JP4950147B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and can generate a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. About.

Among conventional gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that performs a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display games based on a determination result of a random number value stored in memory. This is because, for example, even if there is a big hit, even if it is only out of place, it is possible to give a player's expectation or notify the result by performing continuous notice notification (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, at present, the random number value is determined at the time point stored as the start memory, and the determination is made again at the start of the fluctuation. This is because, when determining the variation pattern, it is necessary to consider the variation time depending on the number of starting memories at that time. For example, when there are many memories at the time of storing, the variation pattern for the starting memory. Is short, but when the determination is made again at the start of fluctuation, if the number of memories at that time is small, the fluctuation pattern will be changed to a longer one, and the fluctuation will start from the preset one. It is adapted to the memory state at the time.
JP 2003-290515 A

  However, when the continuous notice as in Patent Document 1 is applied to the current configuration, even if it is determined in advance that the continuous notice is to be executed in advance, the variation pattern may change due to re-determination at the actual change start time. For example, when a reach with a high expectation level is selected at the time of storage, and a continuous notice is given in a variable display game up to that reach, the last variable display game of the continuous notice is the expectation level. , It may become a low-variable display game (for example, not reach), and the meaning of having executed the continuous notice will be lost. In this case, the player falls into a sense that his expectation is betrayed, and the interest in the game is reduced. However, when determining the variation pattern, if the number of stored memories is not taken into account, a game pattern such as an extremely short variation pattern is selected even though the number of memories is small, or a long variation pattern is selected wastefully even though the memory is the upper limit. Therefore, it becomes impossible to select a variation pattern along with the progress of

  An object of the present invention is to execute a variable display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and when a result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to a player can be generated. In a gaming machine, it is possible to maintain a player's expectation even if a variation pattern along the progress of the game can be selected, and to improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a variable display game based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
A starting storage means for extracting a plurality of random numbers for each starting storage and storing a plurality of right to execute the variable display game as starting storage based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening When,
Determination means for comparing and determining a random value stored in the starting storage means with a determination value;
Game execution control means for executing the variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means;
A display device for performing display related to the variable display game;
Continuous notice control means for performing control related to continuous notice for executing continuous effects over a plurality of the variable display games,
The various random numbers include
A jackpot determination random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game,
A random number for determining the specific effect used for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display game,
The determination means includes
Jackpot determination means for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value;
A specific effect determining means for determining execution of the specific effect when the specific effect determining random value matches the specific effect determination value;
The specific effect determination value has different set values depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, and each set value includes a common common determination value,
The continuous notice control means is determined by the determination means at a predetermined timing, and as a result of the determination by the determination means, the random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored. When there is, the continuous notice is executed over the variable display game based on the start memory.

  Here, the “specific effect” is, for example, a specific reach state in the reach state. Reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are specified in advance. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous for the player (special gaming state) when the display mode is a combination, it is already in a stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. A display state in which the display result that is derived and displayed satisfies a condition that is a combination of the specific display modes. In other words, the reach state refers to the display condition that becomes the specific display mode even when the display device has reached the stage before the display result is derived and displayed by the variable display control of the display device. A display mode that is not deviated. 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 specific display mode. Note that, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed using a plurality of variable display regions (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state where the combinations of the specific display modes are aligned may be included in the reach state. Note that “specific effects” may be all reach states. The “predetermined timing” may be any time such as when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, or when a variable display game is started.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the specific effect determination value has different set values depending on the number of start memories at the time of determination, each set value includes a common common determination value, and the continuous notice control means has a predetermined timing. In the case where there is a start memory storing a specific effect determining random value that matches the common determination value as a result of the determination by the determination means, the variable display game based on the start memory Since a specific notice is executed at the end of the continuous notice, a specific performance is always executed, and even if a variation pattern can be selected according to the progress of the game, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved. can do. In other words, by having the common determination value, it is possible to adjust the variation time by changing the presence / absence of reach and the reach pattern to be generated according to the number of start memories, so that the game development suitable for the progress of the game can be performed. In the case of continuous notice, the specific performance is always executed at the end regardless of the number of starting memories, so that the player's expectation can be maintained until the final stage of the continuous notice, and the player's expectation in the subsequent specific performance Can increase the interest of the game.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the continuous notice control unit determines the random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value as a result of the determination by the determination unit. When there is the start-up memory in which is stored, there is provided sorting means for determining whether or not the continuous notice is executed with a predetermined probability.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the continuous notice control unit is predetermined when the determination by the determination unit includes a start-up memory in which a random number value for determining the specific effect matching the common determination value is stored. Since there is a sorting means that decides whether or not to run a continuous notice with the probability of, the expectation that a special result will be derived even if the continuous notice is not executed can be maintained, and the interest of the game will be improved be able to.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein when the continuous notice control means decides to execute the continuous notice, the number of start memories is one. Includes a pseudo continuous notice control means for executing a pseudo continuous notice state in which the continuous notice is given in one variable display game based on the start-up memory.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, when the continuous notice control means decides to execute the continuous notice, and the number of start memories is one, one variable display game based on the start memories is provided. Since the quasi-continuous notice control means for executing the quasi-continuous notice state for performing the continuous notice is provided, the continuous notice can be executed even when the number of start memories is one, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the pseudo continuous notice control means determines the number of times of the continuous notice to be executed in the pseudo continuous notice state. Means are provided.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the pseudo continuous notice control means includes the pseudo continuous effect number determination means for determining the number of continuous notices to be executed in the pseudo continuous notice state. It can be a variety of things and can improve the fun of the game.

Invention of Claim 5 is a gaming machine of Claim 4, Comprising: The said start winning opening has a 1st starting winning opening and a 2nd starting winning opening,
The starting storage means stores a first starting storage means for storing a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening as a first starting storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and winning a gaming ball in the second starting winning opening. Second starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as the second starting storage,
The game execution control means executes the first variable display game based on the first start memory and executes the second variable display game based on the second start memory, and when there is the second start memory, The second variation display game based on the second start memory is preferentially executed over the first variation display game based on the first start memory,
An ordinary variable winning device for converting into a first state in which a game ball cannot win in the second start winning port and a second state in which a game ball can win, based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
An operation state setting for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device to one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the normal variation winning device is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. Means, and
The continuous notice control means is
When the operation state of the normal variation winning device is the first operation state, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the determination result by the determination unit for the first start memory,
When the operation state of the normal variation winning device is the second operation state, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on a determination result by the determination unit regarding the second start-up memory.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the continuous notice control means, when the operating state of the normally variable prize-winning device is the first operation state, the continuous notice based on the determination result by the determination means for the first start memory. If the operation state of the normally variable winning device is the second operation state, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the determination result by the determination means for the second start memory, so that the progress of the game At the same time, continuous notice can be appropriately executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. That is, in the first operation state, the second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory is less likely to occur, and therefore, the first start memory may be processed for continuous notice. In the second operation state, the second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory is likely to be generated. Therefore, the second start memory may be processed for continuous notice.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the continuous notice control means converts the operation state of the normal variation winning device from the second operation state to the first operation state. When the determination result by the determination means for the second start memory is not stored in the second start memory, the random determination value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value, The execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on a determination result by the determination unit regarding the first start memory stored in the second operation state.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the continuous notice control means determines the second start-up memory by the determining means when the operation state of the normally variable winning device is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state. When the result is not stored in the second start memory with the specific effect determination random number value that matches the common determination value, based on the determination result by the determination means for the first start memory stored in the second operation state. Since the execution control of the continuous notice is performed, the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, when there is no random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value in the second start memory, the process related to the continuous start notice is not performed because of the second operation state. Processing can be performed, and continuous advance notice can be appropriately executed as the game progresses.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the specific effect is a specific reach state among a plurality of types of reach states,
The random number for determining the specific effect is
A reach generation determination random value used to determine whether to generate the reach state; and
A reach pattern determining random number value used for determining which one of the reach states is selected, and
The specific production judgment value is
A reach generation determination value used for determination of the reach generation determination random value; and a reach pattern determination value used for determination of the reach pattern determination random value;
The specific effect determining means is
Reach state occurrence determination means for determining the occurrence of the reach state when the reach generation determination random number value matches the reach generation determination value;
Reach state selection means for selecting a reach state type by referring to the reach pattern determination random value for the reach pattern determination random value when the determination result of the reach generation determination random value matches the reach generation determination value With
The reach generation determination value has a different set value depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, and each set value includes a common first common determination value,
The reach pattern determination value differs in set value depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, each set value includes a common second common determination value, and the reach pattern determination random number value matches the second common determination value The reach state selection means is set to select the specific reach state,
The continuous notice control unit stores the reach generation determination random value that matches the first common determination value as a result of the determination by the determination unit, and determines the reach pattern that matches the second common determination value. The continuous notice is executed when there is the start-up memory in which the random number value is stored.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the random number value for determining the specific effect is a reach generation determination random number value used for determining whether or not to generate a reach state, and any one of a plurality of types of reach states. The reach pattern determination random number value used for determining whether to select a state is included, so that the reach state can be made more diverse. The continuous notice control means stores the reach generation determination random value that matches the first common determination value as a result of the determination by the determination means, and the reach pattern determination random value that matches the second common determination value. When there is a memorized start-up memory, the continuous notice is executed, so the end of the continuous notice is always in the reach state, and even if the variation pattern according to the progress of the game can be selected, the player's expectation can be sustained, The fun of gaming can be improved. In particular, if the reach state that is generated based on the second common determination value is a reach state that has a higher possibility of a special result being derived than other reach states (reach state with high reliability), continuous notice and reach It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation due to the state presentation, and to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, the specific effect determination value differs depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, each set value includes a common common determination value, and the continuous notice control unit determines the determination by the determination unit at a predetermined timing. As a result of the determination by the determination means, when there is a start memory storing a specific effect determining random value that matches the common determination value, it continues until the variable display game based on the start memory. Since the advance notice is executed, the specific effect is always executed at the end of the continuous advance notice, and even if the change pattern along the progress of the game can be selected, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, by having the common determination value, it is possible to adjust the variation time by changing the presence / absence of reach and the reach pattern to be generated according to the number of start memories, so that the game development suitable for the progress of the game can be performed. In the case of continuous notice, the specific performance is always executed at the end regardless of the number of starting memories, so that the player's expectation can be maintained until the final stage of the continuous notice, and the player's expectation in the subsequent specific performance Can increase the interest of the game.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame body 130.

  The front frame body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and accommodates the game board 1 by fitting it in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. An opening is formed for this purpose. The opening is formed in a substantially rectangular cylindrical shape penetrating the front and rear of the front frame main body 130, and the game board 1 is fitted into the opening so that the opening is attached to the front frame 120. A game area 1a in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 attached in this manner, and faces the front side of the front frame body 130.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board body 1b. ing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  At the approximate center of the game area 1a, a center case 20 is attached that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the decorative special figure variation display game. Behind the window 22 formed in the center case 20 is arranged a display device 43 as a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. The display device 43 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 43 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. . Note that the display device 43 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  Also, in the game area 1a, a general map start gate 4, a general map storage display (not shown) for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general map change display game, and a general map display for displaying the general map change display game. 5 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 forming a first start winning area, an ordinary variable winning apparatus 7 (second start winning opening) forming a second starting winning area, and an auxiliary game A special figure memory display (not shown) for lighting up the number of unprocessed games of the special figure variation display game and a special figure display 9 for displaying the special figure variation display game are provided. In addition, the common figure memory display, the common figure display 5, the special figure storage display, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a gaming state display LED 8 (shown in FIG. 2) that represents a gaming state.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on a general memory display including an LED.

  A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game on a part of display part 43a of the display apparatus 43, and in this case, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification design, for example, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If this stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start the special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the usual figure change display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the solenoid (general purpose drive) as the drive device (generic state for the player, the first state) is maintained. The electric opening / closing SOL 7b (shown in FIG. 2) is changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player, the second state) in which the game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 7 by opening in a reverse “C” shape. It is like that.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a short-time operation state (second operation state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. At this time, the short operation state (second operation state) is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state (second state) than the normal operation state (first operation state). At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-mentioned general-purpose variable display game is controlled to be shorter than the long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the normally variable winning device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal-variation display game, the release time is controlled to be longer than the short open time of the normal operation state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). Also, in the short-time operation state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened not more than once but multiple times (for example, two times) instead of once for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Further, in the short-time operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than the normal operation state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7 and the special figure variation display game can be easily started. In addition, when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, it is configured to be able to execute a time-reduced special figure fluctuation display game in which the execution time of one special figure fluctuation display game is shortened as a special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a probable variation state (second probability state, high probability state) as a gaming state based on the result form of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state (second probability state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (first probability state). Note that the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one can be generated.

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

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device 51 (shown in FIG. 2).

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is disposed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to an upper end portion than the center of the front frame body 130. Has been. One side portion of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side portion when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side portion of the front frame main body 130 so as to have a door shape. The front side of the game area 1a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140.

  In addition, the clear member holding frame 140 has a space to be a game area where a game ball can flow down between the clear board holding frame 140 and the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130. The double glass plate 144 is opened and fixed. A portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 144 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140 is a game ball. Is a game area 1a that is launched and flows down. Further, in the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 144. Further, around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 144 is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized, a decoration lamp / LED 141 as a frame decoration device, and a speaker 145 for outputting sound are provided. , 145 and the like.

  Further, the front frame body 130 is provided with a locking device on the back surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. Is formed with a keyhole 143 of the locking device. This locking device is a locking device for the front frame main body 130 and also a locking device for the clear member holding frame 140. When a key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise), the machine frame of the front frame 120 is provided. The locking of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame main body 130 is released when the locking with respect to 110 is released and the other is turned (for example, clockwise).

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device that launches the game balls. Around the upper plate 153, operation buttons 158 that can be operated by the player are provided. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  Further, on the back side of the front frame main body 130, as a mechanism for realizing various functions as the gaming machine 100, for example, game balls collected by winning a variety of winning holes provided in the game board 1, A game ball collecting mechanism for guiding the game ball collected from the out hole 11 without winning a prize to the collection ball conveyance path outside the machine is provided. Further, it can be used in common with a plurality of types of game boards, and includes a discharge / emission control device 50 (shown in FIG. 2) for controlling ball discharge and hitting, a power supply device 60 for supplying predetermined power to each part, etc. Is provided.

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

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

  Whether the CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit and performs calculation control, or generates a reach state as a random number value for determining a big hit determination of a special figure variation display game and a variation pattern (variation mode) Reach generation determination random number value used for determination of whether or not, various reach state determination random number values used for determination of which reach state to be selected, and first-half variation mode determination random value Random values are also generated. The RAM 31c includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. As the determination value and the variation pattern determination value, the reach generation determination value used to determine the reach generation determination random value, the reach pattern determination value used to determine the reach pattern determination random value, the first half variation mode determination value, and the like are stored. ing.

  Further, the input / output interface 33 is provided with a start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a winning port SW12a, 12a,..., A count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, an inner frame opening SW121, and a discharge and emission control device via a low pass filter and a buffer gate. 50 etc. are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. Note that the glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame 140 is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 120 is opened.

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and include a special figure display 9, a special figure storage display, a common figure display 5, and a common figure storage display via an output port and a driver (not shown). The game state LED 8, the special winning opening SOL 10 b, the open / closed power SOL 7 b, the external output terminal 16 connected to the management device 200 outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50 are output.

  The effect control device 40 as a sub-control device includes a CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c as a control device, an input / output interface, a RAM as an image memory for controlling display on a display device 43 (liquid crystal display device), an image and a video. A video circuit including a CGROM 40d in which data is stored and a VDP 40e (video display processor) as a graphic processor are provided. Further, a driver 40f for driving various decorative LEDs 45 provided on the game board 1, the clear member holding frame 140 covering the front of the game board 1, and a sound source LSI 40g for controlling sound output are provided.

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 40a. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. The input / output interface receives a detection signal from an operation button 158 serving as an operating means provided on the upper plate 153, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under the control of the device 30).

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and various LEDs 45 and movable effects are output via an output port and a driver 40f (not shown). It is output to the movable motor 44 of the apparatus. Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40e, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40e to the liquid crystal display device (display device 43). Further, a control signal related to audio control is output from the CPU 40a to the sound source LSI 40g, and audio data based on the control signal is output from the sound source LSI 40g to the speakers 145 and 157.

  The discharge / emission control device 50 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and receives a prize ball control command (reception of prize ball number data) from the game control apparatus 30 and a ball lending machine (not shown). ) Is controlled to cause the discharging device 51 to discharge a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls). Further, the launch control of the game ball is performed by the launch device 52, and the discharge launch control device 50 receives a touch from the touch sensor 54 provided on the operation handle 156 when the player touches the operation handle 156. A signal is input. Further, when the player operates the firing stop switch 53 provided on the operation handle 156, an input signal from the firing stop switch 53 is input together with an input signal from the touch sensor 54. .

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

  In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed. In the gaming microcomputer 31 of the gaming control device 30, a random number value for hit determination is extracted and stored in the ROM 31b based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the normal start gate 4. Compared with the determined determination value, a process of determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the common map display 5, a process for displaying a general map variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the normal power open / close SOL 7b is operated to open / close members 7a, 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 in a predetermined manner. Time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5. In the game control device 30, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed to a first operation state (short-time operation state), and the normal variation winning device 7 is in a second state (open state) than the first operation state. A process of setting to one of the easy second operation state (normal operation state) is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal from the start opening SW7d for detecting the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7, a random number for determining the big hit of the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern (variation) At least a reach generation determination random value and a reach pattern determination random value are extracted and stored as start-up memory as random number values for determining the aspect. That is, the game control device 30 can store a plurality of rights for starting the variable display game as start memory based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning port (the first start winning port 13, the normal variable winning device 7). At the same time, start-up storage means for extracting and storing various random numbers for each start-up storage is provided.

  In addition, the special figure stored in the ROM 31b is a jackpot determination random number value stored in the start memory at a predetermined timing (such as when a game ball is won at the start prize opening or when a special figure variation display game is started). Compared with the jackpot determination value (specific value) for the variable display game, a process is performed to determine whether the special figure variable display game is missed. That is, the game control device 30 compares and determines the random number value stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) with a specific value, and derives a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. It is a big hit judgment means to decide. The jackpot determination value is set according to the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state). For example, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as jackpot determination values in the normal probability state, and a second determination value different from the first determination value and the first determination value is set in the high probability state. In other words, the probability control means that the game control device 30 can control the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the special display result (special result mode) in either the normal probability state or the high probability state. Make. In addition, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal (effect control command) including these results is output to the effect control device 40.

  Then, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed on the special diagram display 9 after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game execution control means for executing and controlling the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, the display device 43 displays a special display variation display game corresponding to the special variation display game, and the sound from the speakers 145 and 157. , The process of controlling the decorative lamp / LED 141 as the frame decoration device and various LEDs 45 provided on the game board 1, and the process of operating the movable motor 44 of the movable effect device.

  Then, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of displaying a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generating a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. Do. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable prize device 10 is opened by the special prize opening SOL10b, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the special prize opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one round is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or twice) (cycle game). In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 is based on the detection signal of the game ball input from the sensors (starting port SW7d, count SW10c, winning port SW12a) provided at various winning ports, and the discharge and emission control device. A control signal is output to 50 and the discharging device 51 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  Further, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 has a reach generation determination random number value and a reach pattern at a predetermined timing (such as when a game ball is won at the start winning opening or when a special figure variation display game is started). Processing for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) by comparing the determination random number value and the first half variation mode determination random number value with the reach generation determination value, reach pattern determination value, and first half variation mode determination value stored in the ROM 31b. Do. The process for determining the fluctuation pattern is executed when starting the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S130) in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 shown in FIG. However, here, the process of determining the variation pattern will be described.

  The fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game includes the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current gaming state (normal probability state or probability variation state), current Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normally variable winning device 7 as the game state of the present, the production state (normal state or continuous notice state) as the current game state, the starting memory number, The second half variation mode of the variation modes in the special figure variation display game is determined. Then, the first half variation mode is determined based on the determined second half variation mode. The latter half variation mode and the first half variation mode are determined by the game control device 30 extracting the specific effect determining random number value and the first half variation mode determining random value and comparing them with the determination values stored in the ROM 31b. . That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game.

  Here, the first half variation mode means a variation display mode until the reach state is reached, and the second half variation mode means a variation display mode after the reach state is reached. The reach state (reach) includes a display device 43 whose display state can be changed. The display device 43 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) in the case where the special result mode is reached, a part of the plurality of display results has not been derived and displayed yet. A display state in which the display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. The reach state is a display state when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. Note that, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed using a plurality of variable display regions (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned may be included in the reach state.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The variation display mode until the so-called reach state in which the variation display is stopped with the same identification information) becomes the first half variation mode. In this first half variation mode, a plurality of patterns having different production contents are set.

  Then, the change display mode after the occurrence of the reach state becomes the second half change mode. This second half variation mode includes a plurality of reach effects, and is set so that the possibility that the special result mode is derived is different (reliability is different). In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, four types of reach, normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1), special reach 2 (SP2), and special reach 3 (SP3) are set. However, when the reach state does not occur, the variation display mode of the special figure variation display game is composed of only the first-half variation mode, with the second-half variation mode having no variation (no second-half variation). Also, by determining the variation mode, the first half variation time, which is the time for executing the first half variation mode, and the second half variation time for executing the second half variation mode are determined, and the combined time is the variation of the special figure variation display game. It will be time.

  Note that the first half variation mode and the second half variation mode are not limited to the above-described variation display modes. For example, the first half variation until the reach state occurs and the middle variation display area that is varying temporarily stops or the low-speed variation starts. It may be a design that can be changed as appropriate, such as a mode, and a subsequent variation display as a second-half variation mode. 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 that has become the identification information (except for the special result mode) is set as the reach state, and the change display mode so far is set as the first half change mode, and the change display mode for displaying the remaining one change display area from the reach state is changed. It is good also as a latter half fluctuation mode.

  Further, this reach state is included in at least a variation mode when a special result mode is derived in a special figure variation display game (when a big hit is achieved). Of course, it may be included in the variation mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game. 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.

  In the process of determining the variation pattern (variation mode), the process of determining the occurrence of the reach state is performed when the reach generation determination random number value matches the reach generation determination value. Further, when the determination result of the reach generation determination random value matches the reach generation determination value, a process of selecting a reach state type with reference to the reach pattern determination random value is performed. Note that the determination value for reach generation and the reach pattern determination value are set in a plurality of determination tables so that the set value differs depending on whether the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, the starting memory number, etc. ing.

  For example, when the reach state is generated, the variation time of the special figure variation display game becomes longer than when the reach state is not generated. In addition, the fluctuation time when each reach pattern is executed is set so that the normal reach is the shortest, and the special reach 1 (SP1), the special reach 2 (SP2), and the special reach 3 (SP3) become longer in this order. . Here, since the start memory can only be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (here, 4), when the start memory number is large (for example, 3 or 4), the player often stops firing the game ball. The operating rate of the machine will decrease. Therefore, when the number of starting memories is large, it is better to digest the starting memories earlier, and it is preferable that the fluctuation time is shorter. On the other hand, when the number of starting memories is small (for example, 1 or 2), it is preferable that the variation time is long in order to prevent a special period variation display game from being executed and a decrease in interest. For this reason, the set value is varied depending on the number of start memories, and when the number of start memories is large, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected as compared with the case where the number of start memories is small.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reach generation determination random number value and the reach pattern determination random number value have 100 values of 0 to 99, respectively. Then, one value is extracted from each of the reach generation determination random number value and the reach pattern determination random value based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7). Remembered. FIGS. 3 and 4 show examples of setting values in the determination table used to determine the reach generation determination random value and the reach pattern determination random value. The determination tables shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 show that when the jackpot determination random number value does not match the jackpot determination value, that is, the result is out of order, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state, and the normal variation prize is won. It is a determination table used when the operation state of the apparatus 7 is a normal operation state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the set value for the reach determination value differs depending on the number of start memories (holding number) at the time of determination. When the starting memory number at the time of determination is 1 or 2, when the reach generation determination random number value is from 0 to 49, it is determined that the reach state is not generated, and when it is 50 to 99, the reach state is generated. Then, the setting value is determined. That is, it is determined that the reach state is generated with a probability of 50%. Similarly, when the start memory number at the time of determination is 3, when the reach generation determination random number value is 0 to 79, it is determined that no reach state is generated, and when it is 80 to 99, the reach state is determined. It is a set value that is determined to occur. That is, it is determined that a reach state is generated with a probability of 20%. Further, when the starting memory number at the time of determination is 4 (upper limit value), it is determined that the reach state does not occur when the reach generation determination random number value is 0 to 89, and when it is 90 to 99 The set value is determined to generate a reach state. That is, it is determined that the reach state is generated with a probability of 10%.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, four types of reach reach are set: normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1), special reach 2 (SP2), and special reach 3 (SP3). Then, when the determination result of the reach generation determination value is a result that the reach state is generated, it is determined which reach pattern is executed by referring to the reach pattern determination random value for the reach pattern determination To do. Although illustration is omitted, in the case where each reach is executed in the setting value of the reach pattern determination value when the random number for jackpot determination matches the jackpot determination value, that is, when the result is a special result, As a result, the reliability, which is the probability that a special result is derived, is set so that the normal reach is the lowest and the special reach 1 (SP1), the special reach 2 (SP2), and the special reach 3 (SP3) increase in this order. .

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value, that is, when the result is out of place, the reach pattern determination value differs depending on the number of start memories at the time of determination (holding number). Yes. When the starting memory number at the time of determination is 1 or 2, normal reach is selected when the reach pattern determination random number value is 0 to 49, and special reach 1 when the reach pattern determination random number value is 50 to 74 (SP1) is selected. When the reach pattern determining random number value is 75 to 89, special reach 2 (SP2) is selected, and when the reach pattern determining random number value is 90 to 99, special reach 3 (SP3) is selected. It is a set value.

  Similarly, when the starting memory number at the time of determination is 3, normal reach is selected when the reach pattern determining random number value is 0 to 69, and special reach when the reach pattern determining random number value is 70 to 82. 1 (SP1) is selected. When the reach pattern determining random number value is 83 to 93, special reach 2 (SP2) is selected, and when the reach pattern determining random number value is 94 to 99, special reach 3 (SP3) is selected. It is a set value. Further, when the starting memory number at the time of determination is 4 (upper limit value), when the reach pattern determining random number value is from 0 to 79, normal reach is selected, and when the reach pattern determining random number value is from 80 to 89 Special Reach 1 (SP1) is selected. When the reach pattern determining random number value is 90 to 96, special reach 2 (SP2) is selected, and when the reach pattern determining random number value is 97 to 99, special reach 3 (SP3) is selected. It is a set value.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special reach 3 has a specific effect, and the reach generation determination random value and the reach pattern determination random value that are random numbers for determining the variation pattern including the special reach 3. Forms a random number for determining the specific performance. Of the reach generation determination values for determining the reach occurrence determination random value, the reach generation determination value for determining the occurrence of the reach state and the reach pattern determination value for determining the reach pattern determination random value Among these, the reach pattern determination value that determines execution of the special reach 3 (SP3) forms the specific effect determination value. The reach generation determination values of 90 to 99 are reach occurrence common determination values that have the same determination result (determine that a reach state is to be generated) regardless of the number of starting memories at the time of determination. That is, the reach occurrence common determination value forms a first common determination value common to the set values. Further, the reach pattern determination values from 97 to 99 are SP3 common determination values that have the same determination result (select the special reach 3 having a specific effect) regardless of the number of start memories at the time of determination. That is, the SP3 common determination value is a second common determination value common to the set values.

  Therefore, when the reach generation determination random number value that matches the first common determination value is stored, and the reach pattern determination random number value that matches the second common determination value is stored, the start memory at the time of determination is stored. Regardless of the number, the reach state occurs and the special reach 3 is selected. That is, this case is a case where the random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored, and the same determination result is obtained regardless of the number of starting memories at the time of determination. 3 and 4 show an example of the setting values in the determination table, the first common determination value and the second common determination value are also set in the setting values in the determination table used under other conditions. The first common determination value and the second common determination value are also set as the setting values in the determination table used at least when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of sync. After the latter half variation pattern is determined in this way, the first half variation pattern is determined from the determination result and the comparison result between the first half variation mode determination random value and the first half variation mode determination value, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is determined. Will be determined.

  In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random number value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value, and also determines the specific effect determination random value (the reach generation determination random value and the reach pattern determination random value). ) Matches the specific effect determination value (the predetermined value of the reach generation determination value and the predetermined value of the reach pattern determination value), the specific effect determination means for determining the execution of the specific effect. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as reach state occurrence determination means for determining the occurrence of a reach state when the reach occurrence determination random value matches the reach generation determination value. In addition, when the determination result of the reach generation determination random value matches the reach generation determination value, the game control device 30 selects the reach state type with reference to the reach pattern determination random value. Reach state selection means to perform.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, various random numbers stored in the start memory are determined at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, and a predetermined time before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined. Various random numbers stored in the start-up memory are determined at the timing, and if the result of the determination is that a predetermined condition is satisfied, continuous notice is executed. Continuous notices may be performed continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, and a special result mode may be derived in a special figure fluctuation display game performed based on a start memory that has not yet been executed. This is one of the notice effects that inform the player in advance. In other words, the continuous notice improves the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that there may be a start memory in which the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit in the start memory. .

  The continuous notice is determined to be executed with a predetermined probability when there is a start memory in which a jackpot determination random value that matches the jackpot determination value is stored. Note that the continuous notice executed in this case is referred to as a jackpot continuous notice in the following description. In addition, a random number for determining the big hit that does not match the big hit determination value is stored, the random number for determining the reach occurrence that matches the first common determination value, and the randomness for determining the reach pattern that matches the second common determination value. When numerical values are stored. That is, even if the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, and the reach state occurs regardless of the number of start memories at the time of determination, and there is a start memory for selecting the special reach 3, the continuous notice is also given. Execution is decided. Note that the continuous notice executed in this case is referred to as a specific continuous notice in the following description. Hereinafter, a process related to the execution of the continuous notice will be described.

  First, game control in the game control device 30 will be described. The game control mainly includes a main process and a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).

  In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 5, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed, and then power failure recovery processing (step S2) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, an interrupt prohibition process (step S4) is performed, and an initial value random number update process (step S5) for breaking the temporal regularity of the random number by updating the initial value of a random number such as a jackpot determination random number. Then, a process of permitting interruption (step S6) is performed.

  Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 31c is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). Note that, in the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure, and the check data is not normally stored. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data.

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has not occurred (step S7; No), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. If not, the determination (step S7) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated from the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Yes), processing at the time of power failure (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs. In the process when a power failure occurs (step S8), first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. And the process which turns off all the output ports is performed, and the process which clears a power failure inspection area | region is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31c is turned off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31c, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31c before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving register data (step S10) is performed. Next, processing of input from various sensors (starting port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) and output data set in various processing On the basis of the above, an input / output process (step S11) for performing an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, open / close SOL7b) is performed.

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

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

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

  In the special figure game process in the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 6, the input of the start port SW7d is 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. 7, in the special game process, first, a start port monitoring process (step for monitoring winnings to the first start winning port 13 and the normal variable winning device 7 and storing various random numbers based on the winnings). S30) is performed. Then, as a process related to the execution of the special figure variation display game, a process of acquiring a special figure game process number (step S31) is performed, and a special figure game branching process (step S32) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number. Thereafter, the special figure variation control process (step S33) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start win (step S40). In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S40), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the starting port SW7d when there is a starting winning. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S40), if there is no start prize (step S40; N), the start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S40), if there is a start prize (step S40; Y), a process (step S41) for obtaining the special figure start memory number is performed, and the special figure start memory is stored. It is determined whether the number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S42).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S42), when the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S42; Y), that is, when the start memory cannot be stored any more, The start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S42), if the special figure start memory number is not the upper limit value (step S42; N), the special figure start memory number is incremented by one. A process (step S43) is performed, and a process (step S44) for storing the jackpot determination random number value is performed. Thereafter, a process for storing the jackpot symbol random number (step S45), a process for storing the reach generation determination random number (step S46), and a process for storing the reach pattern determination random number (step S47) are performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S44 to S47), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting stored number. Do.

  After performing processing for storing various random numbers, special figure hold information determination processing (step S48) and continuous notice execution count determination processing (step S49) are performed. Details of these processes will be described later. Thereafter, a process of setting a command for the number of special figure reservations to be displayed on the display unit 43a of the display device 43 (step S50) is performed, the display setting of the number of special figure reservations in the display unit 43a is performed, and the start port monitoring process is performed. finish.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure hold information determination process, the result and the variation pattern are determined for the stored start memory, and when there is a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition, a setting for continuous notice is performed. It has become. In this special figure hold information determination process, first, a process (step S60) of acquiring a jackpot determination random number value stored in a process of storing a jackpot determination random number (step S44) is performed to determine whether or not there is a hit value. (Step S61).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hit value (step S61), it is determined whether or not the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), when there is a winning value (step S61; Y), that is, when the acquired random number for determining the big hit coincides with the big hit determining value, the big hit processing is performed. (Step S69) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In the big hit time process (step S69), as a result of the determination of the random number for jackpot determination, a process for storing information indicating that a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed. In addition, processing related to the execution of the big hit continuous notice for performing the notice effect continuously until the execution of the special figure variation display game for deriving the special result is performed. When there is a start memory that results in a special result, execution of the jackpot continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability (for example, determined based on a random number for distribution), and the jackpot consecutive notice is determined. Is determined, the processing for setting the big hit continuous notice flag and the big hit continuous notice command is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is no winning value (step S61; N), that is, if the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not coincide with the jackpot determination value, reach occurs. Processing for obtaining a random number for determination is performed (step S62). In the process of acquiring the reach generation determination random number (step S62), the process of acquiring the reach generation determination random number stored in the process of storing the reach generation determination random number (step S46) is performed, and the reach generation common determination value It is determined whether or not there is (step S63).

  In determining whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), it is determined whether or not the acquired reach generation determination random number value matches the first common determination value forming the reach occurrence common determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), if there is no reach occurrence common determination value (step S63; N), that is, the acquired reach occurrence determination random value is the reach occurrence common determination value. Is not coincident with the first common determination value, the off time processing (step S68) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination processing is terminated. In the off-time process (step S68), a process of storing information indicating that no special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed as a result of the determination of the random number for jackpot determination. In the determination of whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), if there is a reach generation common determination value (step S63; Y), that is, the acquired reach generation determination random value is the reach occurrence common determination. When the value matches the first common determination value, a process for obtaining a reach pattern determination random number is performed (step S64).

  In the process of acquiring the reach pattern determining random number (step S64), the process of acquiring the reach pattern determining random number stored in the process of storing the reach pattern determining random number (step S47) is performed. It is determined whether or not there is (step S65). In determining whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), it is determined whether or not the acquired reach pattern determination random number value matches the second common determination value forming the SP3 common determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), when there is no SP3 common determination value (step S65; N), that is, the acquired reach pattern determination random number value forms the SP3 common determination value. If the two common determination values do not coincide with each other, an off-time process (step S68) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), when there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65; Y), that is, the acquired reach pattern determination random value forms the SP3 common determination value. If it matches the second common determination value, a process of setting a specific continuous notice flag (step S66) is performed. Therefore, the determination means (game control device 30) determines various random numbers stored in the start memory at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and at a predetermined timing (here, the start winning prize here). When the game ball is won in the mouth), the random number value stored in the starting storage means is compared with the determination value.

  After performing the process of setting the specific continuous notice flag (step S66), the process of setting the specific continuous notice command is performed (step S67), and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The specific continuous notice command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. By such a special figure hold information determination process, a specific effect determination random value (a reach generation determination random value and a reach pattern determination random value) that matches the common determination value (the first common determination value and the second common determination value). ) Is stored, the execution of the specific continuous notice is determined. That is, the game control device 30 constitutes continuous notice control means for performing control related to continuous notice based on the result of determination by the determination means (game control apparatus 30), and this continuous notice control means determines execution of continuous notice. It becomes.

  In the start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 8, in the continuous notice execution number determination process (step S49) performed after the special figure hold information determination process (step S48), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S70). Here, there are two types of continuous notice flags, a big hit continuous notice flag and a specific continuous notice flag, and are set when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special figure hold information determination process as described above. Yes. Then, in the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), it is determined that there is a continuous notice flag when either the big hit continuous notice flag or the specific continuous notice flag is set. To do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), when there is no continuous notice flag (step S70; N), the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S70; Y), whether or not the set continuous notice flag is a specific continuous notice flag. Determination (step S71) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the specific continuous notice flag (step S71), if it is the specific continuous notice flag (step S71; Y), the special reach 3 in the special figure change display game is set to the value of the continuous notice number counter. A process (step S72) for setting the start memory number up to the start memory that generates (SP3) is performed, and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. The start memory for generating special reach 3 in the special figure variation display game is a reach generation common determination value that is a first common determination value as a reach generation determination random value, and a reach pattern determination random value. The SP3 common determination value forming the second common determination value is stored as a start memory. In the determination of whether or not it is a specific continuous notice flag (step S71), if it is not a specific continuous notice flag (step S71; N), that is, if it is a big hit continuous notice flag, the value of the continuous notice number counter A process of setting the start memory number up to the start memory in which the hit value (the big hit determination random number value matching the big hit determination value) is stored is performed (step S73), and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. In this way, the number of continuous notice executions determined in the continuous notice execution number determination process is included in the big hit continuous notice command or the specific continuous notice command and is output to the effect control device 40.

  In the special figure game branching process (step S32) performed in the special figure game process shown in FIG. 7, the process to be executed is based on the special figure game process number acquired in the process (step S31) of acquiring the special figure game process number. It is to be selected. As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure game branching process, first, it is determined whether or not the process number is 0 (step S80). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 0 (step S80), if the processing number is 0 (step S80; Y), the special figure routine processing (step S81) is performed, and the processing number is 1. Is determined (step S82). In special figure routine processing (step S81), the start of special symbol variation is monitored, and the special symbol variation start setting, production setting, or information necessary for performing special figure routine processing is set. ing. On the other hand, if the process number is not 0 (step S80; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S80), it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S82). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 1 (step S82), when the process number is 1 (step S82; Y), the special figure change start process 2 (step S83) is performed, and the process number is 2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S84). In the special figure variation start process 2 (step S83), information relating to the variation of the special symbol is set. For example, the start memory is decremented by 1 when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed. Perform the process. On the other hand, if the process number is not 1 (step S82; N) in the determination of whether the process number is 1 (step S82), it is determined whether the process number is 2 (step S84). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 2 (step S84), if the process number is 2 (step S84; Y), the special figure changing process (step S85) is performed and the process number is 3. Is determined (step S86). In the special figure changing process (step S85), the timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, etc.) in the special figure changing display game is updated, and information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process is set. It has become. On the other hand, if the process number is not 2 (step S84; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 2 (step S84), it is determined whether the process number is 3 (step S86). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 3 (step S86), if the process number is 3 (step S86; Y), the special figure display process (step S87) is performed, and the process number is 4. Is determined (step S88). In the special figure display processing (step S87), the timer for managing the time (such as the stop symbol display time) in the special figure fluctuation display game is updated, or the fanfare performed when the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. / Information required to perform processing during the interval is set. On the other hand, if the process number is not 3 (step S86; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 3 (step S86), it is determined whether or not the process number is 4 (step S88). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 4 (step S88), if the process number is 4 (step S88; Y), a fanfare / interval process (step S89) that is a process related to the special gaming state is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the process number is 5 (step S90). On the other hand, if the process number is not 4 (step S88; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 4 (step S88), it is determined whether or not the process number is 5 (step S90). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 5 (step S90), if the process number is 5 (step S90; Y), a process for opening the big prize opening (step S91), which is a process related to the special gaming state, is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the process number is 6 (step S92). On the other hand, if the process number is not 5 (step S90; N) in the determination of whether the process number is 5 (step S90), it is determined whether the process number is 6 (step S92). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 6 (step S92), if the process number is 6 (step S92; Y), the big winning opening remaining ball process (step S93), which is a process related to the special gaming state, is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the process number is 7 (step S94). On the other hand, if the process number is not 6 (step S92; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 6 (step S92), it is determined whether or not the process number is 7 (step S94). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S94), if the process number is 7 (step S94; Y), a big hit end process (step S95) that is a process related to the special gaming state is performed. The figure game branching process is terminated. On the other hand, if the process number is not 7 in the determination of whether the process number is 7 (step S94) (step S94; N), the special figure game branching process is terminated.

  In the special figure routine processing that is performed when the process number is 0 in the special figure game branching process, it is necessary to monitor the start of fluctuation of the special symbol and to set the special symbol variation start or to perform the special figure routine processing. Information is set. As shown in FIG. 12, in this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory (step S100). In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S100), if there is no start memory (step S100; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S104).

  When it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S104), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S104; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S104), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S104; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag (step S105) is performed. The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S106), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. In the effect control device, based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the display unit 43a of the display device 43 is performed.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S100), if there is a start memory (step S100; Y), the special figure variation start process 1 (step S101) for setting information related to the special figure variation display game. )I do. After that, a continuous notice control process (step S102), which is a process related to continuous notice for performing effects continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, is performed, and a process for storing information of fluctuation start (step S103) is performed. Regular processing ends. In the process of storing the information on the start of fluctuation (step S103), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure fluctuation start process 2 is selected in the next special figure game branching process (shown in FIG. 11). It becomes like this.

  In the special figure fluctuation start process 1 (step S101) performed in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. 12, information related to the special figure fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure variation start process 1, it is first determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S110). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S110), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S110), if it is a big hit (step S110; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the big hit determination value, a process of setting the jackpot information ( Step S111) is performed, and a process of setting a stop symbol (step S112) is performed. In the process of setting the big hit information (step S111), for example, the process of setting the big hit flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S110), if it is not a big hit (step S110; N), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination does not match the big hit determination value, a process of setting a stop symbol ( Step S112) is performed.

  In the process of setting a stop symbol (step S112), a process of determining a stop symbol is performed based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the start memory being processed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S113). As described above, there are two types of the continuous notice flag, that is, the big hit continuous notice flag and the specific continuous notice flag. If any one of the successive notice flags is set, it is determined that there is a continuous notice flag. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S113), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S113; Y), it corresponds as a variation table for determining the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. A process of selecting the continuous notice variation table (step S114) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S113), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S113; N), a variation table for determining a variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is usually used. A process of selecting a variation table (step S116) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting special figure information which is information set for the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S115), and the special figure fluctuation start process 1 is ended. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random number value stored in the start storage unit with the determination value, and determines that the special result is derived when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. It is a big hit judgment means.

  In the continuous notice control process (step S102) performed in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in this continuous notice control process, it is first determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S120). As described above, there are two types of the continuous notice flag, that is, the big hit continuous notice flag and the specific continuous notice flag. If any one of the successive notice flags is set, it is determined that there is a continuous notice flag. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S120), if there is no continuous notice flag (step S120; N), the continuous notice control process is terminated. That is, in this case, continuous notice is not executed. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S120), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S120; Y), a process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice number counter by 1 (step S121) is performed. That is, since a continuous notice (a big hit continuous notice or a specific continuous notice) is executed in the special figure variation game based on the start memory currently being processed, the value of the continuous notice number counter for managing the number of executions of the continuous notice is Process to subtract minutes. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S122).

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S122), when the value of the continuous notice number counter is not 0 (step S122; N), the continuous notice control process is terminated. That is, in this case, the continuous notice is continuously executed even in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory digested after the start memory currently being processed. In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S122), when the value of the continuous notice number counter is 0 (step S122; Y), the process of clearing the continuous notice flag (step S122; Y) Step S123) is performed, and the continuous notice control process is terminated. That is, in this case, the continuous notice is ended in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory currently being processed. By such processing, a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of special figure variation display games. That is, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) that performs control related to the continuous notice also determines whether to continue the continuous notice in addition to the decision to execute the continuous notice.

  In the special figure change start process 2 performed when the process number is 1 in the special figure game branching process shown in FIG. 11, information related to the special symbol change is set. As shown in FIG. 15, in this special figure ordinary process, first, a process of setting a variation pattern (step S130) is performed. In the process of setting the variation pattern (step S130), the reach generation determination random number value, the reach pattern determination random number value, which are random numbers for determining the variation pattern (variation mode) stored in the start-up memory, the first half variation A process for determining the variation pattern based on the random number for determining the mode is performed.

  As described above, in the determination of the variation pattern, the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or probability variation state) of the special figure variation display game as the current gaming state, Appropriate fluctuations depending on the operating state (normal operating state or short-time operating state) of the normal variation winning device 7 as the current gaming state, the rendering state (normal state or continuous notice state) as the current gaming state, the number of starting memories A pattern is selected. That is, a plurality of determination tables having different determination values for determining random values for determining the variation pattern are set, and the variation pattern is determined by selecting an appropriate determination table according to the gaming state or the like. It has become. Further, when the reach generation determination random number value that matches the first common determination value is stored, and the reach pattern determination random number value that matches the second common determination value is stored, the number of start memories at the time of determination Regardless of the situation, the reach state occurs and the special reach 3 is selected.

  Next, a process of shifting the storage area (step S131) is performed. In the process of shifting the storage area (step S131), the process of shifting various random number save areas in the start-up storage and the process of clearing the empty area after the shift are performed. That is, with the execution of the special figure variation display game relating to the earliest start memory, a process of increasing the start memory rank that is put on hold in the subsequent ranks one by one is performed.

  Then, as a setting relating to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 43, a process of setting a decoration special figure fluctuation pattern command (step S132) is performed, and a process of setting a decoration special figure command (step S133) is performed. Thereafter, the special figure holding number (starting memory number) is decremented by 1 (step S134), the special figure holding number command is set (step S135), and the special figure change start process 2 is terminated. By the end of the special figure change start process 2, the special figure process number is changed to 2, and the special figure changing process is selected in the next special figure game branching process. In addition, the command set in the special figure variation start process 2 is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 performs various controls based on the received command.

  In the effect control device 40, the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. In this continuous notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice command has been received (step S140). There are two types of continuous notice commands: a big hit continuous notice command and a specific continuous notice command. If any one of the continuous notice commands is received, it is determined that the continuous notice command has been received. The continuous notice command is set and transmitted to the effect control apparatus 40 when it is determined to execute the continuous notice in the special figure hold information determination process (see FIG. 9) executed by the game control apparatus 30. Command. If it has not been received (step S140; N) in the determination of whether or not this continuous notice command has been received (step S140), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. If it is received (step S140; Y) in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice command has been received (step S140; Y), a process of setting the number of continuous notices (step S141) is performed. In the process of setting the number of continuous notices (step S141), the process of setting the number of continuous notices determined in the process of determining the number of continuous notices (see FIG. 10) in the continuous notice execution counter is performed.

  Next, a process of extracting a continuous notice effect random number (step S142) is performed, and a process of selecting a continuous notice pattern (step S143) is performed. In the process of selecting a continuous notice pattern (step S143), the process determines a pattern to be executed among a plurality of kinds of continuous notices with reference to the continuous notice effect random number value in the determination table. It should be noted that the continuous notice pattern is determined only by the continuous notice effect random number when starting the continuous notice, and in the second and subsequent successive notices, the stage of the already determined continuous notice pattern is selected. Processing is performed.

  Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the decoration special figure variation display game is being executed (step S144). If it is not being executed (step S144; N) in the determination as to whether or not the decorative special figure variation display game is being executed (step S144), a variation display process (step S145) is performed, and the determined continuous notice pattern In accordance with this, processing for controlling display on the display device 43 is performed. Further, when it is determined that the decoration special figure variation display game is being executed (step S144) (step S144; Y), it is determined whether or not the decoration special figure variation display game has ended. (Step S146) is performed.

  If it has not ended (step S146; N) in the determination of whether or not the decoration special figure variation display game has ended (step S146), the determination whether or not the decoration special map variation display game has ended (step S146). )I do. If the special figure change display game is finished (step S146), if it is finished (step S146; Y), it is set in the continuous notice execution counter in the process of decrementing the number of successive notices by one (step S147). 1 is subtracted from the obtained value.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice has ended (step S148). In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice has ended (step S148), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice execution counter is zero. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice has ended (step S148), if the continuous notice has ended (step S148; Y), that is, if the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 0, the continuous notice setting process is terminated. To do. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice has ended (step S148), if the continuous notice has not ended (step S148; N), that is, if the value of the continuous notice execution counter is not 0, the continuous notice pattern The process returns to the process of selecting (step S143), and the continuous notice pattern (effect stage) in the next special figure variation display game is determined.

  According to the above processing, when there is a start memory storing a jackpot determination random value that matches the jackpot determination value, execution of the jackpot continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. In addition, a random number for determining the big hit that does not match the big hit determination value is stored, the random number for determining the reach occurrence that matches the first common determination value, and the randomness for determining the reach pattern that matches the second common determination value. When numerical values are stored. That is, even if the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, and the reach state occurs regardless of the number of start memories at the time of determination, and there is a start memory for selecting the special reach 3, the continuous notice is also given. Execution is decided. And in the case of the big hit continuous notice, the final stage of the continuous notice is executed in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory in which the random number for jackpot judgment that matches the big hit judgment value is stored. Finally, a reach state occurs. The reach state that occurs in this case is a highly reliable reach state with a high probability. Further, in the case of specific continuous notice, the final stage of continuous notice in the special figure change display game based on the start memory in which the common determination value for generating the special reach 3 as the reach state is stored regardless of the start memory number at the time of determination. Therefore, the special reach 3 having the highest reliability is always generated as the reach state at the end of the continuous notice. That is, in the special figure variation display game in which the final stage of the continuous notice is executed, the reach state can always be generated regardless of the start memory number at that time. In addition, the reach state that occurs at that time is a highly reliable reach state with a high probability. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained until the final stage of the continuous notice, and the player's sense of expectation in the subsequent reach state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As a condition for determining the execution of the specific continuous notice, a jackpot determination random value that does not match the jackpot determination value is stored, the reach generation determination random value matches the first common determination value, and the reach pattern determination Although the condition is that the random number value matches the second common determination value, it may be only the condition that the reach generation determination random value matches the first common determination value. That is, the specific effect may be all reach states. In addition, although a plurality of random values (reach generation determining random value and reach pattern determining random value) are set as the specific effect determining random values for determining the variation pattern, for example, the specific effect determining random value is set as one. It is also possible to set only a random number value of a type and determine all the variation patterns by this specific effect determining random value. Then, the specific effect determination value for determining the execution of the specific effect (predetermined reach state) is set such that the set value differs depending on the number of start memories, and the common determination value is included in each set value, and the start memory is stored. This common determination value may be stored as a condition for determining the execution of the specific continuous notice. Even in this case, in the special figure fluctuation display game in which the final stage of the continuous notice is executed, it is possible to always generate the reach state regardless of the start memory number. Also, the random number for determining the specific effect may be provided separately from the random value for determining the variation pattern as a random value for determining only whether or not to execute the specific effect. Further, the predetermined timing when the determination means compares the random number value stored in the start storage means with the determination value is the time when the game ball is won at the start winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may be made to do.

  From the above, when the variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variable winning device 7), and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. In the gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a plurality of right to execute the variable display game can be stored as the start memory based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the start memory A starting storage means (game control device 30) for extracting and storing various random numbers for each time, a determination means (game control device 30) for determining and comparing the random number value stored in the starting storage means with a determination value; A game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means, a display device 43a for performing display related to the variable display game, and a plurality of variable display games. Jackpot determination for use in determining whether or not a special result is to be derived in a variable display game for various random values, including continuous notice control means (game control device 30) for performing control related to continuous notice for performing effects. A random number value for determination and a random value for determining a specific effect used for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display game (a random number value for determining reach generation, a random value for determining reach pattern), A jackpot determining means (game control device 30) for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determining random number value matches the jackpot determining value, and specifying when the specific effect determining random number value matches the specific effect determining value Specific effect determining means (game control device 30) for determining the execution of the effect, and the specific effect determination value differs depending on the number of start memories at the time of determination, and each set value is a common common format The continuous notice control means includes a value (first common determination value, second common determination value), and the determination by the determination means is performed at a predetermined timing, and the result of determination by the determination means is a specification that matches the common determination value. When there is a start memory in which the effect determination random value is stored, the continuous notice is executed over the variable display game based on the start memory.

  Further, the specific effect is a specific reach state (special reach 3) among a plurality of types of reach states, and the random number for determining the specific effect is a reach occurrence determination disorder used for determining whether or not to generate the reach state. Including a numerical value and a reach pattern determining random value used for determining which one of the plurality of reach states is selected, and the specific effect determining value is used for determining the reach occurrence determining random value. The reach generation determination value and the reach pattern determination random number used for determination of the reach pattern determination random value, and the specific effect determination means (game control device 30), the reach generation determination random number value and the reach generation determination value Reach state occurrence determination means (game control device 30) that determines the occurrence of a reach state when they match, and the determination result of the reach generation determination random number value matches the reach generation determination value A reach state selection means (game control device 30) that selects a reach state type by referring to the reach pattern determination random number for reach pattern determination, and the reach generation determination value is determined at the time of determination The set values differ depending on the number of start memories at the same time, each set value includes a common first common determination value, and the reach pattern determination value differs depending on the start memory number at the time of determination, and each set value is common. When the reach pattern determination random number value includes the second common determination value and the second common determination value matches, the reach state selection unit is set to select a specific reach state, and the continuous notice control unit ( The game control device 30) stores a reach generation determination random number value that matches the first common determination value as a result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30), and the second common When the reach pattern determination random number value that matches the value there is a starting memories stored, and it has to run the continuous announcement.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification is a case where the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the random number value for determining reach generation that matches the first common determination value is stored, and the second common determination value In addition to the case where the coincident random numbers for determining the reach pattern are stored, the continuous notice is executed with a predetermined probability.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the execution of continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability in the loss time processing (step S68) in the special figure hold information determination processing shown in FIG. 9 (for example, based on a random number for distribution). To be decided). Note that the continuous notice executed in this case is the normal continuous notice. When the execution of the normal continuous notice is determined, processing for setting a normal continuous notice flag and a normal continuous notice command is performed.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present modified example, the continuous notice execution number determination process shown in FIG. 17 is performed instead of the continuous notice execution number determination process shown in FIG. In the continuous notice execution number determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70). Here, there are three types of continuous notice flags: a big hit continuous notice flag, a specific continuous notice flag, and a normal continuous notice flag, which are set when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special figure hold information determination process. ing. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), if any of the continuous notice flags for the big hit, the specific continuous notice flag, or the normal continuous notice flag is set, the continuous notice is given. It is determined that there is a flag.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), when there is no continuous notice flag (step S70; N), the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S70; Y), whether or not the set continuous notice flag is a specific continuous notice flag. Determination (step S71) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the specific continuous notice flag (step S71), if it is the specific continuous notice flag (step S71; Y), the special reach 3 in the special figure change display game is set to the value of the continuous notice number counter. A process (step S72) for setting the start memory number up to the start memory that generates (SP3) is performed, and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. The start memory for generating special reach 3 in the special figure variation display game is a reach generation common determination value that is a first common determination value as a reach generation determination random value, and a reach pattern determination random value. The SP3 common determination value forming the second common determination value is stored as a start memory. In the determination of whether or not it is a specific continuous notice flag (step S71), if it is not a specific continuous notice flag (step S71; N), that is, if it is a big hit continuous notice flag or a normal continuous notice flag, It is determined whether or not it is a continuous notice flag (step S150).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big-hit continuous notice flag (step S150), if it is a big-hit continuous notice flag (step S150; Y), the value of the continuous notice number counter coincides with the win value (matches the big-hit determination value). A process of setting the start memory number up to the start memory storing the big hit determination random number value) is performed (step S73), and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit continuous notice flag (step S150), if it is not a big hit continuous notice flag (step S150; N), that is, if it is a normal continuous notice flag, A process of setting the start memory number as a value (step S151) is performed, and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. The number of continuous notice executions determined in the continuous notice execution number determination process is included in the jackpot continuous notice command, the specific continuous notice command, and the normal continuous notice command and is output to the effect control device 40. ing.

  Note that it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag in the special figure change start process 1 shown in FIG. 13 (step S113), and whether or not there is a continuous notice flag in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 14 (step S120). ) Also determines that there is a continuous notice flag when any of the consecutive notice flags for the big hit, the specific continuous notice flag, or the normal continuous notice flag is set.

  As described above, the reach generation determining random number value that matches the first common determination value is stored and the reach pattern that matches the second common determination value is a case where the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place. In addition to the case where the random number value for determination is stored, the continuous notice is executed with a predetermined probability, so that the continuous notice can be varied and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to this modification is configured to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice with a predetermined probability.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 18 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In this special figure hold information determination process, first, a process for obtaining a jackpot determination random value (step S60) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a win value (step S61).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is a winning value (step S61; Y), a big hit time process (step S69) is performed, and the special figure hold information determining process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is no winning value (step S61; N), a process for obtaining a random number for determining reach occurrence (step S62) is performed, and a reach occurrence common determination is performed. It is determined whether there is a value (step S63).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), if there is no reach occurrence common determination value (step S63; N), an off time process (step S68) is performed, and a special figure hold information determination process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), if there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63; Y), a process of acquiring a reach pattern determination random number (step S64) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65).

  In the determination of whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), if there is no SP3 common determination value (step S65; N), the off time processing (step S68) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination processing ends. To do. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), if there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65; Y), a process of extracting a specific continuous notice random number (step S160) is performed and specified. It is determined whether continuous notice is executed (step S161).

  In the determination as to whether or not to execute the specific continuous notice (step S161), the extracted specific continuous notice random number is compared with a predetermined determination value, and if they match, it is determined that the specific continuous notice is to be executed. Thereby, the execution of the continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a distribution unit that determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice with a predetermined probability. When it is determined that the specific continuous notice is not to be executed (step S161; N) in the determination as to whether or not to execute the specific continuous notice (step S161), the off-time process (step S68) is performed and the special figure is suspended. The information determination process ends. Further, when it is determined that the specific continuous notice is to be executed (step S161; Y) in the determination of whether or not to execute the specific continuous notice (step S161), a process of setting the specific continuous notice flag (step S66) is performed. Do. Thereafter, a process of setting a specific continuous notice command (step S67) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The specific continuous notice command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. By such a special figure hold information determination process, a specific effect determination random value (a reach generation determination random value and a reach pattern determination random value) that matches the common determination value (the first common determination value and the second common determination value). ) Is stored, the execution of the specific continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. Therefore, even when the continuous notice is not executed, the expectation that the special result is derived can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, when the determination by the determination means (game control device 30) shows that there is a start-up memory in which the random number value for determining the specific effect matching the common determination value is stored, the continuous notice control means (game control) The device 30) is provided with a distribution means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice with a predetermined probability.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. When the game machine of this modification is determined to perform continuous notice, and the number of start memories is one, the pseudo continuous notice state in which continuous notice is performed in one variable display game based on the start memories To do.

  Here, the quasi-continuous notice state means that at least one re-variable display that starts the variable display again 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. Is what you do. In other words, in the middle of the special figure variation display game, the unit variation display that is stopped after the plurality of identification information is displayed in a variation for a predetermined time in the decoration special figure variation display game is performed two or more times, resulting in a result mode. Is derived. That is, it is in a state where the special figure variation display game is executed a plurality of times and an effect is provided as if the continuous notice is executed a plurality of times. In addition, even when the unit variation display is performed only once, that is, when the re-variation display is not performed, the effect (display, sound, etc.) in the pseudo-continuous notice state different from the normal decoration special figure variation display game is performed. The execution is also included in the pseudo continuous notice state.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the start port monitoring process shown in FIG. 19 is performed instead of the start port monitoring process shown in FIG. In this start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start win (step S40). In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S40), if there is no start prize (step S40; N), the start port monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S40), if there is a start prize (step S40; Y), a process (step S41) for obtaining the special figure start memory number is performed, and the special figure start memory is stored. It is determined whether the number is an upper limit value (for example, 4) (step S42).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S42), when the special figure start memory number is the upper limit value (step S42; Y), the start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure starting memory number is the upper limit value (step S42), if the special figure starting memory number is not the upper limit value (step S42; N), whether or not the starting memory number is 0. Is determined (step S170).

  In the determination of whether or not the start memory number is 0 (step S170), if the start memory number is 0 (step S170; Y), a process of setting the specific pseudo-continuous executable flag (step S171) is performed. Then, a process of incrementing the special figure starting memory number by 1 (step S43) is performed. Based on the specific pseudo-continuous executable flag set here, processing relating to setting of the pseudo-continuous notice state will be performed later. Further, in the determination of whether or not the starting memory number is 0 (step S170), if the starting memory number is not 0 (step S170; N), a process of incrementing the special figure starting memory number by 1 (step S43) is performed. Do.

  After performing the process of incrementing the special figure start memory number by 1 (step S43), the process of storing the jackpot determination random number value (step S44) is performed. Thereafter, a process for storing the jackpot symbol random number (step S45), a process for storing the reach generation determination random number (step S46), and a process for storing the reach pattern determination random number (step S47) are performed.

  After performing processing for storing various random numbers, special figure hold information determination processing (step S48) and continuous notice execution count determination processing (step S49) are performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a command for the number of special figure reservations to be displayed on the display unit 43a of the display device 43 (step S50) is performed, the display setting of the number of special figure reservations in the display unit 43a is performed, and the start port monitoring process is performed. finish.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this modification, a special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 20 is performed instead of the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. In this special figure hold information determination process, first, a process for obtaining a jackpot determination random value (step S60) is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a win value (step S61). In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is a winning value (step S61; Y), a big hit time process (step S69) is performed, and the special figure hold information determining process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S61), if there is no winning value (step S61; N), a process for obtaining a random number for determining reach occurrence (step S62) is performed, and a reach occurrence common determination is performed. It is determined whether there is a value (step S63).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), if there is no reach occurrence common determination value (step S63; N), an off time process (step S68) is performed, and a special figure hold information determination process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63), if there is a reach occurrence common determination value (step S63; Y), a process of acquiring a reach pattern determination random number (step S64) is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65).

  In the determination of whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), if there is no SP3 common determination value (step S65; N), the off time processing (step S68) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination processing ends. To do. If there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65; Y) in determining whether or not there is an SP3 common determination value (step S65), it is determined whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous executable flag (step S180). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous executable flag (step S180), if there is no specific pseudo-continuous executable flag (step S180; N), a process of setting a specific continuous notice flag is performed (step S66). . Thereafter, a process of setting a specific continuous notice command (step S67) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The specific continuous notice command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S180), if there is a specific pseudo-continuous execution enable flag (step S180; Y), a process of setting the specific pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S181). )I do. Thereafter, a process of setting a specific pseudo-continuous command (step S182) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. In this case, it is a case where execution of continuous notice is determined in a state where the number of start memories is one, and a pseudo continuous notice state in which continuous notice is performed in one special figure variation display game based on the start memory by this processing Will be determined. That is, when the game control device 30 decides to execute the continuous notice, if the number of start memories is one, the pseudo continuous notice state in which the continuous notice is performed in one variable display game based on the start memories. The pseudo continuous notice control means for executing The specific pseudo-continuous command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. The specific pseudo-continuous executable flag is cleared after the special figure hold information determination process is completed.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present modification, the continuous notice execution number determination process shown in FIG. 21 is performed instead of the continuous notice execution number determination process shown in FIG. It should be noted that the gaming machine of this modification is a case where the result of the special figure variation display game is out of the same manner as the gaming machine of the first modification described above, and for the reach occurrence determination that matches the first common determination value. In addition to the case where there is a start-up memory in which a random number value is stored and a reach pattern determination random number value that matches the second common determination value is stored, a continuous notice (normal continuous notice) is executed with a predetermined probability. It has become. If execution of the normal continuous notice is determined, processing for setting a normal continuous notice flag and a normal continuous notice command is performed. Of course, similarly to the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, the reach generation determination random number value that matches the first common determination value is stored, and the second The continuous notice may be executed only when the reach pattern determination random number value that matches the common determination value is stored.

  In the continuous notice execution number determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S190). If it is determined whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S190), if there is a specific pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S190; Y), a process of extracting a specific pseudo-continuous number determination random number (step S191) is performed. . Thereafter, a process of determining the number of pseudo-continuations based on the extracted specific pseudo-series number determination random number (step S192) is performed, and a process of setting the determined number of pseudo-continuations in the continuous notice count counter (step S193) is performed. The execution number determination process ends. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a pseudo continuous effect number determination means for determining the number of continuous notices executed in the pseudo continuous notice state. Thus, the number of continuous notices executed in the pseudo continuous notice state determined in the continuous notice execution number determination process is included in the specific pseudo continuous command and output to the effect control device 40.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo continuous execution flag (step S190), if there is no specific pseudo continuous execution flag (step S190; N), it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70). I do. Here, there are three types of continuous notice flags: a big hit continuous notice flag, a specific continuous notice flag, and a normal continuous notice flag, which are set when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the special figure hold information determination process. ing. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), if any of the continuous notice flags for the big hit, the specific continuous notice flag, or the normal continuous notice flag is set, the continuous notice is given. It is determined that there is a flag.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), when there is no continuous notice flag (step S70; N), the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a continuous notice flag (step S70), if there is a continuous notice flag (step S70; Y), whether or not the set continuous notice flag is a specific continuous notice flag. Determination (step S71) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the specific continuous notice flag (step S71), if it is the specific continuous notice flag (step S71; Y), the special reach 3 in the special figure change display game is set to the value of the continuous notice number counter. A process (step S72) for setting the start memory number up to the start memory that generates (SP3) is performed, and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. The start memory for generating special reach 3 in the special figure variation display game is a reach generation common determination value that is a first common determination value as a reach generation determination random value, and a reach pattern determination random value. The SP3 common determination value forming the second common determination value is stored as a start memory. In the determination of whether or not it is a specific continuous notice flag (step S71), if it is not a specific continuous notice flag (step S71; N), that is, if it is a big hit continuous notice flag or a normal continuous notice flag, It is determined whether or not it is a continuous notice flag (step S194).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big-hit continuous notice flag (step S194), if it is a big-hit continuous notice flag (step S194; Y), the value of the continuous notice number counter matches the hit value (matches the big-hit determination value). A process of setting the start memory number up to the start memory storing the big hit determination random number value) is performed (step S73), and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit continuous notice flag (step S194), if it is not a big hit continuous notice flag (step S194; N), that is, if it is a normal continuous notice flag, A process of setting the start memory number as a value (step S195) is performed, and the continuous notice execution number determination process is terminated. The number of continuous notice executions determined in the continuous notice execution number determination process is included in the jackpot continuous notice command, the specific continuous notice command, and the normal continuous notice command and is output to the effect control device 40. ing.

  Note that it is determined whether or not there is a continuous notice flag in the special figure change start process 1 shown in FIG. 13 (step S113), and whether or not there is a continuous notice flag in the continuous notice control process shown in FIG. 14 (step S120). ) Also determines that there is a continuous notice flag when any of the consecutive notice flags for the big hit, the specific continuous notice flag, or the normal continuous notice flag is set.

  When the execution of continuous notice is determined by the above processing and the number of start memories is one, there is a pseudo continuous notice state in which continuous notice is performed in one special figure variable display game based on the start memories. Will be executed. By performing the pseudo-group notice in this way, continuous notice can be executed even when the number of starting memories is one, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since it is provided with means for determining the number of continuous notices to be executed in the pseudo-continuous notice state, it is possible to make various continuous notices in the pseudo-continuous notice state and to improve the fun of the game. Can do.

  From the above, if the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) decides to execute the continuous notice and the number of start memories is one, one variable display game based on the start memories will be described. In this case, pseudo continuous notice control means (game control device 30) for executing a pseudo continuous notice state for performing continuous notice is provided. Further, the pseudo continuous notice control means (game control apparatus 30) includes pseudo continuous effect number determination means (game control apparatus 30) for determining the number of continuous notices executed in the pseudo continuous notice state.

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

  As shown in FIG. 22, the gaming machine of this modification is provided with a first start port SW17 and a second start port SW18 as start ports SW. The first start opening SW17 is provided inside the first start winning opening 13 so as to detect a game ball won in the first starting winning opening 13. The second starting port SW18 is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7 so as to detect a game ball won in the normal variation winning device 7.

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

  Then, in a state where the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game can be started and the first start memory number and the second start memory number are 0, for example, the first start prize opening When the game ball wins in 13, the first start memory is stored with the generation of the start right, the first start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is immediately based on the first start memory. The variable display game is started, and at this time, the first start memory number is decremented by one. Further, in the state where the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started and the first start memory number and the second start memory number are 0, for example, the second start prize opening When the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7 having the following, the second start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the second start memory number is incremented by 1, and immediately based on the second start memory. Thus, the second special figure variation display game is started, and at this time, the second start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13 when the game is not finished or in a special game state, if the first start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than four) The first start memory number is incremented by 1, and one first start memory is stored. Similarly, in this case, when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7 that forms the second starting winning opening, if the second starting stored number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than four), the second starting stored number is One is added and one second start memory is stored.

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is ready to start, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display is based on the first start memory or the second start memory. The game starts. At this time, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game. It is like that. That is, the game control device 30 constitutes game execution control means for controlling execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and the game execution control means has a first start memory and a second start memory. When the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is preferentially executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine of this modification is provided with a first special figure display 9a and a second special figure display 9b as special figure indicators. The first special figure fluctuation display game is executed by the first special figure display 9a, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed by the second special figure display 9b. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are games similar to the special figure fluctuation display game in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment.

  Further, in the game control device 30, when the special figure variation display game is a win, the jackpot symbol (the first special result mode or the first jackpot symbol) is extracted based on the jackpot symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the jackpot determination random number value. The second special result mode) is determined, and a process of setting a probability state (a normal probability state or a high probability state) for deriving the special result mode after the special game state is completed is performed. That is, the probability that the game control device 30 derives the special result mode in the variable display game is a normal probability state that is a first probability, and a high probability state that is a second probability higher than the normal probability, Probability setting means for setting to any of the above. In addition, the game control device 30 is based on the start-up memory, as a special result mode, a first special result mode that is set to the first probability state after the special gaming state is ended, and a second special result mode that is set to the second probability state after the special gaming state is ended. Special result mode selection means for selecting one of the result modes. It should be noted that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. Further, when the condition for entering the normal probability state is satisfied, both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are in the normal probability state. In addition, the case where the condition for entering the normal probability state is satisfied means, for example, a result in which one of the result forms of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game determines the change to the normal probability state. This is a case where an aspect (usually a big hit) is achieved.

  In the game control device 30, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed to a first operation state (short-time operation state), and the normal variation winning device 7 is in a second state (open state) than the first operation state. A process of setting to one of the easy second operation state (normal operation state) is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7. During the high-probability state, the opening condition of the normal variable winning device 7 provided at the starting winning opening for giving the starting condition for the second special figure variable display game is changed to the first operating state advantageous to the player. It is desirable to increase the starting winning rate per unit time.

  In addition, the game control device 30 performs the processes shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 for each of the winning at the first start winning opening 13 and the winning at the normal variable winning apparatus 7 forming the second starting winning opening. ing. Among these, regarding the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 9 and the continuous notice execution number determination process shown in FIG. 10, according to the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7, It is executed only for one of the start winning ports of the normal variable winning device 7 that forms the starting winning port.

  When the normal variation winning device 7 is in the first operation state, the second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory is less likely to occur. Therefore, when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the first operation state, the special figure hold information determination process shown in FIG. 9 for the first start memory generated based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13 and FIG. The continuous notice execution number determination process shown in FIG. In other words, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) determines the result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30) for the first start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the first operation state. Based on this, execution control of continuous notice is performed.

  Further, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second operation state, a second start memory that is preferentially consumed over the first start memory is likely to occur. This also causes the first startup memory to be hardly digested. Therefore, when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the second operation state, the special start hold information shown in FIG. 9 for the second start memory generated based on winning in the normal variation winning device 7 that forms the second start winning opening. The determination process and the continuous notice execution frequency determination process shown in FIG. 10 are performed. In other words, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) determines the result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30) for the second start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second operation state. Based on this, execution control of continuous notice is performed.

  In this way, by performing the process related to the continuous notice according to the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7, the continuous notice can be appropriately executed according to the progress of the game, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  In addition, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state, a random number value for determining a specific effect that matches the common determination value is not stored in the second start memory. In this case, it is determined whether or not a random number value for determining a specific effect that coincides with the common determination value is stored for the first start-up memory stored in the second operation state. The processing related to the execution of the continuous notice executed at this time is the same processing as the processing shown in FIGS.

  23 and 24 show an example of the start-up memory state when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state. The start memories a to f are digested in alphabetical order. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the second start memory (special drawing 2) has the start memories a to c, and the first start memory (special diagram 1) has the start memories d to f. Among these, a random number value for determining a specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored in the start memory c indicated by hatching.

  In this case, in the start memory determination process that is executed when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state, a common determination value is stored in the start memory c that is the second start memory. Since the random number value for determining the specific effect that coincides with is stored, the determination process for the first start memory is not performed here. Note that since the start memory c is in the second operation state, the processing related to the execution of the continuous notice as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is performed, so the second special figure variation display game based on the start memory c. In other words, continuous notice is executed for the second special figure variation display game based on the start memories a to c.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the second start memory (special figure 2) has the start memories a to c, and the first start memory (special figure 1) has the start memories d to f. Of these start memories, a random number value for determining a specific effect that coincides with the common determination value is stored in the start memory f indicated by hatching. The start memories d to f, which are the first start memories, are the first start memories stored in the second operation state, and the processing related to the execution of the continuous notice as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is not performed.

  In this case, in the determination process of the start memory that is executed when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state, the second start memory has a specification that matches the common determination value. Since the effect determination random value is not stored, the process related to the execution of the continuous notice is performed for the start memories d to f which are the first start memories. As a result of this process, it is understood that the random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored in the start memory f that is the first start memory. Furthermore, the second special figure fluctuation display based on the starting memory a to f is performed over the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memory f in which the random number for determining the specific effect matching the common determination value is stored. A process of executing a continuous notice for the game and the first special figure variation display game is performed.

  Thus, by determining whether or not the random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored for the start-up memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the first operation state, The first start memory that has not been processed for the continuous notice due to the two operating states can also be processed for the continuous notice, and the continuous notice can be appropriately executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Can improve the interests.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the second start memory is generated during the execution of the continuous notice based on the first start memory, a process for increasing the number of executions of the continuous notice by the amount of the generated second start memory is performed. You may make it provide the continuous notice frequency adjustment means to perform. In this way, even in the gaming machine of the present modification, in the special figure variable display game in which the final stage of the continuous notice is executed, it is possible to always generate the reach state regardless of the starting memory number at that time. .

  From the above, the start winning port has the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port (ordinary variable winning device 7), and the start storage means (game control device 30) is the first start winning port 13. A first start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a game ball prize to the first start memory as a first start memory, and a game ball prize for the second start prize opening as a second start memory. Second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing up to the upper limit number, and the game execution control means (game control device 30) executes the first variation display game based on the first start storage and the second When the second variation display game is executed based on the two start memories and there is the second start memory, the second variation display game based on the second start memory is more than the first variation display game based on the first start memory. Preferentially executed Of the normal variation winning device 7 for converting into the first state in which the game ball cannot win the second start winning opening and the second state in which the game ball can win, and the normal variation winning device 7 Operation state setting means (game control device 30) for setting the operation state to one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the normally variable winning device 7 is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. The continuous notice control means (game control device 30) is based on the determination means (game control device 30) for the first start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the first operation state. Based on the determination result, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed. When the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second operation state, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the determination result by the determination means for the second start memory. And to do .

  Further, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) is configured to determine a second start memory (game control device) when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state. When the determination result according to 30) is not stored in the second start-up memory with the specific effect determination random value that matches the common determination value, the determination means for the first start-up memory stored in the second operation state Based on the determination result, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed.

  The gaming machine as described above executes the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7), and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. In the case of a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player, a plurality of right to execute a variable display game can be stored as starting memory based on winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening, Starting storage means (game control device 30) for extracting and storing various random numbers for each start storage, and determination means (game control device 30) for comparing the random number stored in the start storage means with a determination value And a game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means, a display device 43a for performing display related to the variable display game, and a plurality of variable display games. Continuous notice control means (game control device 30) for performing control related to continuous notice for executing successive effects, and for determining whether or not a special result is derived in a variable display game for various random values. A jackpot determination random number value to be used, and a specific effect determination random number value (a reach generation determination random value, a reach pattern determination random value) used to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect in the variable display game, The determination means includes a jackpot determination means (game control device 30) for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, and the specific effect determination random number value matches the specific effect determination value. Specific effect determination means (game control device 30) for determining execution of the specific effect in the case, the specific effect determination value has a different set value depending on the number of start memories at the time of determination, and each set value is common The continuous notice control means is judged by the judging means at a predetermined timing, and the judgment result by the judging means coincides with the common judgment value, including the common judgment value (first common judgment value, second common judgment value). When there is a start memory in which the random number for determining the specific effect to be stored is stored, the continuous notice is executed over the variable display game based on the start memory.

  Therefore, the specific effect determination value differs depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, each setting value includes a common common determination value, and the continuous notice control unit is determined by the determination unit at a predetermined timing, As a result of the determination by the determination means, when there is a start memory storing a specific effect determining random number value that coincides with the common determination value, continuous notice is executed over the variable display game based on the start memory. Therefore, the specific effect is always executed at the end of the continuous notice, and the player's expectation can be maintained even if the variation pattern along the progress of the game can be selected, and the interest of the game can be improved. In other words, by having the common determination value, it is possible to adjust the variation time by changing the presence / absence of reach and the reach pattern to be generated according to the number of start memories, so that the game development suitable for the progress of the game can be performed. In the case of continuous notice, the specific performance is always executed at the end regardless of the number of starting memories, so that the player's expectation can be maintained until the final stage of the continuous notice, and the player's expectation in the subsequent specific performance Can increase the interest of the game.

  The continuous notice control means (game control device 30) has a start-up memory in which a random number value for determining a specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30). In addition, there is provided a distribution means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice with a predetermined probability.

  Therefore, the continuous notice control means executes the continuous notice with a predetermined probability when there is a start-up memory in which the random number value for determining the specific effect matching the common judgment value is stored as a result of the judgment by the judgment means. Since the distribution means for determining whether or not is provided, it is possible to maintain the expectation that a special result will be derived even when the continuous notice is not executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  If the number of start memories is one when the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) decides to execute the continuous notice, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) performs the continuous notice in one variable display game based on the start memory. There is provided pseudo continuous notice control means (game control device 30) for executing the pseudo continuous notice state.

  Therefore, if the continuous notice control means decides to execute the continuous notice, and the number of start memories is one, the pseudo continuous notice state in which the continuous notice is performed in one variable display game based on the start memories. Since the pseudo continuous notice control means for executing is provided, the continuous notice can be executed even when the number of start memories is one, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The pseudo continuous notice control means (game control apparatus 30) includes pseudo continuous effect number determination means (game control apparatus 30) for determining the number of continuous notices executed in the pseudo continuous notice state.

  Therefore, since the pseudo continuous notice control means includes the pseudo continuous effect number determination means for determining the number of continuous notices executed in the pseudo continuous notice state, the continuous notice in the pseudo continuous notice state can be various. The fun of gaming can be improved.

  Further, the start winning opening has a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening (normally variable winning apparatus 7), and the starting storage means (game control apparatus 30) is a game to the first starting winning opening 13. First start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a winning of a ball up to a predetermined upper limit number as a first start memory, and a predetermined upper limit for a winning of a game ball to a second start winning opening as a second start memory And a second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the first execution display game based on the first start storage and the second start storage memory. When the second variation display game is executed on the basis of the first start memory, the second variation display game based on the second start memory is prioritized over the first variation display game based on the first start memory. It is executed, and the establishment of a predetermined condition Accordingly, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 and the normal variation winning device 7 which are converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening and a second state in which a game ball can be won, and The operation state setting means (game control device 30) for setting either the first operation state or the second operation state in which the normally variable winning device 7 is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. The continuous notice control means (game control device 30) is provided with a determination result by the determination means (game control device 30) for the first start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the first operation state. Based on the result of determination by the determining means for the second start memory, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the second operation state, the execution control of the continuous notification is performed. I have to.

  Therefore, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) executes the continuous notice based on the determination result by the determination means for the first start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the first operation state. When the operation state of the normally variable winning device 7 is the second operation state, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the determination result by the determination means for the second start memory, so that the game progresses. Thus, continuous notice can be appropriately executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. That is, in the first operation state, the second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory is less likely to occur, and therefore, the first start memory may be processed for continuous notice. In the second operation state, the second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory is likely to be generated. Therefore, the second start memory may be processed for continuous notice.

  Further, the continuous notice control means (game control device 30) is configured to determine a second start memory (game control device) when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state. When the determination result according to 30) is not stored in the second start-up memory with the specific effect determination random value that matches the common determination value, the determination means for the first start-up memory stored in the second operation state Based on the determination result, continuous notice execution control is performed.

  Therefore, the continuous notice control means determines that the determination result by the determination means for the second start memory is stored in the second start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state. When the random number value for determining the specific effect matching the common determination value is not stored, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the determination result by the determination unit for the first start memory stored in the second operation state. So you can improve the fun of the game. In other words, when there is no random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value in the second start memory, the process related to the continuous start notice is not performed because of the second operation state. Processing can be performed, and continuous advance notice can be appropriately executed as the game progresses.

  Further, the specific effect is a specific reach state (special reach 3) among a plurality of types of reach states, and the random number for determining the specific effect is a reach occurrence determination disorder used for determining whether or not to generate the reach state. Including a numerical value and a reach pattern determining random value used for determining which one of the plurality of reach states is selected, and the specific effect determining value is used for determining the reach occurrence determining random value. The reach generation determination value and the reach pattern determination random number used for determination of the reach pattern determination random value, and the specific effect determination means (game control device 30), the reach generation determination random number value and the reach generation determination value Reach state occurrence determination means (game control device 30) that determines the occurrence of a reach state when they match, and the determination result of the reach generation determination random number value matches the reach generation determination value A reach state selection means (game control device 30) that selects a reach state type by referring to the reach pattern determination random number for reach pattern determination, and the reach generation determination value is determined at the time of determination The set values differ depending on the number of start memories at the same time, each set value includes a common first common determination value, and the reach pattern determination value differs depending on the start memory number at the time of determination, and each set value is common. When the reach pattern determination random number value includes the second common determination value and the second common determination value matches, the reach state selection unit is set to select a specific reach state, and the continuous notice control unit ( The game control device 30) stores a reach generation determination random number value that matches the first common determination value as a result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30), and the second common When the reach pattern determination random number value that matches the value there is a starting memories stored, and to execute the continuous announcement.

  Therefore, the random determination value for determining the specific effect is used for determining which reach state is selected from among the random number value for determining the reach occurrence used for determining whether or not to generate the reach state and a plurality of types of reach states. Since the reach pattern determination random number value is included, the reach state can be made more diverse. The continuous notice control means stores the reach generation determination random value that matches the first common determination value as a result of the determination by the determination means, and the reach pattern determination random value that matches the second common determination value. When there is a memorized start-up memory, the continuous notice is executed, so the end of the continuous notice is always in the reach state, and even if the variation pattern according to the progress of the game can be selected, the player's expectation can be sustained, The fun of gaming can be improved. In particular, if the reach state that is generated based on the second common determination value is a reach state that has a higher possibility of a special result being derived than other reach states (reach state with high reliability), continuous notice and reach It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation due to the state presentation, and to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the setting of the determination value for reach generation It is a figure which shows the setting of a reach pattern determination value. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating continuous notice execution frequency determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game branch processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice control process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation start process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice execution frequency | count process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port monitoring process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure holding | maintenance information determination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice execution frequency | count determination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the starting memory | storage in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the starting memory | storage in the game machine of a 4th modification.

Explanation of symbols

7 Ordinary variable prize winning device (starting prize opening, second starting prize opening)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 game control device (game execution control means, start storage means, determination means, continuous notice control means, jackpot determination means, specific effect determination means, distribution means, pseudo continuous notice control means, pseudo continuous effect number determination means, first Start storage means, second start storage means, operation state setting means, reach state occurrence determination means, reach state selection means)
43 display device 43a display unit 100 gaming machine

Claims (7)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a variation display game is executed based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening and the result of the variation display game is a special result,
A starting storage means for extracting a plurality of random numbers for each starting storage and storing a plurality of right to execute the variable display game as starting storage based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening When,
Determination means for comparing and determining a random value stored in the starting storage means with a determination value;
Game execution control means for executing the variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means;
A display device for performing display related to the variable display game;
Continuous notice control means for performing control related to continuous notice for executing continuous effects over a plurality of the variable display games,
The various random numbers include
A jackpot determination random number value used for determining whether or not to derive a special result in the variable display game,
A random number for determining the specific effect used for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in the variable display game,
The determination means includes
Jackpot determination means for determining derivation of a special result when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value;
A specific effect determining means for determining execution of the specific effect when the specific effect determining random value matches the specific effect determination value;
The specific effect determination value has different set values depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, and each set value includes a common common determination value,
The continuous notice control means is determined by the determination means at a predetermined timing, and as a result of the determination by the determination means, the random number value for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value is stored. When there is a game machine, the continuous notice is executed over the variable display game based on the start-up memory.   The continuous notice control means has the predetermined notice with a predetermined probability when there is the start-up memory in which the specific effect determining random value that matches the common judgment value is stored as a result of the judgment by the judging means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a distribution unit that determines whether or not to execute.   When the continuous notice control means decides to execute the continuous notice and the number of the start memories is one, the pseudo-continuous that performs the continuous notice in one variable display game based on the start memories. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising pseudo continuous notice control means for executing a notice state.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the pseudo continuous notice control means includes pseudo continuous effect number determination means for determining the number of continuous notices to be executed in the pseudo continuous notice state. The start prize opening has a first start prize opening and a second start prize opening,
The starting storage means stores a first starting storage means for storing a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening as a first starting storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and winning a gaming ball in the second starting winning opening. Second starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as the second starting storage,
The game execution control means executes the first variable display game based on the first start memory and executes the second variable display game based on the second start memory, and when there is the second start memory, The second variation display game based on the second start memory is preferentially executed over the first variation display game based on the first start memory,
An ordinary variable winning device for converting into a first state in which a game ball cannot win in the second start winning port and a second state in which a game ball can win, based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
An operation state setting for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device to one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the normal variation winning device is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. Means, and
The continuous notice control means is
When the operation state of the normal variation winning device is the first operation state, the execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the determination result by the determination unit for the first start memory,
The execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on a determination result by the determination unit regarding the second start memory when the operation state of the normal variation winning device is the second operation state. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.   When the operation state of the normally variable winning device is converted from the second operation state to the first operation state, the continuous notice control unit determines that the determination result by the determination unit regarding the second start memory is the When the random number for determining the specific effect that matches the common determination value is not stored in the second start memory, the determination result by the determination means for the first start memory stored in the second operation state 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein execution control of the continuous notice is performed based on the game. The specific performance is a specific reach state among a plurality of types of reach states,
The random number for determining the specific effect is
A reach generation determination random value used to determine whether to generate the reach state; and
A reach pattern determining random number value used for determining which one of the reach states is selected, and
The specific production judgment value is
A reach generation determination value used for determination of the reach generation determination random value; and a reach pattern determination value used for determination of the reach pattern determination random value;
The specific effect determining means is
Reach state occurrence determination means for determining the occurrence of the reach state when the reach generation determination random number value matches the reach generation determination value;
Reach state selection means for selecting a reach state type by referring to the reach pattern determination random value for the reach pattern determination random value when the determination result of the reach generation determination random value matches the reach generation determination value With
The reach generation determination value has a different set value depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, and each set value includes a common first common determination value,
The reach pattern determination value differs in set value depending on the number of starting memories at the time of determination, each set value includes a common second common determination value, and the reach pattern determination random number value matches the second common determination value The reach state selection means is set to select the specific reach state,
The continuous notice control unit stores the reach generation determination random value that matches the first common determination value as a result of the determination by the determination unit, and determines the reach pattern that matches the second common determination value. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the continuous notice is executed when there is the start-up memory in which a random number value is stored.

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