JP2017148348A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent inconveniences from occurring to a player.SOLUTION: Start storage display means (performance display device 300) can display a first holding display (first holding display section 83) and a second holding display (second holding display section 86). During execution of a variable display game, the start storage display means continuously displays the second holding display and does not display the first holding display during execution of a predetermined specific performance which is intermittently executed for a plurality of times. Further, when a new start storage occurs during the execution of the specific performance, the start storage display means updates the display in accordance with occurrence of a new start storage for the second holding display and updates the display of the first holding display when the specific performance in which the new start storage occurs is terminated and the display of the first holding display is restarted. Furthermore, notification of a determination result of the start storage which occurs in a state in which the first holding display is displayed by restarting the display in the variable display game in which a specific performance is executed by advance determination means is not started until all the specific performances to be executed for a plurality of times in the variable display game are terminated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 58

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a predetermined result is given to the player. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a gaming value of.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on the variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening provided in the game area (start prize) ) Is variably displayed, and when the result of the variably displayed game becomes a special result, a special game state is opened in which the special variable winning device is opened.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to store a start memory, which is the right to execute the variable display game, up to a predetermined upper limit number based on the start winning, and to execute the variable display game based on the start memory. In addition, the start memory display indicating the existence of the start memory is performed for the player. A game machine that hides the start memory display according to the progress of the game has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-148192 A

  Since the area for effect display is increased by hiding the start memory display, the interest is improved, but the player cannot grasp the start memory status during that period, and the start memory corresponding to the start prize It was inconvenient for the player, such as not being able to confirm whether or not it occurred. An object of the present invention is to prevent inconvenience for the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
Based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In a gaming machine that generates a special game to be granted,
A display device capable of displaying information about the game;
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start memories together with random numbers based on winning of game balls in the start winning area;
Start memory display means capable of displaying a hold display indicating information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means on the display device;
Pre-determining means for determining a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before a variable display game based on the start memory is executed,
The start memory display means includes
As the hold display, a first hold display and a second hold display can be displayed,
During the execution of the one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is not displayed during execution of a predetermined specific effect that is intermittently executed a plurality of times. Configured as
When a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory for the second hold display, and the new start is displayed for the first hold display. When the display of the first hold display is resumed after the specific effect where the memory has been generated is finished, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory,
In the variable display game in which the specific effect is executed, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination unit for the start memory generated in a state where the first hold display is displayed by resuming the display, It does not start until all the specific effects that are executed a plurality of times in the variable display game are completed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, by not starting the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means until all the specific effects are completed, the interest in the specific effects is not diverted and the effect of the specific effects is not impaired.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the variation pattern of the variation display game,
During the execution of the variation display game, there is a pseudo-variation pattern for deriving the result by performing unit variation display to stop after the plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time two or more times,
The specific effect is performed during execution of the unit variation display.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to effectively produce unit variation display and improve the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The start memory display means includes
In the first hold display, information about the start memory is shown by displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory one-to-one.
In the second hold display, information on the start memory is indicated by displaying the start memory number.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the second hold display that is always displayed from interfering with other effect displays.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent inconvenience for the player.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining a winning device. It is a figure explaining the detail of a package display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the detail of an information display device. It is a figure explaining the detail of an effect operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a hit probability and a hit kind. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a big winning opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / interval process. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart explaining a big winning opening remaining ball process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the process for small hitting fanfare, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the process for setting transition for small hitting process. It is a flowchart explaining a middle hit process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the small hit remaining ball process, (b) is a flowchart for explaining the small hit end process shift setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a general power prize winning switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart explaining a process during normal map display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a common figure. It is a flowchart explaining a general electric operation transfer setting process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the normal chart end process, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the usual chart normal process transition setting process 2. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in a display apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol type command process. It is a flowchart explaining a variable system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a figure explaining a scenario management registration address area | region and a motion management registration address area | region. It is a flowchart explaining a single-shot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 hold information setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch symbol type command processing. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch fluctuation system command processing. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 4th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 4th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 5th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 5th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 6th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the gate switch monitoring process in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the usual figure normal process in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the normal map display process in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the single-shot command processing in a 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the common figure information setting process in a 7th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 8th modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the production in the 8th modification.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 through a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

  Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, an effect operation unit 700 that receives an operation input from the player is provided at the upper edge of the upper plate 21. This effect operation unit 700 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for accepting a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Also, 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. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect operation unit 700, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2) is performed. Can do.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 including a display device 41 serving as a first display device is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as 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), an EL (EL Display), a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation effect is displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. In addition, the right part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game effect by operating. The board effect device 44 has a quadrangular prism shape and is rotatable about an axis along the length direction.

  In addition, a sub display device 49 serving as a second display device is provided inside the recess of the center case 40 and below the display device 41. The sub display device 49 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an EL (EL Display), a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to the game such as a character that produces a special figure variation display game and a background image that enhances the effect is displayed. In addition, the sub display device 49 is one of the board effect devices 44 that produce a game effect by operating. The sub display device 49 operates upward from the initial position shown in FIG. It is possible to be in an overlapping state.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol start gate (common symbol start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the normal variation display game. The game ball that has won the normal start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7). Further, a general winning opening 35 is arranged on the left and below the center case 40 in the game area 32. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 7).

  Furthermore, a special variable winning device (large winning port) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted or a state in which it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged on the left portion of the center case 40 in the game area 32. It is installed. The special variation winning device 38 has a movable member on the game area 32 side, and the movable member becomes almost vertical depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (the player is closed). From a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state that is advantageous to the player) that can accept a game ball that is inclined to the left and flows down the game area 32.

  That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by a movable member that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 7) as a driving device, and has a special gaming state (first special gaming state). ) In the middle or small hit game state (second special game state), it is possible to facilitate the influx of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 7) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

  Below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) and a second special figure change display that give start conditions for the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). A winning device 90 having a second start winning port 97 (start winning port, start winning area) for providing a game (special figure 2 variable display game) start condition is provided. The winning device 90 includes a distribution member 92 that alternately distributes the game balls flowing into the upper inflow port 91 into the first start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 (see FIG. 6). . A game ball won in the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a, and a game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 is a start opening 2 switch 97a (see FIG. 7). ).

  Also, on the left side of the winning device 90, there is provided an ordinary variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) for giving a start condition for the second special figure variable display game (special figure two variable display game). ing. The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the near side. A closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which a game ball cannot flow is maintained. When the result of the general fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode (specific result), a game ball is placed on the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 7) as a driving device. It can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that is easy to flow in. A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by a start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 7) that forms the start port 2 switch 2. Further, below the winning device 90, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won the winning port or the like.

  FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the winning device 90. As shown in FIG. 3A, a distribution member 92 is provided inside the winning device 90 at a position directly below the inflow port 91. In addition, a first start winning opening 36 is disposed on the lower left side of the distributing member 92, and a second starting winning opening 97 is disposed on the lower right side of the distributing member. Further, a cover member 93 is provided so as to cover the front of the sorting member 92, the first start winning opening 36, and the second start winning opening 97. The cover member 93 is transparent or translucent so that the behavior of the game ball in the winning device 90 can be visually recognized.

  The distribution member 92 is an inverted T-shaped member that can rotate around a rotation shaft 92a along the front-rear direction. Of the three arm portions extending from the position where the rotation shaft 92a is arranged, on the left side of the arm portion 92b extending upward, there is an arm portion 92c extending to the left adjacent to the arm portion 92b. To form a first holding portion 92e for temporarily holding a game ball, and an arm portion 92d extending rightward adjacent to the arm portion 92b is provided on the right side of the arm portion 92b extending upward. A second holding portion 92f that temporarily holds the game ball is formed. In this sorting member 92, the first holding portion 92e can receive the game ball flowing into the inflow port 91 as shown in FIG. 3A with the arm portion 92b extending upward always facing upward. As shown by a solid line in FIG. 3B, the second holding portion 92f can rotate between a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the first holding portion 92 e is in a position where it can receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91, the second holding portion 92 f faces the second start winning opening 97. It will be in the state where it has flowed down. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the second holding portion 92 f is in a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received, the first holding portion 92 e faces the first start winning award 36. The game ball is brought down.

  The arm portion 92b extending upward is provided with a first magnet 92g, and the winning device 90 that faces the first magnet 92g when the arm portion 92b extending upward is vertical. A second magnet 94 is provided on the rear wall. The first magnet 92g and the second magnet 94 are arranged so that the opposite poles are the same pole, and the arm 92b extending upward by the repulsive force does not stay in a vertical state, but left and right. It is urged | biased so that it may rotate to either. As a result, in a state in which the rotation of the sorting member 92 is stopped, either the first holding portion 92e or the second holding portion 92f is in a state in which the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received.

  In such a winning apparatus 90, as shown in FIG. 3B, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 91 can be received toward the inflow port 91 of the first holding unit 92e and the second holding unit 92f. It is held by one holding part that is in a state. When the game ball is held by one holding portion, the sorting member 92 is rotated in the direction of the holding portion by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is in the direction in which the holding portion is rotated. It flows down toward the first start winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the game ball that has flowed in by the first holding portion 92e is received, the sorting member 92 is rotated to the left by the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is moved to the first start winning opening 36. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, the second holding portion 92f stops in a state where the next game ball can be received. Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the game ball that has flowed in by the second holding portion 92f is received, the sorting member 92 rotates to the right due to the weight of the game ball and moves to the second start winning opening 97. Then, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first holding portion 92e stops in a state where the next game ball can be received.

  The game ball that has flowed down from the holding portion is likely to flow into the first start winning port 36 or the second starting winning port 97, but may not flow. If it does not flow, it will flow out of the winning device 90. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding unit is strong, there is a high possibility that the first starting winning port 36 or the second starting winning port 97 will not flow. In addition, you may comprise so that it may always win in any start winning opening.

  In addition, when the sorting member 92 is rotated, the other holding portion that is not the holding portion where the game ball is held can be received toward the inflow port 91. Then, the game ball accepted next time is guided to the winning opening on the other holding part side. Thereby, the game balls that sequentially flow into the inflow port 91 are alternately distributed to the first start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97.

  Further, an ordinary variation winning device 37 is provided on the left side of the winning device 90 so that a game ball that has not won the first start winning opening 36 may win the ordinary variation winning device 37. ing. In addition, a general winning opening 35 is provided on the right side of the winning device 90 so that a game ball that has not won the second starting winning opening 97 may win the general winning opening 35. . In addition, at the position to the left of the winning device 90 and to the upper right of the normal variation winning device 37, the flow direction of the game ball flowing down from the left of the normal variation winning device 37 is directed to the normal varying winning device 37. A guiding unit 98 is provided for changing the above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), a first special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a general There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning at the figure start gate 34 and various information.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display section) for a first special figure fluctuation display game constituted by a seven-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. ) 51 (D1) and the special figure 2 display (second special figure fluctuation display part) 52 (D2) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the fluctuation display for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp. Part (common figure display) 53 (D8, D10, D18), and memory display parts 54, 55, 56 (D11 to D16) for notifying the start memory number of each variable display game similarly configured by LED lamps. Prepare.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a short-time state occurs, and turns on to notify the occurrence of the short-time state (second gaming state display unit, short-time state notification unit) 58 (D17), the gaming machine 10 The third gaming state display unit (third gaming state indicator, probability state display unit) 59 (D9) for displaying that the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state when the power is turned on, the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot ( Round display units 60 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38 are provided. The collective display device 50 is further lit when a big hit occurs, and a display unit (display) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, or that the game state is advantageous in that the right hit is more advantageous than the left hit. A display unit (right-handed notification unit) or the like may be 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. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example. In the case of this embodiment, in the special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, as shown in FIG. 4B, it is provided on the lower right side of 7 segments in addition to the central segment. The eighth segment is also driven to blink to indicate that it is changing so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is “out of”, as a result mode of out of game, for example, the central segment (in the case of Special Figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on, and the result of the game is In the case of “winning”, the game results are displayed with the result modes (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the off-result mode being turned on as the winning result mode (special result mode).

  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. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the game result is out of the lamps D8, D10, and D18 constituting the universal display 53, only the lamp D8 is turned on. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is "1", only the lamp D10 is lit. When the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "2", only the lamp D18 is lit. When the game result is a win and the stop symbol number is “3”, the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 are turned on.

  In addition, the general figure hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 53 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the number of reservations is “0” among the lamps D15 and D16 constituting the general-purpose hold indicator 56, both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D15 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on, and when the hold number is “3”. Is configured such that the lamp D15 is blinked and the lamp D16 is lit, and both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are blinked when the holding number is “4”.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 indicates the number of special figure 1 start memory (special figure 1 hold, first start memory) which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51. Displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on multiple LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), among the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 constituting the special figure 1 hold indicator 54, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0”, the lamp D11 and Both lamps D12 are turned off. When the special figure 1 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D11 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "3", the lamp D11 is blinked and the lamp D12 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "4", the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The special figure 2 hold display 55 displays the number of special figure 2 start memory (special figure 2 hold, second start memory) which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. Displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4E, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0” among the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special figure 2 holding display 55, the lamp D13 and Both lamps D14 are turned off. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D13 is turned on. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set. Is turned on, and when the special figure 2 starting memory number is "3", the lamp D13 is blinked and the lamp D14 is turned on. When the special figure 2 starting memory number is "4", the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on. Both are configured to blink. The blinking cycle is set to 128 milliseconds, for example.

  The second gaming state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. When the function is not activated, the lamp is turned off, and when the time-short state occurs (when the variable time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

  The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case of a probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (probability variation state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 60 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not in effect, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, it corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Set the lamp to light up. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4G, among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 60, when the selected number of rounds is “16”, the lamps D5 to D7 are turned on. The lamps D4 to D6 are turned on when the selected number of rounds is “8”, and the lamp D3 is turned on when the selected number of rounds is “2”. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the upper left part of the center case 40, a display of a fourth symbol for executing the decoration special figure fluctuation display game separately from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41, and start memory An information display device 800 for displaying numbers is provided.

  As shown to Fig.5 (a), the information display apparatus 800 is comprised by L1-L6 which is six LED located in a line. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), L1 is a special symbol 1 fourth symbol LED for displaying a fourth symbol for executing the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the first special diagram variation display game. L2 is a special symbol 2 fourth symbol LED for displaying a fourth symbol for executing the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the second special symbol variation display game. L3 and L4 are special figure 1 hold LEDs 1 and 2 for displaying the special figure 1 start memory number, and L5 and L6 are special figure 2 hold LEDs 1 and 2 for displaying the special figure 2 start memory number.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), at L1 and L2, while the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game is changing, the LED is blinked to indicate that the game is changing. The game result is displayed as a lighting mode or lighting color according to the result. In the case of this embodiment, when it is off, it is turned off, and when it is a big hit or a small hit, it is turned on. Note that the display mode in the case of the small hit may be different from the display mode different from the big hit. For example, you may make it blink in the aspect different from the blink in the fluctuation | variation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), L3 and L4 are special figure 1 start memory which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 (special figure 1 hold). Is displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0”, both L3 and L4 are turned off, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is “1”, only L3 is lit. FIG. 1 When the starting memory number is “2”, both L3 and L4 are lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, L3 is blinking and L4 is lit. When the start memory number is “4”, both L3 and L4 are in a blinking state. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, L5 and L6 are special figure 2 start memory which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 52 (special figure 2 hold). Is displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of this embodiment, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0”, both L5 and L6 are turned off, and when the special figure 2 start memory number is “1”, only L5 is lit. FIG. 2 When the starting memory number is “2”, both L5 and L6 are turned on. When the starting memory number is “3”, L5 is blinked and L6 is turned on. When the start memory number is “4”, both L5 and L6 are in a blinking state. The blinking cycle is set to 100 milliseconds, for example.

  Note that the brightness of the information display device 800 may be adjusted so that the game is not affected. For example, when the information display device 800 is provided in the vicinity of the inflow port 91 of the winning device 90, there arises a problem that it becomes difficult to see a game ball flowing in due to light emission. In order to solve such a problem, the luminance of the information display device 800 may be adjusted. As a method for adjusting the brightness, there are a method for decreasing the value of the current flowing through the LED by resistance, a method for adjusting by software control such as PWM control, a method using these in combination, and the like.

  By providing the information display device 800 separately from the display device 41, the display area of the display device 41 can be effectively utilized without occupying the display area of the display device 41 by displaying the fourth symbol. When a movable effect member or the like is provided, the information display device 800 is placed at a position that does not fall within the operation range of the movable effect member so that the information display device 800 is not covered during the operation. Deploy. Further, the fourth symbol may be displayed not on the information display device 800 but on the display device 41. In this case, the fourth symbol is displayed at a position that is not concealed by an effect member, an effect display, or the like so that it is always visible. In addition, when a movable effect member or the like is provided, the position of the movable effect member is not within the operation range or the display range of the effect display so that the fourth pattern is not covered during the operation. Displaying or moving to a position that does not overlap according to the operation of the movable effect member or the display mode of the effect display, always visible.

  FIG. 6 shows details of the effect operation unit 700. FIG. 6A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 700. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, the effect operation unit 700 of the present embodiment includes an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. Has been. That is, the rendering operation unit 700 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to a physical push button function.

  Sensitivity setting data, LED luminance data, and the like are transmitted from the production control board (production control device) 300 to the production operation unit 700, and a production button is sent from the production operation unit 700 to the production control board (production control device) 300. A push button signal (press detection signal) from the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a provided in the touch panel 29 are output. It is configured to be.

  In the case of the present embodiment, an operation button switch (push sensor) 25 a included in the effect button (push button) 25 is used to press the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 (an operation of pressing the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 to depress the effect operation unit 700. ) Is detected. In addition, a plurality of points are provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 700, and a touch operation with respect to the points provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 700 is detected by a touch sensor included in the touch panel 29.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, nine points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” points are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided in the center of the top surface of the production operation unit 700, the “TSW1” point provided on the left side of the “TSW4” point, and the back side from the “TSW4” point (game "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side), "TSW6" point provided on the right side of the "TSW4" point, and "TSW8" provided on the near side (player side) from the "TSW4" point Point, “TSW2” point provided between “TSW1” point and “TSW3” point, “TSW5” point provided between “TSW3” point and “TSW6” point, and “TSW6” Between the “TSW7” point provided between the points and the “TSW8” point, and between the “TSW8” point and the “TSW1” point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. In FIG. 6B, for convenience, the points “TSW1” to “TSW8” are indicated as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. However, in the effect operation unit 700 of this embodiment, FIG. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  The points at which the touch operation can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29 are eight points “TSW1” to “TSW8”, and the touch operation is not detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the contact operation may be detected also at the “Pa” point. In addition, each of nine points of the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points and the “Pa” points has LEDs of independent systems (full color LEDs in the case of the present embodiment).

  The “Pa” point is, for example, that the LED of the “Pa” point is used as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or the LED of each point on the top surface of the production operation unit 700 is turned on sequentially like a roulette. Can be used for deterministic effects, such as using the LED at the “accurate (or probability change confirmation)” point, or using the LED at the “Pa” point for a certain effect of prefetching.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 700 (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” points, etc.) is adjusted by brightness adjustment (hole setting). , And player adjustments) are excluded. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor forcibly turns off the touch when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops the output of the touch-on signal and turns off the touch. Signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or longer.

  An example of the player's operation detected by such an effect operation unit 700 is an operation shown in FIG. 6C. “Single stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 700 is pressed once, and “continuous stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 700 is pressed several times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation in which the effect operation unit 700 is kept pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation to touch the touch panel 29. “Pa” operation (TSW1or8) + long press ”is long in a state in which one (or both) of the“ Pa ”point or two adjacent points“ TSW1 ”and“ TSW8 ”is touched. “Flick” is an operation of sliding to touch the touch panel 29 and play it. Of course, the operation to detect is not limited to these operations.

  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 changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the general winning opening 35, the first start winning opening 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 is won, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning apparatus 37 or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening that has been won The prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 7) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 7) 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) +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding 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. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  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. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a usual figure specifying result, it becomes a hit of the ordinary figure, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened 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.

  The winning balls to the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, and the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a provided therein. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a special figure 1 start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). The game balls won in the second start winning opening 97 or the normal variation winning device 37 are detected as start winning balls in the second special figure variation display game, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is stored as the special figure 2 start memory. It is memorized to the limit. 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. 7). 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, the special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50, and the center. Also on the display device 41 of the case 40 and the information display device 800, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 is configured to display the special figure 1 indicator 51 (variable display device) or the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97 or the normal variation winning device 37 based on the winning or the starting memory thereof. The first or second special figure fluctuation display game is played on the special figure 2 display 52 (fluctuation display 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 or the information display device 800 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 becomes the small hit result mode as a result of the special figure change display game, a small hit game state (so-called so-called game condition) , A small hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 or the information display device 800 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 special decoration pattern 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. In the information display device 800, as described above, the decorative special figure variation display game is executed using L1 and L2.

  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.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening) in a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0. 97 or the normal variable winning device 37), the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first characteristic is immediately based on the start memory. A figure change display game (second special figure change 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 the first start winning port 36 (or the second starting winning port 97 or the normal variable winning device 37) when the game ball is not in the game, the special game state, or the small hit game state, the start is started. If the number of memories is less than the upper limit number, the starting memory number is incremented by 1, and one starting 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 first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the starting port 2 switches 37a and 97a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the gate switch. 34a, a winning opening switch 35a, and a large winning opening switch 38a are provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor that detects a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal comes close to the coil. (Hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

  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 this 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.

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When this RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores 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. Furthermore, these pattern tables include a table for determining the second half fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (such as the second half fluctuation group table and the second half fluctuation pattern selection table), and the fluctuation before reaching the reach state. A table for determining a first-half variation pattern as a pattern (first-half variation group table, first-half variation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expectation value is different). As a reach effect, normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), Special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and Premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode 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, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of 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 fluctuation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (winning (big hit or small hit) or off) or the probability state (low probability state or high probability) of the special figure changing display game as the current gaming state. State), based on the operation state (short-time operation state (normal power support state) or normal operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the starting memory number, etc., from among a plurality of variation pattern tables, Any one variation pattern table is selected and acquired. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  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, thereby Control to make it pay out. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start port 1 switch 36a in the first start winning port 36, a second start winning port 97, and a normal variation winning device. 37, start port 2 switches 37a and 97a (start port 2 switches 1 and 2), a gate switch 34a in the normal start gate 34, a winning port switch 35a, and a special winning port switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided which receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. ing. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. Is done. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. In addition, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs from the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, the detection signal of the start port 1 switch 36 a and the start port 2 switches 37 a and 97 a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. .

  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.

  The data held in the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

  The input unit 120 also includes a fraud radio signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output when the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detects radio waves), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be received), a payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball cut switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the data bus 140 and supplies the signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 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 RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET 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 RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. However, immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, each data of the input unit 120 is reset. 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 provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  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 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced / sold 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 test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing test apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch 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.

  Further, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 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, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives a switching data signal of the special prize opening solenoid 38b and the general power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal 138a. The second driver 138b for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device 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 second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out 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 a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 and lighting of the decoration lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives an upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and a lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  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. An ornamental special figure holding number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 via this command I / F 331 are produced as a production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls the board decoration device 46 and the information display device 800 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the glass frame 15, and provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340. Note that a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor that operates an effect device) is provided on the glass frame 15, and a frame effect movable body control circuit that drives and controls the frame effect device is provided. good.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25 a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect actor switch 47 (effect motor switch) for detecting the sound and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 And a switch input circuit 336 for inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, and DC5V as the power supply voltage for command I / F 331, a voltage of DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers is generated. Is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, and the like in a form output from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. The effect control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the effect control device 300 is powered on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display device, a process for displaying the universal symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, the specific signal mode corresponding to each of the first per stop symbol to the third per stop symbol is displayed on the general symbol display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated. Then, control is performed to generate a hit state in which the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 1 switch 36a provided in the first start winning port 36, the start winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display is stored. A game jackpot determination 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 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 switches 37a, 97a provided in the second start winning port 97 and the normal variation winning device 37, and the second memory is stored based on the start memory. The random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of determining the winning deviation 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 symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. In other words, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variable display game is based on winning in the starting winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37) of the game balls flowing down the game area 32. It constitutes a game control means for controlling the progress.

  In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 and the information display device 800 perform a process of displaying a decoration special map variation display game corresponding to the special map variation display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode 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, for example, the CPU 111A can open the open / close door 38c of the special variable prize device 38 by the big prize opening solenoid 38b and allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Control is performed. 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. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the release is set as one round, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state (specific game state) as the game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the low 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. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a probability setting means for setting the probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result to either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, after the special game state is ended, the game state is set to a short time state (specific game state, general figure high probability state, general power support state, short time operation state). Can also be generated). In this short state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) of 0 (normal high probability state). Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state (normal operation state). Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to 0 so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal operation state.

  Also, in the short time state, the execution time of the normal map change display game (the normal map change time) is, for example, 500 milliseconds, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game is, for example, 600 milliseconds. When the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the first stop symbol opening time (general power release time) and the number of releases (for example, 500 msec × 1), Opening time (general power opening time) of the second per stop symbol and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 msec × 2 times), opening time of the third per stop symbol (general power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms ×) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the general map variable display game, the general map stop time, the number of general power releases, and the general power open time are appropriately set so as to control the normal map variable display game and the normal variable winning device 37 to be in the short-time operation state. For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game (ordinary variation time) to be the second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. (For example, 10,000 milliseconds is 1000 milliseconds). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). 704 ms). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) is greater than the number of times of opening the first time (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Also, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game (normal-probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low-probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operation state. Probability (usually high probability state, eg 250/251) is possible.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time can be changed by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of times of normal power release, the time of normal power release, and the probability of normal time. The time for changing the state to the open state is made longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  FIG. 9 shows the probability of winning and the type of winning. As shown in FIG. 9A, the probability of winning a big hit is the same in the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. Further, the probability of winning a small hit is different between the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. This small hit probability does not change regardless of the state of the big hit probability.

  FIG. 9B shows the winning types, the average number of winning prize balls and the distribution probability for each winning type. The big hit types include 16R probability variation A to F, 6R probability variation A, 2R probability variation A and B. The 16R probability variation A to F has 16 rounds that can be executed in the special game state, but the contents of the effects and the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 in each round are different. In addition, the 2R probability variation A and B are two rounds that can be executed in the special game state, but the contents of the effects are different.

  In addition, after the special game state based on the big hit, the high-probability state (specific game state) is maintained over a period until a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) the special figure variation display game is executed. Therefore, any big hit type is a probable big hit. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state in which the variable display game is executed so as to be advantageous to the player for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. Of course, it may include a normal jackpot which is a low probability state after the special gaming state is finished. In the case of 16R probability variation A to F, 6R probability variation, and 2R probability variation A, a normal variation winning device is provided for a period of time until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 80 times) after the special game state is finished. The operation state 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In the case of 2R probability variation A, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the normal operation state after the special game state is ended.

  The operation modes of the special variable winning device 38 in each round include long opening and short opening. In the long opening, the openable time is 29 seconds, and in the short opening, the openable time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, the more rounds that are open, the greater the number of winning balls. The 16R probability variation A, B, F is long open in any round. Therefore, it is also a big hit of 16 rounds (actual 16R). These differ in the content of the production. Further, the 16R probability variation C is long open until 12 rounds, and short open between 13 and 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said to be a big hit of 12 rounds (actual 12R). Further, the 16R probability variation D is long open until 8 rounds, and short open between 9 and 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said to be a big hit of 8 rounds (actual 8R). Further, the 16R probability variation E is long open until 4 rounds, and short open between 5 and 16 rounds. Therefore, it can be said to be a big hit of 4 rounds (actual 4R). In addition, the 6R probability variation is long open in any round, and the 2R probability variation A and B is short open in any round. In the case of small hits, the short opening of 0.2 seconds is performed twice as in the case of 2R probability variation A and B.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, first, the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) is started up. Can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer is counted using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). Thereby, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12). First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and the data bus and the number of times (for example, twice) to be checked is set (step S8) to determine whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Perform (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of power-on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shut-off are retained, so backup processing is performed when a power failure occurs here There is no need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the control burden can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15) and read first. Whether the initialization switch has been turned on is determined from the state of the first input port 122 (step S16).

  When the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S17). If so (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S17; N or step S18; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 11 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

  In step S21 of FIG. 11, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S22). Here, when the special figure is not in high probability (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when the special figure is in a high probability (step S22; Y), the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), for example, a high probability notification LED (error display) provided in the collective display device 50, for example. Data) is saved in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later reasonably is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S25), and step S31 Proceed to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (a customer waiting demonstration screen command if waiting for a customer, otherwise) If so, send multiple commands such as recovery screen commands). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permitted (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S30), and it progresses to step S31. In this embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and a predetermined time ( A plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization with light and sound (for example, for 30 seconds) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  In step S31, 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 the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to 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 S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). 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. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random numbers according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random numbers can be broken and the confidentiality of the random numbers can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Thereafter, 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 extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers for determining the hit pattern of the special figure) RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (per random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (per hit random number) After saving to the area (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). 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. Therefore, this value is used as the 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 S35) is performed for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the winning symbol random number are generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. The big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated on the basis of a CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing as a unit. In addition, in the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number, each time the random number makes a round, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. Is adopted. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) for reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S36), It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S35) (step S34), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  The initial value random number update process in step S35 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 the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game, and the slave control means (payout control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control apparatus) for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

  The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received over a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

  Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, 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 interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 12 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) or the like is performed.

  Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105), a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, A prize opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) for monitoring (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a panel radio wave fraud that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S109) 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 switches 37a and 97a are monitored, the whole process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, and the normal variation winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are extracted, A game result preliminary determination is performed in advance to determine a game result based on a prize in a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the game.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In the special winning prize switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning prize switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4). When the value of the special figure game process timer is “0” (step A4; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, reference is made to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game process number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “0”, 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 A8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning prize opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A10) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “3”, 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 process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “7”, in order to perform the process of setting the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when the small hit occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the process during the small hit A small hitting fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “8”, a small hitting process (step A16) for setting an ending command and setting information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process is performed. .
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “9”, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls won in the big winning opening during the small hitting process, The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “10”, a small hit end process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A20) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A21), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A22) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and a special figure game process is complete | finished. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game process timer is not “0” in step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  Note that the small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves 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). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (actual accessory continuous operation device is operated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. 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 (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (first start winning port 36) winning monitor table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a in this case), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is sent. The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the first starting port (step A103).

  If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A106 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first starting port (step A103; Y), a table for setting information on hold by the first starting port (first starting winning port 36) is set. After the preparation (step A104), the special figure start port switch common process (step A105) is performed.

  Next, a second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A106), and hard random number acquisition processing (step A107) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (here, the start port 2 switch 37a), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the second starting port (step A108).

  If it is determined in step A108 that there is no winning at the second starting port (step A108; N), the process proceeds to step A113 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A108 that there is a winning at the second starting port (step A108; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, normal variation. It is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step A109), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A109; Y), a step is performed. The process proceeds to A111, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A109 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A109; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A110).

  In determining whether the electric power fraud is occurring, it is determined that the fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (for example, 5). 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, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step A110 that a power transmission fraud has occurred (step A110; Y), the process proceeds to step A113, and the subsequent processing is performed. If it is determined in step A110 that there is no fraudulent power transmission (step A110; N), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A111) Then, the special figure start port switch common process (step A112) is performed, the process proceeds to step A113, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  Next, a winning start monitoring table for the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) is prepared (step A113), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A114) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (here, the start port 2 switch 97a), the jackpot random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is sent. The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the third starting port (second starting winning port 97) (step A115).

  If it is determined in step A115 that there is no winning at the third starting port (step A115; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A115 that there is a winning at the third starting port (step A115; Y), a table for setting information on hold by the third starting port (second starting winning port 97) is set. After the preparation (step A116), the special drawing start port switch common process (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special figure start port switch common process (steps A105, A112, A117) in the above-described start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a is obtained as a gaming machine. The start port signal output count that is the number of outputs to 10 external management devices is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by 1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A132). Step A133). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switches 37a and 97a, the number of special figure hold (start memory) to be updated corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). ). When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. If the number of special figure hold to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), update the number of special figure hold to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) by +1 ( Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (Step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure holds is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition processing in steps A102 and A107 is used as the big hit of the RWM. Save in the random number storage area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A142), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A143). Further, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A144), and special figure reservation information determination processing (step A145) is performed.
Then, a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start opening switch and the special figure hold number is prepared (step A146), and an effect command setting process (step A147) is performed to perform a special figure start opening switch common process. finish.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the first start winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the normal variable winning apparatus 37. And a starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a starting storage serving as the right to execute the variable display game. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) performs a first start with various random number values extracted based on the winning of game balls in the first start winning area (first start winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number. A predetermined number of random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning area (second starting winning port 97, normal variation winning device 37) is stored as a memory (Special Figure 1 starting memory). The upper limit is stored as the second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory).

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A145) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, a big hit determination process (step A151) is performed for determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. If the determination result is a big hit (step A152; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A153) and corresponds to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140. The stop symbol information is acquired (step A154), and the process proceeds to step A160.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A152; N), a small hit determination process (step A155) is performed for determining whether the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value or not. Do. If the determination result is not a small hit (step A156; N), the stop symbol information of the detachment is set (step A159), and the process proceeds to step A160.
On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A156; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A157), and stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A142 is displayed. (Step A158), and the process proceeds to step A160.

  Then, a pre-read stop symbol command corresponding to the target start opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A160), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A161). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A162) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is performed, and a fluctuation pattern setting process for setting a fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S162). A163).

  Thereafter, a pre-reading variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number representing the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A164), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A165), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A162 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A163 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

  Through the above processing, a prefetch symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched and a prefetch variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (whether it is a big hit, a small hit or the type of the fluctuation pattern) is used as the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before that, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game It is possible to notify the result related information.

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

[Big prize opening switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special prize opening switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether the value of the special game process number is “4”, that is, whether the special prize opening process is in progress (step A201). . When the special winning opening is being opened (step A201; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the special winning opening is not being opened (step A201; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “5”, that is, whether the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step S201). A202).
If the winning prize remaining ball processing is in progress (step A202; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the winning ball remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A205; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “8”, that is, whether the small hitting middle processing is being performed (step A203). ).
When the small hitting process is being performed (step A204; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the small hitting process is not in progress (step A203; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “9”, that is, whether the small hit remaining ball process is in progress (step A204).
Since the special figure game process number does not move to the next until the special figure game process timer becomes “0”, the progress of the game can be checked by the special figure game process number.

When the small hit remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A204; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring processing is terminated. If the small hit remaining sphere processing is in progress (step A204; Y), the processing proceeds to step A205.
Then, “0” is set to the winning counter (step A205), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the big winning opening switch 1 (one big winning opening switch 38a) (step A206).

  If there is no input to the big prize opening switch 1 (step A206; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the big prize opening switch 2 (the other big prize opening switch 38a) (step A210). If there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (step A206; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A207) and an effect command setting process (step A208) is performed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (step A209), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the big prize opening switch 2 (the other big prize opening switch 38a) (step A210).

  If there is no input to the big winning opening switch 2 (step A210; N), it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214). When there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (step A210; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A211), and an effect command setting process (step A212) is performed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (step A213), and it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214).

In the determination of whether the value of the winning counter is “0” (step A268), when the value of the winning counter is “0” (step A214; Y), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the value of the winning counter is not “0” (step A214; N), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening remaining ball processing is being performed (step A215).
If the winning ball remaining ball processing is in progress (step A215; Y), the winning winning port switch monitoring process is terminated. If the winning ball remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A215; N), the small hit remaining ball processing It is determined whether it is in the middle (step A216).
When the small hit remaining ball processing is being performed (step A216; Y), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated, and when the small hit remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A216; N), the value of the winning counter (1 or 2) is added to the number of winning prizes (step A217), and it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes exceeds an upper limit (the number of game balls that can be won in one round, for example, “9”) (step). A218).

  When the number of the big prize winning count is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A218; N), the special winning prize mouth switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the number of the big winning mouth count becomes equal to or larger than the upper limit (step A218; Y), the special winning mouth count number is kept at the upper limit (step A219), and the special game processing timer area is cleared to 0 ( Step A220), it is determined whether the small hitting is being processed (Step A221). When it is not under mid-hit processing (step A221; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated, and when under middle hit processing (step A221; Y), the big win mouth control pointer area is small hit. The value of the end of the opening operation is saved (step A222), and the big prize opening switch monitoring process is ended. This closes the grand prize opening and ends one round.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding number, which is the sum of the special figure 1 start memory number and the special figure 2 start memory number, is 0 (step A301). . That is, it is determined whether there is a start memory.

If the special figure hold number is not 0 (step A301; N), that is, if there is a start memory, it is determined whether the start memory to be processed this time is the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start memory) (step 1). A302).
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are digested in the order of occurrence, so that the start memory to be processed this time, which is the start memory for starting the special figure variation display game, is special. It is determined whether it is the FIG. 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory, and the process for the corresponding special figure fluctuation display game is performed.

  When the start memory to be processed this time is special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start memory) (step A302; Y), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A303) is performed, and the special figure 1 hold number is handled. A decoration special figure holding number command to be prepared is prepared (step A304), and an effect command setting process (step A305) is performed. Then, the special-figure changing process transition setting process (step A306) of special figure 1 is performed, and the special-figure ordinary process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the start memory to be processed this time is not special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start memory) (step A302; N), that is, special figure 2 hold (special figure 2 start memory), special figure 2 A variation start process (step A307) is performed, a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step A308), and an effect command setting process (step A309) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process (step A310) of special figure 2 is performed, and the special figure usual process is terminated.

If the special figure hold number is 0 (step A301; Y), that is, if there is no start memory, it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A311), and the customer waiting demo has not started. In the case (step A311; N), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A312).
Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A313), an effect command setting process (step A314) is performed, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. . On the other hand, when the customer waiting demonstration has been started in step A311, (step A311; Y), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A303) 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. As shown in FIG. 19, first, a special figure fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A331), and the first special figure fluctuation is performed. A process for setting deviation information and jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the display game is a big hit, and a small number for determining whether or not the first special figure variable display game is a jackpot. A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A332) for performing a process of setting shift information and small hit information for the hit flag is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A333) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure which sets the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A334) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A335). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A336) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A337) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. It is to be performed as a target.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second special figure fluctuation is performed. A process for setting shift information and jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the display game is a jackpot, and a small for determining whether or not the second special figure variable display game is a jackpot. A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is performed for setting a shift information and a small hit information for the hit flag.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

  Further, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball in the first start prize area (first start prize opening 36), and the second start prize area (second Based on the detection of the game ball at the 2 start winning opening 97 and the normal variation winning device 37), a variation display game executing means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100).

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure changing process, first, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A601), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A602). ). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is an outlier symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 ms, and when the stop symbol pattern is a jackpot symbol pattern, the display time is set to 600 ms. When the pattern is a small hit symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time.
Subsequently, the special figure display process transition setting process (step A603) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM Processing for clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 set process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are loaded. (Step A703), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705). (For example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, and the special symbol 2 signal ON) are saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), A round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A705 that the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A705; N) as a result of checking the big hit flag 2, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A706), and the big hit (step A705). If A706; Y) is determined, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game (for example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device active signal ON, The special symbol 1 signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A707), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709) is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (16, 8, or 2 in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired, and the round of the RWM Save in the number upper limit area (step A710). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

  Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and an effect command setting process (step A713) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the hit result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and an effect command setting process (step A717) is performed.

  Next, the prize winning opening release information and the signal corresponding to the probability state of the winning result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the winning prize opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening information and the probability state. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when the jackpot is a jackpot with a ball (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and the jackpot without a ball (the so-called sudden hit jackpot. When the information is the big prize opening information 1), it is ON if it is a big hit in the short time state, and is OFF otherwise. The big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit has a ball and is OFF when the big hit has no ball.

  After that, the winning prize opening information and the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec, or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of being a hit result in the ordinary map variation display game and the special map variation display game. It is set (step A719), and the set big hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the short time state of the special figure when the special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later.

  Then, the large winning mouth illegal prize number area of the big winning mouth (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared (Step A722), and the big winning opening corresponding to the big winning opening information is cleared. The fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). Thereafter, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not big hit in step A706 (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), a high probability variation number update process for managing the number of special figure variation display games to be in a high probability state ( Step A726), an effect mode information check process (step A727) related to the setting of the effect mode is performed.

Then, a special decoration command is loaded from the special decoration command area, prepared (step A729), and an effect command setting process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hitting fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733.
If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure has a high probability (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag saving area (step A733). Thereafter, the small hitting fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A734) is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), a high probability variation number update process for managing the number of special figure variation display games to be in a high probability state. (Step A735), an effect mode information check process (Step A736) related to the setting of the effect mode is performed, a remaining switching preparation rotation speed corresponding to the effect mode number is set (Step A737), and the remaining effect rotation speed and the remaining switching preparation It is determined whether the rotational speed matches (step A738). The remaining number of rotations for preparation for switching may be a different value (number of rotations) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or the same value in any effect mode of the plurality of effect modes. (Number of rotations) may be used, or the same value (number of rotations) may be used in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.

If it is determined in step A738 that the remaining rotation speed for production and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation do not match (step A738; N), special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A741) is performed to display the special figure. End the middle process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A738 that the remaining production rotation speed matches the remaining switching preparation rotation speed (step A738; Y), a production mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A739), and production command setting is performed. After performing the process (step A740), the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A741) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading production from being performed several rotations before the production mode is switched. It is possible to prevent contradiction from occurring.

[Fanfare / In-interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval process (step A11) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is updated by +1 (step A901), and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state is prepared (step A902). Then, an effect command setting process (step A903) is performed.

After that, a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A904), an opening switching determination value corresponding to the large winning opening information is acquired (step A905), and the number of rounds in the special gaming state is acquired. It is determined whether it is larger than the value (step A906).
When the number of rounds is larger than the opening switching determination value (step A906; Y), the large winning opening opening time for short opening (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A907). A process for setting a transition to a process for opening a special prize opening (step A909) is performed, and the process during the fanfare / interval is terminated.
If the number of rounds is not larger than the open switching determination value (step A906; N), the long open big opening opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A908). Then, a process transition setting process (step A909) during the special winning opening is performed, and the fanfare / interval process is terminated.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
Next, the details of the special winning opening opening process (step A12) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special winning opening opening process, first, the current round is determined by comparing the current round number in the special gaming state being executed with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A1001). If it is not the final round (step A1001; N), a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1002), and an open switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening information is acquired (step A1003). It is determined whether the number of rounds in the gaming state is greater than the acquired opening switching determination value (step A1004).

  If the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (step A1004; Y), the remaining ball processing time for short closing (for example, 1.4 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A1005). An interval command related to the interval between rounds is prepared (step A1007), an effect command setting process (step A1010) is performed, a big winning opening remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1011) is performed, and the big winning opening is being opened. End the process.

  If the number of rounds is not larger than the open switching determination value (step A1004; N), the remaining ball processing time for long closing (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step S1004). A1006), an interval command is prepared (step A1007), an effect command setting process (step A1010) is performed, a big prize opening remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1011) is executed, and the big prize opening opening process is completed. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is the final round (step A1001; Y), the final remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1008), and the end of the special gaming state is completed. An ending command relating to display control of the ending display screen at the time of preparation (step A1009), performing an effect command setting process (step A1010), performing a winning prize remaining ball processing transition setting process (step A1011), The process during opening of the big prize opening ends.

[Large winning ball remaining ball processing]
Next, details of the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the winning ball remaining ball processing, first, the current round is determined by comparing the current round number in the special game state being executed with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A1101).

If the current round in the special gaming state is not the final round (step A1101; N), a special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1102), and an opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening information is acquired. Then, a normal interval time (for example, 0.1 second) is set (step A1104).
Next, it is determined whether the number of rounds in the special game state is larger than the acquired opening switching determination value (step A1105). If the number of rounds is larger than the opening switching determination value (step A1105; Y), step A1109 Move on to processing. If the number of rounds is not larger than the opening switching determination value (step A1105; N), it is determined whether the special winning opening information is a rank-down effect system value (step A1106).

  Here, the rank-down effect corresponds to an effect in which a round continuation notification effect for notifying whether or not the big hit round continues is executed, and that the big hit round is not continued in the round continuation notification effect. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation B to F (see FIG. 9), the production from the start of the special game state to the final round in the long open is a common production, and the final round in the long open In a round that is likely to be, a round continuation notification effect is provided to notify whether or not the long open will continue in the next round in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed. That is, the round continuation notification effect is performed in the interval periods of 4R, 8R, and 12R.

  For example, from 1R to 4R, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, and the round continuation notification effect is executed in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the 4Rth time. In the case of 16R probability variation B to D, F, round continuation is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened with a long opening even in the fifth and subsequent rounds. Further, if the probability is 16R probability change E, the non-continuation of the round is notified in the round continuation notification effect (rank down effect), and the big winning opening is opened with a short opening in the fifth and subsequent rounds.

  After that, in 16R probability variation B to D, F, a predetermined big hit round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 5R to 8R, and the round continues in the interval period after the special variable prize winning device 38 is closed at the 8th eye. The notification effect is executed. If it is 16R probability variation B, C, F, round continuation notification is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened with a long opening even in the 9th round and subsequent rounds. Further, if it is 16R probability variation D, the round non-continuation (rank down effect) is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the grand prize winning opening is opened with a short opening in the rounds after the 9R.

  Furthermore, in 16R probability variation B, C, F, from 9R to 12R, a predetermined jackpot round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, and the round continues in the interval period after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the 12th eye. The notification effect is executed. In the case of 16R probability variation B and F, the round continuation notification effect is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened with a long opening even in the 13th and subsequent rounds. In the case of 16R probability variation C, a round discontinuation (rank down effect) is notified in the round continuation notification effect, and the big prize opening is opened in a short open in the 13th and subsequent rounds.

When the big prize opening information is not a rank-down effect system value (step A1106; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. Further, when the winning prize opening information is a rank-down effect type value (step A1106; Y), it is determined whether the number of rounds is a value of a special effect round (for example, 4, 8, 12R) (step S1106; Y). A1107).
When the number of rounds is not the value of the special effect round (step A1107; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. When the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (step A1107; Y), an interval time for rank-down effect (for example, 3.6 seconds) is set (step A1108), and the process proceeds to step A1109. To do.

  Then, the interval time set in step A1104 or A1108 is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A1109), and the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 2 (step A1110) is performed to process the winning ball remaining ball process. Exit.

  On the other hand, if the current round in the special gaming state is the final round (step A1101; Y), a flag is loaded from the special-purpose game mode flag save area that stores the effect mode when the special result is derived (step A1101). A1111), setting the ending time corresponding to the loaded flag, the winning prize opening information and the stop symbol pattern (step A1112), and the set ending time (for example, 1.9 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area Save (step A1113). Thereafter, a big hit end process transition setting process (step A1114) is performed, and the big winning opening remaining ball process is ended.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A14) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether the time reduction determination data is the time reduction operation data (step A1201).
When it is not the short-time operation data (step A1201; N), the big hit end setting process 1 is performed (step A1202), and when it is the short-time operation data (step A1201; Y), the big hit end setting process 2 is performed (step A1203). . Then, the production mode information address table is set (step A1204), and the address of the table corresponding to the production mode transition information set at the start of variation (when the stop symbol is set) is acquired (step A1205).

  Next, as processing for saving the information necessary for managing the production mode in the game control device 100, first, the production mode number of the production mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the production mode number area. (Step A1206). Further, the effect remaining speed of the effect mode set after the end of the special gaming state is acquired, saved in the effect remaining speed region (step A1207), and the next mode of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state. Transition information is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A1208).

  Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1209), the command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1210), and an effect command setting process (step A1211) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, there are a plurality of commands that include information on the production mode in any of “high probability / with time reduction” and “high probability / without time reduction”. In the case of the present embodiment, the probabilistic state is always obtained when the big hit ends (so-called ST state). , “High probability / short time / direction mode C” and “High probability / no time / direction mode A” are not used in this process, but “low probability / no time / direction mode A”, “ There are “low probability / no time reduction / direction mode B” and “low probability / no time reduction / direction mode C”.

Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the remaining effect rotation speed is prepared (step A1212), and an effect command setting process (step A1213) is performed.
Next, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1214), an effect command setting process (step A1215) is performed, and a special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A1216). End the termination process.

[Small fanfare during processing]
Next, the details of the small hit fanfare process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28A, in the small hit fanfare middle process, a small hit medium process transition setting process (step A1301) is performed.

[Small hit middle processing transition setting processing]
Next, details of the small hitting process transition setting process (step A1301) in the small hitting fanfare medium process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 28B, in the small hit / medium process transition setting process, first, “8” relating to the small hit / medium process is set as the process number (step A1311), and the process number is designated as the special figure game process. Save in the number area (step A1312).

Next, the opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the big winning opening in the small hit game is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1313), and a signal related to the start of the small hit operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 The operating signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1314).
Next, in order to open the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, on-data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 38b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1315).
Next, the information of the big winning mouth count number area for storing the number of winning prizes to the big winning mouth is cleared (step A1316), and the small hitting operation initial value (for example, “0”) is saved in the small hitting middle control pointer area. (Step A1317), the small hit middle process transition setting process is terminated.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the middle hit process (step A16) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the small hit middle processing, first, the value of the small hit middle control pointer is loaded (step A1401), and the loaded value is equal to or larger than the small hit operation end value (for example, “6”). Is determined (step A1402).
If the loaded value is not equal to or smaller than the small hitting operation end value (step A1402; N), the small hitting control pointer is updated by +1 (step A1403), and the small hitting operation transition setting process (step A1404) is performed. The hit processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the loaded value is equal to or greater than the small hitting operation end value (step A1402; Y), a command for the small hitting end screen is prepared (step A1407), and the effect command setting process (step A1408) is performed. A small hit remaining ball process transition setting process (step A1409) is performed, and the small hit medium process ends.

[Small ball remaining treatment]
Next, the details of the small hit remaining ball process (step A17) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30A, in the small hit remaining sphere process, a small hit end process shift setting process (step A1501) is performed.

[Small hit end process transition setting process]
Next, details of the small hit end process transition setting process (step A1501) in the small hit remaining ball process will be described. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), in the small hit end process transition setting process, first, “10” related to the small hit end process is set as the process number (step A1511), and the process number is designated as the special figure game process. Save in the number area (step A1512).

Next, the small hitting ending time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A1513), and a signal relating to the end of the small hitting operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is OFF) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1514).
Next, the information on the winning prize count area is cleared (step A1515), the information on the small hitting middle control pointer area is cleared (for example, 0 cleared) (step A1516), and the small hitting end process transition setting process is ended. .

[Small hit end processing]
Next, details of the small hit end process (step A18) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the small hit end process, first, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag save area (step A1601), and it is determined whether or not the loaded flag is a flag relating to the special figure high probability ( Step A1602).
If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the high probability of special figure (step A1602; N), an effect mode information address table is set (step A1603), and the effect mode set at the start of variation (when the stop symbol is set) The address of the table corresponding to the migration information is acquired (step A1604).

  Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A1605), the effect remaining speed of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the effect remaining speed in the RAM is acquired. Save to the area (step A1606), acquire the next mode transition information of the effect mode to be transferred, and save in the next mode transition information area in the RWM (step A1607). Thereafter, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1608), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609). When the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609; Y), the process proceeds to step A1616.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1609; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1610). An effect command setting process (step A1611) is performed.
Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the remaining effect rotation speed is prepared (step A1612), and an effect command setting process (step A1613) is performed.
Further, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1614), and an effect command setting process (step A1615) is performed.
Then, the special figure game mode flag save area is loaded with a flag (step A1616), the special figure normal process transition setting process 3 (step A1617) is performed, and the small hit end process is terminated.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step S110) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the whole process related to the usual figure change display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the ordinary game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a and the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the usual game process timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the usual game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the usual game process timer has become “0” (step B4).

  When the value of the usual game process timer is “0” (step B4; Y), that is, when it is determined that the time has expired or has already expired, the process is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the ordinary game process number. A process of setting the usual game sequence branch table in the register (step B5) is performed, and a process (step B6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is performed using the table. Then, a subroutine call is made according to the usual game process number (step B7).

In step B7, if the usual game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the usual figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the usual figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A usual-day process (step B8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “1” in step B7, a usual figure changing process (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure display process is performed.

If the normal game processing number is “2” in step B7, if the result of the normal map change display game is a win, the setting of the open time of the normal power according to whether or not the time is short is set. Or, a process for displaying a normal diagram (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the process for normal maps is performed.
Also, if the usual game process number is “3” in step B7, the usual process for setting the information necessary to continue the usual process or to perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is performed. Processing (step B11) is performed.

If the normal game process number is “4” in step B7, the general electric power remaining ball process (step B12) for setting information necessary for performing the normal game end process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “5” in step B7, the usual figure end process (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure process is performed.

Then, after preparing a general pattern fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display (step B15) ) To complete the usual game process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the usual game process timer is not “0” (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 33, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101). If there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; Y), the number of common map holds is acquired and it is determined whether the number of common map holds is less than the upper limit (eg, “4”) (step B102). ).

  If the number of reserved common charts is less than the upper limit (step B102; Y), the number of reserved general charts is updated by +1 (step B103), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the updated number of reserved general charts is calculated. (Step B104). The winning random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit random number storage area (step B105), the winning symbol random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit symbol random number storage area (step B106), and gate switch monitoring processing is performed. Exit.

  Further, when it is determined in step B101 that there is no input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; N), or when it is determined in step B102 that the number of pending drawings is not less than the upper limit value (step B102; N), The gate switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal start memory means that can store the right to execute the normal variation display game as a normal start memory based on the detection of a game ball in a predetermined area.

[Penden winning switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the general power winning switch monitoring process (step B2) in the above-described general game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, in the ordinary power prize winning switch monitoring process, first, it is during the ordinary figure, that is, the ordinary fluctuation winning display device 37 is executing a predetermined number of releasing operations with the ordinary figure fluctuation display game in the winning state. It is determined whether or not there is (step B201). Then, when it is normal (step B201; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202), and there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202; Y). If it is determined, the count number of the utility counter is updated by +1 (step B203).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the count number of the updated utility counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (for example, “6”) (step B204), and it is determined that the count number is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B204; Y). Then, the value of the action end (for example, “4”) is saved in the control pointer area during the normal game (step B205), the normal game process timer is cleared to 0 (step B206), and the general power prize switch monitoring process is performed. finish. In other words, if there is a public power prize that exceeds the upper limit during the normal hit state, the normal hit state is terminated at that point.

  Further, when it is determined in step B201 that the normal map is not being reached (step B201; N), when it is determined in step B202 that there is no input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202; N), or in step B204. If it is determined that the ordinary power count is not greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B204; N), the ordinary power prize winning switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step B8) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, in the usual-day routine processing, first, it is determined whether the number of usual-pending holds is “0” (step B301). If the number of usual-pending holds is “0” (step B201; Y) ) Performs the normal figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step B322), and ends the normal figure normal process. If the number of reserved symbols is not “0” (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the RWM hit random number storage area (for hold number 1) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for hold number 1) ( In step B302), the winning random number storage area (for holding number 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) are cleared to 0 (step B303), and the probability that the winning result is normal in the usual figure variation display game is normal. It is determined whether the probability of the usual figure set higher than the probability (that is, the ordinary figure low probability) is high, that is, whether the state is in the short time state (step B304).

When the usual figure is not in high probability (step B304; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the usual figure low probability is set (step B305), and when the usual figure is in high probability (step B304). ; Y) sets a lower limit determination value (high probability lower limit determination value) at a normal probability of high probability (step B306).
Thereafter, it is determined whether the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307). If the value of the hit random number is not equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307; N), the value of the hit random number is set to step B305 or B306. It is determined whether it is less than the set lower limit determination value (step B308).

When the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B307; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; Y), In the area, the slip information is saved (step B309), the slipping stop symbol number is set (step B310), the slipping symbol information is saved in the normal stop symbol information area (step B311), and the stop symbol number is temporarily stopped. Save to the symbol area (step B315).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B312) and the hit loaded in step B302. A hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B313), stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B314), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol number. Save in the area (step B315).

  In the case of this embodiment, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure low probability is 0/251, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure high probability is 250/251, the upper limit determination value is “251”, and the low probability lower limit determination value is “251”, and the high probability lower limit determination value is “1”. Therefore, at the time of a normal low probability (normal operation state), there is a shift in the case where the value of the hit random number is all “0” to “250”. Further, when the normal probability is high (short-time operation state), the hit random number value is “1” to “250”, and the hit random number value is “0”. .

  After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B315), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B316). Thereafter, the normal time change time corresponding to the normal game mode state is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B317). Here, 700 ms is set as the normal time fluctuation time when the normal figure probability is low, and 500 ms is set as the normal time fluctuation time when the normal figure probability is high. Then, the winning random number storage area is shifted (step B318), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B319), and the usual figure holding number is updated by -1 (step B320). That is, in accordance with the execution of the usual map change display game relating to the oldest number of reserved maps 1, the process of moving up the ranks of the numbers 2 to 4 of the reserved maps after the number of held maps 1 by one. I do. As a result of this processing, the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area from 2 to 4 is shifted from the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area to 1 for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area. Will be. Then, the value for the usual figure reservation number 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the usual figure reservation number is decremented by one. Then, the normal chart process transition setting process (step B321) is performed, and the normal chart routine process is terminated.

  As described above, when the normal figure has a high probability (short-time operation state), the value of the hit random number is any one of “1” to “250”, and the value of the hit random number may be “0”. It will be out of place. Therefore, in the short-time operation state, the result of the normal map display game is almost every time. In the short-time operation state, if the normal figure starting memory is 0 and the winning state does not end, the normal variation winning device 37 repeats opening and closing, and the player hardly changes the holding ball and changes the special figure. The display game can be continued without interruption, which is advantageous for the player. However, when the normal figure start memory becomes 0 and the winning state is finished, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 is closed until the new normal figure start memory is generated and the normal figure variable display game is won, and the ball is held. As a result, the possibility that the special figure variation display game will not be continuously executed increases, which is disadvantageous for the player.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the normal map display process (step B10) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the process for displaying a normal map, first, the hit flag (hit information or miss information) set in the normal process is loaded (step B501), and the RWM hit flag area is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

When the hit flag is not hit information (step B503; N), that is, when the result of the usual figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the usual figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step B511) for shifting to the usual figure normal process. To finish the process of displaying the ordinary map.
On the other hand, if the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), that is, if the result of the ordinary map change display game is a hit (specific result), is the electric power support being supported (during the high probability of the ordinary map)? Is determined (step B504).

  Then, when the power transmission is being supported (in the high probability of the normal figure) (step B504; Y), the hit processing setting table is set (step B505), and the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information is set. A value (for example, “0”, “2”, or “4”) is acquired and saved in the control pointer area during the normal map (step B506). Next, a normal power release time (for example, 500 msec or 1700 msec) corresponding to the general-purpose stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the general-purpose game processing timer area (step B507). After that, a normal process transition setting process (step B210) is performed, and the normal chart display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not during normal power support (normal probability is high) (step B504; N), a normal start hit value (for example, “4” because it is opened once) is set, Save in the control pointer area (step B508). Next, a normal power open time (for example, 100 ms regardless of the type of winning symbol) is set and saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B509). After that, a normal process transition setting process (step B210) is performed, and the normal chart display process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation winning device control means for generating a hit state for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state based on the result of the normal variation display game being a specific result.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting the usual figure (step B11) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, in the process for the normal map, first, the control pointer for the normal map is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded control pointer for the normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer during the normal map is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step B602; N), the control pointer during the normal map is updated by +1 (step B603), and the normal operation switching setting process (step B604) is performed. Go and finish the process during the normal map.
Also, if the value of the control pointer during normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B602; Y), the process shifts to normal operation without performing the process of updating the normal process control pointer area by 1 in step B603. A setting process (step B604) is performed, and the normal process is terminated.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
FIG. 38 shows the normal power operation transition setting process (step B604) in the above-described normal process. The general electric operation transition setting process is a process for performing drive control of the general electric solenoid 37c for opening and closing the normal variation winning device 37, and the process branches according to the value of the control pointer (medium control pointer per normal figure). I am doing so. In this ordinary power operation transition setting process, first, a branching process corresponding to the value of the control pointer is performed (step B611).

  If the value of the control pointer is “0” or “2”, the process proceeds to step B612 to control the closing of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is closed. Is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B612), and the off-data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B613) to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “1” or “3”, the process proceeds to step B614 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. The normal power release time that is the open time is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B614), and the ON data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area to turn on the general power solenoid 37c (step B615). End the normal power operation setting process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “4”, the process proceeds to step B616 to complete the opening control of the normal variation winning device 37 and perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process, so that the process number is “4”. Is set (step B616). Then, this processing number is saved in the ordinary game processing number area (step B617), and the ordinary electric ball remaining time is saved in the ordinary game processing timer area (step B619). Thereafter, in order to turn off the general electric solenoid 37c, the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B619), and the general electric operation transition setting process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, 200 msec is saved as the wait time in step B612, 1700 msec is set as the normal power release time in step B614, and 600 msec is saved as the general power remaining ball processing time in step B618. .

  Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 1” during the normal figure high probability, “4” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal drawing display process shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal map display process, “500 milliseconds” is acquired as the public power open time. Therefore, after the elapse of the display time of 600 milliseconds, the ordinary power open time is “500 milliseconds”, so the ordinary power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is opened for 500 milliseconds, and thereafter the control pointer during normal drawing is “4”. Therefore, 600 msec of ordinary electric ball remaining time is set.

  Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 2” during the normal probability, “2” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal map display process, “1700 msec” is acquired as the open time of the normal power transmission. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “1700 milliseconds”, so the power transmission is released for 1700 milliseconds, and thereafter, the control pointer is “2” during the normal map, so the weight of 200 milliseconds The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “3” during the normal map, so that the electric power is released for 1700 msec, and then the control pointer is updated to “4” during the normal map for 600 msec. The ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set.

  Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 3” during the normal probability, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B506 of the normal symbol display process shown in FIG. In step B507 of the normal map display process, “1700 msec” is acquired as the open time of the normal power transmission. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “1700 milliseconds”, so the power transmission is released for 1700 milliseconds, and then the control pointer is “0” during the normal time, so the weight of 200 milliseconds The time is set, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “1” during the normal map, so that the ordinary power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “2” during the normal map for 200 msec. The waiting time is set, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “3” for the normal map, so that the public power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer for the normal map is updated to “4” for 600 msec. The ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing time is set.

  In the case where the normal figure stop symbol is any one of “hit symbol 1”, “hit symbol 2”, and “hit symbol 3” during the low probability of normal symbols, step B508 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. , “4” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer, and “100 ms” is acquired as the normal power release time in step B509 of the normal map display process. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the public power release time is “100 milliseconds”, so the public power is released for 100 milliseconds, and thereafter, the control pointer is “4” during the usual time, so that the 600 milliseconds public access time. The electric ball remaining time is set.

[End processing per regular map]
Next, the details of the normal game end process (step B13) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 39A, in the normal chart end process, the normal chart normal process transition setting process 2 (step B801) is performed.

[Usuzu usual process transition setting process 2]
Next, the details of the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step B801) in the above-described normal figure end process will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (b), in the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2, first, a process number “0” related to the normal figure normal process is set (step B811), and the process number is set to the normal figure game process. Save in the number area (step B812).

  Thereafter, a signal related to the end of the normal variation display game (for example, the normal signal per normal symbol is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B813), and the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 is defined. The flag (during fraud monitoring period) is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B814), and the normal figure normal process transition setting process 2 is terminated.

  Next, an example of production will be described. As shown in FIG. 40, in the center of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a decoration special figure fluctuation display game display section 85 for displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas.

  In addition, a first hold display unit 83 that performs a first hold display, which is one of the hold displays that perform displays corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, is provided below the display area. The first hold display section 83 displays a first special figure 1 hold display section 83a for displaying a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory, and a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory. There is a first special figure 2 hold display section 83b.

  The decoration start memory display displayed on the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a corresponds to the special figure 1 start memory in a one-to-one correspondence and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Here, four special figure 1 start is displayed. Indicates that there is a memory. The decoration start memory display displayed on the first special figure 2 hold display portion 83b corresponds to the special figure 2 start memory in a one-to-one correspondence and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Here, four special figures are displayed. 2 indicates that there is a start memory.

  In each hold display section, the decoration start memory display at the left end is a decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested. In addition, it is possible to make a pending change notice that suggests and informs the result of the special-figure variation display game corresponding to each start-up memory, the pre-reading result such as the variation pattern, and the like by the display mode. Here, the third decoration start storage display from the left of the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a and the third decoration start storage display from the left of the first special figure 2 hold display section 83 are the normal display modes (here, The display mode (in this case, shaded) is different from that of white, and a pending change notice is given to suggest and notify the prefetching result.

  Note that there are a plurality of types of changes in the display mode. For example, the degree of expectation resulting in a special result varies depending on the type. In addition, although the display color change is shown here as the change in the display mode, the display of the character or the like may be changed. Also, the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory may be displayed side by side in the order of occurrence on one holding display unit. In this case, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory may be displayed so as to be distinguished.

  On the left side of the display area and on the left side of the hold display section 83, a running hold display section 84 for displaying information related to the start-up memory corresponding to the currently executed special figure variation display game is provided. In the on-hold display section 84, the decoration start memory display at the left end of the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a or the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b is shifted to the execution at the start of the special figure variation display game. The result of the special figure change display game to be played, the change pattern, etc. are suggested and notified by the display mode.

  In addition, a second hold display unit 86 is provided in the upper right part of the display area. The second hold display unit 86 performs a second hold display that is one of the hold displays for the displays corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory. The second hold display unit 86 includes a second special figure 1 hold display unit 86a that performs display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory, and a second special figure 2 hold display unit that performs display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory. 86b. In the second hold display section 86, the numbers of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are displayed by numbers. Here, there are four start memories. Of course, similarly to the first hold display unit 83, a decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory one-on-one may be displayed.

  Both the first hold display unit 83 and the second hold display unit 86 perform displays corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory. As will be described later, the first hold display unit 83 may be hidden by the operation of the sub display device 49 that is an effect display device or an effect display device. However, the second hold display unit 86 is an effect display or sub display device. 49, it is not hidden and is always visible.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of the effect of SP3 reach where the result is out of place. In this example, as shown in FIG. 41A, two special figure 1 start memories and two special figure 2 start memories are stored. In addition, the second decoration start memory display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is set to a display mode different from the normal display mode, and a hold change notice suggesting a prefetch result is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), from the state in which the identification information is variably displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas, the left and right variation displays as shown in FIG. 41 (b). In the area, the same identification information is temporarily stopped and reaches a reach state. In the left and right variation display areas, the identification information is displayed in a shaken state in order to indicate a temporary stop.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started. The reach effect display here is an effect display in which a background display indicated as “CR Tora” which is the model name covers the screen. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left portion of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, the reach state is developed, and the SP3 reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG. Even during execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  Thus, during execution of a specific effect, the display of the 1st hold display part 83 is made non-display, and only the display of the 2nd hold display part 86 is continued. By doing in this way, a display area can be used widely for production, the interest of the game can be improved, and the information of the starting memory can always be shown. When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 as shown in FIG. Will be updated immediately. Furthermore, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 2 hold display part 86b of the second hold display part 86 is displayed as shown in FIG. Updated immediately. Thereby, even when the specific effect is being executed, the player can confirm the information of the start memory, and it is possible to prevent the player from being inconvenienced.

  And as shown in FIG.41 (f), when a specific effect is complete | finished, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display part 85 will be displayed on the center of a display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect, and the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. Is updated to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice that suggests a prefetch result corresponding to these new start memories, and here, the third ornament start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. However, the display mode is different from the normal display mode, and the prefetching result is suggested.

  FIG. 42 shows a so-called pseudo-continuous variation in which a re-variable display is started at least once after a temporary stop in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decorative special map variable display game in the middle of the special map variable display game. An example of an effect that is SP3 reach in which the result is out of order after the display mode is executed is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), two special figure 1 start memories and two special figure 2 start memories are stored, and the second ornament start from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a. The storage display is a display mode different from the normal display mode, and a pending change notice that suggests a prefetching result is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (a), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variation display areas to reach a reach state, a reach effect that forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 42 (b). Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left portion of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is started. Even during execution of this pseudo-continuous effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 is immediately displayed as shown in FIG. Updated to Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the pseudo-continuous effect display ends, and the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area. Then, the display of “ream” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped.

  Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed with the end of the pseudo-continuous effect display. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated so as to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice that suggests a prefetch result corresponding to a new start memory, and here, the third ornament start memory display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a is normally displayed. The display mode is different from the display mode, and the prefetching result is suggested.

  Thereafter, re-variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 42 (e), and the reach state is reached again as shown in FIG. 42 (f). Then, as described above, the reach effect display that is one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG. 4G, and the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area. In addition, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42 (h), pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is performed, and as shown in FIG. 42 (i), the pseudo continuous effect display is performed. The display is ended, the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed. Then, the display of “ream” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (j), when the special drawing 2 start memory is generated in a state where the specific effect is not performed and the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 are displayed, FIG. As shown in (k), the display is immediately updated to display the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a pending change notice that suggests a pre-reading result corresponding to a new start memory. Here, the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is different from the normal display mode. It is a display mode and suggests a prefetch result. In addition, in the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b, the display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory.

  Then, the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 42 (k), the reach effect display is started as shown in FIG. 42 (l), and the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed at the upper left of the display area. While being displayed small, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Furthermore, the SP3 reach effect display is executed as shown in FIG. 42 (m), the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (n), and the special figure variation display game is ended.

  As described above, in the pseudo continuous variation display mode, the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed during the unit variation display, and the first hold display unit 83 is temporarily displayed during the unit variation display. In the restart display, the display can be updated when a new start-up memory is generated. Of course, the timing of the non-display and restart of the first hold display section 83 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 42 and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the display is not displayed during temporary stop and is displayed during re-variation. You can do it.

  In FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, when the first hold display section 83 is displayed again, it is possible to start a hold change notice that suggests a prefetch result corresponding to a new start memory that has occurred in a non-display state. The display mode (suggested content) may be changed for the pending change notice that has already been started. Of course, the timing for changing the display mode (suggested content) for the pending change notice that has already been started can be arbitrarily set. In FIG. 42, the change display is once performed after the reach state display mode. However, the display may be temporarily stopped and the re-change display may be performed instead of the reach state display mode. In FIG. 42, the first hold display section 83 is displayed during the re-variation display. However, after the temporary stop once, it is not displayed until the end of the pseudo continuous variation display mode or the end of the special figure variation display game. Anyway.

  Next, control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control apparatus 300 will be described. The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes a main process shown in FIG. 43 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 43, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7).

  After the processing at the start of the program from steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, effect button input processing (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process. In this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, a process of changing the effect contents is performed.

  Then, hall / player setting mode processing is performed for accepting operations such as setting of changeable ranges such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by the player (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) for updating the random number for determining the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed (step C11), and a command received from the game control device 100 is analyzed and a response is received ( Step C12) is performed.

  Next, a scenario setting process (step C13) and a motion control process (step C14) for controlling the progress of the production are performed, the drawing command is edited and transmitted (step C15), and the drawing command preparation end is set. (Step C16). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is frame switching timing (step C17). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C17 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the process of step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C17 that it is the frame switching timing (step C17; Y), a screen drawing is instructed (step C18).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C19) for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), decoration for performing LED control of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the information display device 800. Control processing (step C20), movable body control processing (step C21) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the processing for clearing WDT (step C8).

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 44 shows the received command check process (step C12) in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, a command reception counter value that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C31), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C32). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C32; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C32; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C33).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C34), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C35), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C36). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, it is possible to move the command (data) and create a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  If it is determined in step C36 that command copying for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C36; N), the process returns to step C34. If it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C36; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C37), and the received command analysis process (step C38) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C39), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C40). If it is determined that command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C40; N), the process returns to step C37. If it is determined that the command analysis for the number of received commands has been completed (step C40; Y), the received command check process is terminated. As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 45 shows the received command analysis process (step C38) in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C51), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C52). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C52; Y), it is determined whether or not ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C53).

  If it is determined in step C52 that MODE and ACT are not in the normal range (step C52; N), or if it is determined in step C53 that the ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step C53; N), reception is performed. The command analysis process ends.

  If it is determined in step C53 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C53; Y), it is determined whether or not the MODE is within the range of a single-shot command such as a pending number command or an error command (step S53). C54). A single command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C54; Y), the single command processing (step C55) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C54 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C54; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the symbol command (step C56). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what is to be the stop symbol of the special symbol). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C56; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C57) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C56 that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C56; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of variable commands (step C58). The fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C58; Y), the variable command process (step C59) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step C58 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C58; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C60). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit effect (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C60; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C61) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C60 that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C60; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetched symbol command (step C62). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C62; Y), the pre-read symbol system command process (step C62) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C62 that MODE is not within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C62; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the pre-read variation command (step C64). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C64; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C65) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  The prefetch command (prefetch variation command and prefetch symbol command) is a command for informing a change pattern or a stop symbol corresponding to the start memory in advance, and is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the time of starting winning. The Note that normal variation commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variation display. Based on this prefetching command, a prefetching notice effect (also referred to as prefetching notice or prefetch effect) is set. The pre-reading notice effect is whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory (hold) for which the special figure fluctuation display game has not been executed is subsequently executed (or what kind of fluctuation pattern). In advance notification to the player with a predetermined degree of reliability, a notice of pending change that changes the decoration start memory display, a notice effect that performs voice, LED emission, effect display, etc., multiple special figure variation display game This includes continuous productions that continue over the period.

  If it is determined in step C64 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C64; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the test mode command (step C66). The test mode system command is a command (including a command for instructing a shift to the test mode) for instructing an operation in the test mode. Test mode has nothing to do with gaming in the market, but before the gaming machine is shipped, whether various devices (display, sound, LED, motor, solenoid, etc. controlled by the production control device) operate normally This is one of the modes of the production control device that makes it possible to check the game, and is a mode different from the normal gaming state.

  If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the test mode command (step C66; Y), the test mode command processing (step C67) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated. If it is determined in step C66 that MODE is not within the range of the test mode command (step C66; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

[Design command processing]
FIG. 46 shows symbol system command processing (step C57) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this symbol system command processing, first, a special symbol type corresponding to MODE (either special graph 1 or special graph 2) is set (step C71), and a symbol type corresponding to a combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C72), and the symbol system command processing ends.

  The symbol type is a symbol category such as an off symbol, 16R probability variation A to F symbol, 6R probability variation symbol, 2R probability variation A, B symbol, or small hit symbol symbol, and is associated with ACT data. Since the ratio of symbols varies between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 (the probability variation ratio is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and it corresponds to MODE data from a plurality of symbol type setting tables. And the symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 47 shows the variable command processing (step C59) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C81). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C71 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If this special figure type is unconfirmed (step C81; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. When the special figure type is not yet determined (step C81; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C82), and the variation command and the symbol type are determined. It is determined whether they are inconsistent (step C83).

  If the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C83; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C83; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C84). The symbol type means a category of symbols. Examples of the symbol type include an off symbol, a 16R probability variation A to F symbol, a 6R probability variation symbol, a 2R probability variation A, B symbol, and a small hit symbol. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent means that an effect such as when a symbol command of 16R probability variation A symbol is received even though a variation command of variation (variation pattern command) is received. This means that the combination is inconsistent (a combination of a variation command and a symbol type).

  In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C84), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. And the variation production setting process which sets the information for performing the production | generation according to a fluctuation command is performed (step C85).

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C86). Here, during the special map change, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit or during a fanfare, etc.). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by −1 (a process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C87), and the variable command process is terminated.

[Variation production setting processing]
FIGS. 48 and 49 show the changing effect setting process (step C85) in the above-described changing command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C91). If the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C91; Y), the first half notice group address table corresponding to the model code and special figure type set at that time and the presentation mode at that time is set. (Step C92). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without reach, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and there is no need to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The production mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the production control device 300 (in this embodiment, a game mode command is also sent from the game control device 100). There are a probability change mode, a time reduction mode and a latent mode. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different are provided.

  Next, with reference to the first half notice allocation group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure type holds is acquired (step C93). As a result, in the case of fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effects that appear during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holds. Thereafter, a lottery for a notice appearing during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice group table (step C96).

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C91; N), the first half notice group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, production mode and symbol type set at that time is set. (Step C94). Then, referring to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C95), and the first half notice distribution group table is used to change the first half. The lottery for the advance notice appearing is performed (step C96).

  Next, from Step C97 to Step C99, a notice effect of the latter half change is lottery. Note that the latter half of the special figure fluctuation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a special result mode (a special combination of symbols) in which a display area excluding a specific area out of a plurality of display areas of the special figure is a big hit) Is a variable display in a state in which the variable is displayed only in a specific area. On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action. In the case of the pseudo continuous variation display mode as shown in FIG. 42, the first half of the variation occurs until the pseudo continuous is finished and the reach state is reached, as shown in FIG. 42 (k). Becomes the second half fluctuation.

  First, a second half notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, presentation mode and symbol type set at that time is set (step C97). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the second half notice allocation group table address corresponding to the ACT is acquired by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C98), and the second half notice distribution group table is used to change the second half (during reach). A lottery for notice of appearance is performed (step C99).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 49, a basic BGM number (basic BGM song number) and a decoration number (number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp) corresponding to the effect mode are set (step C100). Since the BGM and decoration that are normally changing differ for each production mode, first, the default in each production mode is set. When special BGM or decoration is performed in advance notice or the like, a change is made in a scenario table that manages the flow of production.

  Next, notice distribution according to the first-half variation type selected by step C96 is performed. Here, only a part of the notice distribution when the first half variation type is pseudo-continuous variation as shown in FIG. 42 is shown. The first half variation type is a variation notice type distributed on the production control device side in the same MODE (for example, pseudo continuous variation). Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the pseudo continuous fluctuation is a re-variation in which a variable display is started again after a temporary stop in a result form other than the special result form in the decoration special figure change display game in the middle of the special figure change display game. This is a so-called pseudo continuous variation display mode in which the display is performed once or more. This pseudo continuous variation display mode includes those in which the number of revariable displays is different. For example, the pseudo-continuous 3 variation included in the pseudo-continuous variation display mode is one in which the re-variable display is performed twice as shown in FIG. That is, it is an effect that makes it appear as if three special figure variation display games were played in a pseudo manner by two temporary stops and the display of the final result mode.

  In the determination of whether the first half variation type is a pseudo-continuous (step C101), if it is not a pseudo-continuous (step C101; N), notice distribution is performed for other first-half variation types, which are omitted here, and the process proceeds to step C103. To do. If it is a quasi-continuous (step C101; Y), a quasi-continuous effect setting process for setting an effect related to the quasi-continuous variation display mode is performed (step C102), and the process proceeds to step C103.

  In step C103, it is determined whether the special figure type is special figure 2 fluctuation. In the case of special figure 2 fluctuation (step C103; Y), special figure 2 reservation scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is set (step C104). Thereby, an animation scenario in which the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is reduced is set. Next, 4th symbol (special figure 2 fluctuation) scenario table information is set (step C105). The 4th symbol is a symbol for displaying the decorative special symbol variation display game separately from the decorative special symbol variation display game by the first to third symbols on the display device 41. By this process, the decorative symbol according to the fourth symbol is displayed. Information related to the fluctuation of the figure fluctuation display game is set.

  If there is no special figure 2 fluctuation in step C103 (step C103; N), special figure 1 holding scenario table information corresponding to the special figure 1 holding number is set (step C106), and the special figure 1 starting storage is supported. Set an animation scenario in which the decorative start memory display is reduced. Next, the 4th symbol (special figure 1 fluctuation) scenario table information is set (step C107), and information related to the variation of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game by the 4th symbol is set.

  Thereafter, an effect setting process corresponding to the latter half variation pattern is performed. Here, only a part of the latter half variation pattern is shown, but an effect setting process for other latter half variation patterns is also performed. First, it is determined whether ACT data (second-half fluctuation pattern data) is out of SP3 (step C108). The SP3 deviation is a variation pattern in which the special 3 reach is executed in which the result is off as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42. When the data of ACT is out of SP3 (step C108; Y), SP3 outset setting processing for setting the effect of SP3 reach that results in out of step is performed (step C109), and the variation effect setting processing is ended. If the ACT data does not deviate from SP3 (step C108; N), it is determined whether the ACT data is around SP3 (step C110).

  Per SP3 is a variation pattern in which a special 3 reach is executed with the result being a big hit or a small hit. If the ACT data is per SP3 (step C110; Y), the SP3 per-set setting process is performed (step C111), and the variation effect setting process ends. If the ACT data is not per SP3 (step C110; N), the process for the other variation pattern omitted here is performed, and the variation effect setting process is terminated.

  A process for setting a notice effect of the first half variation such as the above-described pseudo-continuous effect setting process (step C102), a process for setting a decorative special figure hold display and a fourth symbol effect in steps C104 to 107, and an SP3 deviation setting process In the process of setting an effect according to the latter half variation pattern such as (Step C109) or SP3 per-set setting process (Step S111), the effect control device 300 controls the effect by performing the process of setting the scenario control data for effect. An effect operation in various devices is set.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50A, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is provided with a scenario management storage area “scenario management registration address area” and “scenario management area”. In the process of setting the scenario control data for presentation, necessary data is set in these storage areas. Among these, the scenario management area includes a scenario timer area for storing a scenario timer value, a PB timer area for storing a PB timer (push button timer) value, and a PB detection flag (push button detection flag). ) And a scenario data table area for storing the address of the scenario data table.

  In addition, there are scenario management areas having the same structure corresponding to each scenario layer, and here there are eight scenario layers, so there are also eight scenario management areas (scenario management areas 0 to 7). The scenario management registration address area is an area for storing the start address of the scenario management area for each scenario layer. In this example, since there are eight scenario layers, eight corresponding start addresses (scenario layer) 8 addresses for storing addresses for 0 to addresses for scenario layer 7). Of these eight scenario layers, scenario layer 0 is basically for background, scenario layer 1 is for production 1, scenario layer 2 is for left design, and scenario layer 3 is for right design. Scenario layer 4 is for medium symbols, scenario layer 5 is for holding, scenario layer 6 is for effect 2, and scenario layer 7 is for the fourth symbol.

  However, it is not restricted to this aspect. For example, although eight scenario layers are used in the present embodiment, the number of scenario layers is not limited to this. In particular, the layers used for backgrounds, notices, and other effects vary depending on the model specifications, and in this embodiment, explanations are limited to as few as possible. Further, the control target of each scenario layer is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various allocations are possible.

  By setting the necessary data in these storage areas in the process of setting the scenario control data for production, the address of the scenario table that specifies a series of production contents for each scenario layer is specified, and this scenario table The production will proceed according to. As described above, the scenario management registration address area is provided for each scenario layer. When there is something to be controlled, the scenario management registration address area has a scenario in the corresponding scenario management registration address area X (X = 0 to 7). If the address of the management area is stored and there is nothing to control, the corresponding scenario management registration address area X is set to NULL. For example, since no hold display is performed in a movie waiting for a customer, an address (scenario management area 0 address) is set in the background area (scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area 0). However, NULL is set in the reserved area (scenario management registration address area corresponding to the scenario management area 5).

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50B, the RAM of the effect control device 300 is provided with a motion management storage area called “motion management registration address area” and “motion management area”. ing. These areas are areas for registering motions (such as a series of character movements) specified in the scenario table when the effects are executed according to the scenario table, and the registered motions are executed as effects.

  Of these, the motion management area is the number of objects (maximum number) of objects that are subject to display control (not necessarily displayed on the screen) (for example, in the case of the left symbol, the next symbol, the current symbol, the previous symbol) 3), an area for displaying the number of frames, an area for storing the frame number indicating the number of frames processed (frame number area), and the number of rows in the motion table. An area for storing the command position indicating (command position area), and an area for storing the address data (corresponding to the motion index) indicating which table to use among a plurality of motion list tables (motion list) Table area) and display information areas corresponding to the number of displays.

  In addition, there is a motion management area of the same structure corresponding to the motion layers (in this example, there are motions 0 to 13) corresponding to the motion layers, and here there are 14 motion layers. There are 14 areas (motion management areas 0 to 13). Furthermore, 14 motion management registration address areas (motion layer 0 address to motion layer 13 address) correspond to the motion management area.

  That is, a plurality of motions can be controlled independently in one scenario, and a plurality of characters can be controlled by one motion. For example, in a normal symbol variation scenario, there are a left symbol motion, a middle symbol motion, a right symbol motion, and a fourth symbol motion, which are controlled independently. Further, for example, for the left symbol, three symbols of the next symbol, the current symbol, and the previous symbol can be displayed on one screen, so that the motion of the left symbol includes information corresponding to the three symbols.

  Then, according to the contents of the scenario table, by saving the motion table address, which is the control content, in the motion management area corresponding to the layer number of the motion to be controlled (hereinafter referred to as the corresponding motion management area), the motion of that layer is set. Is done. In the present application, the motion layer number (0 to 13 in this example) is simply expressed as a motion number or used as a motion management area X (X is a number corresponding to the motion number). There is a case.

  In addition, there are as many display information areas as the number of displays (number of objects) in the motion management area, and each display information area has a display type, an effect type, an effect parameter, an x coordinate of the display upper left point, and an upper left display point. Y-coordinate, x-coordinate of display upper-right point, y-coordinate of display upper-right point, x-coordinate of display lower-left point, y-coordinate of display lower left point, image index, background color, foreground color, IPicture (I picture) only movie It includes an area for storing time frame count and behavior index data.

  Here, the display type is the type of the object (including information indicating whether it is a still image or a moving image (movie) and information indicating the type of movie (I picture or not)). The effect type is information indicating the type of effect (processing such as imparting transparency) to be added to the image. The effect parameter is a parameter of the effect (for example, transparency in the case of providing transparency). The x-coordinate and y-coordinate are data for specifying the display position of the image. Here, for the polygon display function (the function of displaying a solid as a polyhedron), three points of the display upper left point, the display upper right point, and the display lower left point There are coordinates. The image index is a number that identifies a still image or a movie. The frame count at the time of a moving picture of only IPicture is data indicating what frame data is IPicture (that is, I frame). The behavior index is an index for behavior (design replacement). Note that the behavior (design replacement) is to replace only the character (still image or moving image) at the same size and the same display position, and is different from the cut-in character replacement. In the cut-in character replacement, the size and display position of the character can be changed by the replacement.

  The effects controlled by the effect control device 300 are first a pseudo-continuous effect setting process (step C102), a process of setting a decorative special figure hold display of steps C104 to 107 and an effect of the fourth symbol, and an SP3 deviation setting process (step A scenario table for each scenario layer is set in a process for setting scenario control data for effects such as C109) or SP3 per set process (step S111). And by performing registration, change, deletion, etc. of the motion according to the scenario table, an effect according to the scenario table is realized.

  Thereby, for example, the display and non-display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are performed according to the scenario table. This is realized by deleting or registering the display of the display unit 84. In addition, the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued by displaying the second hold display unit 86 so that the display of the second hold display unit 86 has priority over the background and other displays (on the front side). The Of course, it is set whether or not the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is displayed (in front) with priority over the background and other displays. This may be realized.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 51 shows single-shot command processing (step C55) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this single command processing, it is first determined whether MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C121).

  If it is determined that the MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C121; Y), it is determined whether the P machine state is set during the customer waiting demo (step C122), and is already set during the customer waiting demo. In the case (step C122; Y), the single command processing is terminated. If it is not set during the customer waiting demonstration (step C122; N), a customer waiting scenario data setting process for setting an effect in the customer waiting state is performed (step C123). Furthermore, the customer waiting A is set as the P machine state (step C124), and the one-shot command processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C121 that the MODE is not a customer waiting demo (step C121; N), the MODE is in the range of the special figure 1 holding system, that is, the received special command corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory is displayed. It is determined whether the command is a figure hold number command (step C125). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 hold system (step C125; Y), a special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) for storing information related to the hold of special figure 1 is performed. End single-shot command processing. If it is determined that MODE is not in the special figure 1 reserved system range (step C125; N), whether MODE is in the special figure 2 reserved system range, that is, the received command corresponds to the special figure 2 start memory. It is determined whether the command is a decoration special figure hold count command (step C127).

  When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the special figure 2 reservation system (step C127; Y), a special figure 2 reservation information setting process (step C128) for storing information related to the reservation of special figure 2 is performed. End single-shot command processing. If it is determined that MODE is not within the special figure 2 reserve system range (step C127; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the symbol stop system range (step C129).

  When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; Y), symbol stop scenario data setting processing for setting an effect when the symbol is stopped is performed (step C130), and the P machine state is normally set. Is set (step C131), and the single command processing is terminated. If it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the symbol stop system (step C129; N), processing for other MODEs, such as RAM initialization, power failure recovery, error / injustice, rendering mode, probability information, etc., not shown. I do.

[Special Figure 1 Hold Information Setting Processing]
FIG. 52 shows the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C126) in the single-shot command process described above. In this special figure 1 hold information setting process, first, the special figure 1 hold number is loaded and set as the previous hold number (step C141), and the command value is set to the special figure 1 hold number as the new hold number (step C142). ), It is determined whether the number of new reservations and the number of previous reservations match (step C143).

  When the number of new holds matches the number of previous holds (step C143; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process is terminated. If the new hold number does not match the previous hold number (step C143; N), it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C144). The specific effect is an effect in which at least the first hold display unit 83 is hidden as described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.

  When this specific effect is not being executed (step C144; N), the process proceeds to step C146. If the specific effect is being executed (step C144; Y), non-display information is set (step C145), and the index of the motion control table for hold corresponding to the new hold number is calculated and saved (step C145). Step C146). Then, scenario layer number 5 is prepared (step C147), the address of the special figure 1 holding scenario data table (holding X pieces) is prepared (step C148), and scenario data setting processing is performed (step C149).

  Thereby, the display update of the 1st hold display part 83 and the 2nd hold display part 86 is set. Since the second hold display section 86 is always displayed, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set. In addition, the first hold display unit 83 is configured to change the display update timing depending on the presence or absence of non-displayed information, and if the display is being displayed, a scenario for immediately updating the display is set and hidden. If it is in the middle, a scenario that is updated when the display is resumed is set. The timing at which the display is resumed can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress of the scenario of the currently executed effect to the end of the specific effect. By setting such a scenario, the display on the first hold display unit 83 is updated when the display is resumed on the first hold display unit 83 as shown in FIGS. 41 (f) and 42 (d). Is possible.

  Thereafter, the non-displaying information is cleared (step C150), and it is determined whether the number of reservations has increased (step C151). When the number of holdings increases (step C151; Y), a display pattern of holding normal lighting is set in the color information area corresponding to the number of new holdings (step C152). The color information area is an area for storing information on the display mode of the decoration start memory display that suggests the pre-reading result. Here, the normal display mode is set as the display mode of the decoration start memory display corresponding to the newly generated start memory. To do. Note that the change in the display mode of the decoration start memory display based on the prefetch result for the start memory is performed by a subsequent prefetch fluctuation command process.

  Then, it is determined whether the P machine state is a big hit (special gaming state) (step C153). If the P machine state is a big hit (step C153; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the P machine state is not a big hit (step C153; N), a start opening winning sound is requested (step C154), and the special figure 1 hold information setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of reservations does not increase (step C151; N), that is, when it decreases, the special figure 1 prefetch information area is shifted (step C155), and the color information area is shifted (step C156). FIG. 1 The hold information setting process is terminated.

  In the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C128) in the single-shot command process, the same process as the special figure 1 hold information setting process described above is performed for the special figure 2 start memory. By the above special figure 1 hold information setting process and special figure 2 hold information setting process, information corresponding to the generated hold is displayed on the first hold display part 83 and the second hold display part 86 at a predetermined timing. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a start memory display unit that can display a hold display indicating information related to the start memory stored in the start memory unit on the display device 41.

[Pre-reading design command processing]
FIG. 53 shows the look-ahead design command processing (step C63) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In the prefetch symbol command processing, first, the received prefetch stop symbol command is saved in the prefetch symbol command area corresponding to the total number of holds (step C301), and a prefetch variation pattern command reception waiting flag is set (step C302). Then, the look-ahead design command processing is terminated. By setting the prefetch fluctuation command reception waiting flag, it becomes possible to process the information of the prefetch fluctuation pattern command for the same start memory as a set (pair) by the prefetch fluctuation command processing described later.

[Read-ahead variation command processing]
FIG. 54 shows the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C65) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this prefetch fluctuation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not reception of a prefetch fluctuation pattern command is waiting (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch fluctuation pattern command reception wait flag set in the prefetch symbol command processing described above, it is determined that reception is awaiting. If it is not waiting to receive the prefetch fluctuation pattern command (step C311; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetch fluctuation pattern command reception wait is in progress (step C311; Y), the prefetch fluctuation pattern command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

  Thereafter, the command is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the total number of pending (step C313), and a prefetch command consistency check process (step C314) is performed to determine whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal. . When the command combination is not normal (step C315; N), that is, when the value of invalid command information is returned, the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. In this case, information on the prefetch fluctuation pattern command that is not normal may be cleared from the storage area. Further, information indicating that the storage area is not normal (NG information) may be saved. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C315; Y), that is, when the value of the valid command information is returned, it is determined whether the specific effect is being executed (step C316). The specific effect is an effect in which at least the first hold display unit 83 is hidden as described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.

  When this specific effect is not being executed (step C316; N), the process proceeds to step C318. When the specific effect is being executed (step C316; Y), the non-display information is set (step C317), the prefetch lottery process (step C318) for drawing the execution of the prefetch notice effect is performed, and the prefetch notice is performed. It is determined whether or not an effect is generated (step C319).

  If no prefetching notice effect is generated (step C319; N), the prefetching variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C319; Y), is the prefetching notice effect that is generated (that is, the prefetching notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C318)) immediately started? Is determined (step C320). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration start memory display in the first hold display unit 83 displayed on the display device 41 from the present time.

  The effect that does not start immediately is a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from a predetermined timing later. For example, the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, the hold change notice starts at the timing when the display is resumed. In addition to this, a pre-reading notice effect that is performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, an effect that continuously generates a specific effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, or a character that appears during the fluctuation display This includes the production of making notices. When the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately is started, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, the special figure fluctuation display game is ended, and the execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. Timing etc. are included.

  If it is an effect that starts immediately (step C320; Y), the drawing of the selected prefetching notice effect is set (step C321), the non-displaying information is cleared (step C323), and the prefetching variation command processing is performed. finish. On the other hand, if it is not an effect that starts immediately (step C320; N), the drawing reservation setting of the selected prefetching notice effect is set (step C322), the non-displaying information is cleared (step C323), and the prefetching variation command End the process.

  In the process for setting the drawing reservation for the selected prefetch notice effect (step C322), for example, when the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, the hold change notice is set to start at the timing when the display is resumed. To do. Thereby, the hold change notice is started at the timing when the display of the first hold display section 83 is restarted as shown in FIG. 41 (f), FIG. 42 (d), and the like. The timing at which the display is resumed can be obtained by acquiring the time from the progress of the scenario of the currently executed effect to the end of the specific effect.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on the display device 41. The start memory display means is a first hold display (first hold display section 8) as a hold display. ) And the second hold display (second hold display portion 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is a predetermined specific effect. In the case where a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the display is updated with the generation of a new start memory for the second hold display, As for the first hold display, when the specific effect is finished and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start-up memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Further, the start memory display means displays information related to the start memory by displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory in the first hold display, and indicates the start memory number in the second hold display. By displaying, information related to the start memory is shown. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second hold display that is always displayed from interfering with other effect displays.

  Further, the start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as a hold display. The second hold display is continuously displayed during execution of the first hold display, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden during execution of a predetermined specific effect that is intermittently executed a plurality of times. When a new start memory is generated during the execution of the second hold display, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory, and for the first hold display, the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated is displayed. When the display of the first hold display is resumed after completion, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start-up memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Further, in the variation pattern of the variation display game, the unit variation display that stops after the plurality of pieces of identification information are variation-displayed for a predetermined time during the execution of the variation-display game is performed two or more times to derive the result. There is a quasi-continuous variation pattern, and the specific effect is performed during the execution of the unit variation display. Therefore, the unit fluctuation display can be effectively produced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the start memory display means can execute a restart display that temporarily resumes the display of the first hold display during the execution of the unit fluctuation display. The update can be executed. Therefore, it becomes possible to grasp the state of the start memory during execution of the unit variation display, and it is possible to prevent inconvenience for the player.

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, In a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a display device 41 that can display information about the game, and a start winning area The start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball together with a random number as a start memory as a start memory, and information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means are shown. A start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means is a variation table based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the game is executed, the start storage display means as the hold display, the first hold display (first hold display unit 83), the first 2 on-hold display (second on-hold display unit 86) can be displayed. During the execution of one variable display game, the second on-hold display is continuously displayed, and the first on-hold display is intermittently displayed a plurality of times. It is configured to be hidden during execution of a predetermined specific effect to be executed, and when a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, a new start memory is generated for the second hold display. The display is updated along with the first hold display, and when the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display of the display accompanying the generation of the new start memory is resumed. It is configured to update, and specific effects are executed In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means for the start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed can be started when the first hold display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Further, the start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as a hold display. The second hold display is continuously displayed during execution of the first hold display, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden during execution of a predetermined specific effect that is intermittently executed a plurality of times. When a new start memory is generated during the execution of the second hold display, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory, and for the first hold display, the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated is displayed. When the display of the first hold display is resumed after completion, it is possible to update the display accompanying the generation of a new start memory and to start notifying the determination result by the prior determination means for the new start memory. There will be. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, the determination result of the prior determination means can be notified together with the resumption of the first hold display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[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. The gaming machine of the present modification is different in the opportunity to hide the first hold display section 83.

  In the first embodiment described above, the first on-hold display unit 83 is not displayed in response to the display of the specific effect. However, in the present modification, the operable display device is the first on-hold display on the display device 41. The first hold display part 83 is hidden when the part 83 overlaps the front side of the displayed area.

  FIG. 55 shows an example of an effect that results in SP3 reach in which the result is off after the pseudo-variable display mode is executed. The progress of the production is the same as the production of the SP3 reach, in which the result is lost after the pseudo-variable display mode shown in FIG. 42 is executed. In addition, here, the sub display device 49 is used as an operable presentation device, but any other role can be used as long as it can overlap the front side of the display area of the first hold display portion 83 in the display device 41. It may be a physical device.

  As shown in FIG. 55A, when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to reach the reach state, the sub display device 49 moves upward and the first hold display section 83 in the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 55B, a reach effect display that forms one of the predetermined specific effects is displayed on the display device 41 and the sub display device 49. Be started.

  Here, the reach effect display is such that a background display indicating “CR Tora” as the model name is displayed on the display device 41, and a background indicating “CR Tora” as the model name is also displayed on the sub display device 49. The display is what is displayed. At this time, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41. The display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 of the display device 41 is not displayed when the sub display device 49 is overlapped with the front side. 2 The display of the hold display section 86 is continued.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is started. Even during the execution of this pseudo-continuous effect display, the sub display device 49 remains in a state where it overlaps with the front side of the display device 41 where the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 are displayed. The display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is Will continue. When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 is immediately displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (c). Updated to

  Thereafter, when the pseudo-continuous effect display shown in FIG. 55C ends, the sub display device 49 operates downward to return to the initial position, and the first display in the display device 41 as shown in FIG. The hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 are not overlapped with the front side of the displayed portion. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed on the display device 41. In addition, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of “ream” indicating that the middle fluctuation display area has changed again is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle, and right fluctuation displays are displayed. The area is temporarily stopped.

  At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated so as to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice that suggests a prefetch result corresponding to a new start memory, and here, the third ornament start memory display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a is normally displayed. The display mode is different from the display mode, and the prefetching result is suggested.

  After that, re-variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 55 (e), and the reach state is reached again as shown in FIG. 55 (f). Then, similarly to the above, the sub display device 49 moves upward and overlaps the front side of the display device 41 where the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 are displayed. As shown, the reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started. In addition, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in a small size in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the second hold display unit The display 86 is continued.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (h), pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is performed, and the sub display is displayed when the pseudo continuous effect display ends. The device 49 moves downward and returns to the initial position, and as shown in FIG. 55 (i), the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 in the display device 41 do not overlap the front side of the displayed portion. It becomes. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed on the display device 41. In addition, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of “ream” indicating that the middle fluctuation display area has changed again is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle, and right fluctuation displays are displayed. The area is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated in the state where the first hold display section 83 is displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (j), the first special figure 2 hold display section as shown in FIG. 55 (k). The decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated in 83b is immediately updated to be displayed. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a pending change notice that suggests a pre-reading result corresponding to a new start memory. Here, the decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory is different from the normal display mode. It is a display mode and suggests a prefetch result. In addition, in the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b, the display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (k), a reach state occurs, and the sub display device 49 moves upward in the same manner as described above, and the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 in the display device 41 are displayed. As shown in FIG. 55 (l), reach effect display that constitutes one of the predetermined specific effects is started. In addition, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in a small size in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the second hold display unit The display 86 is continued. Further, SP3 reach effect display is executed as shown in FIG.

  When the specific effect ends as shown in FIG. 55 (n), the sub display device 49 moves downward to return to the initial position, and the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 in the display device 41 are displayed. It will be in the state which does not overlap with the front side of the part. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed on the display device 41. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area.

  Such effects and operation control of the effects device are also realized by setting a scenario table at the start of the special figure variation display game. Further, whether or not a specific effect is being executed in the special figure 1 hold information setting process shown in FIG. 52, the special figure 2 hold information setting process not shown, or the look-ahead variation command process shown in FIG. Regarding the determination, here, during the specific effect, the effect device is always overlapped with the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 in the display device 41 is displayed, so depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed. You may set information during non-display. Of course, the presentation device determines whether or not the first hold display section 83 is hidden by overlapping the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed on the display device 41 and sets the non-displaying information. You may make it do.

  The rendering device is configured to hide the first hold display unit 83 when it covers the entire area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. The 1 hold display section 83 may be hidden. In addition, the area where the second hold display unit 86 is displayed is a position that is not covered even when the effect device operates, but may be an area that is covered when the effect device operates. You may make it move to the position which is not covered with operation | movement of an apparatus. In addition, regarding the on-hold hold display unit 84, even if the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not covered with the effect device, a part or all of the first hold display unit 83 is covered with the effect device and the first hold display. The portion 83 may be hidden in conjunction with being hidden.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start storage display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on display device 41, and production device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of display device 41 (Sub display device 49), and the start-up storage display means displays a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. It is possible, and during execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap the effect device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when it overlaps the effect device. When a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the first hold display is When the display of the one hold display is resumed, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Further, the start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as a hold display. During execution, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed in the case of overlapping with the effect device that is intermittently generated a plurality of times. If a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the first hold display is When the non-display state where the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated according to the generation of the new start memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the variation display game is a simulation in which a unit variation display that is stopped after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time during the execution of the variation display game is performed two or more times to derive a result. There is a continuous variation pattern, and it is possible to make the rendering device overlap the first hold display during the execution of the unit variation display. Therefore, the unit fluctuation display can be effectively produced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, In a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a display device 41 that can display information about the game, and a start winning area The start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball together with a random number as a start memory as a start memory, and information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means are shown. A start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means is a variation table based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the game is executed, and an effect device (sub-display device 49) that can operate and can overlap the front surface of the display device 41 The start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display portion 83) and a second hold display (second hold display portion 86) as hold displays. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed when the effect device is intermittently generated multiple times. If a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, There is a new start memory for 1 hold display When the generated non-display state is finished and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated when a new start-up memory is generated, and the first hold display is set to non-display. In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means for the start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed can be started when the first hold display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Further, the start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as a hold display. During execution, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed in the case of overlapping with the effect device that is intermittently generated a plurality of times. If a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the first hold display is When the display of the first hold display is resumed when the non-display state in which the new start memory is generated ends, the display is updated in accordance with the generation of the new start memory and the new start memory is Of judgment results by prior judgment means And thus it is possible to start the. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, the determination result of the prior determination means can be notified together with the resumption of the first hold display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second 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. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to continuously display the on-hold display unit 84 during execution of the specific effect.

  FIG. 56 shows an example of the effect of SP3 reach where the result is out of place. The progress of the production is the same as that of the SP3 reach production in which the result shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), from the state where the identification information is variably displayed in each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas, the left and right fluctuation display areas are shown in FIG. 56 (b). The same identification information is temporarily stopped to reach a reach state, and reach effect display that forms one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG.

  At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left portion of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, in the gaming machine of this modification, the display of the on-hold hold display unit 84 is also continued. Further, the reach state is developed and the SP3 reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG. Even during execution of this SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area, the display of the first hold display unit 83 is hidden, The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (f), when the specific effect is finished, the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed at the center of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display section 83 is resumed. In this way, by continuing the display of the on-hold display unit 84 during execution, it is possible to always perform a notice effect for the special figure variation display game being executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, it is possible to hide only the first hold display unit 83 during execution of the specific effect by setting a scenario table at the start of the special figure variation display game. Although the SP3 reach effect display is given here as the specific effect, the display of the on-hold display unit 84 may be continued even in the pseudo-continuous effect display as shown in FIG. Of course, the display of the on-hold display unit 84 may be continued for other specific effects.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on the display device 41. The start memory display means is a first hold display (first hold display section 8) as a hold display. ), A second hold display (second hold display section 86), and a running hold display (running hold display section 84) that displays information related to the start-up memory corresponding to the running variable display game. Yes, during execution of the variable display game, the second hold display and the hold display during execution are continuously displayed, and the first hold display is not displayed during execution of the predetermined specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, by continuing the display of the on-hold display during execution, it is possible to always perform a notice effect for the variable display game being executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the start memory display means updates the display with the generation of the new start memory for the second hold display, and for the first hold display, When the specific effect is finished and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start-up memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Note that the configuration of this modification is the first, triggered by the fact that the sub-display device 49 serving as a production device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modification described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57, the on-hold hold display unit 84 is moved to a position that is not covered with the operation of the sub display device 49, or the on-hold hold display unit 84 starts from the beginning. The displayed area is a position that is not covered even when the sub display device 49 operates.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start storage display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on display device 41, and production device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of display device 41 (The sub display device 49), and the start-up storage display means executes a first hold display (first hold display section 83), a second hold display (second hold display section 86), as a hold display, and executes A running hold display (running hold display section 84) that displays information related to the start-up memory corresponding to the currently displayed variable display game, and the second hold display and the pending hold during execution of the variable display game. The display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed when it overlaps the effect device. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, by continuing the display of the on-hold display during execution, it is possible to always perform a notice effect for the variable display game being executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The start memory display means updates the display for the second hold display when a new start memory is generated when a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed. As for the 1-hold display, when the display of the first hold-display is resumed, the display is updated when a new start-up memory is generated. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

[Third Modification]
Next, a third modified example 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 game machine of this modification, in the special figure variation display game in which the specific effect is executed intermittently multiple times, the pre-reading notice effect on the newly-started memory is generated until all of the specific effects executed multiple times are completed. Try not to start.

  FIG. 58 shows an example of the effect of SP3 reach in which the result is out of order after the pseudo continuous variation display mode is executed. The progress of the production is the same as the production of the SP3 reach, in which the result is lost after the pseudo-variable display mode shown in FIG. 42 is executed. As shown in FIG. 58 (a), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to reach a reach state, a reach effect that forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 58 (b). Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left portion of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is started. Even during execution of this pseudo-continuous effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 is immediately displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (c). Updated to Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), the pseudo-continuous effect display ends, and the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area. Then, the display of “ream” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped.

  Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed with the end of the pseudo-continuous effect display. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated so as to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. However, the pending change notice, which is a pre-read notice effect for the new start memory, is not started here, and the display form of the decoration start memory display is the normal display form.

  After that, re-variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 58 (e), and the reach state is reached again as shown in FIG. 58 (f). Then, as described above, the reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG. 58 (g), and the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area. In addition, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is performed, and as shown in FIG. 58 (i), the pseudo continuous effect display is performed. When the display is completed, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed. In addition, the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, and the display of “ream” indicating that the middle fluctuation display area has changed again is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle, and right fluctuation displays are displayed. The area is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated in the state where the first hold display section 83 is displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (j), the first special figure 2 hold display section as shown in FIG. 58 (k). The decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated in 83b is immediately updated to be displayed. However, since all the specific effects have not ended here, the pending change notice that is the pre-reading notice effect for the new start memory is not started, and the display form of the decoration start memory display is the normal display form. In addition, in the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b, the display is updated due to the occurrence of the start memory.

  Then, the reach state occurs as shown in FIG. 58 (k), the reach effect display is started as shown in FIG. 58 (l), and the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed at the upper left of the display area. While being displayed small, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, the SP3 reach effect display is executed as shown in FIG. 58 (m), and with the end of the SP3 reach effect display, as shown in FIG. The display of 84 is resumed. In addition, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area, the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (n), and the special figure fluctuation display game ends.

  At this time, it is possible to start a hold change notice, which is a prefetch notice effect for the start memory newly generated in the special figure variation display game. Here, for the special figure 1 start memory newly generated in the special figure fluctuation display game, the third special decoration start memory display from the left in the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is different from the normal display form. The prefetching result is suggested. Further, for the special figure 2 start memory newly generated in the special figure variation display game, the third special decoration start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b is different from the normal display form. The prefetching result has been suggested.

  In this way, in the special figure variation display game that executes the specific effect, the prefetching notice effect regarding the start-up memory is not started until all the specific effects executed in the special figure variation display game are finished. This can be set in the look-ahead variation command processing shown in FIG. That is, in the determination of whether or not it is an effect that starts immediately (step C320), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect is immediately started from the timing of occurrence of the start memory and the content of the notice effect, and the selected prefetching notice. This can be realized by setting an appropriate start timing in the rendering reservation setting for the effect (step C322).

  In this example, the start memory is generated during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect display as the specific effect. However, the start memory generated during the execution of the SP3 reach effect display is also executed in the special figure variation display game. Until all of the specific effects are completed, the pending change notice that is the pre-read notice notice for the start memory is not started. Of course, with respect to the start memory generated during the execution of the other specific effects, the pending change notice that is the pre-reading notice effect for the start memory is not started until all of the specific effects executed in the special figure variation display game are completed. Like that. Further, the pre-reading notice effect other than the pending change notice may not be started until all of the specific effects executed in the special figure variation display game are finished.

  Further, when the start memory is generated, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is started in the first hold display unit 83 whose display has been resumed with the end of the specific effect. It may be determined according to the type of the specific performance being executed. For example, with respect to the start memory generated during the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect display, the pre-reading notice effect can be started in the first hold display unit 83 where the display is resumed with the end of the pseudo-continuous effect display. For the start memory generated during execution of a specific effect other than the above, the prefetching notice effect for the start memory may not be started until all of the specific effects executed in the special figure variation display game are completed.

  In addition, regarding the start-up memory that has occurred during the period in which the first hold display unit 83 is displayed but all the specific effects have not ended, the first hold display unit 83 does not immediately start the prefetch notice effect. However, the prefetch notice effect may be started immediately. In addition, regarding the start memory that occurs when the first hold display unit 83 is displayed and before the start of the first specific effect in the special figure variation display game, the first hold display unit 83 immediately Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect may be started, or the pre-reading notice effect may not be started until all the specific effects are completed. On the other hand, for the start memory that occurred during the period when the specific presentation is executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, the pre-reading notice effect is started when the display of the first hold display unit 83 is resumed. For the start-up memory that occurred during the period in which one hold display unit 83 is displayed but all the specific effects have not ended, the first hold display unit 83 does not immediately start the pre-reading notice effect. Also good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 59, the pre-reading notice effect for the start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect (here, the SP3 reach effect) is a special chart in which the start memory is generated as shown in FIG. 59 (f). After the change display game is over, it may be started at the timing when the next special figure change display game is started as shown in FIG. Here, in FIG. 59 (g), the first special figure variation display game is started based on the special figure 1 start memory. Accordingly, in FIG. 59 (f), the decoration start memory display displayed on the left end of the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory is erased, and the remaining decoration start memory display is unified. Each is shifted to the left. However, when the start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect is to execute the next special figure variation display game, the on-hold display unit 84 performs a notice.

  Of course, the start timing of the pre-reading notice effect for the start-up memory that is generated while the specific effect is being executed or when the first hold display is displayed due to the resumption of the display is not limited to that described above. For example, in FIGS. 56 and 58, the timing when all the specific effects are finished and the display of the first hold display unit 83 is resumed is the timing when all the specific effects are finished and the result mode is displayed. Also good. In the example shown in FIG. 58, even if there is no specific effect after FIG. 58 (k), the pre-reading notice effect may be started at the timing when the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (n).

  Further, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined when a pre-reading command is received from the game control device 100, and even if the execution is determined, all of the specific effects that are executed in the special figure variation display game. The pre-reading notice effect for the start-up memory is not started until the end of the game, but all of the specific effects that are executed in the special-figure variable display game are ended. It may not be performed until it is done.

  In addition, the start storage that occurred during the period when the specific presentation is executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed and the period during which the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, but all the specific effects have ended. For both or one of the start memories that have occurred during the absence period, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed, or the pending change notice may not be executed in the pre-reading notice effect. For example, when the pending change advance notice is not executed for both of these start memories, whether or not the change display game in which the specific effect is executed in place of the non-display information in the prefetch change command processing is being executed. It is also possible to set the specific effect execution information as such information, and when there is this specific effect execution information, the lottery may be performed using a table that does not include the pending change notice in the prefetch lottery process. Further, in the pre-read lottery process, a lottery is performed using a table including a pending change notice, but if there is specific performance execution information, it may not be executed even if a pending change notice is selected.

  Further, as described above, the start-up memory in which the lottery is performed using the table that does not include the pending change notice in the prefetch lottery process, or the lottery is performed using the table including the pending change notice in the prefetch lottery process, For the start memory that was selected but not executed, the lottery is performed again at a later timing, such as when all the specific effects are finished or when the next special figure variation display game is started, and the pending change notice is executed. It may be possible.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory together with a random number as a start memory based on the winning of a game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start memory means Based on the start-up memory, a start-up storage display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start-up storage in the start-up storage means. And a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the variable display game is executed, and the start-up memory display means is a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display. And the second hold display (second hold display portion 86) can be displayed, and during the execution of one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is intermittent. In the case where a predetermined start effect is executed a plurality of times, the display is hidden during execution of the predetermined effect, and when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect, a new start is made for the second hold display. The display is updated as the memory is generated, and when the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the new start memory is generated. The display will be updated accordingly, but the new start The determination result of the notification by the pre-determination means for so that the specific effect to be executed more than once in the variable display game is not to start until completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, by not starting the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means until all the specific effects are completed, the interest in the specific effects is not diverted and the effect of the specific effects is not impaired.

  Further, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means about the new start memory that occurred during the execution of the specific effect is started based on completion of all the specific effects that are executed a plurality of times in the variable display game. Also good. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination unit regarding the new start memory that occurred during the execution of the specific effect may be started based on the result mode being derived in the variation display game. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination unit regarding the new start memory that occurred during the execution of the specific effect may be started based on the start of the next variable display game of the variable display game.

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, In a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a display device 41 that can display information about the game, and a start winning area The start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball together with a random number as a start memory as a start memory, and information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means are shown. A start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means is a variation table based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the game is executed, the start storage display means as the hold display, the first hold display (first hold display unit 83), the first 2 on-hold display (second on-hold display unit 86) can be displayed. During the execution of one variable display game, the second on-hold display is continuously displayed, and the first on-hold display is intermittently displayed a plurality of times. It is configured to be hidden during execution of a predetermined specific effect to be executed, and when a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, a new start memory is generated for the second hold display. The display is updated along with the first hold display, and when the specific effect in which the new start memory is generated ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display of the display accompanying the generation of the new start memory is resumed. It is configured to update, and specific effects are executed In the variable display game, a specific effect that is executed a plurality of times in the variable display game is notified of the determination result by the prior determination means for the start memory generated in a state where the first hold display is displayed by resuming the display. This means that it will not start until all are finished. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, by not starting the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means until all the specific effects are completed, the interest in the specific effects is not diverted and the effect of the specific effects is not impaired.

  In addition, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means about the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the restart of the display is completed for all the specific effects that are executed a plurality of times in the variable display game. You may make it start based on doing. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the restart of the display is started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. You may make it do. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means for the new start-up memory that occurs in the state where the first hold display is displayed due to the restart of the display starts based on the start of the next variable display game of the variable display game You may make it do.

  In addition, the configuration of this modification is the first when the sub display device 49 serving as a rendering device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modification described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. FIG. 60 shows an example of the effect in this case. The progress of the production is the same as the production of the SP3 reach, in which the result is lost after the pseudo-variable display mode shown in FIG. 42 is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), with respect to the start memory generated during the execution of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the sub display device starts from the front side of the area where the first hold display portion 83 is displayed. The first hold display unit 83 whose display is resumed based on the withdrawal of 49 does not start the hold change notice, which is a prefetch notice effect, at the time when the display is resumed. Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (k), the first hold display section 83 is also used for the start-up memory that occurs during the period in which the first hold display section 83 is displayed but all the specific effects are not completed. Then, the pending change notice, which is a prefetch notice effect, is not immediately started. As shown in FIG. 60 (n), the hold-change notice that is the pre-read notice notice for the start memory can be started when all of the non-display states that are generated a plurality of times are completed.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory together with a random number as a start memory based on the winning of a game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start memory means Based on the start-up memory, a start-up storage display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start-up storage in the start-up storage means. A pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the variable display game is executed, and an effect device that can operate and can overlap the front surface of the display device 41 (sub Display device 49), and the start-up storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display portion 83) and a second hold display (second hold display portion 86) as the hold display. Yes, during execution of one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is in a state where it overlaps with the effect device that occurs intermittently multiple times. In the case where a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated as a new start memory is generated. However, the first hold display is new When the display of the first hold display is resumed after the non-display state in which the dynamic memory has occurred is finished, the display is updated in accordance with the generation of the new start memory. The notification of the determination result by the determination means is not started until all the non-display states that occur a plurality of times in the variable display game are completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, by not starting the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means until all the non-display states are finished, the production of the production in the non-display state without diverting the interest in the production in the non-display state There is no loss of effectiveness.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the variation display game is a simulation in which a unit variation display that is stopped after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time during the execution of the variation display game is performed two or more times to derive a result. There is a continuous variation pattern, and it is possible to make the rendering device overlap the first hold display during the execution of the unit variation display. Therefore, the unit fluctuation display can be effectively produced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means about the new start memory that occurs when the first hold display is non-display is that all the non-display states that occur multiple times in the variable display game are ended. You may make it start based. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means about the new start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed is started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. Also good. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means for the new start memory generated when the first hold display is not displayed is started based on the start of the next variable display game of the variable display game. Also good.

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, In a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a display device 41 that can display information about the game, and a start winning area The start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball together with a random number as a start memory as a start memory, and information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means are shown. A start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means is a variation table based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the game is executed, and an effect device (sub-display device 49) that can operate and can overlap the front surface of the display device 41 The start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display portion 83) and a second hold display (second hold display portion 86) as hold displays. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is not displayed when the effect device is intermittently generated multiple times. If a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, There is a new start memory for 1 hold display When the generated non-display state is finished and the display of the first hold display is resumed, the display is updated when a new start-up memory is generated, and the first hold display is set to non-display. In the variable display game, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determining means for the start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by resuming the display is not displayed in the variable display game multiple times. This means that it will not start until all the states are completed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, by not starting the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means until the production in the non-display state is completed, in the non-display state without diverting interest in the production in the non-display state The production effect of the production is not impaired.

  Moreover, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means about the new start memory that occurred in the state where the first hold display is displayed by resuming the display is all in the non-display state that occurs multiple times in the variable display game. You may make it start based on ending. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination means for the new start memory generated in the state where the first hold display is displayed by the restart of the display is started based on the result mode being derived in the variable display game. You may make it do. In addition, the notification of the determination result by the pre-determination means for the new start-up memory that occurs in the state where the first hold display is displayed due to the restart of the display starts based on the start of the next variable display game of the variable display game You may make it do.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a fourth modified example 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. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the update mode of the hold display varies depending on the start memory generation time.

  FIG. 61 shows an example of an effect in which the pseudo continuous variation display mode is executed. As shown in FIG. 61 (a), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to reach a reach state, a reach effect that forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 61 (b). Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left portion of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 61 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is started. Even during execution of this pseudo-continuous effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 is immediately displayed as shown in FIG. 61 (c). Updated to At this time, since the specific hold is being executed and the first hold display portion 83 is not displayed, the second special chart 1 is used in order to easily inform the player that the start memory has occurred. It is set as the display mode which emphasizes the update of the hold display part 86a. Here, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display portion 86a is made larger than usual and emphasized. The highlighted display may be in other modes, for example, changing the display color or blinking. This highlighting is performed over a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG.

  When the pseudo-continuous effect display ends as shown in FIG. 61 (e), the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area. Then, the display of “ream” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed with the end of the pseudo-continuous effect display. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated so as to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect.

  At this time, it is a start-up memory that occurred during a period when the specific presentation is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and is updated when the display of the first hold display unit 83 is resumed. Therefore, in order to easily inform the player that the start-up memory has occurred, the display mode is set to emphasize the update of the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a. Here, the display of the corresponding decoration start memory display in the first special figure 1 hold display part 86a is made larger and emphasized than usual. The highlighted display may be in other modes, for example, changing the display color or blinking. Further, the display timing of the target decoration start storage display may be delayed from the display timing of the first hold display section 83. This highlighting is performed over a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG. Here, the pre-reading notice effect is started in the decoration start-up memory display corresponding to the start-up memory. However, the highlighting and the pre-reading notice effect may be distinguished from each other.

  Further, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory in a state where the specific effect is not being executed, the special figure 2 start generated in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b as shown in FIG. 61 (g). The display is updated to display the decoration start storage display corresponding to the storage, and the display of the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b is also updated. At this time, the start memory is generated in the state where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, not during the execution of the specific effect, and the update is performed when the display of the first hold display unit 83 is resumed. Therefore, highlighting as shown in FIGS. 61C and 61E is not performed.

  Such a highlight setting is a scenario for performing an effect of updating when the start memory increases in the special figure 1 hold information setting process shown in FIG. 52 or the special figure 2 hold information setting process not shown. This can be realized by selecting an appropriate scenario table from the generation timing of the start memory and the presence / absence of the display of the first hold display section 83 as the table.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on the display device 41. The start memory display means is a first hold display (first hold display section 8) as a hold display. ) And the second hold display (second hold display portion 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is a predetermined specific effect. In the case where a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the display is updated with the generation of a new start memory for the second hold display, The first hold display is configured to update the display accompanying the generation of a new start memory when the specific effect is finished and the display of the first hold display is resumed, and the start memory is stored in the second hold display. When the display is updated as a result of occurrence, the display is updated in a different manner depending on whether or not the specific effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, it is possible to easily notify the player of the occurrence of the start memory.

  Further, the start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display, and execute the variable display game. The second hold display is continuously displayed, the first hold display is configured to be hidden during execution of the predetermined specific effect, and a new start memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect. In such a case, the second hold display is updated when a new start-up memory is generated, and the first hold display is updated when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed. The display is updated when the start memory is generated. When the display is updated when the start memory is generated in the first hold display, the display is different depending on whether the display is updated or not. That the display has been updated. . Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Further, it is possible to easily notify the occurrence of the start memory when the first hold display is not displayed.

  Further, the start memory display means updates the display in response to the occurrence of the start memory in the first hold display, and if it is an update at the time of restarting the display, the start memory display means The start memory display corresponding to the memory is displayed in a manner different from other start memory displays. Therefore, it is possible to easily notify the start-up memory that occurs when the first hold display is not displayed.

  Note that the configuration of this modification is the first, triggered by the fact that the sub-display device 49 serving as a production device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modification described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. FIG. 62 shows an example of the effect in this case. The progress of the production is the same as the production when the pseudo-variable display mode shown in FIG. 61 is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 62C, the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed based on the fact that the sub display device 49 is positioned in front of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. When the start memory is generated, the second hold display unit 86 performs highlighting. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (e), in the first hold display section 83 where the display is resumed based on the withdrawal of the sub display device 49 from the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, no display is performed. The decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory generated during a certain period is highlighted. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 62 (g), the first hold display section 83 is displayed without the sub display device 49 being positioned in front of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed. When start-up memory occurs, no highlighting is performed.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start storage display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on display device 41, and production device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of display device 41 (Sub display device 49), and the start-up storage display means displays a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. It is possible, and during execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap the effect device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when it overlaps the effect device. When a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of the new start memory, and the first hold display is not displayed. When the display of the first hold display is resumed after the state of the above is finished, the display is updated according to the occurrence of the new start memory, and the display according to the occurrence of the start memory is displayed in the second hold display. The first hold display is hidden when updating The fact that so as to update the display in a different manner depending on whether the state. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, it is possible to easily notify the player of the occurrence of the start memory.

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, In a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a display device 41 that can display information about the game, and a start winning area A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball as a start memory, and a pending display indicating information relating to the start memory stored in the start storage means And a start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying the image on the display device 41, and a production device (sub-table) capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of the display device 41. Device 49), and the start memory display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is configured not to be displayed when overlapping with the effect device. When a new start memory is generated when the hold display is not displayed, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory for the second hold display, and the first hold display is performed for the first hold display. When the display is restarted, the display is updated when a new start memory is generated, and the display is updated when the display is updated when the start memory is generated in the first hold display. Different aspects depending on whether it is an update The fact that so as to update the display. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Further, it is possible to easily notify the occurrence of the start memory when the first hold display is not displayed.

  Further, the start memory display means updates the display in response to the occurrence of the start memory in the first hold display. This means that the start memory display corresponding to the generated new start memory is displayed in a manner different from other start memory displays. Therefore, it is possible to easily notify the start-up memory that occurs when the first hold display is not displayed.

[Fifth Modification]
Next, a fifth 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. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the update mode of the hold display differs depending on the start memory generation time and the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect.

  FIG. 63 shows an example of an effect in which the pseudo continuous variation display mode is executed. As shown in FIG. 63 (a), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to reach a reach state, a reach effect that forms one of the predetermined specific effects as shown in FIG. 63 (b). Display starts. At this time, the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left portion of the display area. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the pseudo continuous effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects indicating the pseudo continuous variation display mode is started. Even during execution of this pseudo-continuous effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area, and the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is hidden. The display of the second hold display unit 86 is continued.

  When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of this specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 is updated as shown in FIG. 63 (c). Is done. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed while the specific effect is being executed, and the pre-reading notice effect for the start-up memory is performed, so that the player can easily be notified of this fact. In addition, the display mode of the second special figure 1 hold display portion 86a is emphasized. Here, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display portion 86a is made larger than usual and emphasized. Emphasis display (suggestion notification) may be other modes, such as changing the display color or blinking display. This highlighting is performed over a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63 (e), the pseudo-continuous effect display ends, and the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed in the center of the display area. Then, the display of “ream” indicating that there is a re-change in the middle fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped, and the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas are temporarily stopped. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed with the end of the pseudo-continuous effect display. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated so as to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect.

  At this time, a start change notice that is a start memory generated during a period in which the specific effect is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and is a prefetch notice effect for the start memory is performed. Therefore, in order to inform the player of this fact in an easy-to-understand manner, a display mode is used in which the update of the first special figure 1 hold display portion 83a is emphasized. Here, the display of the corresponding decoration start memory display in the first special figure 1 hold display part 86a is made larger and emphasized than usual. The highlighted display may be in other modes, for example, changing the display color or blinking. Further, the display timing of the target decoration start storage display may be delayed from the display timing of the first hold display section 83. This highlighting is performed over a certain period, and then returns to the normal display mode as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory in a state where the specific effect is not being executed, the special figure 2 start generated in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b as shown in FIG. 63 (g). The decoration start storage display corresponding to the storage is immediately updated so as to be displayed, and the display of the second special figure 2 hold display section 86b is also updated immediately. At this time, since the start memory is generated in the state where the first hold display portion 83 is displayed, not during the execution of the specific effect, regardless of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is performed, FIGS. 63 (c) and 63 (e). Such highlighting is not performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), reach effect display as one of the specific effects is started, and further, pseudo continuous effect display as one of the specific effects is started as shown in FIG. 13 (i). The When the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during execution of this specific effect, the display of the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a of the second hold display part 86 is updated as shown in FIG. 63 (i). Is done. At this time, since the specific hold is being executed and the first hold display section 83 is not displayed, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect for the start-up memory is not performed, so FIG. 63 (c) No highlighting as shown in.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63 (j), the pseudo-continuous effect display ends, and the display of the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 is resumed. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated so as to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. At this time, the start memory generated during the period in which the specific effect is being executed and the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, but the hold change notice that is the pre-read notice effect for the start memory is not performed. Therefore, highlighting as shown in FIG. 63 (e) is not performed.

  Such a highlight setting is a scenario for performing an effect of updating when the start memory increases in the special figure 1 hold information setting process shown in FIG. 52 or the special figure 2 hold information setting process not shown. This can be realized by selecting an appropriate scenario table as the table. Here, an appropriate scenario table is selected based on the occurrence timing of the start memory, whether or not the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, and whether or not execution of the hold change notice that is the look ahead notice effect is determined in the look ahead changing command processing. Like that.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 63 (g), when the start memory for performing the pre-reading notice effect is generated while the first hold display unit 83 is displayed, not during the execution of the specific effect, FIG. 63 (c). Alternatively, highlighting such as (e) may be performed. Further, although the highlighting shown in FIG. 63C is performed when the prefetching notice effect is executed, it may be suggested that the prefetching notice effect is executed. That is, even when the pre-reading notice effect is not started at the stage of FIG. 63 (e), the highlighted display of FIG. 63 (c) may be performed with a predetermined probability.

  63 (c) and 63 (e) are displayed in the highlight mode when the start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect shown in FIGS. 61 (c) and 61 (e) in the fourth modification. Although it is the same as the mode of highlighting, it is possible to execute both types of highlighting by using these as separate modes. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect is started at a timing later than the timing at which the display of the first hold display portion 83 is resumed as in the third modification, the emphasis of FIG. Display may be performed. Further, highlighting as in the fourth and fifth modified examples may be performed only when some specific effects are executed. For example, highlighting may not be performed during execution of pseudo-continuous effect display, and highlighting may be performed in other specific effects. Further, when the effect in the special game state is set as the specific effect, the highlighting may not be performed in the specific effect in the special game state. In addition, the highlight display (suggestion notification) as in the fourth modification example or the fifth modification example is not limited to that performed in the first hold display unit 83 or the second hold display unit 86, but other display areas, lamps, LEDs May be performed by voice or by voice.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory together with a random number as a start memory based on the winning of a game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start memory means Based on the start-up memory, a start-up storage display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start-up storage in the start-up storage means. And a pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the variable display game is executed, and the start-up memory display means is a first hold display (first hold display section 83) as a hold display. And the second hold display (second hold display unit 86) can be displayed. During the execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is a predetermined specific effect. It is configured to be hidden during execution, and when a new start memory occurs during execution of the specific effect, the second hold display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, The 1-hold display is configured to update the display accompanying the occurrence of a new start memory when the specific effect ends and the display of the first hold display is resumed, and occurs during the execution of the specific effect Pre-judgment for new starting memory In the case where the notification of the determination result is performed in the first hold display in which the display is resumed after the end of the specific effect, the prior determination means is used when the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start-up memory in the second hold display. The suggestion notification suggesting that the determination result notification is performed is performed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, it can be suggested that notification of the determination result by the prior determination means is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the configuration of this modification is the first, triggered by the fact that the sub-display device 49 serving as a production device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modification described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. FIG. 64 shows an example of effects in this case. The progress of the production is the same as the production when the pseudo-variable display mode shown in FIG. 63 is executed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), the first hold display section 83 is not displayed based on the fact that the sub display device 49 is positioned in front of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed. In the case where the start memory is generated, if the pre-reading notice effect is performed for the start memory, the second hold display unit 86 is highlighted when the start memory is generated. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (e), in the first hold display section 83 where the display is resumed based on the withdrawal of the sub display device 49 from the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, the display is not performed. The decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory that occurs during a certain period and corresponds to the pre-reading notice effect is displayed.

  In contrast, as shown in FIG. 64 (g), the first hold display section 83 is displayed without the sub display device 49 being positioned in front of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed. When the start memory is generated, highlighting is not performed on the first hold display unit 83 or the second hold display unit 86. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (i), the first hold display section 83 is not displayed based on the fact that the sub display device 49 is positioned in front of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed. Even when the start memory is generated, if the pre-reading notice effect is not performed for the start memory, the second hold display unit 86 does not perform highlighting when the start memory is generated.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory with the execution right of the variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the area, and a start memory stored in the start storage means Start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information on the display device 41, and a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means. Pre-determining means (game control device 100) for determining before the execution of the variable display game based on it, and an effect device that can operate and can overlap the front surface of the display device 41 (sub Display device 49), and the start-up storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display portion 83) and a second hold display (second hold display portion 86) as the hold display. Yes, during execution of the variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap the effect device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when it overlaps the effect device. When a new start memory is generated when the 1 hold display is not displayed, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory for the 2nd hold display, and the non-display state is displayed for the first hold display. Ends and the first hold table When the display is restarted, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the determination by the prior determination means for the new start memory that occurs when the first hold display is not displayed In the case of performing the notification of the result in the first hold display in which the display is resumed after the non-display state ends, when the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start-up memory in the second hold display, the prior determination means The suggestion notification suggesting that the determination result notification is performed is performed. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Moreover, it can be suggested that notification of the determination result by the prior determination means is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Sixth Modification]
Next, a sixth 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. The game machine of this modification differs in the display mode of the 2nd holding | maintenance display part 86. FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the second hold display unit 86 includes the second special figure 1 hold display unit 86a for displaying the number of special figure 1 start memories and the number of special figure 2 start memories. The second special figure 2 hold display part 86b is displayed, but as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the second hold display part 86 has a total number of special figure 1 start memory and special figure 2 start memory. Only the total number display part 86c for displaying the above may be provided. As shown in FIG. 65 (c), the second hold display unit 86 includes a second special figure 1 hold display part 86a, a second special figure 2 hold display part 86b, a special figure 1 start memory, and a special figure 2 start. You may make it have the total number display part 86c which displays the total number of memory | storage.

  In addition, the display mode of the second hold display unit 86 shown in FIGS. 65A to 65C may be switched based on switching conditions such as a game state and a production state. As switching conditions, whether or not a specific effect is being executed, a probability state that results in a special result, an operating state of the normal variation winning device 37, a reach state, and whether the start memory count has reached a predetermined number Arbitrary conditions such as whether or not can be set.

  For example, during execution of a specific effect, as shown in FIG. 65B, only the total number display part 86c may be displayed so as not to interfere with the effect display. Further, when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state, the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are generated almost alternately, so only the total number display portion 86c is displayed and the short operation state is displayed. Since the occurrence frequency of special figure 2 start memory increases, the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a and the second special figure 2 hold display part 86b are displayed as shown in FIGS. 65 (a) and 65 (c). Also good. When the display mode of the second hold display unit 86 is switched based on the switching conditions such as the game state and the production state, it can be realized by setting a scenario table that defines the display and non-display of each item.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start memory display means capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on the display device 41, and the start winning area includes a first start winning area (first start winning port 36) and a second start winning area (second start). Enter There are a mouth 97 and a normal variation winning device 37), and the starting storage means can store the first starting memory (special figure 1 starting memory) as the starting memory based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning area. The second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory) can be stored as the start memory based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area, and the start memory display means can display the first hold display (first 1 hold display portion 83) and a second hold display (second hold display portion 86) can be displayed. In the second hold display, the total number of the first start memory and the second start memory The second hold display is continuously displayed during the execution of the variable display game, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden during the execution of the predetermined specific effect. If a new start-up memory occurs during the performance, 2 For the on-hold display, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and for the first on-hold display, when the specific effect is finished and the display of the first on-hold display is resumed, a new start memory is generated. This is to update the accompanying display. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Further, since the total number of the first start memories and the second start memories is displayed in the second hold display, it is easy to grasp the start memory numbers.

  The start memory display means also displays the number of first start memories and the number of second start memories in the second hold display. Therefore, it is possible to grasp all information related to the number of starting memories by the second hold display.

  Further, in the first hold display, the start memory display means displays the start memory display corresponding to each start memory in a one-to-one manner so as to indicate information related to the start memory. Therefore, during the period in which the first hold display is displayed, information about each start memory can be notified.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 65D to 65F, when the start memory number becomes a certain number or more, the second hold display section 86 may perform highlighting. Here, the display of the second hold display section 86 is emphasized by making it larger than usual. The highlighted display may be in other modes, for example, changing the display color or blinking. Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (f), only the total number display portion 86c may be highlighted.

  The number of start memories to be highlighted can be arbitrarily set. For example, in the second special figure 1 hold display part 86a and the second special figure 2 hold display part 86b, the display is highlighted when the value is 3 or more. The total number display portion 86c performs highlighting when the value is 6 or more. In addition, the presence or absence of execution of the highlighting shown in FIGS. 65D to 65F may be determined based on execution conditions such as the game state and the effect state. As execution conditions, it is possible to set arbitrary conditions such as whether or not a specific effect is being executed, whether or not a probability state or reach state is reached, and whether or not the number of start memories has reached a predetermined number. When the display mode of the second hold display unit 86 is changed based on the execution conditions such as the game state and the production state, the object that is the display of each item of the second hold display unit 86 is highlighted based on the execution conditions. This can be realized by selecting from a certain one or not.

  In this way, by performing highlighting when the number of starting memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an overflow prize, which is a starting prize that occurs when the starting memory is at the upper limit value, and damage to the player. You can avoid giving that feeling. In particular, since only the second hold display unit 86 is displayed during execution of the specific effect, the state of the start memory number can be effectively notified to the player by performing such highlighting. From the above, the production control device 300 is configured to perform specific notification when the start memory number exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, the production control device 300 performs a specific notification when the total number of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory exceeds a predetermined number.

  Note that the configuration of this modification is the first, triggered by the fact that the sub-display device 49 serving as a production device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modification described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, the second hold display unit 86 continues even when the first hold display unit 83 is hidden based on the sub display device 49 being positioned in front of the area where the first hold display unit 83 is displayed. The total number of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory can be displayed on the second hold display section 86. Further, highlighting is performed when the starting memory number is a predetermined number or more.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result; Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution right of the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the area as starting storage, and information on the starting storage stored in the starting storage means Start storage display means capable of displaying a hold display to be displayed on the display device 41, and an effect device capable of operating and overlapping the front surface of the display device 41 (sub display device 49) The start prize area includes a first start prize area (first start prize port 36) and a second start prize area (second start prize port 97, ordinary variable prize device 37). The means can store a first start memory (special figure 1 start memory) as a start memory based on a winning game ball in the first start winning area, and start based on a game ball winning in the second start winning area. The second start memory (special figure 2 start memory) can be stored as the memory, and the start memory display means has the first hold display (first hold display section 83) and the second hold display (second hold) as the hold display. The second hold display is configured to display the total number of the first start memory and the second start memory, and during the execution of the variable display game, The second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the production device. The first hold display is configured not to be displayed when it overlaps the effect device, and when a new start-up memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is newly set. The display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory when the display of the first hold display is resumed when the non-display state ends for the first hold display. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. Further, since the total number of the first start memories and the second start memories is displayed in the second hold display, it is easy to grasp the start memory numbers.

[Seventh Modification]
Next, a seventh 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. The gaming machine of this modification can notify the state of the normal variation winning device 37.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (a), in the gaming machine according to the present modification, the second hold display unit 86 can execute a general figure hold display 86d corresponding to the common figure start memory. Here, it is shown that the number of usual orders is 0. In the short-time operation state, when the normal figure start memory is 0 and the normal figure hit state is established, the end timing notification 87 for notifying the end timing of the normal figure hit state can be executed. In this case, it is informed that the normal figure winning state is completed in the remaining 30 seconds and the normal variation winning device 37 is closed.

  In the short-time operation state, there is a high possibility that the result of the usual figure variation display game will be a hit, and if the ordinary figure start memory is not interrupted, the ordinary variation prize-winning device 37 is periodically opened and the player hardly reduces the number of balls. You can play games. However, if the normal start memory is not generated, the opening of the normally variable winning device 37 is interrupted, which is disadvantageous for the player. The end time notification 87 notifies that the occurrence of such a disadvantageous state for the player is near, and prompts the player to generate a normal start memory. As shown in FIG. 66 (b), the end time notification 87 can be executed even while the specific effect is being executed. Further, the remaining time may be indicated by a numerical value other than a numerical value, such as a graph display as shown in FIG.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
In order to notify the end time as described above, the gate switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 67 is performed instead of the gate switch monitoring process shown in FIG. In this gate switch monitoring process, when the number of pending drawings is updated by +1 (step B103), a pending map command corresponding to the number of pending drawings is prepared (step B121), and an effect command setting process is performed (step B103). B122). As a result, information related to the increase in the normal chart start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Usually normal processing]
Also, instead of the normal figure normal process shown in FIG. 35, the normal figure normal process shown in FIG. 68 is performed. In this ordinary figure ordinary processing, when the number of ordinary drawings held is updated by -1 (step B320), a figure pending number command corresponding to the number of ordinary drawings held is prepared (step B131), and an effect command setting process is performed (step B131). Step B132). As a result, information related to the decrease in the normal chart start memory is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Processing during normal map display]
Also, instead of the process for displaying a normal map shown in FIG. 36, the process for displaying a normal map shown in FIG. 69 is performed. In this normal map display processing, when a normal power support is being performed (during short-time operation) (step B504; Y), a normal map hit command corresponding to the general map stop symbol information is prepared (step B141). Then, an effect command setting process is performed (step B142). As a result, information indicating that the winning control apparatus 300 has been won and the type of the winning type are transmitted.

[Single command processing]
In addition, the single command processing shown in FIG. 70 is performed instead of the single command processing shown in FIG. In this single-shot command processing, it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the normal map system, that is, whether the received command is a general command pending number command or a command per normal map (step C331). If it is determined that MODE is in the range of the common map system (step C331; Y), a general map information setting process (step C332) for processing information related to the general map is performed, and the single-shot command process is terminated. . If it is determined that the MODE is not in the normal system range (step C331; N), processing for another MODE not shown is performed.

[Normal information setting process]
FIG. 71 shows the common figure information setting process (step C332) in the single-shot command process described above. In this general-purpose information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a general-purpose hold number command has been received (step C341). If the usual-pending number command has not been received (step C341; N), the process proceeds to step C343. Also, when the command holding number command has been received (step C341; Y), the command value is set to the number of drawing holdings grasped by the production control device 300 (step C342), and whether the command per command is received. Is determined (step C343).

  When the command per hit is not received (step C343; N), the map information setting process is terminated. When a command for hitting a normal map is received (step C343; Y), it is determined whether or not the operation mode is a short time operation (step C344). If it is not in the short-time operation state (step C344; N), the common information information setting process is terminated. If it is in the short-time operation state (step C344; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is 0 (step C345). If the number of pending maps is not 0 (step C345; N), the diagram information setting process is terminated. If the number of pending maps is 0 (step C345; Y), the time of the hit state is acquired based on the command for each map (step C346), end time notification is set (step C347), The figure information setting process is terminated. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an end notification means that can notify the end timing of the hit state.

  Note that the end timing notification 87 is performed when the operation is in the short-time operation state, but may be performed when the operation is in the normal operation state. In addition, although it is performed when the usual figure start memory number is 0, it may be performed even when it is not 0. Moreover, although it performed during execution of a specific production, you may make it not perform. Moreover, you may be made to perform only in the case where it is in a time-short operation state, 86d in the 2nd hold | maintenance display part 86 is a general-purpose hold number display.

  Based on the above, the special figure variable display that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). When a game is executed and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a special result, the game machine that generates a special game that gives the player a predetermined game value is difficult to win in the start winning area. A normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into a state and an open state in which a winning is easier than the closed state, and the right to execute the general variation display game based on detection of a game ball in a predetermined area The base chart start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number and the winning state for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state based on the result of the base map variation display game being a specific result. Normal variation winning置制 and control means (a game control device 100), the notification can be terminated notification means the end timing of the per state (effect control device 300), and it has to include a. Therefore, since the player can know the end timing of the hit state, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, the end notification means can notify the end timing of the hit state when the number of normal start memories is zero. Therefore, since the player can know that the game is in the last hit state before the usual fluctuation display game is interrupted, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, an operation state setting means (game) for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 to either a normal operation state or a short operation state when the time for which the open state per unit time is longer than the normal operation state is longer. Control device 100), and the end notification means can notify the end timing of the hit state when it is in the short-time operation state. Therefore, since the end timing of the hit state can be known in a short time operation state that is advantageous to the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, a display device 41 capable of displaying information relating to the game, and a start storage means (game) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights for the special figure variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area. A control device 100), and a start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means on the display device 41. The start memory display means includes: As the hold display, a first hold display (first hold display unit 83) and a second hold display (second hold display unit 86) can be displayed. The display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is configured not to be displayed during execution of the predetermined specific effect. When a new start-up memory is generated during the execution of the specific effect, the second hold display is performed. About hold display The display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the display for the first hold display is updated when the specific effect is finished and the display of the first hold display is resumed. The end notification means performs notification even when the specific effect is being executed. Therefore, it becomes possible to always grasp the state of the special figure start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, information on the hit state of the normal figure that affects the ease of generation of the special figure start memory can be always notified.

  Note that the configuration of this modification is the first, triggered by the fact that the sub-display device 49 serving as a production device overlaps the front side of the area where the first hold display section 83 is displayed, which is the configuration of the first modification described above. It is also possible to apply to a configuration in which the hold display unit 83 is not displayed. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 66 (d) and 66 (f), the area where the end time notification 87 is displayed is set to a position that is not covered even if the sub display device 49 is operated, or FIG. 66 (b). As shown in FIG. 66, when the area is covered when the sub display device 49 is operated, as shown in FIG. 66 (e), the end time is notified to a position that is not covered by the operation of the sub display device 49. 87 is moved.

  Based on the above, the special figure variable display that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A display device 41 capable of displaying information about a game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the game is executed and the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result. And a starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the special figure variation display game based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area, and the starting storage means. It is possible to operate with a start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying a hold display indicating information related to the start memory on the display device 41, and the display device 41 may overlap the front surface. Performance display device (sub display device 49), a normal variation winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which it is difficult to win a start winning region, and an open state in which a winning is easier than the closed state, and a predetermined region Based on the detection of the game ball in the game, the normal figure display memory means (game control device 100) capable of storing the right to execute the normal fluctuation display game as a normal figure start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the result of the normal fluctuation display game are specified Based on the result, the normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) that generates a winning state for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state, and the end notification means (effect) that can notify the end timing of the winning state And the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. Yes, special map During execution of the moving display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect device, and the first hold display is configured to be hidden when it overlaps with the effect device. When a new start memory is generated when the display is not displayed, the display is updated with the generation of a new start memory for the second hold display, and the first hold display is updated for the first hold display. When the display is resumed, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start memory, and the end notification means notifies the position where it does not overlap with the effect device even when the first hold display is not displayed. It will be like that. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, information on the hit state of the normal figure that affects the ease of generation of the special figure start memory can be always notified. Further, since the player can know the end timing of the hit state, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Eighth Modification]
Next, an eighth 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. The gaming machine of this modification differs in the display mode of the hold display depending on the probability state.

  FIG. 72 shows a display mode in a low probability state. As shown in FIG. 72A, the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 are displayed on the sub display device 49. When the same identification information temporarily stops in the left and right variable display areas as shown in FIG. 72 (b) and reaches a reach state, one of the predetermined specific effects is made as shown in FIG. 72 (c). Reach effect display is started. Here, the reach effect display is such that a background display indicating “CR Tora” as the model name is displayed on the display device 41, and a background indicating “CR Tora” as the model name is also displayed on the sub display device 49. The display is what is displayed. At this time, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41. Further, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 of the sub display device 49 is not displayed, but the display of the second hold display unit 86 on the display device 41 is continued.

  Further, the reach state is developed and the SP3 reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG. In the SP3 reach effect display, an effect display in which a character appears on the display device 41 and the sub display device 49 is performed. Even during the execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41, and the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit of the sub display device 49 are displayed. The display 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 on the display device 41 is continued.

  Then, when the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the second special figure of the second hold display unit 86 displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 72 (d). The display of the 1 hold display portion 86a is updated. Further, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 2 hold display part 86b of the second hold display part 86 is displayed as shown in FIG. 72 (e). Updated.

  And as shown in FIG.72 (f), when a specific effect is complete | finished, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display part 85 is displayed on the center of the display area of the display apparatus 41. FIG. In addition, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed on the sub display device 49. At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect, and the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. Is updated to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice that suggests a prefetch result corresponding to these new start memories, and here, the third ornament start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. However, the display mode is different from the normal display mode, and the prefetching result is suggested.

  FIG. 73 shows a display mode in a high probability state. As shown in FIG. 73A, the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 are displayed on the display device 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 73 (b), when the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas to reach the reach state, the sub display device 49 moves upward and the first hold display on the display device 41 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 73C, the reach effect display that forms one of the predetermined specific effects is displayed on the display device 41 and the sub display device. Starting at 49.

  Here, the reach effect display is such that a background display indicating “CR Tora” as the model name is displayed on the display device 41, and a background indicating “CR Tora” as the model name is also displayed on the sub display device 49. The display is what is displayed. At this time, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41. The display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 of the display device 41 is not displayed when the sub display device 49 is overlapped with the front side. 2 The display of the hold display section 86 is continued.

  Further, the reach state is developed, and the SP3 reach effect display which is one of the predetermined specific effects is started as shown in FIG. 73 (d). In the SP3 reach effect display, an effect display in which a character appears on the display device 41 and the sub display device 49 is performed. Even during the execution of the SP3 reach effect display, the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 is displayed small in the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41, and the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit of the sub display device 49 are displayed. The display 84 is not displayed, and the display of the second hold display unit 86 on the display device 41 is continued.

  Then, when the special figure 1 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the second special figure of the second hold display unit 86 displayed on the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 73 (d). The display of the 1 hold display portion 86a is updated. Further, when the special figure 2 start memory is generated as a new start memory during the execution of the specific effect, the display of the second special figure 2 hold display part 86b of the second hold display part 86 is displayed as shown in FIG. 73 (e). Updated.

  And as shown in FIG.73 (f), when a specific effect is complete | finished, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display part 85 will be displayed on the center of the display area of the display apparatus 41. FIG. Further, the sub display device 49 moves downward to return to the initial position, and retracts from the front side of the portion of the display device 41 where the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 are displayed. Accordingly, the display of the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is resumed on the display device 41.

  At this time, the first hold display unit 83 updates the display accompanying the generation of the start memory during execution of the specific effect. Here, the first special figure 1 hold display section 83a is updated to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect, and the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. Is updated to display a decoration start memory display corresponding to the special figure 2 start memory generated during execution of the specific effect. Along with this update, it is also possible to start a hold change notice that suggests a prefetch result corresponding to these new start memories, and here, the third ornament start memory display from the left in the first special figure 2 hold display section 83b. However, the display mode is different from the normal display mode, and the prefetching result is suggested.

  In the low-probability state, since there is a low possibility of a special result, it is necessary to increase the interest of the production and give the player the desire to continue the game. For this reason, the display area of the display device 41 for displaying the special figure variation display game can be used widely by displaying the first hold display portion 83 and the on-hold hold display portion 84 on the sub display device 49, and various effect displays. To enhance the fun of the game.

  On the other hand, in the high probability state, the interest in when the next special result is derived rather than the content of the production is high. Also, a short state occurs when the execution time of the special figure variation display game is shortened and the digestion speed of the start memory is increased. For this reason, the decorative special-figure display game display unit 85 that displays the result, and the first hold display unit 83 and the running hold display unit 84 that display the information of the start memory are displayed on the same display device 41 and brought close to each other. And the amount of movement of the viewpoint between the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the first hold display unit 83 is reduced so that the player can easily grasp the progress of the special figure variation display game. .

  As described above, regarding which of the display device 41 and the sub display device 49 displays the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84, a scenario table for displaying them is set based on the probability state. This is possible. Display and non-display can be realized by setting a scenario table including display and non-display information at the start of the special figure variation display game. Here, the reach effect display and the SP3 reach effect display are given as the specific effects, but the first hold display unit 83 and the execution are also performed in the case of other specific effects such as the pseudo continuous effect display shown in FIG. The hold display unit 84 is not displayed.

  Based on the above, the variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37). A first display device (display device) capable of displaying a variable display game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. 41), a second display device (sub display device 49) capable of displaying information related to the game, and the right to execute the variable display game based on winning of the game ball in the starting winning area is stored as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. Possible start storage means (game control device 100) and a hold display (first hold display portion 83, second hold display portion 86) indicating information related to the start memory stored in the start storage means are displayed on the first display device or the first display device. 2 The start memory display means (production control device 300) that can be displayed on the display device, and the probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result, either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state And a probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting the crab, and the start-up memory display means displays the hold display on the second display device in the low probability state, and the first display device in the high probability state. This means that the hold display is displayed.

  Therefore, in the low-probability state, it is possible to effectively produce a variable display game on the first display device and improve the fun of the game, and the second display device can always grasp the start-up memory status. It is possible to prevent inconvenience for the player. In the high probability state, the next special result is expected to be generated, and the interest of the game can be improved by making it possible to grasp the state of the start memory and the state of the variable display game at a glance.

  Further, the start storage display means can display a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and a second hold display (second hold display section 86) as the hold display. In the low probability state, it is displayed on the second display device, in the high probability state, it is displayed on the first display device, and the second hold display is displayed on the first display device regardless of the probability state. Become. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player. In addition, the second hold display that is always displayed can be prevented from interfering with other effect displays.

  The start memory display means continuously displays the second hold display during execution of the variable display game, and the first hold display is not displayed when a predetermined specific effect is executed. When a new start memory is generated during execution, the second hold display is updated as the new start memory is generated, and for the first hold display, the specific effect is finished and the first hold display is completed. When the display is resumed, the display is updated with the occurrence of a new start-up memory. Therefore, it is possible to always grasp the state of the start memory, so that no inconvenience is caused to the player.

  Further, the start memory display means displays information related to the start memory by displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory in the first hold display, and indicates the start memory number in the second hold display. By displaying, information related to the start memory is shown. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second hold display that is always displayed from interfering with other effect displays.

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information, A first display device (display device 41) capable of displaying a variable display game in a gaming machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value when the result of the variable display game is a special result; A second display device (sub-display device 49) that can display information related to the game and can operate, and can overlap the front surface of the first display device, and a game to the start winning area A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game based on the winning of the ball as a start storage, and a storage indicating information on the start storage stored in the start storage means Start memory display means (production control device 300) capable of displaying the display on the first display device or the second display device, a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is a special result, a low probability state, and the low probability state A probability setting means (game control device 100) for setting to any one of a higher high probability state, and the start memory display means, as a hold display, a first hold display (first hold display section 83) and The second hold display (second hold display unit 86) can be displayed. The first hold display is displayed on the second display device in the low probability state and is displayed on the first display device in the high probability state. The second hold display is configured to be displayed on the first display device regardless of the probability state. In the high probability state, the second hold display is continuously displayed at a position not overlapping the second display device. The first hold display overlaps with the second display device In the case where a new start memory is generated when the first hold display is not displayed, the second hold display is displayed with the occurrence of a new start memory. The first hold display is updated, and the display is updated when a new start-up memory is generated when the display of the first hold display is resumed.

  Therefore, in the low-probability state, it is possible to effectively produce a variable display game on the first display device and improve the fun of the game, and the second display device can always grasp the start-up memory status. It is possible to prevent inconvenience for the player. In the high probability state, the next special result is expected to be generated, and the interest of the game can be improved by making it possible to grasp the state of the start memory and the state of the variable display game at a glance.

  The display device for displaying the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 is different between the low probability state and the high probability state. However, the special probability variation display game is different in the high probability state than the low probability state. Any display may be used as long as the display and the display of the start memory are close to each other. For example, the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 are displayed on the display device 41 in both the low probability state and the high probability state. And the start memory display may be displayed close to each other. In addition, the first hold display unit 83 and the running hold display unit 84 are displayed on the sub display device 49 in both the low probability state and the high probability state. The display position on the sub display device 49 may be different, or the arrangement position of the sub display device 49 itself may be different so that the display and the start memory display are close to each other.

  In the first embodiment and each of the modifications described above, the gaming machine that digests the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory in the order of generation has been described, but the special figure 2 start memory is more than the special figure 1 start memory. It may be a gaming machine that preferentially digests. Moreover, the game machine which can simultaneously execute the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory may be used.

  Moreover, the specific effect which does not display the first hold display unit 83 is not limited to the above. For example, an effect during a special game state may be a specific effect, or only a part of an effect during a special game state may be a specific effect. Among fanfare effects, ending effects, round effects, interval effects, and round continuation effects Arbitrary effects may be specified effects. Further, an effect during a special game state based on some types of big hit types and small hit types may be used as the specific effect.

  In addition, a cut-in effect that cuts in an image or character during variable display, a step-up effect that suggests the possibility of a special result depending on the stage when the image or character appears and progresses step by step, etc. It may be a specific performance. Moreover, in the decoration special figure variation display game, a re-variable display effect that derives a final special result mode by performing a re-variable display after temporarily stopping in the special result mode may be used as the specific effect.

  In addition, the first hold display unit 83 and the on-hold hold display unit 84 are not displayed during execution of the specific effect, but may be temporarily displayed at a predetermined timing. For example, it may be displayed temporarily every predetermined time, or may be displayed temporarily when start-up memory occurs. Further, the hold change notice may be started while the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and may be temporarily displayed at the start of the hold change notice during the non-display. Further, the display state of the on-hold display unit 84 may be changed while the on-hold display unit 84 is not displayed, and may be temporarily displayed when the display mode is changed during non-display. Further, when an error state occurs in the gaming machine, it may be displayed.

  Further, while the specific effect is being executed, both the first special figure 1 hold display part 83a and the first special figure 2 hold display part 83b are hidden, but only one of them may be hidden. . Moreover, although the 2nd hold | maintenance display part 86 was supposed to always display, it is good also as non-display in the period when the 1st hold | maintain display part 83 is displayed. Further, both the first hold display section 83 and the second hold display section 86 may be hidden. In this case, when the start memory is generated, the second hold display section 86 may be temporarily displayed to indicate to the player that the start memory has been generated.

  Further, when the start memory is generated in the state where the first hold display unit 83 is not displayed, and the display is updated when the first hold display unit 83 is redisplayed, there is the start memory generated during the non-display. You may make it emphasize. For example, the display timing of the decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory generated during non-display may be delayed from the display timing of the first hold display section 83.

  The configurations of the first embodiment and each modification described above can be applied in any combination. If the configuration of the start timing of notification of the prior determination result of the first embodiment and the configuration of the start timing of notification of the determination result by the prior determination unit of the third modification are combined, is a specific effect being executed? , Whether or not the probability state of a special result, the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37, whether it is a reach state, whether the starting memory number has reached a predetermined number, the start timing lottery result, etc. The start timing is selected depending on whether or not the above is satisfied. In addition, if there is a risk of inconsistency by simply combining the first embodiment and the second modification example, the fourth modification example and the fifth modification example, it depends on whether or not such an arbitrary condition is satisfied. Either configuration is selected.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses game balls. In addition, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in appropriate combination.

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

10 gaming machine 36 1st start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 display device 83 first hold display section (first hold display)
86 Second hold display section (second hold display)
97 2nd start prize opening (start prize area)
100 Game control device (start-up storage means, prior determination means)
300 Production control device (starting memory display means)

Claims (3)

Based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning area, a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed, and when the result of the variable display game is a special result, a predetermined game value is given to the player. In a gaming machine that generates a special game to be granted,
A display device capable of displaying information about the game;
Start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game as start memories together with random numbers based on winning of game balls in the start winning area;
Start memory display means capable of displaying a hold display indicating information related to the start memory stored in the start memory means on the display device;
Pre-determining means for determining a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means before a variable display game based on the start memory is executed,
The start memory display means includes
As the hold display, a first hold display and a second hold display can be displayed,
During the execution of the one variable display game, the second hold display is continuously displayed, and the first hold display is not displayed during execution of a predetermined specific effect that is intermittently executed a plurality of times. Configured as
When a new start memory is generated during execution of the specific effect, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory for the second hold display, and the new start is displayed for the first hold display. When the display of the first hold display is resumed after the specific effect where the memory has been generated is finished, the display is updated with the generation of the new start memory,
In the variable display game in which the specific effect is executed, the notification of the determination result by the prior determination unit for the start memory generated in a state where the first hold display is displayed by resuming the display, A gaming machine which does not start until all the specific effects executed a plurality of times in the variable display game are completed. In the variation pattern of the variation display game,
During the execution of the variation display game, there is a pseudo-variation pattern for deriving the result by performing unit variation display to stop after the plurality of identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time two or more times,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is performed during execution of the unit variation display. The start memory display means includes
In the first hold display, information about the start memory is shown by displaying a start memory display corresponding to each start memory one-to-one.
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second hold display indicates information related to the start memory by displaying a start memory number.

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