). In addition, the opening time (normal power opening time) when the normal variation winning device 37 is opened due to the win-change game is the first opening time. Further, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the general electric power) is set as the first number of times of opening for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Here, in the case of the normal hit and the specific hit, one or both of the open time and the number of the open calls are different. It takes a long time for the player to open, which is advantageous for the player.

  In the short-time state, the probability (normal figure probability) of the hit result of the normal figure change display game is set to a higher probability (normal figure high probability state) than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Furthermore, it is possible to control the execution time of the 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, 600 milliseconds). It is possible to control the normal stop time for displaying the result of the figure change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 704 milliseconds).

  Also, the opening time when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal-game variable display game being won is controlled so as to be the second opening time longer than the first opening time. It is possible to set the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) with respect to one hit result of the normal figure variation display game to a second number of times of opening that is larger than the first number of times of opening. It is. Note that, even in the short time state, the specific hit is longer than the normal hit, and the time for the open state with respect to one hit result of the normal fluctuation display game is lengthened, which is advantageous to the player.

  In other words, in the short-time state, a normal variable prize device per unit time can be changed by changing any one or more of the normal figure fluctuation time, the normal figure stop time, the number of times the public call is released, the normal call release time, and the normal figure probability. The time for 37 to be in the open state is extended as compared with the case where the time is not short. Note that 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. In the following description and drawings, the high probability state and the short time state may be referred to as a specific gaming state, and the short time state may be referred to as a general power support state or a power support state.

  Next, control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control apparatus 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 87 and 88) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 89).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 87, first, an interrupt prohibition process (step S1) is performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process for setting 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). Here, if it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), in step S10, after checking the data of the power failure inspection area in the RWM, it is determined whether or not the power failure is restored (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the power failure has been restored (step S11; Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and a process of calculating data called a checksum and whether the calculated checksum is normal or abnormal are determined (step S13). If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is on (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the power failure is not restored (step S11; No), and if the checksum is not normal in step S13 (step If it is determined as S13; No), the process jumps to step S20 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the checksum is normal (step S13; Yes), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 88, and a power failure occurs in the area to be initialized in the RWM (read / write memory: RAM in the embodiment). After the initial value at the time of recovery is saved (stored), the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S15). 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 S16). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S16; No), steps S17 and S18 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S19.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the probability is high (step S16; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area in step S17, and then the high-probability notification provided in the collective display device 50 is performed. The LED ON data is set in the segment area (step S18), and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a process of transmitting a power restoration command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13 to step S20, the work area in the RAM used by the CPU is first reset, and then the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). Then, in step S22, a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, 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 S23, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S24). 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 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) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (a random number per hit) for determining a normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S25), an interrupt is permitted (step S26). 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 S27) 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, the hit random number, and the variation pattern random number are soft random numbers generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S27, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus to determine whether a power failure has occurred (step S28). If this has not occurred (step S28; No), the process returns to step S27, and the initial value random number update process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S27) (step S26), when a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. 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 S27 includes a method of performing the 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 it is determined in step S28 that a power failure has occurred (step S28; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S29) and processing for turning off all output ports (step S30) are performed. After that, a process for saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area (step S31), a process for calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S32), and then saving the checksum ( In step S33), after performing the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S34), it waits for the power of the gaming machine to be cut 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. 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 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 89 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first performs a register save process (step S51) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register 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, input processing for reading inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switches 38a, 39a, etc.), that is, an input process for reading the state of each input port ( Step S52) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize winning openings SOL38b, 39b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 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 general winning port switch 35a, and the count switches 38a and 39a, and error monitoring. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) for performing (such as whether the front frame or the glass frame is open) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure fluctuation display game, a process relating to the common figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure game process (step S59) for controlling the operation of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor switch A magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) is performed in which detection signals from 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 are checked to determine whether there is any 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.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, the details of the command transmission process (step S54) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 90, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S71) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S72).

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S71) in the above-described command transmission process will be described. As shown in FIG. 91, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. It is compared with the value of the read counter to check whether a command is set (step S81). Specifically, if the value of the write counter is the same as the value of the read counter, it is determined that the command is not set, and if the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, It is determined that a transmission command is set (step S82).

  If it is determined in step S82 that no command is set (step S82; No), the effect control command transmission process is terminated, and if it is determined in step S82 that a command is set (step S82; In Yes), the read counter is updated (+1) (step S83). Next, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S84). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S85). Further, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S86). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S87). Then, an effect control command output process (step S88) is performed, and the effect control command transmission process ends.

[Direction control command output processing]
Next, details of the effect control command output process (step S88) in the effect control command transmission process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 92, in the effect control command output process, first, an off time of the strobe signal indicating that the command (MODE) is being output is prepared (step S91), and the command data output process (step S92) is executed. . Thereafter, a command (ACTION) is output (step S93), and a strobe signal OFF time indicating that the command (ACTION) is being output is prepared (step S94), and then command data output processing (step S95) is executed.

[Command data output processing]
Next, details of the command data output process (steps S92 and S95) in the above-described effect control command output process will be described. As shown in FIG. 93, in the command data output process, first, in order to prevent the state immediately before the port from being lost, the port state holding data of the output port 131 including the strobe signal of the effect control command output is loaded. (Step S101). Then, an effect control command is output to the output port 132 (step S102), and a signal excluding the strobe signal is held in the previous state to the output port 131, and the strobe signal in the off state (for example, low level indicating invalidity of data reading). Is added and output (step S103). Then, in the next step S104, it is determined whether or not the time during which the strobe signal should be turned off (off time) has ended. If it is determined that the off time has not ended (step S104; No), the process returns to step S102 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S104 that the off-time has expired (step S104; Yes), the process proceeds to step S105, and the time for which the strobe signal is in an on state (for example, a high level indicating that data reading is valid) is set. Subsequently, the strobe signal is set to the on state while the signals excluding the strobe signal of the output port 131 are held in the immediately previous state on the register holding the data loaded in step S101 (step S106). Then, an effect control command is output (step S107), and an on-state (high level) strobe signal is output (step S108).

  Then, in the next step S109, it is determined whether or not the time for which the strobe signal should be turned on (on time) has ended. If it is determined that the on-time has not ended (step S109; No), the process returns to step S107 and the above process is repeated. If it is determined in step S109 that the on-time has expired (step S109; Yes), the process proceeds to step S110, the off-state strobe signal is set, and the off-state strobe signal is output (step S111). Then, the command data output process ends. The reason why the effect control command is output again in step S107 is to avoid that the effect control command being output is not output after the power failure is restored when a power failure occurs during the loop processing in steps S107 to S109. is there. It is also possible to avoid changing the command code due to noise. In addition, it is also possible to loop only each process in this step S104 and step S109.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process described above 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. 94, in the special figure game process, first, a start port 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 and the count switch 39a provided in the second special variation winning device 39 is performed.

  Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up, or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether the time is up (step A4). If it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a 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 special figure game process number.

  If the special figure 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 production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

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

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed. In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

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

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the said special figure game process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  Note that the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the 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). When the conditional device is activated, for example, a big hit state is generated and a special electric accessory is generated. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 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.

[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. 95, in the start port switch monitoring process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first prepares a table for setting a start port winning effect command by the start winning port 36 (start port 1). Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (step A111), a 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. (Step A113) 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 operating (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 A113). 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 a start opening winning effect command by the normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 2) is prepared and started. After preparing a table for setting information on hold by the mouth 2 (step A116), a special-purpose starter switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the starter switch monitoring process 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-purpose start-port switch common processing (steps A112 and A117) in the above-described start-port switch monitoring processing 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. 96, in the special-purpose start port switch common process, the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 first starts the monitoring target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a and start port 2 switch 37a). For example, it is checked whether or not there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a or the like (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special view start port switch End common processing. 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), after the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), the monitored target The big hit random number extracted in the hard random number latch register is loaded 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 number) is loaded, the loaded value is updated (+1), and whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), the output number overflows. If not (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the RWM start port signal output count area (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs has overflowed (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, 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 A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold count is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Further, when it is determined that the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the special figure hold number (for example, special figure 1 hold number) to be updated (step A210). I do. Then, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A211). ), A special decoration figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A212), and a command setting process (step A213) is performed.

  Subsequently, after performing processing (step A214) for calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A214), the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A215). Then, the big hit symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared, and the big hit symbol random number is saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A216). Next, the corresponding variation pattern random number 1 is extracted and saved in the RWM variation pattern random number 1 save area (step A217), and then the corresponding variation pattern random number 2 is extracted and the RWM variation pattern random number 2 save area. (Step A218), and the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted and saved in the RWM fluctuation pattern random number 3 save area (Step A219). Then, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is loaded. Then, preparation (step A220) is performed, special figure hold information determination processing (step A221) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated. Details of the special figure hold information determination process will be described later.

  That is, the game control device 100 has start storage means that can store up to the upper limit number of game balls winning in the start winning area as start memory, and corresponding to the start memory, start memory information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, Fluctuating pattern random numbers 1 to 3) are stored. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a first start storage means for storing a game ball winning in the first winning area (start winning opening 36) as a first starting memory up to a first upper limit value, and a second winning award. A second start storage means for storing the winning of the game ball in the area (ordinary variable winning device 37) as the second start storage up to the second upper limit value is provided.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A221) in the special figure start port switch common process described above will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a pre-reading process for determining the start memory 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. 97, first, it is checked whether or not 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 (step A231). If it is determined that the input of the two switches 37a is not input (step A232; No), it is determined whether or not the open / extended function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during a short time state). A determination process (step A233) is performed. Here, if it is determined that the normal variation winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), a process of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A234 that the jackpot is not being hit (step A234; No), the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the acquired jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value is a jackpot determination process (step A235) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), or if it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes). ) Ends the special figure hold information determination process. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed.

  If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in step A233 and step A234. The subsequent processing is performed. In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is not a big hit (step A236; No), a loss information table is set (step A237), and the process proceeds to step A245. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process in step A235 is a big hit (step A236; Yes), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a (step A238). .

  If the result of the check in step A238 is that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is determined (step A239; Yes), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is prepared (step A240), and the process proceeds to step A242. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (step A239; No), the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is prepared (step A241), and the process proceeds to step A242.

  Next, in step A242, the jackpot symbol random number is checked and the corresponding winning information pointer is obtained (step A242). Then, after setting the jackpot information table address table (step A243), the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (step A244), and the process proceeds to step A245.

  Subsequently, in step A245, symbol information is acquired from the set information table (big hit information table or outlier information table), and the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A246). Next, the start opening winning effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A247), and the acquired starting opening winning effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area (step A248).

  Subsequently, a start opening winning flag of the start opening switch to be monitored is prepared (step A249), a table for setting a start opening winning effect command is prepared (step A250), and special figure information setting processing (step A251). Second half variation pattern setting processing (step A252) and variation pattern setting processing (step A253) are performed. Then, a start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is calculated and prepared (step A254), and the second half variation number value is prepared as a start opening prize effect command (ACTION) (step A255). Command setting processing (step A256) is performed. Subsequently, a start opening winning effect design command is loaded and prepared (step A257), a command setting process (step A258) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a pre-determination unit that determines the start storage information stored in the start storage unit in association with the start storage before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start storage. Here, the prior determination is performed when the start memory is generated, but it may be performed at any time before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.

[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. 98, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A271). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A272; Yes), it is checked whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) is 0 (step A273). And if it is determined that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A274; Yes), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo has already started (step A275), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A276; No), a process of saving the customer waiting demo flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A277) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A278), and command setting processing (step A279) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A275 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A276; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A277), and a customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Step A278) and the command setting process (step A279) are also executed, so the process proceeds to step A280 without performing these processes. Then, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A280) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A272 that the special figure 2 holding number is not 0 (step A272; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A281) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process in step A281 will be described later. After that, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A282) of the special figure 2 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated. If it is determined in step A274 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A274; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A283) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process in step A283 will be described later. Thereafter, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A284) in FIG. 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process ends. In this way, if the special figure 2 hold number in step A271 and step A272 is checked before the special figure 1 hold number check in step A273 and step A274, the special figure 2 hold number is not zero. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A281) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A283) 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. 99, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A301) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit flag 1 is set to shift information or big hit information. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit, and a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A302) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A303) related to the setting of the first special figure stop symbol (special figure 1 stop symbol), the first special figure stop symbol number (special figure 1 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A304). Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A305), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A306).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A307), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A308). Thereafter, a table (for special figure 1) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A309), and special figure information setting processing (step A310) 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 A311) 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 A312) is performed. Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A313) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 serves as first game execution means for executing the first variable display game as the variable display game based on the first start memory.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A281) 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. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 100, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Then, the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A321) for setting the shift information and the big hit information to the big hit flag 2 is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit, and a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A322) is performed to set shift information and small hit information in the small hit flag 2.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the second special figure stop symbol (special figure 2 stop symbol), the second special figure stop symbol number (special figure 2 stop symbol number) ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A324). Subsequently, the symbol information is loaded from the symbol information area (step A325), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328). After that, a table (for special figure 2) for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) 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 A331) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A332) is performed. Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 serves as second game execution means for executing the second variable display game as the variable display game based on the second start-up memory.

  By this special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. The contents set as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game include the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the effect contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation mode of the identification information, and the like. In the variation mode of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on the reach or the winning of the game ball in one start winning area, and after all the identification information is temporarily stopped. Pseudo-continuous variation pattern that performs re-variable display operation that performs re-variable display of all the identification information, and re-variable display after temporarily stopping in some identification information sequences among a plurality of identification information sequences that perform variable display A slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation that is performed to derive identification information is included.

[Small hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 101 shows the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 1 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A341), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A342), the first special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 1. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  When the jackpot information is saved (step A343; Yes), that is, when the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A343; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 1, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A344) to prepare special figure 1 determination data (step A345).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A346) is performed. When the small hit is not made (step A347), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A349), and the small hit flag 1 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A347; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 1 (step A348), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A348). A349), the small hit flag 1 setting process is terminated.

[Small hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 102 shows the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this small hit flag 2 setting process, first, the shift information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A351), and the process of checking whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A352), the second special figure is assigned to the big hit flag 2. It is checked whether or not jackpot information indicating that the variable display game is a jackpot is saved.

  If the jackpot information is saved (step A353; Yes), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random value is saved. The random number saving area is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. If the jackpot information is not saved (step A353; No), that is, if the jackpot information indicating that the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot is not saved in the jackpot flag 2, the jackpot random number is stored from the jackpot random number save area. Load and prepare (step A354) to prepare special figure 2 determination data (step A355).

  Next, a small hit determination process (step A356) is performed, and if it is not a small hit (step A357), the random number saving area where the big hit random number value is saved is cleared to 0 (step A359), and the small hit flag 2 is set. The process ends. If it is a small hit (step A357; Yes), the small hit information is saved in the small hit flag area 2 (step A358), and the random number save area for saving the big hit random value is cleared to zero (step A358). A359), the small hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  Next, a control process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the presentation 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. The 1st main process shown in FIG. 103 is mainly performed in the main control microcomputer, and the 2nd main process shown in FIG. 105 is mainly performed in the video control microcomputer.

[1st main processing]
First, the 1st main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 103, 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.

  And the scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. In the scene control process, based on the command received from the game control device 100, the execution content and execution timing of the effects related to the game are controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 106, which will be described later, according to the variation pattern selected by the game control device 100, the variation pattern of the decoration special diagram variation display game to be displayed in the special diagram effect area 41a of the display device 41 is set. Process. Moreover, the process which displays a result on the general drawing production | presentation area | region 41c of the display apparatus 41 according to the result of a common map change display game can be performed. Furthermore, the process which performs the display which suggests the fluctuation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation | variation display game under execution in the usual drawing effect area | region 41c of the display apparatus 41 can be performed. Moreover, the process which displays the information regarding the determination result (prefetching result) by a prior determination means in the usual drawing effect area | region 41c can be performed.

  Moreover, the process which displays the decoration special figure starting memory display 41b on the display apparatus 41 according to the number of starting memories can be performed. Moreover, the process which alert | reports the preliminary determination result of the corresponding start memory by the decoration special figure start memory display 41b can be performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a start memory notifying means for notifying the number of memories of the first start memory and the number of memories of the second start memory as the start memory display. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a prior determination result display unit capable of displaying the determination result by the prior determination unit (game control device 100) in the start memory display.

  Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the game control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for setting information for performing a corresponding notification 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 controlling the sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b) ( Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process (step B26) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18, and a motor / SOL control process (step B27) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 and the frame effect device. )I do. 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.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
Next, a command reception interrupt process for receiving a command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 will be described. In this command reception interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 104, first, a process (step B51) for taking in the port value of the command transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the MODE command is waiting (step B52). If the MODE command is waiting (step B52; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is ON (step B53), and the data strobe signal SSTB is ON. In the case (step B53; Yes), it is determined whether the received command is a MODE command (step B54).

  If the received command is a MODE command (step B54; Yes), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B55) is performed, and the command is set as a MODE command at the calculated address. A process of saving (step B56) is performed. Subsequently, an initial value is set in the timeout monitoring timer, a process for starting the timer (step B57) is performed, a process for setting an ACTION command waiting state (step B58) is performed, and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. .

  In step B53, if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (step B53; No), or if the received command is not a MODE command in step B54 (step B54; No), the timeout monitoring timer is stopped. Processing (step B67) is performed, processing for setting a MODE command waiting state (step B68) is performed, and command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

  In step B52, when the MODE command is not waiting, that is, when the ACTION command is waiting (step B52; No), it is determined whether or not the timeout monitoring timer has timed out (step B59). If the time-out has not occurred (step B59; No), it is determined whether or not the data strobe signal SSTB is in an ON state (step B60). If the data strobe signal SSTB is in an ON state (step B60). In step B60 (Yes), it is determined whether or not the received command is a MODE command (step B61).

  If the received command is a MODE command (step B61; Yes), the process proceeds to step B55, and the subsequent processing is performed. If the received command is not a MODE command (step B61; No), processing for calculating the address of the command buffer corresponding to the reception pointer (step B62) is performed, and the command is saved as an ACTION command at the calculated address. The process (step B63) is performed. Subsequently, after performing the process of updating the value of the number of received commands by +1 (step B64), the process of stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B67) is performed, and the process of setting the MODE command waiting state (step B68). To complete the command reception interrupt process.

  If a time-out occurs in step B59 (step B59; Yes), or if the data strobe signal SSTB is not ON (step B60; No) in step B60, the process proceeds to step B65, and the reception pointer is set. Processing for calculating the address of the corresponding command buffer (step B65) is performed, and processing for discarding the MODE command saved in the command buffer of the calculated address (step B66) is performed. Then, processing for stopping the timeout monitoring timer (step B67) is performed, processing for setting the MODE command waiting state (step B68) is performed, and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

[2nd main processing]
Next, 2nd main processing executed by the 2nd CPU 312 of the effect control device 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 105, in the 2nd main process, first, the initialization process of the 2nd CPU (step B71) is performed, and then the process of clearing the RAM to 0 (step B72) is performed.

  Next, processing for setting an initial value in the RAM (step B73) is performed, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 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. Initialization processing (step B74) is performed. Thereafter, processing for permitting various interrupts (step B75) is performed, and initialization processing for various control processing (step B76) is performed.

  Next, processing for permitting image drawing by VDP (step B77) is performed, and then processing for clearing a system cycle waiting flag set in V blank interruption processing described later (step B78) is performed. If the system cycle wait flag is not “1” (step B79; No), the process of step B79 is repeated until the system cycle wait flag is set in the V blank interrupt process. On the other hand, when the system cycle wait flag is “1” (step B79; Yes), a process (step B80) for clearing the watchdog timer (WDT) is performed, a normal game process (step B81) is performed, and a step B78 is performed. Return to.

  In the normal game process (step B81), the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 performs the effect command editing process (step B24) according to the setting contents in the scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. Based on the transmitted command, display control on the display device 41 is performed. As a result, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in the special figure effect area 41 a of the display device 41. Further, the result is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c of the display device 41 according to the result of the normal map change display game. Further, a display suggesting the variation pattern and result of the special-figure variation display game is performed in the general drawing effect area 41 c of the display device 41. In addition, information related to the determination result (prefetching result) by the prior determination unit is displayed in the normal drawing effect area 41 c of the display device 41.

  That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 execute the special figure change display game in the special figure effect area 41a of the display device 41 according to the change pattern of the identification information selected based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area. Special figure change display game control means. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a normal map change display game display means capable of displaying the result of the normal map change display game in the normal drawing effect area 41 c of the display device 41. In addition, the effect control device 300 has a change pattern suggesting means capable of displaying a change pattern suggestion display that suggests a change pattern of the special figure change display game in the normal view change display area 41c during execution of the special figure change display game. Eggplant. In addition, the production control device 300 serves as a prior notification unit capable of displaying information related to the determination result by the prior determination unit in the normal drawing production area 41c.

  Next, game effects will be described. As described above, the results of the general-purpose fluctuation display game include a normal hit and a specific hit that is more advantageous to the player than the normal hit. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to notify the display device 41 that the result of the general-purpose fluctuation display game is a specific hit, and further, information on the result and fluctuation pattern of the special-figure fluctuation display game in the same notification mode. Can also be notified.

  FIG. 106 shows an example of a display mode on the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 106 (a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a special figure effect area 41a for displaying a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is set. In this special drawing effect area 41a, after the identification information is variably displayed over a predetermined time according to the variation pattern selected based on the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, the result mode is displayed and various effect displays are displayed.

  In the lower part of the display area, a decorative special figure start memory display 41b indicating information relating to the special figure start memory is displayed. A decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the first start memory is displayed in the lower left part of the display area, and a decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the second start memory is displayed in the lower right part of the display area. . Each of the decorative special figure start memory displays 41b has a one-to-one correspondence with the special figure start memory, and is displayed in the order of the digestion order from the left in each of the first start memory and the second start memory. In the state shown in FIG. 106 (a), there are four first start memories and zero second start memories. Further, it is possible to suggest the variation pattern and result of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory by the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display 41b.

  FIG. 106 (a) shows a state in which the result mode of the decorative special map variation display game corresponding to the result mode of the special map variation display game is displayed. Thereafter, when the next special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the special figure start memory, the fluctuation display of the identification information is started as shown in FIG. In addition, the decoration special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to the digested special figure start memory is deleted, and the decoration special figure start memory display 41b moves to the left as the digestion order is advanced. During the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIGS. 106 (c) and 106 (d), a general figure effect for informing the result of the general figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, and information on the result. The area 41c can be displayed in the display area.

  When displaying the usual drawing effect area 41c, as shown in FIG. 106 (c), the usual drawing effect area 41c appears from the lower center of the display area. At the same time, the character 41d is displayed, and various effects are performed by the ordinary drawing effect area 41c and the character 41d. In the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, a plurality of pieces of identification information different from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game are displayed in a variable manner, and the stop result is displayed. The result of the general figure fluctuation display game and the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed depending on the stop result. Broadcast information about patterns and results.

  FIG. 107 shows the types of stop results displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c. As a notification regarding the result of the general-purpose variable display game, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is a specific hit, a display simulating a cherry blossom is made, and when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is out of order, “×” is displayed.

  In addition, as a notification regarding the fluctuation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the fluctuation pattern is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, the characters “continuous” can be displayed. Pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a re-variable display that displays the variation of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball in one start winning area, and displays all the identification information again after temporarily stopping the identification information. The action is performed a predetermined number of times, and in the middle of the special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of identification information is fluctuated for a predetermined time in the special figure fluctuation display game, and then the unit fluctuation display is performed two or more times and the result is stopped. It can also be said that a mode is derived.

  In addition, as a notification of the fluctuation pattern and result of a special figure fluctuation display game, if the fluctuation pattern is SP reach, the display of a human face can be displayed. Can be displayed. Further, when there is a special figure start memory that is likely to have a special result in the special figure start memory, the number of games until the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory is executed is changed to a plurality of special figure changes. In the case of performing continuous notification for notification over a display game, a number indicating the number of games can be displayed.

  In addition, in the case of a slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation for deriving identification information by performing re-variation display after temporarily stopping in a part of the identification information sequences among a plurality of identification information sequences for performing variation display, It is possible to display the word “slide”. In addition, it is possible to display a “latent” character indicating that there is a high possibility of a high probability state during a latent state in which the probability state is not clearly notified. In addition, when the special figure variation display game being executed has a special result, it is possible to display the letters “big bonus”.

  Furthermore, it is possible to display each stop result with “?” Added. In this case, it indicates that there is a low possibility that the stop result is suggested as compared with the case where “?” Is not added, and it is used, for example, as an effect of gassing. Further, in the normal drawing effect area 41c, notification regarding the change pattern and result of the special figure change display game, which is more of the player's interest than the result of the normal change display game, is preferentially performed. In this way, by enabling not only the result of the general map change display game but also the effect suggesting the change pattern of the special map change display game to be executed in the normal view effect area 41c, there are various effects in the normal drawing effect area 41c. It becomes something and can enhance the interest of the game.

  FIG. 108 shows an example in which the fact that it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern is notified. After the start of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 108 (a), the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed, and the identification information is variably displayed in the special figure effect area 41c. Then, as shown in FIG. 108 (b), before the last identification information is stopped in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, “continuous” is displayed in the normal drawing effect area 41c, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern is obtained. It is shown that a re-variable display is made.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 108 (c), as the identification information to be finally stopped in the decorative special figure variation display game, “ream” indicating that the re-variation display is performed is displayed, and the identification information is temporarily stopped. It becomes a state. In this temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to sway, indicating that it has not completely stopped. It should be noted that the symbol “ream” displayed in the decorative special symbol variation display game may be a symbol that does not stop in the end (a symbol that is not included in the result mode). In addition, the display of “ream” in the decorative special figure variation display game may be “2”, and the permutation of the temporary stop symbol “123” may be used. After this temporary stop state continues for a predetermined time, re-variable display is performed as shown in FIG. At this time, so that it can be seen that the display is the first re-variation display, the special figure effect area 41a is in a state where one character display of “ream” forming the re-variation display number display 41e is displayed.

  In this example, during the variation display after the re-variation display is performed, the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed again as shown in FIG. 108 (e), and the last identification information is stopped in the decorative special map variation display game. Prior to this, “continuous” is displayed in the normal drawing effect area 41c, and it is shown that the re-variation display is performed again. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 108 (f), as the identification information to be finally stopped in the decorative special figure variation display game, the display of “ream” indicating that re-variation display is performed is stopped and temporarily stopped. As shown in FIG. 108 (g), re-variable display is performed. At this time, as shown in the second re-variation display, the special figure effect area 41a has two “ream” character displays forming the re-variation display number display 41e.

  Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 108 (h), the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed during the second re-variation display, and before the last identification information is stopped in the decorative special drawing variation display game, "Ream" is displayed in the figure effect area 41c, indicating that the re-variation display is performed again. Thereafter, the same effect as described above is performed, and the third re-change display is performed.

  In FIG. 109, when there is a special figure start memory that is likely to have a special result in the stored special figure start memory, the game until the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory is executed. The example of the continuous alerting | reporting which alert | reported the number was shown. In this example, there is a special figure start memory a having the first digestion order, a special figure start memory b having the second digestion order, a special figure start memory c having the third digestion order, and a third special figure having the digestion order. An example in which a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory c is shown.

  First, a special figure fluctuation display game based on the first special figure start memory a is started, and during the execution of this special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 109 (b), “2” is displayed to notify that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the second special map fluctuation display game, and FIG. 109 (c) is displayed. As shown, the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory a is completed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 109 (a) to 109 (c), the display device 41 has a decoration special figure start memory display 41b-b corresponding to the special figure start memory b and a decoration special figure corresponding to the special figure start memory c. A start memory display 41b-c is displayed. The decorative special figure start memory display 41b-b corresponding to the special figure start memory b is displayed in a normal display mode (here, one petal display mode), but corresponds to the special figure start memory c which is a special result. The decoration special figure start memory display 41b-c to be displayed is displayed in a different specific display mode (in this case, a display mode in which flowers bloom), and it is notified in advance that the possibility of a special result is high. Note that such prior notification may not be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 109 (d), when the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory b is started, the normal drawing effect area 41c is displayed again, and the next special figure is displayed as shown in FIG. 109 (e). “1” is displayed for notifying that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the figure fluctuation display game, and as shown in FIG. 109 (f), the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory b is displayed. finish. Then, as shown in FIG. 109 (g), when the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory c is started, the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed again, and as shown in FIG. 109 (h) “0” is displayed to notify that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived in the special figure fluctuation display game. In this example, a special result is derived as a result of the special figure variation display game as shown in FIG. 109 (i).

  In this way, continuous effects can be performed in a plurality of special figure variation display games over the special figure variation display game in which special results are derived using the general drawing effect area 41c, and the entertainment of the game is effectively enhanced. be able to. As shown in FIG. 109 (j), the number of remaining re-variation display times in the pseudo continuous variation pattern is displayed, and in the pseudo continuous variation pattern, an effect similar to the effects shown in FIGS. 109 (a) to (i). May be performed.

  FIG. 110 shows an example in which the face of a person who notifies that the variation pattern is SP reach is displayed. As shown in FIG. 110 (a), when a person's face is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c, the character 41d is changed depending on the type of the character 41d, the color of clothes, and the action as shown in FIG. 110 (b). The type of SP reach and the high possibility of special results are reported. In addition, you may make it suggest the character 41d which appears by the display of the person's face displayed on the usual drawing effect area 41c.

  FIG. 111 shows other examples of effects. As shown in FIG. 111 (a), when the character 41d that appears when the general drawing effect area 41c is displayed passes in front of the decoration special figure start storage display 41b, the display of the decoration special figure start storage display 41b is displayed. By changing the mode, a prior notice for informing in advance the result of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory may be started. In this example, there is a special figure start memory a having the first digestion order and a special figure start memory b having the second digestion order, and the decorative special figure start memory displays 41b-a and 41b-b corresponding to the respective special figure start memories are normally displayed. From the state displayed in the display mode, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b-b corresponding to the special figure start memory b is changed to the specific display mode.

  In addition, after the stop result is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c as shown in FIG. 111 (b), the character 41d may change the stop result as shown in FIGS. 111 (c) and (d). . Then, as shown in FIG. 111 (e), as a result of the change of the stop result, a display for notifying the result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is performed in the general drawing effect area 41c, and FIG. 111 (f) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 111 (g), the general drawing effect area 41 c is displayed so as to expand toward the special figure effect area 41 a, and the result mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is derived. May be performed.

[Normal drawing effect area display control processing]
In order to perform the effect in the general drawing effect area 41c as described above, the effect control device 300 performs the normal effect effect area display control process shown in FIG. 112 in the scene control process (step B22) in the 1nd main process shown in FIG. I do. In the normal drawing effect area display control process, first, it is determined whether continuous notification (see FIG. 109) is being executed over a plurality of special figure variation display games (step B91). When this continuous notification is being executed (step B91; Yes), the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. If the continuous notification is not being executed (step B91; No), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the special figure variation display game (step B92).

  When it is the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game (step B92; Yes), it is determined whether to notify the result or the fluctuation pattern with reference to the result and fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game (step B93). ). In this process, for example, when the result is a special result, execution of notification is determined with a predetermined probability. Further, even when the result is out of order, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than when the result is a special result. When the variation pattern is any one of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the SP reach, and the slip variation pattern, the execution of these notifications is determined with a predetermined probability. In addition, even when it is not these fluctuation patterns, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than when these fluctuation patterns are obtained.

  When the notification is executed (step B94; Yes), the display content is set (step B102), and the normal drawing effect area display control process is terminated. In setting the display contents in this case, either “big hit”, “gekiatsu”, a display with “?” Added thereto, or a display as shown in FIGS. 111 (d) to (f) is selected. Select. However, the “big hit” and the displays shown in FIGS. 111D to 111F can be selected only when the result is a big hit. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the SP reach, and the slip variation pattern, either a display corresponding to these or a display with “?” Added to these displays is selected. However, display without adding “?” Can be selected only when the corresponding variation pattern is obtained. Also, the action of the character 41d as shown in FIG. 110 is set.

  Furthermore, the timing for executing the notification is also set. The notification regarding the result is set so that the notification is performed at an arbitrary timing until the result is derived. In addition, the notification regarding the variation pattern is set so as to be notified before the player can recognize the variation pattern from the identification information and the production mode. Furthermore, when the re-variation display operation of the pseudo continuous variation pattern and the slip variation display operation with the slip variation pattern are performed a plurality of times, the notification is set to be performed before each variation display operation.

  When not informing the result or the variation pattern (step B94; No), the result of the pre-determination is referred to (step B95), and it is determined whether continuous notification is to be executed (step B96). In this process, for example, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result as a result of the prior determination of the special figure start memory performed by the game control device 100, the execution of the notification is determined with a predetermined probability. Further, even if there is a special figure start memory that is out of reach but is SP reach as a result of prior determination, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than when there is a special figure start memory that is a special result. Further, even when there is no special figure start memory that becomes a special result or SP reach, the execution of the notification is determined with a lower probability than when there is a special figure start memory that becomes an SP reach.

  When continuous notification is executed (step B96; Yes), the display content is set (step B102), and the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. In setting the display contents in this case, a number corresponding to the number of games up to the special figure start memory that becomes a special result or SP reach is selected. Further, when the execution of notification is selected when there is no special figure start memory that becomes a special result or SP reach, a display with “?” Added to a number is selected. Further, settings are made so that notification is performed in the special figure fluctuation display game based on each special figure start memory to be continuously executed, and display contents are set in these special figure fluctuation display games.

  When the continuous notification is not executed (step B96: No), the probability notification state is referred to (step B97), and it is determined whether the probability state notification is executed (step B98). In this process, when the state of the probability that the special result is derived in the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified, the execution of the notification is determined with a predetermined probability. In this case, in the case of a high probability state, execution of notification is determined with a higher probability than in the case of a normal probability state.

  When the notification of the probability state is executed (step B98; Yes), the display content is set (step B102), and the normal drawing effect area display control process is terminated. In setting the display contents in this case, either “latent” or “latent?” Is selected according to the probability state. However, the selection probability of “latency” is higher in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Furthermore, the timing for executing the notification is also set.

  When the notification of the probability state is not executed (step B98; No) or when it is not the start timing of the special figure variation display game (step B92; No), it is determined whether a specific effect is being executed (step B99). The specific effect is, for example, an effect of SP reach for effect display on the entire screen, or an effect of notification regarding the special figure variation display game in the normal drawing effect area 41c.

  When this specific effect is being executed (step B99; Yes), the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. Further, when the specific effect is not being executed (step B99; No), it is determined whether or not the notification related to the general drawing is executed with reference to the general drawing result (step B100). In this process, when the result of the normal map change display game is a specific hit, the execution of the notification is determined with a predetermined probability. In addition, even when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is out of place, the execution of notification is determined with a lower probability than in the case of a specific hit.

  When the notification related to the ordinary map is not executed (step B101; No), the ordinary drawing effect area display control process is terminated. Moreover, when performing the alerting | reporting regarding a common figure (step B101; Yes), a display content is set (step B102) and a common figure production area display control process is complete | finished. In the setting of the display content in this case, either a display corresponding to the result of the usual map display game or a display with “?” Added to these displays is selected. However, the display indicating that it is a specific hit can be selected only when the result is a specific hit. Furthermore, the timing for executing the notification is also set, and the stop result is displayed in the general drawing effect area 41c in accordance with the derivation of the result in the normal map change display game.

  Through the above processing, the display contents in the general drawing effect area 41c are set, and effects as shown in FIGS. 106 to 111 are executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, when execution of the notification regarding the special map variation display game is determined while the notification regarding the general map variation display game is being executed in the general diagram effect area 41c, the special map variation display is displayed instead of the notification regarding the general map variation display game. Notification regarding the game may be performed, or notification regarding the special figure variation display game may not be performed. In addition, whether to execute or not may be selected according to the notification content related to the special map variable display game. For example, in the case of a gasset notification, priority may be given to the notification related to the general map variable display game. In addition, although the production control device 300 determines the execution of the display to add “?”, The execution of the display to add “?” Based on the result of selection of the variation pattern performed by the game control device 100 or the lottery. It may be determined. Further, the processing from step B95 to B98 may be performed after step B99.

  Based on the above, the display device 41 variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37) provided in the game area 32. In a gaming machine that executes a figure variation display game and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined special result, a start winning area is formed, and a game ball A normal variation winning device 37 that can be changed to a state where it is easy to win, a state where the game ball is difficult to win or not, and a normal start gate 34 that is provided in the game area 32 and detects the passage of the game ball, Based on the passing of the game ball to the normal figure start gate, the normal figure change display game control means (game control device 100) for executing the normal figure change display game and the normal view effect area 41c of the display device 41 A state in which the game ball is likely to win the normal variation winning device 37 based on the specific result of the normal variation display game display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying the result of the display game and the general variation display game. The special variation in the special drawing effect area 41a of the display device 41 according to the variation pattern of the identification information selected based on the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) for converting the state into the game and the winning of the game ball in the starting winning region The special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, production control device 300) for executing the display game and the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game in the normal drawing effect area 41c during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is provided with a variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests a pattern. Here, the suggestion content about the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game may be anything such as the presence or absence of reach, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, and the length of variation time.

  Further, the special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) wins a game ball in one start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37) as a variation pattern. The pseudo-variation pattern which performs the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display of all the identification information after temporarily suspending all the identification information can be selected based on The effect control device 300 can display the change pattern suggestion display for notifying the execution of the pseudo continuous change pattern in the normal view effect area 41c during the execution of the special figure change display game. Here, the notice of execution of the pseudo-variable pattern includes, for example, suggesting that re-variable display is performed, or suggesting the number of re-variable displays.

  In addition, the variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) can display a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests the execution of the re-variation display operation in the normal diagram effect area 41c every time the re-variation display operation is performed. .

  Further, the special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) displays the identification information variably in each of a plurality of identification information strings including a plurality of identification information on the display device 41, and each identification information. A special figure variation display game that displays a result by a combination of identification information derived in a column is executed, and after a temporary stop in a part of the identification information sequence among a plurality of identification information sequences that perform variation display as a variation pattern, A slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation for deriving identification information by performing a variation display can be selected, and the variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) performs the slip variation display operation every time the slip variation display operation is executed. It is possible to display a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests the execution in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c.

  In addition, it has a start memory means (game control device 100) that can store up to the upper limit number of game balls winning in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37) as a start memory, and a special figure variable display game. The control means is configured to execute a special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the start memory information stored corresponding to the start memory in the start memory means is executed based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before, and pre-notification means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying information related to the determination result by the pre-determining means in the general drawing effect area 41c. Become.

  Here, the start memory information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory, the execution mode of the special gaming state when the result is a special result as a result of the variable display game ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  In addition, the prior notification means (production control device 300) can display the number of games until the execution of the special figure variation display game with a predetermined result in the ordinary drawing production area 41c for each execution of the special figure variation display game. It will be.

  Next, an effect when a special result is derived will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the special figure variation display game in which the result becomes the special result is executed in the state where the special figure start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination means exists, that is, twice When it is determined that the special game state is generated, it is possible to notify that the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result and that there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result.

  FIG. 113 shows how the special results are derived. When the result is a special result, first, as shown in FIG. 113A, the special result mode is temporarily stopped in the special figure variation display game. In this state, the identification information is displayed so as to shake, indicating that it has not completely stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 113 (b), the re-variation display of the identification information is performed, and the special result mode shown in FIG. 113 (c) is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 113 (c), the even-numbered special result mode is a special result mode indicating that it is a normal jackpot that becomes a normal probability state after the special game state ends, as shown in FIG. 113 (d). The odd-numbered special result mode is a special result mode that indicates a probable big hit that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state. In addition, the special result mode shown in FIG. 113 (e) notifies whether or not a high probability state is reached after completion of the special gaming state by a number (in this case, a notification is made that the normal probability state is reached) and displays a special display. This is a special result mode (special symbol) indicating that there is a special figure start memory which is a special result in the special figure start memory by displaying the letters “EX”. That is, this is a special result mode in which the occurrence of two special gaming states is notified.

  In addition, the special result mode shown in FIG. 113 (f) notifies whether or not a high probability state is reached after completion of the special gaming state by a number (in this case, a notification is made that the normal probability state is reached) and displays a special display. This is a special result form (special symbol) indicating that there are a plurality of special figure start memories that are special results in the special figure start memory according to the character display form of “EX”. That is, it is a special result mode in which the occurrence of a special gaming state three times or more is notified. Here, only the fact that there are a plurality of start memories with special results is informed, but when there are four special figure start memories with special results, a more specific number such as “EX × 4” is set. You may make it alert | report.

  In this way, not only that the special figure variation display game that has been executed has a special result, but also that there is a special figure start memory that has a special result in the special figure start memory, the notification is performed. If it is, it is promised that special results will be generated continuously, so in addition to the expectation that the running special figure fluctuation display game will be a special result, there should also be a sense of expectation that notification will be performed It is possible to expand the game and enhance the interest of the game.

  Also, in the past, the display of the result mode of probability variation jackpots from the beginning and then the change to the low value normal jackpot result mode is not performed because the fun of the game is reduced, and the result mode of probability variation jackpots is displayed from the beginning. It was not possible to produce an effective production. Furthermore, in the so-called ST machines that are in a high probability state until the predetermined number of games are executed after the special game state is finished regardless of the type of jackpot, it is meaningless even if the promotion effect is given because all are probable jackpots. An effective production to replace was needed. However, according to the present embodiment, even when the result mode of the probable big hit is displayed from the beginning, it is possible to perform an unprecedented effective production of further changing to a special symbol. Also, regardless of the type of jackpot, a so-called ST machine that is in a high probability state until the predetermined number of games are executed after the special game state is completed, can produce an effective production that has never been achieved, and the interest of the game Can be increased.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, before the special gaming state based on the special figure start memory that becomes the special result occurs, the next time that the number of round games that can be executed in the special gaming state based on the special result is notified. Round number notification is possible. FIG. 114 shows an example of such notification.

  As shown in FIG. 114 (a), when a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, first, the number of round games (in this case, six times) executed in the special game state based on the special result is notified. Is done. Then, when there is a special chart start memory that becomes a special result, as shown in FIG. 114 (b), the number of round games executed in the special game state based on the special result (here, 16 times) is notified, Thereafter, a special gaming state based on the derived special result is started. That is, in the special figure variation display game in which the special result is derived, the next round number notification can be executed during the result display for informing the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special figure start memory as the special result. is there.

  In addition, after the number of round games to be executed based on the special result generated as shown in FIG. 114 (a) (six times here) is notified, in the special game state based on the special result, FIG. 114 (d) ), It is possible to provide notification indicating the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special result, suggesting that there is a special figure starting memory that becomes a special result. If there is a special figure start memory that actually results in a special result, the number of round games that can be executed in a special game state based on the special figure start memory that results in a special result is determined as shown in FIG. It is possible to make notifications. That is, during the special game state, it is possible to execute the next round number notification during the special game for notifying the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state based on the special figure start memory as a special result.

  As a suggestion notification mode as shown in FIG. 114 (d), it is effective to sequentially perform notifications that are more advantageous to the player. For example, if there are 6 rounds and 16 rounds as the number of round games that can be selected depending on the type of special result, “+ 6R may”, “+ 6R may be determined”, “+ 16R may be”, “+ 16R determined”, “probability change”, “multiple” Notifications are made in the order of “winning”. In addition, notification that is not definitive, such as “+ 6R may”, may be performed when there is no special figure start memory as a special result. Further, the next round number notification may be performed in combination with the notification illustrated in FIG. 113 or may be performed even when the notification as illustrated in FIG. 113 is not performed.

  By notifying the number of rounds next time, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the number of round games in a special gaming state that will occur later can be grasped in advance, so for example, a ball box is prepared early. For example, it is possible to make preparations when the special gaming state continues.

[Revariation processing]
In addition, the effect control device 300 performs the re-variation process shown in FIG. 115 during the execution of the special-figure variation display game that is a special result. In this re-variation process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory that is a big hit in the start-up memory with reference to the result of the pre-determination sent to and stored in the effect control device 300 when the start-up memory is generated ( Step B111). If there is no start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step B111; No), the re-variation process is terminated. Further, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step B111; Yes), it is determined whether to change the special result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed to a special symbol (step B112).

  In determining whether to change to a special symbol (step B112), for example, a change to a special symbol is selected with a predetermined probability. Then, when the special result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is not changed to the special symbol (step B112; No), processing for setting the next round number notification during result display is performed (step B115). Further, when the special result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is changed to a special symbol (step B112; Yes), a process of changing the special result mode to a special symbol (step B113) is performed. By this processing, a special result mode as shown in FIG. 113 (e) or (f) is set.

  That is, when the production control device 300 is executing a variable display game in which the result is a special result in a state where there is a start memory determined to be a special result by the prior determination means, the result of the variable display game is A plurality of special result notifying means capable of notifying that there is a special result and that there is a start-up memory that becomes a special result.

  Next, it is determined whether the next round number notification is to be performed during the result display (step B114). In the result display, the next round number notification means the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory as a special result in the special figure variation display game in which the special result is derived as shown in FIG. 114 (b). It is to inform. In determining whether or not to notify the next round number during result display (step B114), for example, execution of the next round number notification during result display is selected with a predetermined probability.

  When the next round number notification is not performed during the result display (step B114; No), it is determined whether the next round number notification during the special game is performed (step B117). When the next round number notification during result display is performed (step B114; Yes), the next round number notification during result display is set (step B115). By this processing, notification as shown in FIG. 114 (b) is set.

  And it is determined whether it was partial notification of the number of rounds (step B116). The partial notification of the number of rounds is to notify a part of the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory that is a special result. When the number of rounds is not partly notified (step B116; No), that is, when all the numbers of round games generated based on the special figure start memory as a special result are notified, the re-variation process is terminated. In the case of a partial notification of the number of rounds (step B116; Yes), that is, when there is a number of rounds that have not been notified among the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory as a special result, It is determined whether the next round number notification during the special game is executed (step B117).

  In the special game next round number notification, as shown in FIGS. 114 (d) and 114 (e), in the special game state, the number of round games generated based on the special figure start memory that is a special result is notified. Is. In determining whether or not to notify the next round number during the special game (step B117), for example, execution of the next round number notification during the special game is selected with a predetermined probability.

  If the next round number notification is not performed during the special game (step B117; No), the re-variation process is terminated. When the next round number notification during special game is performed (step B117; Yes), the next round number notification during special game is set (step B118), and the re-variation process ends. By this processing, notification as shown in FIGS. 114 (d) and 114 (e) is set.

  If the re-variation process shown in FIG. 115 is performed as close as possible to the end of the variation time in the special-figure display game with special results, within a predetermined period from the start of the special-figure display game with special results. In the case where the special figure start memory generated in FIG. 6 has a special result, it is possible to notify the presence of the special figure start memory, and the number of notification opportunities can be increased. In addition, the processing of steps B114 to B116 and the processing of steps B117 and B118 in the re-variation processing shown in FIG. 115 are executed independently until the timing in time for the execution of the respective notifications, thereby increasing the chance of notification. You may do it.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37), the display device 41 executes the variable display game, and the result of the variable display game is the special result. In the case of a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that facilitates winning of a game ball to the special variable winning device 38, the winning of the game ball in the start winning area is stored up to the upper limit as the start condition is satisfied. Possible start storage means (game control device 100) and advance determination means for determining start memory information stored in the start storage means corresponding to the start memory before executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory ( In the state where there is a game control device 100) and a start memory that is determined to be a special result by the prior determination means, and the variable display game that results in a special result is being executed, the variable display game So that the result includes special results in it and a special result becomes possible informs that start memory exists multiple special result notification means (the effect control device 300), the.

  Here, the start memory information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start memory, the execution mode of the special gaming state when the result is a special result as a result of the variable display game ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  Further, in the special game state, a round game in which the special variable winning device 38 is kept open for a predetermined period can be executed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of special result notifying means (the effect control device 300) can be started and stored as a special result. It is possible to notify the number of round games executed in the special game state generated based on the above.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to make two special game states appear as if they were one continuous special game state. FIG. 116 shows an example of such a case. In this example, the number of executions of the round game that can be executed in the special game state based on the first special result is 16 rounds, and the second of the special figure start memories stored during the execution of this special game state. FIG. 6 shows a case where the special figure start memory executed in FIG.

  In the special game state, an interval of a predetermined time is inserted between the round game and the round game, and after the 15th round game (t1 to t2), the interval period (t2 to t3) is inserted. The final 16th round game (from t3 to t4) is executed. When the sixteenth round game ends, the special game state ends, and a special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory is executed.

  Here, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result in the special figure start memory stored during execution of the special gaming state, the special figure that becomes the special result from the end of the special gaming state (t4). The length of the connection period (t4 to t9), which is the period from the end of the variable display game to the start of the round game in the next special game state (t9), is the same length as the interval period (t2 to t3). It is supposed to be.

  In the connection period (t4 to t9), a pseudo-interval effect that is the same effect as the interval period is performed. Furthermore, in the special gaming state after the connection period, the round game execution count is added to the counting result in the special gaming state based on the special result derived earlier, and in this example, The first round game in the special game state after the connection period is notified as the 17th round. As a result, two special game states can be shown as if they were one continuous special game state, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

[Special figure change time change processing]
In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 performs a special figure change time change process shown in FIG. In this special figure changing time changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step A371), and if there is no start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step A371; No). Then, the special figure changing time changing process is terminated.

  In addition, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory (step A371; Yes), a special figure based on the special figure start memory that becomes a special result and the special figure start memory that is digested before the special figure start memory. The change time and stop time of the change display game are changed (step A372). In this processing, the total value of the fluctuation time and stop time of the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory that is a special result and the special figure start memory digested before the special figure start memory is the same as the interval time. Make changes to make time. Then, change information is transmitted to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 (step A373), and a special figure change time change process is complete | finished. That is, the game control device 100 can change the change time and stop time of the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory that is a special result and the special figure start memory digested before the special figure start memory. Means (game control device 100).

  Here, when there is an ending period from the end of the special game state to the start of the special figure display game, or when there is a fanfare period from the end of the special figure display game that derived the special result to the start of the round game Is the sum of these times, the special figure start memory as a special result, and the special figure start display memory that is digested before the special figure start memory. The change time and stop time of the special figure change display game are changed so as to be the same time as the time. Note that the ending period and the fanfare period may not be set (time value is set to 0).

[Direction change processing]
The effect control device 300 performs an effect change process shown in FIG. In this effect change process, it is first determined whether or not change information has been received (step B131). If change information has been received (step B131; Yes), a game effect change process is performed (step B132), and the effect change process is performed. Exit. In the game effect change process (step B132), the effect from the end of the last round in the special game state to the start of the round game in the next special game state is changed to a pseudo interval effect similar to the effect in the interval period. That is, when the effect control device 300 is executing the special game state in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means, the end of the final round game in the special game state being executed , During the period (connection period) until the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result derived next, a pseudo interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games in the special game state is performed. Pseudo-interval production means that can be.

[Round count processing]
Further, the effect control device 300 performs the round number counting process shown in FIG. In this round number counting process, it is first determined whether or not a round game has been started (step B141), and if it has not started (step B141; No), it is determined whether or not the special game state has ended (step B143). . When the round game is started (step B141; Yes), the round number counter is updated by +1 (step B142). The count value of the round number counter is displayed on the display device 41 so that the player can grasp the number of round games executed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a round game number notifying means for counting and notifying the number of round games executed in the special game state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special game state has ended (step B143). If the special game state has not ended (step B143; No), the round number counting process is ended. If the special gaming state is finished (step B143; Yes), it is determined whether change information has been received (step B144). When the change information has not been received (step B144; No), the round number counter is cleared (step B145), and the round number notification process ends. Thereby, the number of rounds is counted from 1 in the next special game state. Moreover, when the change information is received (step B144; Yes), the round number notification process is terminated. Thereby, in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo-interval effect, the number of rounds is counted in addition to the current count value.

  In view of the above, there is provided an effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the effect of the game, and the effect control means has the special game state in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means. When running, in the special gaming state during the period from the end of the last round game in the running special gaming state to the start of the first round game in the special gaming state based on the next derived special result Pseudo-interval effect means (effect control device 300) capable of performing a pseudo-interval effect similar to the interval effect executed between round games will be provided.

  The effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) includes round game number notifying means (effect control apparatus 300) for counting and notifying the number of executions of the round game in the special game state, and the round game number notifying means is simulated. When the pseudo interval effect is performed by the interval effect means (effect control device 300), the number of round games executed in the special game state executed immediately after the pseudo interval effect is executed immediately before the pseudo interval effect. In other words, the counting result is added to the counting result in the special game state.

  In addition, when the special gaming state is executed in a state where there is a start memory determined to have a special result by the prior determination means (game control device 100), the start memory that becomes a special result and the start memory before that A change means (game control device 100) capable of changing the change time and stop time of the change display game based on the start memory to be digested is provided, and the change means is derived later from the end of the final round game in the special game state. The change time and stop time of the variable display game are changed so that the period until the start of the first round game in the special game state based on the special result is the same as the interval period between round games in the special game state. It becomes that.

  By performing the effects as described above, it is possible to perform effects such that the number of round games is added one after another, and it is possible to perform a plurality of special game states in a novel execution manner that has not been conventionally possible. . In addition, this makes it possible to provide a gaming machine having a different taste from conventional gaming machines.

  For example, conventionally, even when a plurality of special gaming states are consecutive, they are only performed separately, and the player evaluates the number of derivations of the special results as his own gaming results, but like the gaming machine of this embodiment As a result, the number of consecutive round games to be executed is evaluated on its own game results. The number of round game executions is larger than the number of special result derivations, so that the swing width as a game result is large, and a large wave can be given an impression, so that the gaming machine can be highly interesting.

  Also, in the past, special results with a small number of rounds, such as 2R jackpots, made little sense for the player, and this often occurred, and the player was sometimes dissatisfied. In this game machine, 2R jackpots can be effectively used as two round games added. Conventionally, increasing the number of types of round games that can be selected according to special results has given the impression that the game has become complicated, but in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of round games that can be selected according to special results. Increasing the number of types does not complicate the game, but rather increases the number of additions and enhances the interest, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in setting the game content.

  In addition, in the above description, when there is a special figure start memory that becomes a special result during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game that results in a special result, a notification or result by a special symbol during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. Although the presence of the special figure start memory that gives a special result is notified by the next round number notification during display, none of these may be performed, and only the next round number notification during the special game may be performed.

  In addition, the notification mode of the next round number notification during the special game is not limited to that shown in FIG. 114. For example, the number of remaining rounds is displayed during the special game state, and the remaining number of rounds is displayed at a predetermined timing in the special game state. The remaining round number that has not yet been notified and a part or all of the round number that can be executed in the next special game state may be added (added). Further, only when notification is performed using a special symbol, notification of the next round number, change of a variation time in a connection period, and pseudo-interval effect may be performed.

  Also, in the connection period from the end of the special game state to the start of the round game in the next special game state, if at least the player can give the impression that two special game states have occurred continuously good. Therefore, the connection period and the interval period do not necessarily have to be the same length, and the variation time and stop time of the special figure variation display game executed in the connection period are set to a predetermined time (for example, the variation time is 0.3. The stop time may be 0.2 seconds) or may not be changed.

  In addition, although the effect of the connection period is the pseudo-interval effect similar to the effect of the interval period, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an effect that informs or suggests that the special gaming state continues, or a normal effect Alternatively, it may be displayed that the special game state is being prepared for start, or a predetermined sign effect may be executed over the start of the special game state. Also, in each special figure variation display game in the connection period, the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game state to be generated next is divided and notified, and the number of rounds notified in each special figure variation display game is set as the remaining number of rounds. It is good also as an effect to add.

  FIG. 120 shows another example of the execution state of the special game state. In the special game state in this example, an executable number that is the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game state is selected based on the special result. Although the number of rounds that can be selected as the feasible number of times is determined in advance, when the special result is derived, it is not clearly notified which feasible number of times has been selected. Then, when the number of rounds executed in the special gaming state reaches a number that can be selected as the executable number, that is, when there is a possibility that the special gaming state will end, whether or not the special gaming state continues. The continuous notification effect for notification is performed, and a continuous notification period of a predetermined time is set as a period for performing the continuous notification effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 120, there is a gaming machine having 10 rounds and 16 rounds as selectable executable times, and when 16 rounds are selected as the possible executable times, 10 rounds are selected as the executable number. The execution mode of the special gaming state when the second starting memory among the starting memories stored during the execution of the special gaming state gives a special result is shown.

  After the end of the ninth round game (t21 to t22), the tenth round game is executed with the interval period (t22 to t23) in between (t23 to t24). After the end of the tenth round game, a continuous notification period (t24 to t25) is entered and a continuous notification effect is performed.

  When 16 rounds are selected as the possible number of executions, the effect that the special game state continues is performed as the continuous notification effect, and the eleventh round game is started (t25). In addition, when 10 rounds are selected as the possible number of executions and there is no special result in the start memory, an effect that the special gaming state is ended by the continuous notification effect is performed, and with the end of the continuous notification period The special gaming state ends.

  In addition, when 10 rounds are selected as the possible number of executions, and there is a special figure starting memory that is a special result in the special figure starting memory stored during execution of the special gaming state, The length of the connection period, which is the period until the round game is started in the special game state, is set to the same length as the above-described continuous notification period, so that the two special game states are continuous in one special game state. I try to make it look like it is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 120, since the special chart start memory whose digestion order is the second is the special result, the change time and stop time of the first and second special chart start memories are changed, The length of the connection period, which is a period from the end of the special game state to the start of the round game in the next special game state, is set to the same length as the continuous notification period. Then, during this connection period, a continuous notification effect that the special gaming state continues is performed, and the number of rounds in the later special gaming state is added to the number of rounds in the previous special gaming state. Yes.

  That is, as a special game state execution mode, a continuous notification period in which a continuous notification effect is performed is set in advance, and a special figure start memory that provides a special result in a special figure start memory stored during execution of the special game state. When the next special gaming state occurs, the effect mode is the same as the case where the special gaming state continues after the continuous notification period.

  If there is a special figure start memory stored during the execution of the special gaming state that has a special result, the effect of reviving after performing the effect that the special gaming state does not continue during the connection period is performed. In this way, the same effect may be performed as a continuous notification effect when the special gaming state continues even after the continuous notification period.

  In addition, FIG. 121 shows the presence of the start memory as a special result as shown in FIGS. 113 (e), 113 (f), and 114, and the notification of the number of rounds that can be executed by the special result. The example performed by 41c and the character 41d was shown. In this example, after the special result mode is temporarily stopped in the special figure fluctuation display game as shown in FIG. 121 (a), the identification information is again displayed as shown in FIG. 121 (b). ing. Then, during this re-variation display, as shown in FIG. 121 (c), the normal drawing effect area 41c and the character 41d appear, and in the special game state generated by the start memory that produces a special result in the normal drawing effect area 41c. It is reported that the number of rounds that can be executed is 16 rounds. By performing such notification, the effects in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c become various, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Note that such notification using the general drawing effect area 41c is not limited to the re-variable display, but as a result round number notification during the result display as shown in FIG. 114 (b), FIG. 114 (d), ( It can also be used as a next round number notification during a special game as shown in e).

  Next, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed when the special figure starting memory number becomes a predetermined number or more during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. It has become. Further, when the special figure fluctuation display game being executed has a specific fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is not shortened even if the number of special figure starting memories exceeds a predetermined number.

  FIG. 122 shows a case where a special figure start memory is generated and the special figure start memory number is 3 when the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where the special figure start memory number is 2 The execution mode of the special figure variation display game (when the number exceeds the predetermined number) is shown. If the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is other than the specific fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is shortened based on the fact that the number of special figure starting memories has become a predetermined number or more (t31), which is initially scheduled Control is performed so that the fluctuation time ends (t32) earlier than the end of the fluctuation time (t33). On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern, the variation time is not shortened even if the number of special figure starting memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (t31).

  FIG. 123 shows a case where the special figure start memory is generated and the special figure start memory number is 3 when the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where the special figure start memory number is 2 The display mode of the special figure variation display game (when the number exceeds a predetermined number) is shown.

  If the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is other than a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern without reach), the number of special figure starting memories stored when the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed. The fluctuation time is shortened by the number of being more than a predetermined number. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 123 (a) to 123 (c), the decoration special figure variation display game is executed according to the variation pattern set at the start of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 123 (e), a result mode is displayed through a white display that forms a specific display mode in which the identification information cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize. Even in the case of the specific display mode, the fourth symbol that displays the execution mode of the special figure variation display game separately from the identification information is in a state that can be recognized by the player.

  Thereby, the variation time can be shortened without a sense of incongruity, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. In addition, the specific display mode may be anything that makes the identification information unrecognizable or difficult to recognize, and increases the transparency of the display of the identification information itself that makes it unrecognizable by stopping the display of the identification information itself. The identification information cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize by performing a specific display in the display portion of the identification information, displaying a character, or setting the entire screen to a specific display color. There are things to be in the state.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed is a specific variation pattern (for example, a pseudo-continuous variation pattern), the variation time is not limited even if the number of special figure starting memories exceeds a predetermined number. It is not shortened, and as shown in FIGS. 123 (f) to (j), the display mode of the decorative special figure variation display game being executed is not changed. As this specific pattern, in the special figure variation display game based on one start memory, the display device 41 displays the variation of the identification information, temporarily stops all the identification information, and then displays the variation of the identification information again. In addition to the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the re-variable display operation is performed a predetermined number of times, there are a variation pattern of a continuous effect that continuously produces effects over a plurality of variation display games, a variation pattern selected when a special result is obtained, and the like. In particular, it is desirable that the specific pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is likely to have a special result.

  By setting whether or not the variation time is shortened in this way, it is possible to prevent the production from being ended halfway during execution of the effective production, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Can do. On the other hand, when the possibility of a special result is low, the next special figure variation display game can be executed quickly, and the variation time of the variation display game is sharpened, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Special figure fluctuation time reduction processing]
In order to perform such control, the game control apparatus 100 performs the variation time shortening process shown in FIG. 124 in the special figure start port switch common process (see FIG. 96). In this variation time shortening process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is changing (step A381). If not changing (step A381; No), the variation time shortening process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is fluctuating (step A381; Yes), the total of the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) becomes 3 (predetermined number). (Step A382). The total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is 3 (predetermined number) means that the start memory number is changed from 2 to 3 due to the occurrence of the start memory, and the predetermined number or more from the start of the fluctuation. Not included if present. If the total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is not 3 (predetermined number) (step A382; No), the variation time shortening process is terminated. When the total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold is 3 (predetermined number) (step A382; Yes), whether the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a specific fluctuation pattern. Is determined (step A383).

  And when it is a specific fluctuation pattern (step A383; Yes), a fluctuation time shortening process is complete | finished. In this case, the fluctuation time is not shortened. If it is not a specific variation pattern (step A383; No), a whiteout command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step A384), a variation time reduction stop is set (step A385), and variation time reduction processing is performed. finish. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is shortened.

  By setting the change time reduction stop (step A358), the change time of the special figure variable display game controlled by the game control apparatus 100 is shortened, and the decoration special figure variable display game stop command is sent to the effect control apparatus 300. Is sent. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the reception of the whiteout command, the identification information cannot be recognized or a process of performing white display in a specific display mode that is difficult to recognize is performed, and transmitted along with the setting of the variable time reduction stop. On the basis of the received stop command, a process for ending the decorative special figure variation display game is performed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation time shortening means for shortening the variation time of the variation display game being varied when the number of start memories becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 125, whether or not to set a specific variation pattern for the pseudo-continuous variation pattern may be determined based on the number of re-variable display operations and the result. In other words, a specific variation pattern is not used for the losing pseudo 1 series in which the result is out of order and the re-variable display operation is performed once, and the losing pseudo 2 series in which the result is out of progress and the re-variable display operation is performed twice. Let the case be a specific variation pattern.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the production from being cut when there is a high possibility of a special result, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, when the special figure start memory number exceeds a predetermined number and the re-variable display operation is once or twice, it is determined that a special result is obtained, and the re-variable display operation is not complete. If the number of special chart starting memories exceeds the specified number at the time of being performed once or twice, if the fluctuation time is not shortened, it can be recognized that there is a high possibility of special results, and the player will confirm these Therefore, even when the number of special figure starting memories increases, stoppage can be prevented and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  In view of the above, the variable display is provided with the start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to the upper limit number when the predetermined condition is satisfied as the start storage, and the display device 41 performs the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage. A gaming machine that executes a game and generates a special gaming state based on the result mode of the fluctuation display game being a special result, and the fluctuation that is fluctuating when the number of starting memories exceeds a predetermined value Fluctuation time shortening means (game control device 100) for shortening the variation time of the display game is provided, and the variation time shortening means stores the start memory when the variation display game being varied has selected a predetermined variation pattern. Even if the number exceeds a predetermined value, it is possible not to shorten the variation time of the variation display game.

  Here, the predetermined variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the identification information is temporarily stopped and re-varied, a continuous effect variation pattern in which a plurality of variation display games are continuously produced, or a special result. The variation pattern selected in the above.

  In addition, in the variation display game based on one start-up memory, the predetermined variation pattern is a variation display of the identification information on the display device 41, and after all the identification information is temporarily stopped, the entire variation of the identification information is displayed again. This is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in which the re-variation display operation is performed a predetermined number of times.

  Therefore, in the case of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, even if the number of starting memories exceeds a predetermined value, the variation time of the variation display game is not shortened, so that the pseudo-continuous variation can be executed without delay, and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented.

  Further, the display control means (effect control apparatus 300) for controlling the display mode on the display device 41 is provided, and the display control means determines the change time of the change display game that the change time shortening means (game control apparatus 100) is changing. When shortening, the display mode 41 displays the result mode through a specific display mode in which the identification information cannot be recognized or is difficult to recognize.

  Therefore, the variation time can be shortened without a sense of incongruity, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented. Moreover, the time for displaying the specific display mode can be omitted, and the variation time can be shortened more effectively.

  FIG. 126 shows a variation of the variation time shortening process. In this process, when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern (step A383; Yes), it is determined whether the result is a temporary stop of the quasi-continuous lost (step A386). If the result is a temporary stop (step A386; Yes). In this case, the variable time shortening stop is set (step A387), and the variable time shortening process is terminated.

  As shown in FIGS. 127 (a) to (c), when the variation pattern is not a specific one, the variation time is shortened by changing the number of special figure starting memories from 2 to 3 (being a predetermined number). The result is stopped and displayed through a white display having a specific display mode as shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 127 (d) and 127 (e), the variation time is shortened also when the number of special figure starting memories is changed from 2 to 3 during the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous variation pattern where the result is out of order. In this case, however, the temporarily stopped identification information is stopped without going through the specific display mode. In other words, even if a specific fluctuation pattern does not originally reduce the fluctuation time, the fluctuation time is shortened if it is possible to stop without a sense of incongruity. Moreover, the time for displaying the specific display mode can be omitted, and the variation time can be shortened more effectively.

  From the above, the fluctuation time shortening means (game control device 100) is a case where a special result is not obtained, and the fluctuation occurs when the number of start memories exceeds a predetermined value during the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern. When the time is shortened and the display control means (production control device 300) has the number of start memories greater than or equal to a predetermined value during the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is shortened by the fluctuation time shortening means, The result mode is displayed without going through the specific display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 128, when the special figure start memory number becomes a predetermined number and the fluctuation time is shortened during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure start memory display 41b is temporarily displayed by displaying the specific display mode. , And when the special display start memory display 41b is displayed again after the specific display mode is displayed, the predetermination information about the special figure start storage may be notified by the special display start memory display 41b. . In this way, the special figure starting memory is generated so that the player positively exceeds the predetermined number, the stoppage can be prevented, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  Further, when the variation time is shortened and the specific display mode is displayed, the prior determination information about the special figure starting storage may be notified by the specific display mode. For example, when there is no special figure start memory that has a special result in the special figure start memory, it is white, and when there is a special figure start memory that has a special result in the special figure start memory, it is rainbow.

  Further, the condition for shortening the fluctuation time is a case where the total value of the first start memory number and the second start memory number exceeds a predetermined number, but the second start memory number is a predetermined number (for example, one). Exceeding may be a condition for shortening the variation time. In this way, it becomes possible to efficiently execute the special figure fluctuation display game in the short time state in which the generation of the special figure 2 start memory is facilitated, and the chance of the fluctuation time being shortened except in the short time state is reduced. , You can secure the opportunity to produce until the end.

  In addition, the condition for shortening the variation time is that the total value of the first start memory number and the second start memory number exceeds a predetermined number. Since a variation pattern with a short variation time is set, the variation time is not reduced even if a new special figure start memory is generated. The fluctuation time may be shortened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 129 (a), after the suggestion display 41f suggesting the execution of the re-variation display operation is displayed as the display mode in the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the start of the re-variation display operation or the suggestion display 41f disappears. Then, the identification information located behind can be recognized and stopped, and when the variation time is shortened in the case of the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the suggestion display 41f has a specific display mode. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 129 (b), in the state where the suggestion display 41f is displayed, when the number of special figure starting memories becomes a predetermined number and the variation time is shortened, the suggestion display 41f disappears and the result The mode is displayed. In this way, the variation time can be shortened without a sense of incongruity.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the second upper limit value that is the upper limit value of the second start memory number is made larger than the first upper limit value that is the upper limit value of the first start memory number. The first upper limit value is 4, and the second upper limit value is 84.

  FIG. 130 shows a display form of the decorative special figure start memory display 41b. The first special memory start display display 41b of the first start memory corresponds to the first start memory one-on-one and is displayed in the lower left part of the display area of the display device 41 in order from the left in the order of digestion. In the decorative special figure start memory display 41b, it is possible to suggest the variation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory by the display mode.

  The decorative special figure start memory display of the second start memory is the second start memory in which the digest order is within the first upper limit value, that is, the second start memory in which the digest order is the first to the fourth is the second. One-to-one correspondence with the start memory is displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the display device 41 in order from the left in the order of digestion. In the decorative special figure start memory display 41b, it is possible to suggest the variation pattern and result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding special figure start memory by the display mode.

  In the second start-up memory, the start-up memory whose digestion order is larger than the first upper limit value (after the first upper-limit value), that is, the second start-up memory whose digestion order is fifth or later is stored in the display area of the display device 41. The presence is displayed in the special 2 winning display area 41g in the lower right. In the special 2 winning display area 41g, the number of second start memories whose digestion order is the fifth or later is not clearly notified, and the presence of the second start memory whose digestion order is the fifth or later is displayed, such as a change in display color. Notification is made by changing the display mode. When the second start memory reaches the second upper limit number, a message to that effect (for example, “MAX”) is displayed in the special 2 winning display area 41g. At this time, a sound notifying that may be output. Further, when the second start memory having the digestion order of the fifth or later occurs, the special 2 prize display area 41g is notified by setting it to a predetermined display mode (for example, blinking).

  In addition, in the special 2 winning display area 41g, notification of the preliminary determination result for the second start memory is not performed. As a result, the result of the pre-determination is notified only for the second start memory that is close to the execution time of the special figure variation display game, so that the player can surely grasp only the necessary information, and at the gaming machine Processing and display can be prevented from becoming complicated. In addition, it is possible to prevent irritability from being irritated.

  FIG. 131 shows the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 in the collective display device 50 provided in the game board 30. In the first hold indicator 54, the number of first start memories is displayed by the number of lighting LEDs, so that the player can easily recognize the first start memory number.

  In the second hold indicator 55, the number of the second start memory whose digestion order is the first to fourth in the second start memory is displayed by the number of lighting of the LEDs, and the digest order is from the first. The player can easily recognize the fourth second start memory number. Further, the second starting memory whose digestion order is the fifth or later in the second starting memory is displayed by 81 kinds of displays configured by setting each of the four LEDs to one of the off state, the on state, and the blinking state. It is like that.

  When there is no second start memory of the fifth and subsequent digestion orders, it is possible to recognize that by turning off the four LEDs, and the game is performed for the second start memory numbers from the first to the fourth digestion order. So that people can easily recognize it. However, when the number of second starting memories whose digestion order is fifth or later is one or more, the display mode configured by four LEDs associated with each number is a change in the second starting memory number. The change in the display mode is set so that there is no regularity, and the number of second start memories whose digestion order is the fifth or later is not easily recognized from the display mode here.

  FIG. 132 shows an example of a change in the decorative special figure start memory display 41b according to the change in the second start memory number. The state shown in FIG. 132 (a) shows a state in which the special figure change display game is executed in a state where there are four first start memories and three second start memories. When the second start memory a having the fourth digestion order is generated from this state, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b-a corresponding to the second start memory a is displayed as shown in FIG. 132 (b). . In this decorative special figure start memory display 41b-a, the prefetch result for the corresponding second start memory a is notified by the display mode.

  Further, when the second start memory b having the fifth digestion order is generated, the display mode of the special 2 winning display area 41g is changed as shown in FIG. It is notified that there is a memory. However, no clear number is reported. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 132 (d), the special figure fluctuation display game that has been executed is finished, and as shown in FIG. 132 (e), the special figure fluctuation based on the second start memory having the first digestion order. When the display game is started, the decorative special figure start memory display 41b corresponding to each second start memory is sequentially moved to the left by the advance of the digestion order.

  Then, the second start memory b whose digestion order has been informed in the special 2 winning display area 41g has the fourth digest order, so that the decorative special figure start corresponding to the second start memory b is performed. A memory display 41b-b is displayed. In the decorative special figure start memory display 41b-b, the prefetch result of the corresponding second start memory b is notified depending on the display mode. The notification of the pre-reading result for the second start-up memory b in which the digestion order is fourth is not performed in the special 2 winning display area 41g, and is notified by the fact that the digestion order is fourth. Has been started.

  FIG. 133 shows the transmission timing of information in the example shown in FIG. Note that symbols (a) to (e) in FIG. 133 correspond to (a) to (e) in FIG. 132. When a winning to the normal variation winning device 37 occurs when the second starting memory number is 3 and a game ball is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (t41), the effect control device 300 stores the second starting memory. A decoration special figure holding number command indicating an increase is transmitted (t42). Furthermore, the prior determination information about the generated start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as a prefetch command (t43).

  After that, when the second start memory number is 4 and a win to the normal variation winning device 37 occurs and a game ball is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (t44), the effect control device 300 performs the second start. A decoration special figure holding number command indicating an increase in memory is transmitted (t45). The generated start memory is the second start memory and the digestion order is fifth, and the special determination display information about the start memory is not notified in the special 2 winning display area 41g. Therefore, the game control device 100 does not make a preliminary determination for the start-up memory at this time, and does not transmit a prefetch command including the preliminary determination information.

  Then, when the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is finished and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory having the first digestion order is started, information about the special figure fluctuation display game is included. The change start command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (t46). Since one second start memory is consumed by starting the special figure variation display game, a decoration special figure holding number command indicating a decrease in the second start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (t47). Furthermore, since the digestion order of the second start memory, which is the fifth digest order, becomes the fourth, and it is possible to notify the advance determination information with the decorative special figure start memory display, the game control device 100 preliminarily describes the start memory. A determination is made and a prefetch command including pre-determination information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (t48).

  As described above, since the pre-determination for the second start-up memory whose digestion order is fifth or later is performed after the digestion order is fourth, the processing by the pre-determination means is concentrated at the time of winning a prize and becomes complicated. Can be prevented, and the storage area for storing the result of the prior determination can be reduced. Furthermore, when a power failure occurs, it is possible to notify the result of the prior determination after the power failure is restored simply by backing up the start memory information stored in correspondence with the start memory in the game control device 100. This eliminates the need for processing such as making a preliminary determination again for all start memories after backup or recovery from a power failure, and can prevent the processing at the time of power failure and power recovery from becoming complicated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
In order to perform such control, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 134 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In this special figure hold information determination process, when the input of the start port switch is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the second start memory number including the generated second start memory is 4 or less. It is determined whether there is any (step A391).

  When the second start memory number is 4 or less (step A391; Yes), processing related to prior determination after step A235 is performed. When the second start memory number is not 4 or less (step A391; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated without performing the process related to the prior determination for the second start memory.

  Accordingly, in the second start memory, the start memory whose digestion order is within the first upper limit value, that is, for the second start memory whose digest order is the first to fourth, the pre-determination process for the second start memory is the first start memory. 2. It is performed when a start memory is generated. In addition, in the second start memory, the start memory whose digestion order is after the first upper limit value, that is, the second start memory for which the digest order is the fifth or later, the pre-determination process for the second start memory is performed in the second start memory. When it occurs, it will not be performed.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Further, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 135 is performed instead of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. In this special figure 2 fluctuation start process, after the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) is performed, it is determined whether there is a start memory stored in the second start memory (step A392). The start memory that has become protection 4 means that there are five or more second start memories before the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the first second start memory is consumed by the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. This is the second start-up memory in which the digestion order is fourth as the digestion order is advanced.

  When the second start memory does not include the start memory that has become retention 4 (the second start memory having the fourth digestion order) (step A392; No), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated. In addition, when the second start memory has a start memory that has become retention 4 (second start memory having the fourth digestion order) (step A392; Yes), the process related to the pre-determination after step A235 in FIG. 134 is performed. Do.

  As a result, the digestion order in the second start memory is the start memory after the first upper limit value, that is, the digestion order of the start memory that was the second start memory after the digestion order is within the first upper limit value. At this time, a preliminary determination process for the second start-up memory is performed.

  Based on the above, the variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a special result is obtained, the starting winning area includes a first winning area (start winning port 36), a state in which a game ball is easy to win, and a game ball And a second winning area (ordinary variable winning device 37) that can be changed to a state where it is difficult to win or not, and the first upper limit is set as a first start memory for winning a game ball in the first winning area. First start storage means (game control device 100) for storing up to a value, and second start storage means (game control device) for storing a game ball winning in the second winning area as a second start storage up to a second upper limit value 100) and the first start Based on the memory, the first game execution means (game control device 100) for executing the first variable display game as the variable display game and the second variable display game as the variable display game are executed based on the second start-up memory. 2nd game execution means (game control device 100), and the 2nd upper limit is made larger than the 1st upper limit.

  In addition, there is provided a start memory notifying means (production control device 300) for notifying the number of memories of the first start memory and the number of memories of the second start memory as the start memory display, and the start memory notifying means stores the number of memories of the second start memory. The number of memories less than or equal to the first upper limit value is clearly displayed while the number of memories exceeding the first upper limit value is not clearly displayed, and the number of memories stored in the second start memory Is notified when the second upper limit value is reached.

  Further, the start memory information stored in correspondence with the start memory in the first start memory means (game control device 100) and the second start memory means (game control device 100) is before execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining the pre-determination result display means (effect control device 300) for displaying the determination result by the pre-determining means in the start memory display. 300), the predetermination result display means can display the determination result for the second start memory whose digestion order is within the first upper limit value for the determination result by the predetermination means of the second start memory, For the second start memory larger than the first upper limit value, the determination result is not displayed.

  The prior determination means (game control device 100) determines the second start memory exceeding the first upper limit when the digestion order of the second start memory falls within the first upper limit. The result is transmitted to the start memory notification means (production control device 300).

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the second start memory reaches a predetermined number in the time-saving state, it is possible to further shorten the variation time of the subsequent second special figure variation display game. Yes. As shown in FIG. 136 (a), from the start of the time reduction state until the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value (t51 to t52), the normal time reduction state is changed with a shorter variation time than when the time reduction state is not. 2 The special figure variation display game can be executed. When the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value (t52), the next time from the second special figure variation display game to the end of the time-short state (t53 to t54) becomes the super-short time state, which is shorter than the normal time-short state. The second special figure variation display game can be executed in the variation time.

  In order to perform such control, in the process of preparing a target table for setting information regarding the fluctuation pattern in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the upper limit value has been reached, a variation pattern table for super-short time is selected, and a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the normal time-short state can be set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 136 (b), when the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value (t52), the remaining fluctuation time (t52 to t53) in the second special figure fluctuation display game being executed. May be shortened. Thereby, the digestion of the second start-up memory can be accelerated. When such control is performed, in the variable time shortening process shown in FIG. 124, when the second start memory reaches the second upper limit value, the whiteout command transmission process (step A384) and the variable time shortening stop process ( Step A385) is performed. Further, when the second special figure variation display game being executed at this time has a specific variation pattern, the variation time may not be shortened. Furthermore, you may make it alert | report the prior determination information about start-up memory | storage by the specific display mode displayed when shortening fluctuation | variation time.

  From the above, the second game execution means (game control device 100) is based on the fact that the execution time of the second variable display game has not reached the predetermined value based on the second start memory reaching the predetermined value. This means that the time is shorter than the execution time.

  In addition, although the 2nd start memory | storage reached | attained the 2nd upper limit value as conditions for making it an ultra-short time state, it is good also as other than a 2nd upper limit value. For example, in a so-called ST machine that is in a high probability state until a predetermined number of games are executed after the special game state is finished, the second start memory number is increased from the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that can be executed in the high probability state. You may make it be a super time-short state on condition that it became the value which subtracted the number of times of execution of the special figure fluctuation display game executed in the probability state. That is, the super-short state may be set on condition that the second start memory is generated for the remaining number of times that can be executed in the high probability state. By doing in this way, it can prevent that many 2nd starting memories remain after the end of a high probability state.

  Furthermore, the second upper limit number may be reduced (for example, equal to the first upper limit number) while the already stored second start-up memory is made effective when the super-short time state is reached. good. That is, the generation of a new second start memory may be prohibited until the second start memory number becomes less than the changed second upper limit number. Also by doing in this way, it can be prevented that a lot of the second start memory remains after the end of the high probability state.

  In particular, if the super-short state is set on condition that the second start memory is generated for the remaining number of times that can be executed in the high probability state in the ST machine, the special figure variation display game until the end of the high probability state. Since it becomes possible to concentrate on the production and the notification of prior determination information, the interest of the game can be improved. For example, in the short-time state, all the second start memories are pre-determined at the time of occurrence, and when there is a start memory that results in a special result, the number of rounds that can be executed in the next special game state is determined. The special figure variation display game based on the starting memory as a result is divided and notified, and the number of rounds notified in each special figure variation display game is added as an executable round number. good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 137 (a), a special 2 winning display area 41g is arranged, and as shown in FIG. 137 (b), the presence of the second starting memory whose digestion order is the fifth or later is displayed, such as a change in display color. In addition to notifying by a change in display mode, it may be used as a general drawing effect area 41c as shown in FIG. 137 (c).

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present embodiment has a plurality of probability values in the high probability state, and any probability value is selected when the high probability state is entered.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine that is in a high probability state until a predetermined number of games are executed after the special gaming state ends. As shown in FIG. 138 (a), there are four probability modes A to D, and one of the probability modes is set. These probability modes have the same probability of a special result in a normal probability state of 1/298 in any probability mode, but can be executed in a high probability state with a probability of a special result in a high probability state. The number of special figure variation display games (ST number) is different.

  The probability value that is a special result in the high probability state is highest in the probability mode A, and decreases in the order of the probability mode B, the probability mode C, and the probability mode D. On the other hand, the ST number, which is the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a high probability state, is the smallest in probability mode A as shown in FIG. 138 (b), and the probability mode B, probability mode C, probability It increases in order of mode D. The probability value in the high probability state and the ST count are such that the expected value from which the special result is derived by executing the special figure variation display game of the ST count is substantially the same in any probability mode. It is set and can play a fair game. Since the number of game balls consumed in a high probability state increases as the number of STs increases, the expectation value is set slightly higher as the number of STs increases. The expected value may be the same value in each mode.

  These probability modes can be selected by the player. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, an operation input at the effect button 25 serving as an operation means is input to the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300. Then, for example, in the special game state or at any other time, the game control device 100 performs control to display a display as shown in FIG. 139 on the display device 41 via the effect control device 300, and the game is performed according to this display. A user can select a desired probability mode by operating the effect button 25.

  In this case, first, second, and third effect buttons are provided as the effect buttons 25, the first effect button corresponds to the left movement display 42a, the second effect button corresponds to the decision display 42b, and the third The production buttons correspond to the right movement display 42c. Each time the player operates the first effect button, the selection display 42d moves to the probability mode display 42e on the left, and every time the player operates the third effect button, the selection display 42d is on the right. The display is moved to the probability mode display 42e, and the probability mode can be selected by operating the second effect button in a state where the selection display 42d is moved to the desired probability mode display 42e.

[Probability state setting process after big hit]
In the game control device 100, in order to set the probability value and the ST number in the high probability state according to the probability mode selected in this way, in the jackpot end process (step A15) in the special figure game process (see FIG. 94). The probability state setting process after the big hit shown in FIG. 140 is performed. In the probability state setting process after the big hit, it is first determined whether or not it is the big hit end timing.

  When it is not the big hit end timing (step A401; No), the probability state setting process after the big hit ends. If it is the big hit end timing (step A401; Yes), the probability value and ST number corresponding to the probability mode selected by the player are set (steps A402 to A406), and the probability status after the big hit ends The setting process ends.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a probability setting means for setting any one of a plurality of predetermined probability values as the probability of a special result. Further, the game control device 100 can set a probability value after the end of the special gaming state, and a period setting means for setting a period for maintaining the high probability value when any of a plurality of high probability values is set. Make.

  Since the probability mode can be selected in this way, the probability of the next special result is changed in various ways triggered by the derivation of the special result, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the number of executions of the variable display game in which the probability value is maintained increases as the lower probability value is selected from a plurality of high probability values, the player is dissatisfied even if a lower probability value is set. Can be prevented. Further, an unprecedented function that the player can select the probability value can be realized, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Furthermore, a player who wants to enjoy a game with a high probability for a long time can select a low probability value that increases the number of executions of a variable display game in which a high probability value is maintained, and a player who does not have enough time, Since it is possible to select a probability value with a small number of executions of the variable display game in which a high probability value is maintained, the game can be widened, and the convenience of a wide range of people can be increased and the game population can be increased.

  Although the player can select the probability mode, for example, the probability mode may be selected based on the type of special result. In this case, the operation input of the effect button 25 may not be input to the game control device 100.

  In addition, as the types of special results, a probability variable big hit that is a special result that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state and a normal big hit that is a special result that does not become a high probability state after the special gaming state ends are set. Also good. In this case, the probability mode E can be selected as the probability mode in addition to the above-described probability modes A to D as shown in FIGS. 141 (a) and 141 (b).

  When a probabilistic big hit is derived as a special result, one of probability modes A to D is selected as described above. Further, when a normal jackpot is derived as a special result, the probability mode E is always selected. Furthermore, if it is a probable big hit, the result mode of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game is set to any one of 1 to 3 or 5 to 7, and if it is a normal big hit, the result of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game By making the aspect 4 or 8, the player can recognize which jackpot is the big hit. By doing in this way, it can be made into a normal probability state after completion | finish of a special game state, and the interest of a game can be raised.

  From the above, in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the suspension result of the variable display game is a special result, a plurality of predetermined probability values are set as the probability of the special result. Probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting one of them is provided, and the plurality of probability values include a low probability value having the lowest probability and a plurality of different high probability values having a higher probability than the low probability value. Included, the probability setting means can set the probability value after the end of the special gaming state, and when setting any one of a plurality of high probability values, a period setting means for setting a period for maintaining the high probability value (The game control device 100), and the period setting means can set a period until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times according to the probability value as the period for maintaining the high probability value. The probability value is low And thus it has to set the number of times.

  In addition, an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) sets a plurality of high probability values as the probability values after the end of the special gaming state. The probability value selected by the player by operating the operation means from the high probability values is set. Here, the operation means may be anything as long as it can detect the player's operation such as a button or a touch panel.

  Further, the period setting means (game control device 100) specifies that the expected value from which the special result is derived by executing the specified number of variable display games is substantially the same regardless of the probability value. The number of times is set.

  Further, the probability setting means (game control device 100) can set a low probability value as the probability value after the end of the special gaming state.

  In addition, you may combine with the game machine of 3rd Embodiment mentioned above. For example, the high-probability state is always set to the short-time state, and the second start memory number is a value obtained by subtracting the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed in the high-probability state from the number of STs in the selected probability mode. As shown in FIG. 142, it may be notified in the special 2 winning display area 41g. Furthermore, when this state is reached, the normal time short state may be changed to a super time short state in which the variation time of the special figure variation display game can be made shorter than the normal time short state.

[First Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a first modified gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fourth embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification can select a probability state when the power is turned on and suggest the selection result.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, as shown in FIG. 143, there is a high probability of 1/39 and a medium probability of 1/182 as a high probability value, and a low probability of 1/384 as a low probability value. After the end of the special gaming state, either high probability or medium probability is set by selection by the player or selection by the gaming machine, and the number of STs corresponding to the probability value is set. In addition, it is possible to select which probability value the gaming machine 10 is to be based on when the power is turned on, and the interest in selecting the gaming machine at the time of opening the store is enhanced. Then, it is possible to perform a suggestion notification that suggests the selected probability value by the display device 41, the special figure indicators 51 and 52, and the like.

  FIG. 144 shows an example of suggestion notification on the display device 41. Immediately after the power is turned on, any probability value is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the low probability value is selected, it is suggested that the display mode is changed to that shown in FIG. 144 (b) based on the establishment of the predetermined notification condition, and the low probability value is selected. It is like that. By performing such an effect that suggests a probability value, it can be used as a reference for selecting a gaming machine.

  The predetermined notification condition may be anything such as executing a predetermined number of special figure change display games since power-on, elapse of a predetermined time, or selection of a predetermined change pattern. By setting the predetermined notification conditions in this way, it becomes difficult to foresee the low probability state immediately after the power is turned on, so the possibility that a low probability game machine will be avoided is reduced. The operating state is easy to stabilize. Although the low probability value is suggested, other probability values may be suggested.

  FIG. 145 shows an example of suggestion notification in the special figure indicators 51 and 52. In the special figure indicators 51 and 52, the probability value is obtained by performing any of the display modes as shown in FIGS. 145 (a) to 145 (c) in the period from when the power is turned on until the special figure variation display game is started. To suggest. When it is a high probability value, as shown in FIG. 145 (a), the segments are sequentially lit clockwise, and when it is a medium probability value, the segment is left as shown in FIG. 145 (b). The display mode is such that the surrounding 8 characters are sequentially lit, and in the case of a low probability value, as shown in FIG. 145 (c), the segment is sequentially lit in the clockwise 8 characters. By displaying such a probability value, it can be used as a reference for selecting a gaming machine.

  In addition, when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied, these displays may be performed. Further, even when a special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, notification is possible. When one special figure indicator 51, 52 is displaying a special figure fluctuation display game, the other special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. These special displays 51 and 52 not displaying these are displayed. In addition, if the notification shown in FIG. 145 is performed only on the special-figure indicators 51 and 52 that are less noticeable than the display device 41 without performing the notification on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. It can be prevented from being easily recognized by a player, and the interest in selecting a gaming machine can be enhanced. In addition, since it is difficult to detect that the low-probability state is immediately after power-on, the possibility that a low-probability gaming machine will be avoided is reduced, and the operating state of the amusement store is likely to be stable. In addition, it is desirable that a plurality of segments emit light at the same time or the update cycle is made long so that the probability state cannot be easily identified at a glance.

  In order to perform such control, the process shown in FIG. 146 is performed instead of the latter half of the main process (see FIG. 88). Here, when the RAM is cleared, a low probability value or a medium probability value is selected as the probability value. In this process, after the process of transmitting a power-on command (step S22), the process of selecting a probability value is performed (step S121), and it is determined whether the selected probability value is a medium probability value. (Step S122).

  If it is a medium probability value (step S122; Yes), the ON information is saved in the medium probability notification flag area (step S123), and the ON data of the medium probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S124). By saving the ON information in the medium probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. In addition, by setting the ON data of the medium probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (b) is performed on the special figure indicators 51 and 52.

  On the other hand, if it is not a medium probability value (step S122; No), that is, if it is a low probability value, the ON information is saved in the low probability notification flag area (step S125), and the ON data of the low probability notification LED is stored in the segment area. Setting is made (step S126). By saving the ON information in the low-probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the low-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (c) is performed on the special-purpose indicators 51 and 52.

  Note that by saving ON information in the high-probability notification flag area in step S17, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 displays the information on the display device 41 based on the establishment of a predetermined notification condition. You may make it perform the notification of the suggestion of the probability value by the change of a display as shown to 144. FIG. Further, by setting the ON data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area in step S18, the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 147 shows processing in which one of a low probability value, a medium probability value, and a high probability value is selected as the probability value when the RAM is not cleared. In this process, after performing the process for resetting the area related to error and fraud monitoring (step S15), the process for selecting the probability value is performed (step S131), and whether the selected probability value is a high probability value or not. Determination is made (step S16). If a high probability value or a medium probability value is selected at the time of power-off, the processing for selecting the probability value may not be performed.

  If it is a high probability value (step S16; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S17), and the ON data of the high probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S18). By saving the ON information in the high-probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (a) is performed on the special-purpose indicators 51 and 52.

  On the other hand, when it is not a high probability value (step S16; No), it is determined whether it is a medium probability value (step S132). If it is a medium probability value (step S132; Yes), the ON information is saved in the medium probability notification flag area (step S133), and the ON data of the medium probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S134). By saving the ON information in the medium probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. In addition, by setting the ON data of the medium probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (b) is performed on the special figure indicators 51 and 52.

  If it is not the medium probability value (step S132; No), the process of saving the ON information in the probability notification flag area and the process of setting the ON data of the probability notification LED in the segment area are not performed. In this case, the ON information is saved in the low probability notification flag area, the ON data of the low probability notification LED is set in the segment area, and the display device 41 as shown in FIG. It is also possible to perform a suggestion notification of a probability value due to a change in display, or to perform the display shown in FIG.

  FIG. 148 shows a process for selecting a probability value regardless of whether or not the RAM is cleared. In this process, when the RAM is not cleared, one of a low probability value, a medium probability value, and a high probability value is selected as the probability value, and when the RAM is cleared, a low probability value, a medium probability value is selected as the probability value. One of the probability values is selected.

  In this process, after the process for resetting the area related to error and fraud monitoring (step S15), the process for selecting the probability value is performed (step S141), and whether the selected probability value is a high probability value or not. Determination is made (step S16). If a high probability value or a medium probability value is selected at the time of power-off, the processing for selecting the probability value may not be performed.

  If it is a high probability value (step S16; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S17), and the ON data of the high probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S18). By saving the ON information in the high-probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (a) is performed on the special-purpose indicators 51 and 52. On the other hand, when it is not a high probability value (step S16; No), a medium-low probability notification process is performed (step S142).

  Further, when the RAM is cleared, a process for transmitting a command at power-on (step S22) is performed, then a process for selecting a probability value is performed (step S143), and a medium / low probability notification process is performed (step S143). S144).

  As shown in FIG. 149, in the medium / low probability notification process (steps S142 and S144), it is first determined whether or not the selected probability value is a medium probability value (step S151). If it is the medium probability value (step S151; Yes), the ON information is saved in the medium probability notification flag area (step S152), and the ON data of the medium probability notification LED is set in the segment area (step S153). By saving the ON information in the medium probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. In addition, by setting the ON data of the medium probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (b) is performed on the special figure indicators 51 and 52.

  On the other hand, if it is not the medium probability value (step S151; No), that is, if it is a low probability value, the ON information is saved in the low probability notification flag area (step S154), and the ON data of the low probability notification LED is stored in the segment area. Setting is made (step S155). By saving the ON information in the low-probability notification flag area, this information is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the display device 41 as shown in FIG. Prompt notification of probability value due to change in display. Further, by setting the ON data of the low-probability notification LED in the segment area, the display shown in FIG. 145 (c) is performed on the special-purpose indicators 51 and 52.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as power-on probability selection means for selecting a probability value when the gaming machine is turned on. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a suggestion display means for displaying a display that suggests a probability value set when the power is turned on on a display (special display 51, 52) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the effect control device 300 serves as a suggestion effect executing means for displaying an effect suggesting the probability value set when the power is turned on on the display device 41 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the display device 41 that displays an image relating to a game is provided, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) can set a probability value when the gaming machine is turned on. It is provided with the suggestion effect execution means (the effect control device 300) for displaying the effect suggesting the probability value set in the display device 41 when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, the probability setting means may select the probability value only when the information in the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, or may always select the probability value when the power is turned on. Moreover, you may make it select from all the probability values among several probability values, for example, some probability values (For example, a low probability value and some high probability values (probability in a high probability value). A low value is preferable))).

  In addition, a display (a special figure 1 display 51, a special figure 2 display 52) for displaying the result mode of the variable display game is provided, and the probability setting means (game control device 100) is turned on when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. It is possible to set the probability value, and to include a suggestion display means (game control device 100) for displaying a display indicating the probability value set when the power is turned on on a display device when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It becomes.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine of the fifth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability value and the ST number are selected according to the type of special result and the game mode in the special game state.

  FIG. 150 shows a game board according to this embodiment. In the game area 32, three general winning holes 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the surrounding frame body 40, and one general winning hole 35 is arranged on the right side of the surrounding frame body 40. Also, below the surrounding frame body 40, there is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game.

  Further, an ordinary variation winning device 37 (second start winning opening) for providing a start condition for the special figure variation display game is provided on the right side of the surrounding frame 40 facing the game area 32. The normal variation winning device 37 can be converted into an open state in which a prize can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by a movable member 37b. In addition, on the right side of the surrounding frame 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (general start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the normal variation display game, a general winning opening 35, and a flowing game ball are normally displayed. A guiding member 80 for guiding to the variable winning device 37 side is arranged. In the lower right side of the surrounding frame body 40 in the game area 32, a first special variable prize winning device (a big prize opening) 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 variation display game , Upper AT) 38 and a second special variable winning device (large winning opening, lower AT) 39 are arranged.

  Of the game area 32, the left area of the surrounding frame 40 is a first flow path (left game area) 32a, and the right area of the enclosure frame 40 is a second flow path (right game area) 32b. Yes. Then, the player can aim for winning at the start winning opening 36 by adjusting the firing force and firing the game ball to the first flow down path 32a (so-called left-handed), and the game ball enters the second flow down path 32b. Is fired (so-called right-handed), so that it is possible to aim for winning in the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, and the second special variable winning device 39.

  As shown in FIG. 151, the normal variation winning device 37 has a movable member 37b whose lower end is pivotally supported by a shaft along the front-rear direction. The movable member 37b is closed by a normal electric solenoid 37c as a driving device to close a winning opening that is substantially vertical and opens to the right side of the surrounding frame body 40 so that a winning is impossible, and to the game area 32 side. It can be converted into an open state (a state indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 151) which tilts to open the winning opening and enables winning. Although the movable member 37b is normally closed, it is converted into an open state in a predetermined manner when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit (normal hit or specific hit). .

  The first special variable prize-winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and closes the big prize opening depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game. State (blocked state unfavorable for the player) is converted to an open state (state advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b as a driving device, for example, during a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state. By changing the closed state from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the open area and give a predetermined game value (award ball) to the player. . In addition, a count switch 38a serving as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the first special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 38 (winning area).

  The second special variation winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 39c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. The winning opening is closed (blocked state unfavorable for the player) to the open state (state advantageous to the player). That is, the second special variable prize winning device 39 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 39c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 39b as a driving device, and is in a special gaming state or a small hit gaming state. By changing the closed state from the closed state to the opened state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the open area and give a predetermined game value (award ball) to the player. . In addition, a count switch 39a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed in the second special variable prize winning device (big prize opening) 39 (winning area).

  Further, the second special variation winning device 39 is provided with a distribution mechanism 90 for determining the game state in the special figure variation display game after the special game state is finished so as to be visible to the player. . The distribution mechanism 90 is provided with a specific area 91 and a non-specific area 92 into which the game balls won in the second special variation winning device 39 can flow, and the types of special results and the game balls to the specific area 91 Depending on whether or not there is an inflow, the number of special figure variation display games (ST number) that becomes a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 151, the distribution mechanism 90 includes a guide passage 93 that guides the game ball won in the second special variation winning device 39 and flows down in the middle of the flow-down path of the guide passage 93. A distribution device 94 that distributes the game balls to either the specific area 91 or the non-specific area 92 is provided. In addition, a count switch 39a as a detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the second special variation winning device 39 is provided at the upstream end portion of the guide flow path 93, and the specific area 91 includes the specific area 91. A specific area switch 97 for detecting an inflowing game ball is provided. Note that the game balls that have flowed into the specific area or the non-specific area are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine.

  The distribution device 94 is formed with a floor portion at a position above the non-specific region 92 in the guide channel 93, and is moved forward and backward by a distribution device solenoid 96 (see FIG. 153) controlled by the game control device 100. The plate-shaped distribution floor member 95 comprised so that it is possible is provided. In the passage restricted state in which the distribution floor member 95 is retracted rearward as shown in FIG. 152 (a), there is no distribution floor member above the non-specific region 92, and the non-specific region 92 is opened. The game balls that flow down are distributed to the non-specific area 92. In addition, as shown in FIG. 152 (b), in the passage-permitted state where the vehicle advances forward, the non-specific region 92 is closed and flows down because the distribution floor member 95 exists above the non-specific region 92. The game balls are distributed to the specific area 91. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an inflow control means for controlling the ease of inflow of the game ball into the specific area 91.

  In the special gaming state, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened except for the final round, and the second special variable winning device 39 is opened in the final round. The opening mode of the open / close door 39c and the operating mode of the distribution floor member 95 are determined by special results or a separate lottery.

  FIG. 154 shows the flow of the game. When a big hit occurs in a normal state that is a normal probability state and not a short time state, a special gaming state is entered. In this special game state, a round game in which the first special variable winning device 38 is released is performed except in the final round, and a round game in which the second special variable winning device 39 is opened as a challenge round is performed in the final round. In the challenge round, a challenge round A in which the operation of the sorting device 94 is easy to flow into the specific area 91 and a state in which the operation of the sorting device 94 is difficult to flow into the specific area 91 are performed. There is a challenge round B, and each is selected with a probability of 50%. This selection is made on the basis of the type of special result or a separate lottery result.

  When a game ball flows into the specific area 91 in the challenge round, the ST state is in a high probability state and a short time state. If a big hit occurs in this ST state, the special gaming state is entered. In this case, the ST state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, regardless of whether or not there is an inflow into the specific area 91. In addition, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state reaches the ST number in the ST state, the special figure short time state which is the normal probability state and the short time state is entered.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 in the special game state, the special figure short time state which is the normal probability state and the short time state is set. When a big hit occurs in this special figure short-time state, a special gaming state is entered. In this case, the ST state is entered after the special gaming state is ended, regardless of whether or not there is an inflow into the specific area 91. In addition, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state reaches a predetermined number (99 times), the normal state is restored.

  As shown in FIG. 155, the number of STs after the end of the special game state is determined by the game control device 100 according to the type of special result and the presence / absence of inflow into the specific area 91 (V winning). Note that, regardless of the type of the special result or the presence or absence of inflow into the specific area 91, the time is reduced from the end of the special game state to the execution of the 99 special figure variation display games.

  For example, when the big hit symbol is “111”, if the game ball flows into the specific area 91 (if V wins), the ST number is set to 5 times, and the special game is 5 times from the end of the special game state. Until the change display game is executed, the ST state is a high probability state and a short time state. If a big hit does not occur even if five special figure fluctuation display games are executed in this ST state, the remaining 94 special figure fluctuation display games are executed (99 times counting from the end of the special game state). Until the special figure fluctuation display game is executed). In addition, when the big hit symbol is “111” and the game ball does not flow into the specific area 91 (in the case of V-losing), the ST count is set to 0 times and the ST state is not set. From the end of the gaming state until the special figure variation display game is executed 99 times, the special figure time is short.

  When the big hit symbol is “333”, if the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the ST count is set to 50 times, and if the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the ST count is set to 10 times. Is done. When the big hit symbol is “777”, if the game ball flows into the specific area 91, the ST number is set to 100 times. In this case, the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times. The time-short state continues until. In addition, even when a big hit occurs in the ST state or the short time state, the ST number is set to 100 times regardless of the type of special result or the inflow of game balls to the specific area 91, and the special figure fluctuation display of 100 times The time-saving state continues until the game is executed. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game state setting means for setting the game state after the end of the special game state based on the type of special result and the presence or absence of inflow into the specific area 91.

  In the challenge round, as shown in FIG. 156, the display device 41 notifies the ST count when the game ball flows into the specific area 91 (when winning V).

  It should be noted that a fraud prevention switch for detecting a game ball is provided downstream of the specific area switch 97, and the game ball flows into the specific area 91 only when the game ball is detected by both the specific area switch 97 and the fraud prevention switch. Thus, an illegal act of manipulating a game ball with a fishing line may be prevented. Further, as shown in FIG. 157, any one of the probability modes A to E shown in FIG. 141 may be selected based on the special result and the presence / absence of the inflow of the game ball into the specific area 91.

  Based on the above, the display devices (Special Figure 1 Display 51, Special Figure 2 Display 52) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening provided in the game area 32 (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning apparatus 37). The display device 41) executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and when the variable display game results in a special result, a special game state in which the special variable prize-winning devices 38, 39 are opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. In the gaming machine that generates the game, a specific area 91 that is set inside the special variable prize winning device 39 and into which the game ball can flow by the operation of the special variable prize winning device 39, and the inflow of the game ball to the specific area 91 is easy. And an inflow control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game state and a game state setting means (game) for setting the game state after the end of the special game state based on the type of special result and the presence or absence of inflow into the specific area 91. The control device 100), and that it comprises a.

  Further, the game state setting means (game control device 100) can set any one of a plurality of predetermined probability values as the probability of a special result, and the plurality of probability values have the lowest probability. A low probability value and a plurality of different high probability values having a higher probability than the low probability value are included, and when any one of the plurality of high probability values is set, a period for maintaining the high probability value is set A period setting unit (game control device 100), and the period setting unit can set a period until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times according to the probability value as a period for maintaining the high probability value. As the specified number of times, the lower the probability value, the more times are set.

  Further, the period setting means (game control device 100) specifies that the expected value from which the special result is derived by executing the specified number of variable display games is substantially the same regardless of the probability value. The number of times is set.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above receives a plurality of pieces of identification information on the display device 41 based on the winning of a game ball in a start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37) provided in the game area 32. A game machine that executes a special figure fluctuation display game for fluctuating display, and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined special result, and is a start prize A normal variation winning device 37 that can change between a state in which the game ball is easily won and a state in which the game ball is difficult or not to win, and a game ball 32 that is provided in the game region 32 to detect the passing of the game ball. The figure start gate 34, the base figure change display game control means (game control device 100) for executing the base figure change display game based on the passage of the game ball to the base figure start gate, and the base drawing effect of the display device 41. Region 41 Based on the fact that the usual figure fluctuation display game display means (the production control device 300) capable of displaying the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game and the usual figure fluctuation display game become the specific result, A normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) for changing the state to an easy-to-win state, and a special drawing effect region 41a of the display device 41 according to the variation pattern of the identification information selected based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning region. The special figure fluctuation display game control means (game control device 100, presentation control apparatus 300) for executing the special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation in the general drawing effect area 41c during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. And a variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests a variation pattern of the display game. Here, the suggestion content about the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game may be anything such as the presence or absence of reach, the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, and the length of variation time.

  Therefore, an effect suggesting a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game can be executed in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, and the effects in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c can be varied, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  Further, the special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) wins a game ball in one start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37) as a variation pattern. The pseudo-variation pattern which performs the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display operation for performing the re-variable display of all the identification information after temporarily suspending all the identification information can be selected based on The effect control device 300 can display a change pattern suggestion display for notifying the execution of the pseudo continuous change pattern in the normal view effect area 41c during execution of the special figure change display game. Here, the notice of execution of the pseudo-variable pattern includes, for example, suggesting that re-variable display is performed, or suggesting the number of re-variable displays.

  Therefore, there are a variety of effects in the ordinary drawing effect area, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the variation pattern suggesting means (the effect control device 300) can display a variation pattern suggestion display that suggests the execution of the re-variation display operation in the normal effect region 41c every time the re-variation display operation is performed.

  Therefore, there are various effects in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced. In addition, the expectation can be raised that re-variable display is performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, the special figure variation display game control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) displays the identification information variably in each of a plurality of identification information strings including a plurality of identification information on the display device 41, and each identification information. A special figure variation display game that displays a result by a combination of identification information derived in a column is executed, and after a temporary stop in a part of the identification information sequence among a plurality of identification information sequences that perform variation display as a variation pattern, A slip variation pattern including a slip variation display operation for deriving identification information by performing a variation display can be selected, and the variation pattern suggesting means (production control device 300) performs the slip variation display operation every time the slip variation display operation is executed. The change pattern suggestion display suggesting the execution of can be displayed in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c.

  Therefore, there are a variety of effects in the ordinary drawing effect area, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, it has a start memory means (game control device 100) that can store up to the upper limit number of game balls winning in the start winning area (start winning prize port 36, normal variation winning device 37) as a start memory, and a special figure variable display game. The control means is configured to execute a special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the game result information stored in correspondence with the start memory in the start memory means is executed based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before, and pre-notification means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying information related to the determination result by the pre-determining means in the general drawing effect area 41c.

  Here, the game result information refers to the execution mode (variation pattern or the like) of the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory, or the execution mode of the special game state when the result is a special result ( This is information for determining the number of rounds.

  Therefore, there are various effects in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the prior notification means (production control device 300) can display the number of games until the execution of the special figure variation display game with a predetermined result in the ordinary drawing production area 41c for each execution of the special figure variation display game. It is.

  Therefore, there are various effects in the ordinary drawing effect area 41c, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

  Note that the gaming machines of the second to fifth embodiments are not limited to pachinko gaming machines as shown in the above embodiment as gaming machines. For example, other pachinko gaming machines and arrange ball games It is applicable to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as machines and sparrow balls. The configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. 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.

1 gaming machine (slot machine)
3 Image display device (display device)
6 Reel 24 Reel stop button (stop operation part)
50 Game control device (role lottery means, reel stop control means, probability setting means, specific role probability setting means, falling lottery means)
70 Production control device (operation order notification means, display control means)
310 Side sub-display device (display device)

Claims (3)

Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A stop operation unit provided corresponding to each of the reels and operated by a player when stopping the rotation of the reel;
A role lottery means for drawing a role;
Reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel so that a symbol combination aspect according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means can be derived based on the operation mode of the stop operation unit,
For the role,
Includes a special role that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment,
The role lottery means
A probability setting means for setting the winning probability of the special role to either a normal probability state or a high probability state higher than the normal probability state;
A specific role probability setting means for setting a winning probability of a specific role different from the special role to either a specific role normal probability state or a specific role high probability state higher than the specific role normal probability state,
The probability setting means includes:
Set the high probability state over a predetermined period with the end of the special gaming state,
The specific role probability setting means includes:
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific role high probability gaming state can be set when the high probability gaming state is set. An operation order notifying means capable of notifying the operation order of the stop operation unit when a specific role is won by the role lottery means;
A display device capable of displaying images;
Display control means for controlling display in the display device,
The reel stop control means includes
When a specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, even if the stop operation unit is operated in an order different from the operation order notified by the operation order notification means, a symbol combination mode corresponding to the specific combination is derived. Stop control of the reel so that
The display control means includes
The specific image is displayed on the display device when the lottery result by the combination lottery means is a specific combination based on operating the stop operation unit in the order by the operation order notification unit. The gaming machine according to 1. The role lottery means
In the case of the high probability state, comprising a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state,
The probability setting means includes:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, even within the predetermined period, the high probability state is terminated and the normal probability state is shifted based on winning the falling lottery by the falling lottery means. .

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