JP5017588B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. .

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a predetermined number of time-varying display games are executed after the special gaming state is completed. At this time, the short-variable display game increases the probability of drawing lottery in order to shorten the execution time of the variable display game after the end of the special game state and increase the winning rate at the starting point which is the starting condition of the variable display game. Or extending the opening hours of the public train. Further, the execution right (executable number of times) of the time-variable display game given to the player is cleared at that time when the special game state occurs during digestion. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP-A-7-185081

  However, in a gaming machine as described above, for example, if a large number of executable times is given as the right to execute a time-variable display game, and a special gaming state occurs again while digesting it, unexecutable execution is possible Since the number of times will be cleared, if a special gaming state occurs again at the beginning of the short-time variable display game, despite the fact that a special gaming state where great profit can be expected continues, I feel like I've lost somehow. In particular, if the maximum number of possible executions is given among the number of executions that can be set in multiple stages, a considerable number of executions were wasted if a special game state occurred in several games from the start And get a very damaging impression. Furthermore, if the number of executable times of the short-time variable display game given by the special game state that occurred again is the minimum number of executables that can be set in multiple stages, it was clearly lost Can be grasped, and it becomes quite unpleasant.

  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 to generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result In the machine, it is to wipe out the feeling that the player has lost.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a game in which a variable display game is executed based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the person,
Based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening, a plurality of the right to execute the variable display game can be stored as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a predetermined random number is extracted and stored for each starting memory. Starting storage means for
The stored the random number above start dynamic storage means, pre-determined for comparing determines that the predetermined determination value before the variable display game based on the start memory is started, determining whether the said special results Means,
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;
Under the control of the game execution control means, a display control means for displaying the variable display game by displaying the result mode after stopping and displaying a plurality of identification symbols on the display device.
Specific state generating means for generating a specific state after the end of the special gaming state;
Executable number determination means for determining an executable number that is the number of the variable display games that can be executed in the specific state;
Notification control means for notifying information relating to the variable display game executed in the specific state,
Before Symbol notification control means, from the start of the specific state, with the execution count notification control means for notifying the number of executions of the variable display game displayed,
The execution frequency notification control means includes
When the number of executions of the displayed variable display game reaches the executable number, the notification is terminated,
The notification control means includes
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the variable display game based on the hit start memory that is the start memory for deriving the special result as the result of the variable display game is executed after the notification by the execution number notification control means is completed. In this case, a specific notification related to the variable display game based on the hit start memory that is executed after the end of the specific state is performed after the notification ends .

Here, the “display device” is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT display device, an EL display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements (LEDs) are arranged, or a mechanical display device using a rotating drum. It is.
In addition, the execution number notification control unit may notify the user by performing display on a part of the display area when the display device includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device. Further, a separate display means for notification may be provided, and the notification may be provided by this display means.
In addition, the “specific state” means, for example, a so-called short-time gaming state or a special result mode in which a time-reduced variation display game is executed that reduces the execution time of one variation display game compared to a state other than the specific state. This is a so-called probability game state with a high probability of being derived, or a so-called latent game state in which the state of the probability that a special result mode is derived is not notified. In addition, as a device for changing the winning probability of the game ball to the start winning opening, a variable winning device for converting the first state into a second state in which the game ball can win more than the first state is provided, and the fluctuation An operation state setting unit that controls the winning device may be provided, and the operation state setting unit may be in a state that facilitates winning in the start winning port by controlling the operation state setting unit to be easily in the second state.
The “specific notification” is, for example, notifying that a specific mode has been entered as an effect.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to effectively notify that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the player can expect a specific notification at the end of a specific state, maintain the player's expectation for the derivation of special results until the end of the specific state, and improve the interest of the game Can do.
The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation mode of the variation display game in the display device includes:
During the execution of the variation display game, a normal variation mode for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display that stops after the plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, and
There is a pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during execution of the variation display game, and the game execution control means selects any variation mode. Configured to run
The execution number notification control means can notify the number of executions of the unit variation display from the start of the specific state as a notification of the number of executions of the displayed variable display game.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the game execution control means is configured to select and execute either the normal fluctuation mode or the pseudo-continuous fluctuation mode, and the execution frequency notification control means is in a specific state. the number of times of execution of the unit fluctuation display from the start than that be reported, it is possible to dispel the feeling that was the loss of the player. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and as if the variation display game is executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. Since it is possible to give a sensation and give the player a sense of profit, it is possible to dispel the sense that the player has lost. In particular, when a new special gaming state occurs early in a specific state, and the number of feasible games in the specific state given after that is less than the previous feasible number of times, it is sufficient as described above. It is possible to effectively dispel the feeling that the player has lost the game by giving a feeling as if the player has executed the variable display game.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the game execution control means derives the special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the prior determination means. If there is a hit start memory that is the start memory to be performed, the variation mode of a predetermined start memory is set as the pseudo continuous fluctuation among the start start memory and the start memory for executing the variation display game until the hit start memory. It sets to an aspect, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the game execution control means varies between the hit start memory and the hit start memory when there is a hit start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the determination by the prior determination means. Among the starting memories for executing the display game, the predetermined starting memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode, so that it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost. In other words, when a special result is derived, a new executable number is set regardless of the current remaining number of possible executions. For example, a new special gaming state occurs early in a specific state. If this happens, the right to execute the specific state obtained will immediately disappear, so that the player feels lost. However, when it is determined that a special result is derived in advance, the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player is increased by executing the variation display game until the derivation of the special result in a pseudo-continuous variation mode. be able to. As a result, the number of times that the actual variable display game is executed is informed more, and the player can feel as if the variable display game has been executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. Since the player can feel as if he / she has played, the player can lose his / her feeling that he / she has lost the player.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the game execution control means has a predetermined probability even when there is no hit start memory as a result of the determination by the prior determination means. The variation mode of predetermined start-up memory is set to the pseudo continuous variation mode.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game execution control means changes the predetermined start-up memory variation mode to the pseudo-continuous variation mode with a predetermined probability even when there is no hit start-up memory as a result of the determination by the prior determination means. Since it is set, it is possible to dispel the sense that the player has lost, and to improve the interest of the game. That is, even if a special result is not derived, it is possible to increase the number of executions of unit fluctuation display notified to the player by executing the quasi-continuous variation mode and execute a sufficient number of fluctuation display games in a specific state. The feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. Moreover, since a special result is not necessarily derived when the pseudo continuous variation mode is executed, the contents of the game can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4 , wherein the notification control unit notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit before the start of the specific state. An executable number of times notification control means,
The game execution control means includes unit variation display number determination means for determining a unit variation display number that is the number of executions of the unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode,
The unit variation display number determination means is notified by the execution number notification control means at the end of the variation display game based on the winning start memory when the prior determination means determines that there is a winning start memory. The unit variation display count is determined so that the unit variation display count is larger than the executable count.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is provided with the executable number notifying control means for notifying the number of executable times before the start of the specific state, and the unit variation display number determining means has a hit start memory by the prior judging means. If it is determined, the unit variation display count is determined so that the number of unit variation display times is greater than the executable number at the end of the variation display game based on the hit start memory, so that the player feels lost. And can improve the fun of the game. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. In addition, unprecedented new game development that the possibility that a special result will be derived when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player exceeds the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of a specific state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. Moreover, the player's expectation for the derivation of the special result can be maintained until the end of the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect , wherein the game execution control means is configured such that the start memory is the upper limit number, and the pre- determination means lastly includes the start memory. When it is determined that the start memory for executing the variable display game is the hit start memory, the variation mode of the start memory for executing the variable display game before the hit start memory and the hit start memory is simulated. Set the continuous variation mode,
The unit variation display count determining means determines the unit variation display count in each variation display game set in the pseudo continuous variation mode to a preset maximum count.

According to the sixth aspect of the invention, the game execution control means determines that the start memory is the upper limit number, and that the start memory for executing the variable display game at the end is the hit start memory by the prior determination means. In addition, the variation mode of the start memory for executing the hit display memory and the variation display game until the hit start memory is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode, and the unit variation display number determination means is set to the pseudo-variable variation mode. Since the unit variation display count in each variation display game is determined to be a preset maximum count, it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost. That is, the number of unit variation displays that is significantly greater than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the player's sense of loss can be effectively dispelled.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect , wherein the notification control means is the variation display game based on the winning start memory as a result of the determination by the prior determination means in the specific state. Is executed after completion of the specific state, the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified until the end of the variation display game based on the hit start memory.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the notification control unit displays the unit variation display when the variation display game based on the hit start memory is executed after the end of the specific state as a result of the determination by the prior determination unit in the specific state. Since the notification of the number of executions is performed until the end of the variable display game based on the winning memory, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, as described above, the game development is such that the possibility that a special result is derived when the number of executions of the unit variation display notified to the player exceeds the number of executions notified at the beginning of the specific state is increased. However, this game development can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and it can be effectively notified that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the player can expect a specific notification at the end of a specific state, maintain the player's expectation for the derivation of special results until the end of the specific state, and improve the interest of the game Can do.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein the notification control means is the executable number determined by the executable number determining means before the start of the specific state. An executable number notification control means for notifying
The game execution control means includes unit variation display number determination means for determining a unit variation display number that is the number of executions of the unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode,
The unit variation display number determination means is notified by the execution number notification control means at the end of the variation display game based on the winning start memory when the prior determination means determines that there is a winning start memory. The unit variation display count is determined so that the unit variation display count is equal to the executable count.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, it is provided with the executable number notification control means for notifying the executable number before the start of the specific state, and the unit variation display number determination means has a hit start memory by the prior determination means. If determined, the unit variation display count is determined so that the unit variation display count becomes equal to the executable count at the end of the variation display game based on the hit start memory, so that the sense that the player has lost is dispelled. And can improve the fun of the game. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. In addition, when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player is equal to the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of the specific state, the possibility of a special result being increased is increased. The game can be developed and the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, the player's expectation for the derivation of the special result can be maintained until the end of the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the state of the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game is a first probability state. a second probability state probability is not higher than the first probability state, and the probability setting unit for setting either of,
When the special result is derived in the variable display game, a first special result that is the first probability state after the special gaming state is ended as the special result based on the start-up memory, and after the special gaming state is ended. A special result mode selection means for selecting any one of the second special results in the second probability state;
When the game execution control means has the start memory for deriving the first special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the prior determination means in the second probability state, Of the hit start memory and the start memory for executing the variation display game before the hit start memory, the variation mode of a predetermined start memory is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode.

Here, the “determination by the prior determination means” may be performed during the special gaming state based on the second special result, or may be performed when the second probability state is reached after the special gaming state is finished.

According to the invention described in claim 9, when the game execution control means is in the second probability state, the start memory for deriving the first special result as the result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the prior determination means. In some cases, the predetermined starting memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode, so that the player can feel that he / she has lost. That is, when the first special result is derived in the case of the second probability state, the player shifts to a state in which the special result is difficult to be derived, so that the player feels lost. In such a case, by executing the quasi-continuous variation mode, the number of times that the actual variation display game is executed is notified, and whether or not the variation display game is executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. It is possible to give such a feeling and dispel the feeling that the player has lost.

According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively notify that the possibility that a special result is derived is high, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the player can expect a specific notification at the end of a specific state, maintain the player's expectation for the derivation of special results until the end of the specific state, and improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a game board 1 surrounded by a guide rail 2 and having a game area 1a on the front side where a game ball is launched to play a game. A machine frame that is an outer frame of the gaming machine and is fixed to the island facility, a clear member holding frame that covers the front surface of the game area 1a, a front frame to which the game board 1 is attached, and a game that is provided below the game area 1a. An illustration of an operation panel having an upper plate and a lower plate for containing a ball and having an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is omitted.

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

  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.

  Further, in the game area 1a, there is provided a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram storage display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general variation display game, and a general diagram display 5 for displaying a general variation display game. It has been. 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 18 for lighting up the number of unprocessed special figure fluctuation display games and a special figure display 9 for displaying the special figure fluctuation 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).

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

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

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates random numbers for determining the big hit of the special figure variation display game, random numbers for determining a variation pattern (variation mode), and the like. is doing. 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. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern, and the like are stored.

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

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and 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. In addition, a driver 40f for driving various LEDs 45 for decoration provided on the game board 1 and a clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1 and a sound source LSI 40g for controlling sound output are provided.

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 40a. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. The input / output interface 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) A process of extracting a random value or the like for determining the aspect) and storing it as a start memory is performed. 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.

  Also, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the start memory is stored in the ROM 31b at a predetermined timing (when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, at the start of a special figure display game, or in a special game state). Compared with the jackpot determination value (specific value) for the special figure variation display game that has been made, a process is performed for determining whether the special figure variation display game is missed. That is, when the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines the random number value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with the determination value, and the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. It is a jackpot determining means for determining the derivation of the special result. 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 result mode by displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game and then stopping and displaying them. Processing for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game, output of sound from speakers 145 and 157, processing for controlling decorative lamps / LEDs 141 as frame decoration devices and various LEDs 45 provided on the game board 1, a movable effect device A process for operating the movable motor 44 is performed. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a display control means for displaying a variable display game by displaying a result form after stopping and displaying a plurality of identification symbols.

  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. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares the random number value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with the determination value, and plays the special figure variation display game based on the determination result of the determination unit. It constitutes game execution control means to be executed.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has three gaming states, namely, a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, and a short-time gaming state, and the gaming control device 30 sets any one gaming state based on a predetermined condition. It is like that. The normal game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. Further, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the probability variation state. The short-time game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state.

  Among these, the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state are gaming states in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 becomes the short-time operating state. At this time, in the short operation state, as described above, the variable display time of the normal variable display game is changed from the first variable display time to the second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time. These probability variation gaming states and short-time gaming states form a specific state. Further, the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state are set as gaming states after the end of the special gaming state generated by the special result mode based on the special result mode derived in the special figure variation display game. Yes. When the probability variation special result mode (probability big hit, second special result) is derived as the special result mode, the probability variation gaming state is set after the special gaming state ends. This probability variation gaming state is continued until the next special result mode is derived. Further, when the normal special result mode (normal jackpot, first special result) is derived as the special result mode, the short-time gaming state is set after the special gaming state ends. At this time, the short game state is continued until a predetermined executable number of games (for example, 20 times) is executed, and then the normal game state is set. In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a specific state generating means for generating a specific state after the special game state ends. Further, the game control device 30 serves as an executable number determination means for determining an executable number that is the number of variable display games that can be executed in a specific state.

  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.

  In addition, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 determines a variation pattern (variation mode) 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). The random number value for this is compared with the determination value of the variation pattern stored in the ROM 31b, and the variation pattern (variation mode) is determined.

  The variation pattern of the special figure variation display game includes a plurality of patterns with different effects, variation times, and the like, but can be broadly classified into two types: a normal variation mode and a pseudo-continuous variation mode. Among these, the normal variation mode is a variation pattern in which a unit variation display that is stopped after a plurality of identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time during the execution of the special figure change display game is performed only once and a result mode is derived. The pseudo-continuous variation mode is a variation pattern in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during execution of the special figure variation display game. In other words, the pseudo-variable display mode is a re-variable display in which a variable display is started again after a temporary stop in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decoration special map display game in the middle of the special map display game. This is a variation pattern in which the process is performed once or more.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a count display 43b for notifying the number of executions of unit variation display is displayed as notification of information relating to the special figure variation display game executed in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state in a specific state. It is displayed on the part 43a. In addition, it is determined whether there is a hit start memory that is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game at a predetermined timing. If the result of determination is that there is a winning start memory, the predetermined starting memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode among the starting memories for executing the special figure variation display game until the winning start memory. I am doing so. Note that the pseudo continuous variation mode set in this case is referred to as a special pseudo continuous variation mode.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a game in a specific state. In this example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the start memory that is the third in the digestion sequence is the hit start memory at the end of the special gaming state. Here, in FIG. 3, “outside” is written in the start memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, and “start” memory in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a special result is “ I said. In addition, the digestion order is indicated by numbers. Note that the characters “Outside” and “To” are used for explanation and are not actually displayed, and the player can obtain special results in any special map display game based on any starting memory. I don't know what will be done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, the variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the two start memories digested before the hit start memory is set to the special pseudo-continuous variation mode. As shown in FIGS. 3B to 3E, in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory whose digestion order is the first, a special pseudo-variable variation mode for executing unit fluctuation display four times is set. . At this time, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the count display 43b is displayed with 1 addition when the first unit fluctuation display is executed. In the subsequent unit variation display, the count display 43b is incremented by one every time the unit variation display is executed, and when the fourth unit variation display is completed, as shown in FIG. Times.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 (f) to (i), a special pseudo-variable variation mode in which unit variation display is executed four times is set even in the special diagram variation display game based on the start memory having the second digestion order. ing. At this time, the count display 43b is incremented by one each time the unit variation display is executed following FIGS. 3B to 3E, and as shown in FIG. 3I, at the end of the special figure variation display game. 8 times. Thereafter, a special figure variation display game based on the hit start memory is executed, and a special result is derived. Note that the special pseudo-continuous variation mode may be set also in the special figure variation display game based on the hit start memory.

  In this way, only three special figure variation display games are actually executed until a special result is derived. However, the unit variation display is executed by setting the special pseudo-variable variation mode and the count display 43b. By displaying the number of times, it is possible to give an impression as if more special figure fluctuation display games have been executed than the actual number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game. And since the player can feel as if he / she has executed the variable display game a sufficient number of times in a specific state, the player can feel as if he / she has gained. Can be wiped off. Hereinafter, processing related to such a game 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. 4, 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. 5, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) is performed. Next, processing of input from various sensors (starting port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) and output data set in various processing On the basis of the above, an input / output process (step S11) for performing an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, open / close SOL7b) is performed.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the special figure game process in the above-described timer interrupt process (see FIG. 5), 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. I do. In this special game process, first, a start port monitoring process (step S30) is performed for monitoring the winnings to the first starting winning port 13 and the normal variation winning device 7, and storing various random numbers based on the winnings. 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. 7, in the start port monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning (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. Processing (step S43) is performed, processing for storing jackpot determination random numbers (step S44), processing for storing jackpot symbol random numbers (step S45) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S44, S45), 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 the process of storing various random numbers, the special figure hold information determination process (step S46) is performed, and the process of setting the special figure hold number command to be displayed on the display unit 43a of the display device 43 (step S47). Is performed, the display setting of the special figure hold number in the display unit 43a is performed, and the start port monitoring process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure hold information determination process, the result and the variation pattern are determined for the stored start memory. In this special figure hold information determination process, first, a process (step S50) 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 S51).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S51), it is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot determining random number value matches the jackpot determining value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S51), if there is a winning value (step S51; Y), that is, if the acquired random number for determining the big hit coincides with the big hit determining value, the big hit information is set. A process (step S53) is performed, and a process of acquiring a jackpot symbol random number (step S54) is performed. In the jackpot information setting process (step S54), as a result of the determination of the jackpot determination random value, 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.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S51), if there is no winning value (step S51; N), that is, if the acquired big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the outlier information A setting process (step S52) is performed, and a process for acquiring a jackpot symbol random number (step S54) is performed. In the loss information setting process (step S52), as a result of the determination of the jackpot determination random value, a process of storing information indicating that no special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number (step S54), the process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number stored in the process of storing the jackpot symbol random number (step S45) is performed. Thereafter, a symbol random number information setting process (step S55) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. In the symbol random number information setting process (step S55), the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is determined, and a process for storing information on the type of result mode derived in the special symbol variation display game based on the start memory is performed. . Note that the types of result mode include, for example, a normal special result mode in which the special game state is set to the short-time game state after completion of the special game state and a probability change special result mode in which the probability change game state is set after completion of the special game state. . 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.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure game branching process (step S32) performed in the above-described special figure game process (see FIG. 6), the special figure acquired in the process (step S31) of acquiring the special figure game process number. A process to be executed is selected based on the game process number. In this special figure game branching process, it is first determined whether or not the process number is 0 (step S60). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 0 (step S60), if the processing number is 0 (step S60; Y), the special figure routine processing (step S61) is performed, and the processing number is 1. Is determined (step S62). In the special figure routine processing (step S61), the start of the special symbol variation is monitored, and the special symbol variation start setting, the production setting, or the information necessary for performing the special symbol routine processing is set. ing. On the other hand, if the process number is not 0 (step S60; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S60), it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S62). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 1 (step S62), when the process number is 1 (step S62; Y), the special figure variation start process 2 (step S63) is performed, and the process number is 2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S64). In the special figure change start process 2 (step S63), information related to the change of the special symbol is set. For example, the start memory is decremented by 1 with the execution of the special figure change display game based on the start memory. Perform the process. On the other hand, if the process number is not 1 (step S62; N) in the determination of whether the process number is 1 (step S62), it is determined whether the process number is 2 (step S64). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 2 (step S64), if the process number is 2 (step S64; Y), the special figure changing process (step S65) is performed, and the process number is 3. Is determined (step S66). In the special figure changing process (step S65), 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 S64; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 2 (step S64), it is determined whether the process number is 3 (step S66). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 3 (step S66), if the process number is 3 (step S66; Y), a special figure display process (step S67) is performed, and the process number is 4. Is determined (step S68). In the special figure display processing (step S67), the timer for managing the time (such as the stop symbol display time) in the special figure change display game is updated, or the fanfare performed when the special figure change 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 S66; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 3 (step S66), it is determined whether or not the process number is 4 (step S68). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 4 (step S68), if the process number is 4 (step S68; Y), a fanfare / interval process (step S69) 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 S70). On the other hand, if the process number is not 4 (step S68; N) in the determination of whether the process number is 4 (step S68), it is determined whether the process number is 5 (step S70). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 5 (step S70), if the process number is 5 (step S70; Y), the process for opening the big prize opening (step S71), 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 S72). On the other hand, if the process number is not 5 (step S70; N) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 5 (step S70), it is determined whether or not the process number is 6 (step S72). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 6 (step S72), if the process number is 6 (step S72; Y), the big winning opening remaining ball process (step S73), 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 S74). On the other hand, if the process number is not 6 (step S72; N) in the determination of whether the process number is 6 (step S72), it is determined whether the process number is 7 (step S74). .

  In the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S74), if the process number is 7 (step S74; Y), a big hit end process (step S75) that is a process related to the special game 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 S74) (step S74; 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. 10, in this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory (step S80). In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S80), if there is no start memory (step S80; N), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S83).

  When it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S83), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S83; 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 S83), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S83; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S84). The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S85), 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 S80), if there is a start memory (step S80; Y), the special figure change start process 1 (step S81) for setting information related to the special figure change display game. )I do. After that, the process for storing the information of the change start (step S82) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the information on the start of fluctuation (step S82), 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 (see FIG. 9). become.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure fluctuation start process 1 (step S81) performed in the special figure usual process (see FIG. 10), information related to the special figure fluctuation display game is set. In the special figure variation start process 1, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S90). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S90), 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 S90), if it is a big hit (step S90; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination matches the big hit determination value, a process of setting the big hit information ( Step S91) is performed, and a process of setting a stop symbol (Step S92) is performed. In the process of setting the big hit information (step S91), 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 S90), when it is not a big hit (step S90; N), that is, when the random number for jackpot determination does not coincide with the big hit determination value, a process of setting a stop symbol ( Step S92) is performed.

  In the process of setting a stop symbol (step S92), 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 there is a special pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S93). As will be described later, the special pseudo-continuous execution flag is set when the start memory stored at the end of the special gaming state includes a start memory (win start memory) for deriving a special result.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a special pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S93), if there is a special pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S93; Yes), a process of selecting a special pseudo-continuous variation table (step S94) is performed. Then, processing for setting special figure information (step S96) is performed. As a result, a special pseudo-continuous variation mode that is a pseudo-variable variation mode executed in a specific state can be selected as the variation pattern. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a special pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S93), if there is no special pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S93; No), a process of selecting a corresponding variation table (step S95) is performed. Then, processing for setting special figure information (step S96) is performed.

  In the process of selecting the corresponding variation table (step S95), the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or The appropriate variation table is selected based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 7 as the current gaming state, the number of start memories, and the like. Thereafter, a process for setting special figure information which is information set for the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S96), and the special figure fluctuation start process 1 is completed. From this, the determination means (game control device 30) determines various random values stored in the start memory at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure change start process 2 performed when the process number is 1 in the special figure game branching process (see FIG. 9), information related to the special symbol change is set. ing. In this special figure normal processing, first, processing for setting a variation pattern (step S100) is performed. In the process of setting the fluctuation pattern (step S100), a process of determining the fluctuation pattern based on a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) stored in the start-up memory is performed.

  In determining the fluctuation pattern, the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or probability change state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game state An appropriate variation pattern is selected according to the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation prize-winning device 7, the presentation state (normal state or continuous notice state) as the current game state, the starting memory number, and the like. It is like that. That is, a plurality of determination tables having different determination value settings for determining random values for determining the variation pattern are set, and as described above, an appropriate determination table is selected according to the gaming state and the variation pattern. Is to decide. Further, when the pseudo continuous variation mode is selected as the variation pattern, the number of unit variation displays (unit variation display count) in the pseudo continuous variation mode is determined at the same time. That is, the game control device 30 serves as unit variation display number determination means for determining the number of unit variation displays that is the number of executions of unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode.

  Next, a process for shifting the storage area (step S101) is performed. In the process of shifting the storage area (step S101), 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 related to the decoration special figure change display game displayed on the display device 43, a process of setting a decoration special figure change pattern command (step S102) is performed, and a process of setting a decoration special figure command (step S103) is performed. Thereafter, a process of decrementing the special figure hold number (starting storage number) by 1 (step S104) is performed, a process of setting a decoration special figure hold number command (step S105) is performed, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the jackpot ending process performed when the process number is 7 in the special figure game branching process (see FIG. 9), setting of information related to the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state Is supposed to do. In this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether or not the ending has ended (step S110). In the determination of whether or not this ending has ended (step S110), it is determined whether or not the ending executed at the end of the special gaming state has ended. In the determination of whether or not the ending has ended (step S110), if the ending has not ended (step S110; N), a process for acquiring information in the start memory (step S115) is performed and there is a winning value. Is determined (step S116).

  In the process of acquiring information in the start memory (step S115), a process of acquiring various random numbers stored in the start memory is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S116), it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value among the acquired random number values matches the jackpot determination value. 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 special game) Before the end of the state) The random number value stored in the starting storage means is compared with the determination value.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S116), when there is no winning value (step S116; N), that is, when the acquired big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the big hit end processing Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S116), if there is a winning value (step S116; Y), that is, if the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, the special pseudo A process of setting a continuous execution flag (step S117) is performed, a process of setting the number of holdings (step S118) is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  By setting the special pseudo continuous flag in the process of setting the special pseudo continuous execution flag (step S117), the special pseudo continuous change table is selected in the above-described special figure change starting process 1 (see FIG. 11). Become. The special pseudo-continuous execution flag is cleared when a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the hit value stored in the start memory is stored. Further, in the process of setting the hold number information (step S118), it is executed until the number of start memories in which the winning value is stored as the hold number information is counted according to the digestion order, that is, until the special result is derived. The number of special figure variation display games is set.

  In the determination of whether or not the ending has ended (step S110), if the ending has ended (step S110; Y), processing for setting various information commands (step S111) is performed, and a table for the short-time operation is set. Processing (step S112) is performed. In the process of setting various information commands (step S111), the various information related to the game after the end of the special gaming state is executed, for example, in the probability-changing gaming state or the short-time gaming state that forms a specific state executed after the special gaming state ends. A command including information on the number of executable times that is the number of possible special figure variation display games is set.

  In the processing for setting the table for the short-time operation (step S112), the processing for setting the table for the short-time operation including data for changing the gaming state to the short-time gaming state is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability is high (step S113), and it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state is the probability change state.

  In the determination of whether or not this is a high probability (step S113), if the state is a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S113; Y), a process for setting a table at the time of high probability (step S114) is performed. The jackpot end processing is terminated. In the process of setting the table at the time of high probability (step S114), the process of setting the table at the time of high probability including data for changing the gaming state to the probability changing gaming state is performed. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state becomes the probability changing gaming state. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S113), when the state is not a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S113; N), the big hit end processing is ended. In this case, since the table at the time of short-time operation remains set, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state becomes the short-time gaming state.

  In the effect control device 40, a variation display process shown in FIG. 14 is performed as a process related to the decorative special map variation display game corresponding to the special map variation display game. In this variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation command has been received (step S120). The variation command is a command transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game. In the determination as to whether or not this variation command has been received (step S120), if the variation command has not been received (step S120; N), the variation display process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not a variation command has been received (step S120), if a variation command has been received (step S120; Y), a determination is made as to whether or not a special pseudo-continuous variation command has been received (step S121). Do.

  The special pseudo-continuous variation command is a command that is transmitted to the effect control device 40 when the game control device 30 selects the special pseudo-continuous variation mode as the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether or not this special pseudo continuous variation command has been received (step S121), if the special pseudo continuous variation command has not been received (step S121; N), a normal variation display process (step S122) is performed. The variation display process is terminated. In the normal variation display process (step S122), based on the information received from the game control device 30, a process of displaying the decoration special figure variation display game in a pseudo continuous variation mode other than the normal variation mode or the special pseudo continuous variation mode is performed. In the determination of whether or not a special pseudo continuous variation command has been received (step S121), if a special pseudo continuous variation command has been received (step S121; Y), a process of setting the number of pseudo continuous executions (step S123). I do.

  In the process of setting the number of pseudo continuous executions (step S123), the number of pseudo continuous executions, which is the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation display game, is determined based on the information included in the special pseudo continuous variation command, and the value is used as the pseudo continuous counter. Perform processing to set to. The pseudo continuous variation display game means one unit variation display, and the pseudo continuous execution number means the number of unit variation displays in the pseudo continuous variation mode.

  After performing the process of setting the number of times of pseudo continuous execution (step S123), the process of starting the unit fluctuation display by performing the pseudo continuous fluctuation display game process (step S124) and incrementing the count display 43b by one (step S125). Do. In the process of incrementing the count display 43b by 1 (step S125), the count display 43b displayed on the display unit 43a is incremented by 1. As a result, the count display 43b is added every time the unit variation display is executed. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a notification control unit that notifies information related to the special figure variation display game executed in a specific state. Further, the effect control device 40 serves as an execution number notifying control means for notifying the number of executions of unit variation display.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended (step S126). In determining whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended (step S126), it is determined whether or not one unit variation display has ended. In the determination of whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended (step S126), if the pseudo continuous variation display game has not ended (step S126; N), whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended again. (Step S126). In the determination of whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended (step S126), if the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended (step S126; Y), a process of decrementing the number of pseudo continuous executions by 1 (step S127). )I do. In the process of decrementing the pseudo continuous execution count by 1 (step S127), a process of subtracting 1 from the pseudo continuous counter value is performed, and it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous execution count is 0 (step S128).

  In the determination of whether or not the number of pseudo-continuous executions is 0 (step S128), it is determined whether the value of the pseudo-continuous counter is 0. In the determination of whether or not the number of pseudo continuous executions is 0 (step S128), when the number of pseudo continuous executions is 0 (step S128; Y), the variation display process is terminated. In this case, the planned pseudo-variable display game (unit fluctuation display) is all finished, and the special figure change display game is finished. In the determination of whether or not the number of pseudo continuous executions is 0 (step S128), if the number of pseudo continuous executions is not 0 (step S128; N), the process returns to the pseudo continuous variation display game process (step S124). The next pseudo-variable display game is started.

  In addition, even when the special pseudo-continuous variation mode is not selected and the normal variation mode is selected in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state which is the specific state, the addition process of the count display 43b is performed.

  Through the processing as described above, a game that executes the special pseudo-continuous variation mode as shown in FIG. 3 described above is performed in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state which is a specific state, and the player feels that he / she has lost the game. Can be wiped off. When the special pseudo continuous variation table is selected, the special pseudo continuous variation mode may be selected without fail, or the special pseudo continuous variation mode may be selected with a predetermined probability. Also, in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state that constitutes a specific state, even if the special pseudo-ream flag is not set and the corresponding variation table is selected, the pseudo-ream variation mode can be selected with a predetermined probability. May be. That is, even when there is no hit start memory, the predetermined start memory variation mode may be set to the pseudo continuous variation mode with a predetermined probability. By doing in this way, the contents of the game can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the determination means compares a random value stored in the start storage means with a determination value at a predetermined timing, at the start of the special figure display game, at the time of winning the game ball at the start winning opening, and at the end of the special game state However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed at other timings.

  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 addition, in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a plurality of right to execute a variable display game can be stored as a starting memory based on the winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening, and a predetermined upper limit number can be stored. , A start storage means (game control device 30) for extracting and storing various random numbers for each start storage, and a determination means (game control device) for comparing the random number stored in the start storage means with a determination value 30), 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 43 for performing display related to the variable display game, and a game execution control means. Under the control, display control means (effect control device 40) for displaying a variable display game by displaying the result mode after displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner on the display device 43, and the end of the special game state Specific state generation means (game control device 30) for generating a specific state later, executable number determination means (game control device 30) for determining the executable number that is the number of variable display games that can be executed in the specific state, Notification control means (production control device 40) for notifying information related to the variable display game executed in a specific state, and a variable mode of the variable display game in the display device 43 includes a plurality of variations during the execution of the variable display game. A normal variation mode in which the unit variation display to be stopped after the identification symbol of a predetermined time variation display is performed only once and a result mode is derived, and during the execution of the variation display game, There is a pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the position variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived, and the game execution control unit is configured to select and execute any variation mode, and the notification control unit Is provided with an execution number notifying control means (production control device 40) for notifying the number of executions of unit variation display from the start of the specific state.

  Further, the game execution control means (game control device 30) performs determination by the determination means (game control device 30) at a predetermined timing, and derives a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination means. When there is a hit start memory which is a start memory, the predetermined start memory change mode is set to the pseudo-continuous change mode among the start start memory and the start memory for executing the variation display game until the hit start memory. It becomes that.

  In addition, the game execution control means (game control device 30), as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30), changes the variation mode of the predetermined start memory with a pseudo probability even when there is no hit start memory. This means that the mode is set.

  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 according to the present modified example is configured so that, when a special gaming state based on the probability variation special result mode occurs, the special pseudo-continuous variation mode can be set when the start memory has a start memory for deriving the normal special result mode. I have to.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the big hit end process shown in FIG. 15 is performed instead of the big hit end process shown in FIG. In this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether or not the ending has ended (step S110). If the ending has not ended (step S110; N), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit is being made. A determination is made (step S130).

  In the determination of whether or not the probability change big hit is being made (step S130), it is determined whether or not the special gaming state based on the probability change special result mode is being executed. In the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit is being made (step S130), if the probability variation big hit is not being made (step S130; N), the big hit end processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit is being made (step S130), if the probability variation big hit is being made (step S130; Y), a process of acquiring information in the start memory (step S115) is performed, It is determined whether or not there is a normal hit value (step S131).

  In the process of acquiring information in the start memory (step S115), a process of acquiring various random numbers stored in the start memory is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a normal hit value (step S131), the big hit determination random number value among the obtained random number values matches the big hit determination value, and the determination result of the big hit symbol random number value is usually a special special value. It is determined whether the result mode is derived. That is, the start memory in which the big hit determination value and the big hit symbol random number value from which the normal special result mode is derived is stored is the start memory in which the normal hit value is stored.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a normal hit value (step S131), if there is no normal hit value (step S131; N), the big hit end processing is ended. In the determination of whether or not there is a normal winning value (step S131), if there is a normal winning value (step S131; Y), a process of setting a special pseudo-continuous execution flag (step S117) is performed, and the number of holdings A process of setting information (step S118) is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  By setting the special pseudo continuous flag in the process of setting the special pseudo continuous execution flag (step S117), the special pseudo continuous fluctuation table is selected in the above-described special figure change starting process 1 (see FIG. 11). become. The special pseudo-continuous execution flag is cleared when a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the normal hit value stored in the start memory is stored. In addition, in the processing for setting the number-of-holds information (step S118), it is executed until the number of starting memories in which the normal hit value is stored as the number-of-holds information is counted according to the digestion order, that is, until the special result is derived. The number of special figure fluctuation display games is set.

  In the determination of whether or not the ending has ended (step S110), if the ending has ended (step S110; Y), a process for setting various information commands (step S111) is performed, and a table for the time reduction operation is obtained. A setting process (step S112) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a high probability (step S113).

  In the determination of whether or not this is a high probability (step S113), if the state is a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S113; Y), a process for setting a table at the time of high probability (step S114) is performed. The jackpot end processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S113), when the state is not a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S113; N), the big hit end processing is ended. In this case, since the table at the time of short-time operation remains set, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state becomes the short-time gaming state.

  By such processing, when there is a start memory that derives a normal special result mode as a result of the special figure variation display game as a result of the determination by the determination unit in the case of the probability variation gaming state, the variation mode of the predetermined start memory Is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode, and the sense that the player has lost can be dispelled. In other words, when the special result mode is usually derived in the probability variation gaming state, the player shifts to a probability state in which the special result is difficult to be derived, so that the player feels lost. In such a case, by executing the quasi-continuous variation mode, the number of times that the actual variation display game is executed is notified, and whether or not the variation display game is executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. It is possible to give such a feeling and dispel the feeling that the player has lost.

  From the above, the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game is the first probability state (normal probability state) that is the first probability and the second probability that is the second probability higher than the first probability. Probability setting means (game control device 30) to be set to any one of probability state (probability change state), and when special results are derived in the variable display game, the end of the special game state as a special result based on the start memory A special that selects either the first special result (ordinary special result mode) to be set to the first probability state later or the second special result (probability changed special result mode) to be set to the second probability state after the special gaming state is ended. A result mode selection means (game control device 30), and the game execution control means (game control device 30) varies as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the second probability state. As a result of the display game When there is a start memory for deriving the first special result, the predetermined start memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode among the hit start memory and the start memory for executing the variable display game until the hit start memory It will be to do.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the number of unit variation displays is greater than the number of executable times at the end of the special figure variation display game based on the hit start memory.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a game in a specific state in the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), after the special gaming state is finished and at the start of the specific state, the executable number is displayed on the display unit 43a. This example is an example in which the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the special gaming state. The number of executable times is 20, and “Chan Sutaimu! 20 times” is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), when the game in the specific state has progressed and the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the specific state is one time, the start memory is stored as the start memory. It is in a certain state. The hit start memory in this example is the second start memory in the digestion order. In such a case, the predetermined starting memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode. Note that the pseudo-variation mode set in this case is the specific variation mode.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 16C to 16F, as a variation mode of the special diagram variation display game based on the start memory that is first in the digestion order, a specific pseudo continuous variation that performs unit variation display twice. A mode is set. The special figure fluctuation display game based on this start-up memory is the 20th special figure fluctuation display game in a specific state. Therefore, when the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode is executed in this special figure variation display game, the number of unit variation displays performed in the specific state exceeds the number of executable times. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F, even when the count display 43b reaches the executable number, the special figure variation display game continues and the count display 43b is also added.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16G to 16J, the specific pseudo-variable variation mode in which unit variation display is performed twice as the variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is second in the digestion order. Is set. As shown in FIG. 16 (j), when the special result is derived, the count display 43b exceeds the executable number of 20 times. Also, as shown in FIGS. 16E to 16J, after the count display 43b exceeds the executable number, the effect display 43c is displayed, which is different from the normal specific state. The player can recognize that it is.

  Further, in this example, since a special result is derived in the 21st special figure fluctuation display game counted from the start of the specific state, a special figure fluctuation display that is executed after the specific state is completed. A special result will be derived in the game. However, the continuation of the count display 43b and the display of the effect display 43c can give an impression as if the specific state has been extended, giving the player a sense of gain and improving the fun of the game. In addition, unprecedented new game development that the possibility that a special result will be derived when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player exceeds the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of a specific state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. Further, the player's expectation for the derivation of the special result can be maintained until the end of the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Hereinafter, processing related to such a game will be described.

  In the game control device 30, a process as shown in FIG. 17 is performed as a special figure display process in the special figure game branching process (see FIG. 9). In this special figure display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop time of the special figure variation display game has ended (step S150). In the determination of whether or not the symbol stop time has ended (step S150), if the symbol stop time has not ended (step S150; N), the special symbol display processing is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not the symbol stop time has ended (step S150), if the symbol stop time has ended (step S150; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S151).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S151), it is determined whether or not the derived result mode is a special result. If it is not a big hit (step S151; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S151), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S154). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S151), if it is a big hit (step S151; Y), a process for setting the big hit information, which is a process for storing information related to the special result being derived ( Step S152) is performed to determine whether there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag (Step S153).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S153), as described later, when the remaining number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a specific state is one, the start is performed according to the start memory. It is determined whether there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag that is set when there is a memory. In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo continuous flag (step S153), if there is a specific pseudo continuous flag (step S153; Y), a process of clearing the specific pseudo continuous flag (step S163) is performed. The displaying process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo continuous flag (step S153), if there is no specific pseudo continuous flag (step S153; N), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S154).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S154), it is determined whether the game state is a certain variation game state or a short time game state. If it is determined that the time is short (step S154) and the time is not short (step S154; N), the special figure display processing is terminated. In the determination of whether the time is short (step S154), if the time is short (step S154; Y), it is determined whether the probability is high (step S155).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S155), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state. In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S155), if the probability is high (step S155; Y), the special figure display process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S155), if the probability is not high (step S155; N), that is, if it is a time-short game state, a process for obtaining a time-short setting counter value ( Step S156) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the time reduction setting counter value (step S156), the process of acquiring the value of the time reduction setting counter is performed. Then, a process of updating the value of the time setting counter by decrementing the value of the acquired time setting counter value by 1 (step S157) is performed. The time setting counter is set so that the number of executable times is set at the start of the specific state, and by performing a process of subtracting one each time the special figure variation display game is executed in the specific state, The number of times is to be managed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time saving (time saving gaming state) has ended (step S158).
In the determination of whether or not the time reduction has ended (step S158), it is determined whether or not the time reduction setting counter value is zero. In the determination of whether or not the time reduction has ended (step S158), if the time reduction has ended (step S158; Y), a process for setting a time reduction end command (step S164) is performed, and the special figure display in-process is terminated. . In the determination of whether or not the time reduction has ended (step S158), if the time reduction has not ended (step S158; N), it is determined whether or not the time reduction setting counter value is one less than the executable number. A determination is made (step S159).

  In the determination of whether or not the time setting counter value is 1 less than the executable number (step S159), if the value is not 1 less than the executable number (step S159; N), the special figure display processing is terminated. . Further, in the determination of whether or not the time setting counter value is 1 less than the executable number (step S159), when the value is 1 less than the executable number (step S159; N), that is, executed in a specific state. When the number of possible special figure variation display games is one remaining time, it is determined whether or not there is a winning value in the start-up memory (step S160).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hit value in the start memory (step S160), various random value values stored in the start memory are acquired, and the big hit determination disturbance that matches the big hit determination value among the acquired various random number values It is determined whether or not there is a start memory in which a numerical value (a winning value) is stored. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value in the starting memory (step S160), if there is no winning value in the starting memory (step S160; N), the special figure display in-process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value in the starting memory (step S160), if there is a winning value in the starting memory (step S160; Y), a process of setting a specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S161). Is performed, a process for setting the number-of-holds information (step S162) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. By setting the specific pseudo continuous flag in the process of setting the specific pseudo continuous execution flag (step S161), the specific pseudo continuous variation table is selected as the determination table for determining the variation pattern. The specific pseudo-continuous execution flag is cleared when a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the hit value stored in the start memory is stored. In addition, in the process of setting the number-of-holds information (step S162), it is executed until the number of starting memories in which the winning value is stored as the number-of-holds information is counted according to the digestion order, that is, until the special result is derived. The number of special figure variation display games is set.

  Moreover, in the game control apparatus 30, the process as shown in FIG. 18 is performed as the change pattern setting process in the special figure change start process 2 (see FIG. 12). In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S170). In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S170), if there is no specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S170; N), it is determined based on the big hit result (big hit or miss) and the hold number information (starting memory number). Processing for selecting a variation pattern (step S176) is performed, processing for setting a variation pattern (step S175) is performed, and the variation pattern setting processing ends. In the determination of whether or not there is a specific pseudo continuous flag (step S170), if there is a specific pseudo continuous flag (step S170; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S171).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S171), if it is a big hit (step S171; Y), a process of selecting a variation pattern of two or more pseudo-continuations (step S172) is performed and the number of pseudo-continuations is determined. The process (step S174) to perform is performed. If it is not a big hit (step S171; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S171; N), a process for obtaining a random number for determining the pseudo consecutive number (step S173) is performed to determine the pseudo consecutive number. Processing (step S174) is performed.

  In the process of selecting a variation pattern of two or more pseudo-continuations (step S172), a process of selecting a pseudo-continuous variation mode in which unit variation display is performed twice or more is performed as the specific pseudo-series variation mode. As described above, since the specific pseudo-continuous flag is set when the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the specific state becomes one, the unit variable display is performed at least twice. This is because the pseudo continuous variation mode is set so that the count display 43b exceeds the executable number. In addition, in the process of obtaining the pseudo-continuous number determination random number (step S173), since the start memory to be processed after the start memory currently being processed is the hit start memory, the number of unit variation displays is determined by lottery. The process of obtaining a random number for determining the number of pseudo consecutive times is performed.

  In the process of setting the number of pseudo-continuations (step S174), when the process of selecting a variation pattern of two or more pseudo-series (step S172) is performed, the unit variation display is set to two or more times. In addition, when the process for obtaining the pseudo-continuous number determination random number (step S173) is performed, the number of unit fluctuation displays is determined with reference to the pseudo-continuous number determination random number in the determination table. Thereafter, a process of setting a fluctuation pattern (step S175) is performed, a fluctuation pattern is set based on the result of the above-described process, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Further, in the production control device 40, the time reduction number setting process shown in FIG. 19 is performed. In this short time setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180). In determining whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180), it is determined whether or not the special gaming state has ended. In the determination of whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180), if the big hit has not ended (step S180; N), the time reduction number setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180), if the big hit has ended (step S180; Y), a process for receiving the time reduction information (step S181) is performed, and a process for setting the number of time reduction settings (Step S182) is performed, and the time reduction count setting process is terminated.

  In the process of receiving time reduction information (step S181), a process of receiving time reduction information including information related to the specific state from the game control device 30 is performed. In the process of setting the number of times set for the time reduction (step S182), based on the received time reduction information, the number of executable times that is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the specific state is set in the time reduction effect counter. . This time effect counter is for performing a process of subtracting one each time the special figure variation display game is executed in the specific state, and for monitoring the end of the specific state in the effect control device 40. Further, in the process of setting the number of time setting times (step S182), a process of displaying the acquired executable number on the display unit 43a is also performed. By this processing, a display as shown in FIG. That is, the production control device 40 serves as an executable number notification control unit that notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit (game control device 30) before the start of the specific state.

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs a variation display process shown in FIG. 20 instead of the variation display process shown in FIG. In this variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not a variation command has been received (step S120). If a variation command has not been received (step S120; N), the variation display process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not a variation command has been received (step S120), if a variation command has been received (step S120; Y), a determination is made whether or not a specific pseudo-continuous variation command has been received (step S190). Do.

  The specific pseudo continuous variation command is a command transmitted to the effect control device 40 when the specific pseudo continuous variation mode is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game by the game control device 30. In the determination of whether or not this specific pseudo continuous variation command has been received (step S190), when the specific pseudo continuous variation command has not been received (step S190; N), a normal variation display process (step S122) is performed. The variation display process is terminated. In the normal variation display process (step S122), based on the information received from the game control device 30, a process of displaying the decoration special figure variation display game in the pseudo continuous variation mode other than the normal variation mode or the specific pseudo continuous variation mode is performed. In the determination of whether or not a specific pseudo-continuous variation command has been received (step S190), if a specific pseudo-continuous variation command has been received (step S190; Y), a process of clearing the number of time reduction settings (step S191) is performed. Do. In the process of clearing the set number of time reductions (step S191), the process of clearing the value of the time reduction effect counter is performed, and the process of setting the number of pseudo continuous executions (step S123) is performed.

  In the process of setting the number of pseudo continuous executions (step S123), the process of determining the number of pseudo continuous executions (number of unit fluctuation display) based on information included in the specific pseudo continuous variable command and setting the value in the pseudo continuous counter I do. Thereafter, the pseudo continuous variation display game process (step S124) is performed to start unit variation display, and the count display 43b is incremented by 1 (step S125).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous variation display game has ended (step S126). If the pseudo continuous variation display game has not ended (step S126; N), the pseudo continuous variation display game ends again. It is determined whether or not (step S126). When the pseudo continuous variation display game is finished (step S126; Y), a process of decrementing the pseudo continuous execution count by 1 (step S127) is performed to determine whether or not the pseudo continuous execution count is 0 (step). S127) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the number of pseudo continuous executions is 0 (step S127), when the number of pseudo continuous executions is 0 (step S127; Y), the variation display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of pseudo continuous executions is not 0 (step S127; N), the process returns to the pseudo continuous variation display game process (step S124), and the next pseudo continuous variation display game is started.

  With the processing as described above, a game that executes the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode as shown in FIG. 16 described above is performed in the probability variation game state or the short-time game state that is in a specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved, The feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled.

  Note that the specific pseudo-continuous flag can be set only when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. However, this is not until the next hit when the gaming machine of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. This is because the specific state continues. Therefore, when the probability variation gaming state is also terminated with a predetermined executable number, the specific pseudo-continuous flag may be set even when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state. In addition, the special pseudo-continuous flag can be set when the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a specific state is one time remaining. May be performed.

  Further, when the specific pseudo continuous flag is set, the specific pseudo continuous variation mode may be executed in all the special figure variation display games based on the hit start memory and the start memory up to the hit start memory. The specific pseudo-continuous variation mode may be selected with a predetermined probability. FIG. 21 shows an example of the start-up memory when the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a specific state is one. In this example, the start memory indicated by a double circle is a hit start memory, and the start memory indicated by a diagonal line is a start memory that is out of sync. The numbers are the digestion order.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the next start memory to be digested is a hit start memory, the last special figure change display game that can be executed in a specific state by the special figure change display game based on the start memory. It is. In this case, since the start memory is a hit start memory, a specific pseudo-continuous variation mode in which unit variation display is performed twice or more is selected as a variation pattern, and the count display 43b when the special result is derived is the number of executable times The value exceeds. Further, as shown in FIGS. 21B to 21D, when the hit start memory is to be executed after the end of the specific state, a special feature based on the start memory digested until the hit start memory is obtained. In the figure variation display game, a specific pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display count is determined by lottery is executed. It should be noted that the special pseudo-continuous variation mode may be selected in a predetermined special map variation display game among the special map variation display games based on the start memory that is consumed until the hit start memory. The count display 43b at the time when is derived can be set to a value exceeding the executable number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), the start memory is the upper limit number, and the start memory (the digestion order is fourth) for executing the special figure variation display game at the end of the start memory is the record start memory. In this case, all the special figure variation display games may be set to the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode, and the number of unit variation displays in each variation display game may be determined to a preset maximum number (for example, four times). . In this way, a special result will be derived that greatly exceeds the number of executable times notified at the start of the specific state, so that the player can get a sense of profit and the special result It is possible to increase the player's expectation during the period until derivation, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state in which the specific state is made, even if the specific pseudo-continuous flag is not set, it is possible to select a pseudo continuous variation mode similar to the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode with a predetermined probability. good. In other words, when the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a specific state is one remaining, even if there is no hit start memory, the predetermined start memory change mode is changed to the pseudo continuous change mode with a predetermined probability. You may make it set.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, in the case where the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a specific state is one remaining and there is no start memory, pseudo-continuation is performed with a predetermined probability. An example of executing the variation mode is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a specific state becomes one, the start memory is not stored. . In this case, as shown in FIGS. 22 (c) to 22 (i), the game proceeds in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 16, but as shown in FIG. By doing in this way, the contents of the game can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 23 shows another example of effects when the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode is set. As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a specific state is one, the start memory is in the second start memory in the digestion order. ing. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), a special figure fluctuation display game in which the unit fluctuation display is performed once is executed. A variation mode is selected. At this time, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), a notice for informing the player in advance of the number of unit fluctuations in the specific pseudo-continuous fluctuation mode is performed. In other words, when the count display 43b exceeds the number of executable times, a notice for notifying the number is given. After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the result mode is displayed when the unit variation display of the number of times notified by the advance notice is finished.

  In addition, if the random number value that determines the variation pattern for the start memory is determined in advance and the unit variation display count to be executed in the specific pseudo continuous variation mode can be grasped in advance, for example, the specific pseudo continuous variation mode Even when the count display 43b exceeds the number of executable times during the execution of the game, that is, during the execution of the special figure variation display game, it is possible to give a notice of advance notice. In addition, it is possible to notify by adding the number of unit fluctuation displays in the specific pseudo-continuous fluctuation mode executed in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games.

  FIGS. 24 and 25 show other examples of effects when the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode is set. FIG. 24 shows an example corresponding to FIG. FIG. 25 shows an example corresponding to FIG. As shown in FIG. 24D and FIG. 25D, when the count display 43b reaches the number of executable times, “CHAN SAIMUMU END” is displayed as a notification that the specific state is ended. The Then, as shown in FIGS. 24 (e) and 25 (e), the count display 43b ends at the start of the subsequent unit variation display, and “OO mode !?” is displayed as a specific notification. Then, it informs that it became a specific mode as an effect. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 24E to 24J and FIGS. 25E to 25J, an effect display 43c is displayed as an effect in a specific mode at this time. As a result, for the player, the specific state seems to end when the count display 43b coincides with the executable number of times. However, an effect that has become a specific mode is performed, and even after the end of the specific state. You can have a sense of expectation for jackpots, and the fun of gaming will improve.

  Note that the specific pseudo-continuous flag can be set only when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. However, this is not until the next hit when the gaming machine of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. This is because the specific state continues. Therefore, when the probability variation gaming state is also terminated with a predetermined executable number, the specific pseudo-continuous flag may be set even when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state.

  From the above, the notification control means (production control device 40) can execute the executable number notification control means (notification of the executable number determined by the executable number determination means (game control device 30) before the start of the specific state ( The game execution control means (game control apparatus 30) includes a unit control display number determination means (game control apparatus) that determines the number of unit change display times that is the number of executions of unit change display in the pseudo-continuous change mode. 30), and the unit variation display number determination means, when the determination means (game control device 30) determines that there is a winning start memory, the execution number notification control means at the end of the variable display game based on the hit starting memory. That is, the unit variation display count is determined so that the unit variation display count notified by the (production control device 40) is larger than the executable count.

  The game execution control means (game control device 30) has an upper limit for the start memory, and the start memory for executing the variable display game at the end of the start memory by the determination means (game control device 30) is the start memory. If it is determined that there is, the hit start memory and the change mode of the start memory for executing the change display game until the hit start memory are set to the pseudo-continuous change mode, and the unit change display number determination means (game control device 30) ) Means that the unit variation display count in each variation display game set in the pseudo-continuous variation mode is determined to be a preset maximum count.

  The notification control means (production control device 40) is a unit when the variable display game based on the hit start memory is executed after the end of the specific state as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the specific state. The notification of the number of executions of the variable display is performed until the end of the variable display game based on the hit memory.

  Further, when the unit variation display count exceeds the executable count, the notification control means (production control device 40) ends the notification of the unit variation display execution count and performs a specific notification until the end of the specific state. It becomes that.

  Next, a third modification as a modification of the gaming machine of the second modification described above 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 such that the number of unit variation displays becomes equal to the number of executable times at the end of the special figure variation display game based on the hit start memory.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of a game in a specific state in the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), after the special game state is ended and at the start of the specific state, a display for notifying the executable number is made on the display unit 43a. This example is an example in which the short-time gaming state is entered after the end of the special gaming state. The number of executable times is 20, and “Chan Sutaimu! 20 times” is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the game in the specific state has progressed and the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the specific state has become the remaining five times, the start memory is stored as the start memory. It is in a certain state. The hit start memory in this example is the third start memory in the digestion order. In such a case, the predetermined starting memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode. Note that the pseudo-variation mode set in this case is the specific variation mode.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (c) to (f), as a variation mode of the special diagram variation display game based on the start memory that is the first in the digestion order, the specific pseudo continuous variation that performs unit variation display twice. A mode is set. The special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is the 16th special figure fluctuation display game in the specific state. Therefore, when the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed twice in this special figure variation display game is executed, the count display 43b is 17 times as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 26 (g) to 26 (j), as a variation mode of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory that is second in the digestion order, a specific pseudo-continuous variation mode that performs unit variation display twice is provided. Is set. The special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is the 17th special figure fluctuation display game in the specific state. Then, the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed twice in the previous special diagram variation display game is set, and further, the specific pseudo continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed twice in the special diagram variation display game is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), the count display 43b is 19 times. In addition, as a result mode in the decoration variation display game at this time, for example, a result mode that gives the player a sense of expectation such as “7, 9, 1” is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 26 (k) and 26 (l), in the special figure variation display game based on the third start-up memory that is the hit start memory, the unit variation display has a variation pattern of one time. The Then, when the special result is derived as shown in FIG. 26 (l), the count display 43b is 20 times that is notified as the executable number. That is, the special figure variation display game in which a special result is actually derived is the 18th special figure variation display game in a specific state, but the number of count displays 43b is increased by setting a specific pseudo-continuous variation mode. By doing so, it is possible to give an impression as if a special result has been derived simultaneously with the end of the specific state.

  In this way, by setting the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode, it is possible to dispel the sense that the player has lost, and to improve the interest of the game. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. In addition, when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player is equal to the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of the specific state, the possibility of a special result being increased is increased. The game can be developed and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the player's expectation for the derivation of the special result can be maintained until the end of the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Hereinafter, processing related to such a game will be described.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, instead of determining whether or not the time reduction setting counter value in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 17 is one less than the executable number (step S159), the time reduction setting counter value is It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of times (step S200). The predetermined number is, for example, a value that is five less than the executable number.

  Further, instead of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 28 is performed. In this variation pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S170). If there is no specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S170; N), a big hit result (big hit or miss) or A process of selecting a variation pattern (step S176) is performed based on the number-of-holds information (starting storage number), a process of setting a variation pattern (step S175) is performed, and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. If there is a specific pseudo-continuous flag (step S170; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S171).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S171), if it is a big hit (step S171; Y), a process (step S210) for selecting a fluctuation pattern of the number of pseudo consecutive times until the set number of time reductions is reached is performed. A process of determining the number of consecutive times (step S174) is performed. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S171), if it is not a big hit (step S171; N), processing for acquiring the big hit hold number information (step S211) is performed to obtain a random number for determining the pseudo-continuous number. The process (step S173) to perform (step S173) and the process (step S174) which determines the number of times of quasi-continuations

  In the process (step S210) of selecting the variation pattern of the number of pseudo continuous operations (number of unit variation display times) until the time set number of times (executable number of times) is reached, the current count display 43b is selected from the executable number as the specific pseudo continuous variation mode. A process of selecting a pseudo continuous variation mode in which a value obtained by subtracting the number of times is used as the unit variation display count is performed. In addition, the number of times on the count display 43b can be referred to, for example, by counting the number of unit fluctuation displays in the specific state in the game control device 30. Thus, a special result is derived when the count display 43b is exactly equal to the executable number. Further, in the process of acquiring the jackpot hold number information (step S211), the jackpot hold number information, which is the start memory number up to the hit start memory, is acquired. In addition, in the process of obtaining the pseudo-continuous number determination random number (step S173), since the start memory to be processed after the start memory currently being processed is the hit start memory, the number of unit variation displays is determined by lottery. The process of obtaining a random number for determining the number of pseudo consecutive times is performed.

  In the process of setting the number of pseudo-continuations (step S174), when the process of selecting the variation pattern of the number of pseudo-continuations until the set number of time reductions is reached (step S210), the unit variation display count of the selected variation pattern Set. Further, when the process of acquiring the jackpot hold number information (step S211) and the process of acquiring the random number for determining the pseudo consecutive number (step S173), the unit variation is based on the jackpot hold number information and the pseudo consecutive number determining random number. Determine the number of displays. Thereafter, a process of setting a fluctuation pattern (step S175) is performed, a fluctuation pattern is set based on the result of the above-described process, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Through the processing as described above, a game that executes the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode as shown in FIG. 26 described above is performed in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state that is in the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved. The feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled.

  Note that the specific pseudo-continuous flag can be set only when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. However, this is not until the next hit when the gaming machine of the present embodiment is in the probability variation gaming state. This is because the specific state continues. Therefore, when the probability variation gaming state is also terminated with a predetermined executable number, the specific pseudo-continuous flag may be set even when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state.

  Further, when the specific pseudo continuous flag is set, the specific pseudo continuous variation mode may be executed in all the special figure variation display games based on the hit start memory and the start memory up to the hit start memory. The specific pseudo-continuous variation mode may be selected with a predetermined probability. FIG. 29 shows an example of the start-up memory when the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a specific state is five. In this example, the start memory indicated by a double circle is a hit start memory, and the start memory indicated by a diagonal line is a start memory that is out of sync. The numbers are the digestion order.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the start memory to be digested next is a hit start memory, a specific pseudo-continuous variation mode that displays unit fluctuations five times as a variation pattern is selected, and a special result is derived. When this is done, the count display 43b is made equal to the executable number. Also, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) to (d), when there is a start memory that deviates before the hit start memory, in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory digested until the hit start memory The specific pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display count is determined by lottery is executed. However, the number of unit variation displays of each variation display game is determined so that the number of count displays 43b is 19 or less before execution of the hit start memory. Of course, in order to set the number of unit fluctuation displays in this way, among the special figure fluctuation display games based on the start memory digested by the hit start memory, a special pseudo-variable display mode is used in a predetermined special figure fluctuation display game. It may be selected. In addition, the specific pseudo-continuous flag can be set when the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the specific state becomes five, but it may be set before this.

  In addition, in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state in which the specific state is made, even if the specific pseudo-continuous flag is not set, it is possible to select a pseudo continuous variation mode similar to the specific pseudo-continuous variation mode with a predetermined probability. good. That is, when the remaining number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a specific state is five, even if there is no hit start memory, the predetermined start memory change mode is changed to the pseudo continuous change mode with a predetermined probability. You may make it set.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, when the number of special figure change display games that can be executed in a specific state is a predetermined number of times, but there is no hit start memory, the pseudo-variable mode with a predetermined probability is shown. An example of executing is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a specific state becomes five, the start memory is not stored. . In this case, as shown in FIGS. 30 (c) to 30 (k), the game proceeds in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 26. However, as shown in FIG. By doing in this way, the contents of the game can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, the notification control means (effect control device 40) notifies the number of executable times determined by the executable number determination means (game control device 30) before the start of the specific state. And a unit variation display number determination means (game control device 30), when the determination means (game control device 30) determines that there is a winning start memory, the variable display game based on the hit starting memory. This means that the unit variation display number is determined so that the unit variation display number notified by the execution number notification control means at the end of the step is equal to the executable number.

  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. When there is a hit start memory when notifying the possible number of executions of the specific state, the gaming machine of this modification notifies the scheduled number of executions obtained by adding the executable number in the specific state generated based on the hit start memory. Like to do.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), in the gaming machine of this modification, when the probability variation special result mode (probability variation jackpot, second special result) is derived as the special result mode, the probability variation game after the end of the special game state. Although the state is set, the probability variation game state is continued until a special figure variation display game is executed 50 times as a predetermined executable number, and thereafter, the normal game state is set. It has become. Further, when the normal special result mode (normal jackpot, first special result) is derived as the special result mode, the short-time gaming state is set after the special gaming state ends. At this time, the short game state is continued until a predetermined number of executable games of 20 special figure fluctuation display games is executed, and thereafter, the normal game state is set.

  FIGS. 31B and 31C show examples of display in the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 31 (b), in this example, at the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result mode, there is a state where there is a hit start memory for deriving the normal special result mode in the start memory. In this example, the hit start memory is the third start memory in the digestion order. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), at the start of the specific state, the display unit 43a reports the scheduled number of executions in place of the 20 notifications that are the number of executable times in the specific state. It has become. The scheduled number of executions is the number of executions in a specific state that occurs after the end of the special game state based on the hit start memory, in addition to the number of special figure variation display games that are executed until the special result is derived. 23 times which is the number of times of adding 20 times are notified.

  By notifying such scheduled number of executions, it is possible to dispel the sense that the player has lost. In other words, when the special result is derived, a new executable number is set regardless of the remaining number of executable times, and the player feels that the player has lost. However, if it is found that a special result is derived in advance, the number of executions remaining is lost even if the special result is derived in the middle of a specific state by notifying the scheduled number of executions. Without losing the player's sense of loss. Further, by notifying the scheduled number of executions, the number of times that is greater than the normal number of executable times is notified, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of gain. In addition, since the notification of the scheduled number of executions becomes a notice that a special result may be derived, it is possible to realize an unprecedented game development that gives a sense of expectation for notification at the start of a specific state, The fun of gaming can be improved. In addition, since the scheduled number of executions is reported together with the number of executions in the current specific state and the number of executions in the next specific state, it is possible to give a sense that the specific state is continuous, Since it is possible to produce such special results that continuously occur, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the big hit end process shown in FIG. 32 is performed instead of the big hit end process shown in FIG. In this jackpot ending process, first, it is determined whether or not the ending has ended (step S110). If the ending has not ended (step S110; N), a process of acquiring information in the start memory (step S110). S115) is performed, and it is determined whether there is a winning value (step S116).

  In the process of acquiring information in the start memory (step S115), a process of acquiring various random numbers stored in the start memory is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S116), it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number value among the acquired random number values matches the jackpot determination value. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S116), if there is no winning value (step S116; N), that is, if the acquired random number for determining the big hit does not match the big hit determining value, various information commands Is set (step S111), and the jackpot ending process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a winning value (step S116), if there is a winning value (step S116; Y), that is, if the acquired random number for determining the big hit matches the big hit determining value, the time reduction information The process (step S220) which acquires is performed.

  In the process of acquiring time reduction information (step S220), the jackpot symbol random number value is determined among the acquired various random number values, and it is determined whether the special result to be derived is the normal special result mode or the probability variation special result mode. Then, based on this, processing for acquiring time-shortening information that is the number of times of execution in a specific state that occurs next time is performed. After performing the process (step S220) for acquiring the time information at this time, the process (step S221) for acquiring the hold number information is performed. In the process of acquiring the hold number information (step S221), the number of starting memories in which the winning value is stored as the hold number information is counted according to the digestion order, that is, the special figure executed until the special result is derived. Get the number of variable display games.

  Thereafter, a process for determining the number of time-saving displays (step S222) is performed, a process for setting various information commands (step S111) is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated. In the process for determining the number of time reduction displays (step S222), the number of executions in the specific state that occurs in the next time acquired in the process for acquiring time reduction information (step S220) and the process for acquiring the hold number information (step S221) are acquired. The number of special figure variation display games to be executed before the derivation of the special result is added, and the number of notifications is determined as the scheduled execution number.

  In the determination of whether or not the ending has been completed (step S110), if the ending has been completed (step S110; Y), a process for setting the table for the short-time operation (step S112) is performed and the probability is high. Is determined (step S113). In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S113), if the state is a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S113; Y), processing for setting a table at the time of high probability (step S114) is performed. A process of setting an information command (step S111) is performed, and the jackpot end process ends. When the state is not a high probability state (probability variation state) (step S113; N), processing for setting various information commands (step S111) is performed, and the jackpot end processing is terminated.

  Moreover, in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, the time-short count setting process shown in FIG. 19 in the 2nd modification is performed. In this short time setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180). In determining whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180), it is determined whether or not the special gaming state has ended. In the determination of whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180), if the big hit has not ended (step S180; N), the time reduction number setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the big hit has ended (step S180), if the big hit has ended (step S180; Y), a process for receiving the time reduction information (step S181) is performed, and a process for setting the number of time reduction settings (Step S182) is performed, and the time reduction count setting process is terminated.

  In the process of receiving time reduction information (step S181), a process of receiving time reduction information including information related to the specific state from the game control device 30 is performed. This information includes the possible number of executions in the specific state, and also includes the scheduled number of executions when the scheduled number of executions is set. In the process of setting the number of times set for the time reduction (step S182), based on the received time reduction information, the number of executable times that is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the specific state is set in the time reduction effect counter. . This time effect counter is for performing a process of subtracting one each time the special figure variation display game is executed in the specific state, and for monitoring the end of the specific state in the effect control device 40. Further, in the process of setting the number of time setting times (step S182), a process of displaying the acquired executable number on the display unit 43a is also performed. At this time, when the scheduled number of executions has been received, processing for displaying the scheduled number of executions on the display unit 43a is performed. By this processing, a display as shown in FIG. That is, the production control device 40 serves as an executable number notification control unit that notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit (game control device 30) before the start of the specific state. Further, when the effect control device 40 has a hit start memory which is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the special game state, In place of the notification by the executable number notification control means (production control device 40), the special game state based on the hit start memory is calculated based on the number of special figure variable display games executed until the special result is derived by the hit start memory. A scheduled execution number notifying control means for notifying a scheduled execution number obtained by adding the executable number in a specific state generated after the completion is provided.

  With the above processing, when there is a hit start memory for deriving a special result in the start memory at the end of the special gaming state, the notification as shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C described above at the start of the specific state As a result, the interests of the game can be improved and the sense that the player has lost can be dispelled.

  It should be noted that at the end of the special gaming state, the scheduled execution frequency may be notified with a predetermined probability even when there is no start memory corresponding to the start memory. FIG. 33 shows a case in which 23 times are notified as the number of scheduled executions at the start of a specific state based on the derivation of the special special result mode when there is no start memory at the end of the special gaming state. The time chart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game of the 20th from the start of a state was shown. In this special figure variation display game, the pseudo-variable variation mode with four unit variation displays is set. Thereby, although the special figure variation display game is actually performed only 20 times, the number of count displays 43b can be set to 23 by setting the pseudo continuous variation mode. Therefore, since it is possible not to necessarily derive a special result when the number of notice executions is notified, the contents of the game can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. In addition, since the number of executions of unit fluctuation display is made equal to the number of times of advance notice, it is possible to prevent inconsistencies with the number of advance notice runs, and the player loses due to the difference between the number of advance notice runs and the number of possible times It is possible to prevent the feeling of having done.

  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 The game machine can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and can store a plurality of right to execute a variable display game as a starting memory based on the winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening as a starting memory. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 30) that extracts and stores various random number values for each start storage, and the random number value stored in the start storage means at a predetermined timing is compared with the determination value. A determination means (game control device 30), a game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result of the determination means, a display device 43 for performing display related to the variable display game, and a game Display control means (effect control device 40) for displaying a variable display game by displaying a result form after stopping and displaying a plurality of identification symbols on the display device 43 under the control of the program execution control means; Specific state generating means (game control device 30) for generating a specific state after the end of the special gaming state, and executable number determining means (game control) for determining the executable number that is the number of variable display games that can be executed in the specific state Device 30), notification control means (production control device 40) for notifying information related to a variable display game executed in a specific state, and notification control means are executed by the executable number determination means before the start of the specific state. As a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the executable number notification control means (production control device 40) for notifying the possible number of times and the determination means in the special game state. When there is a hit start memory which is a start memory for deriving another result, instead of the notification by the executable number notification control means, the number of variable display games executed until the special result is derived by the hit start memory Therefore, the scheduled execution number notifying control means (effect control device 40) for notifying the scheduled number of executions obtained by adding the possible number of executions in the specific state generated after the end of the special gaming state based on the hit start memory is provided.

  Further, as the variation mode of the variation display game on the display device 43, during the execution of the variation display game, the unit variation display that stops after the plurality of identification symbols are variation-displayed for a predetermined time is performed once to derive the result mode. There are a normal variation mode and a pseudo continuous variation mode in which unit variation display is performed a plurality of times twice or more during the execution of the variation display game to derive a result mode, and game execution control means (game control device 30) Is selected and executed, and the notification control means (effect control device 40) includes an execution number notification control means (effect control device 40) for notifying the number of executions of unit variation display. The scheduled execution frequency notification control means (production control device 40) executes with a predetermined probability when there is no hit start memory as a result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the special gaming state. Instead of the notification by the performance number notification control means, the number obtained by adding the predetermined number of additions to the executable number is notified as the scheduled execution number, and the game execution control means (game control device 30) changes the unit at the end of the specific state. This means that the predetermined start-up memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode so that the number of display executions is equal to the number of notice executions.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, when the probability variation special result mode is derived, the probability variation game state is continued until a predetermined number of times the special figure variation display game is executed as a predetermined executable number of times. However, when the probability variation special result mode is derived, if the probability variation gaming state is continued until the next hit, the predetermined executable number of times can be obtained only when the normal special result mode is derived. Will be set. In such a setting, since the next possible number of executions is undecided when the probability variation special result mode is derived, there is no start memory for deriving the normal special result mode in the start memory at the end of the special gaming state. The notification of the scheduled number of executions may be performed only in some cases.

  By doing in this way, the notice execution frequency can be notified reliably. In other words, since the advance notice is performed when the number of executable times is set to a predetermined number in advance, the special figure variation display executed until the derivation of the special result by the hit start memory, which is information included in the start memory It is possible to accurately grasp the number of games and the number of times of execution in a specific state that occurs after the end of the special gaming state based on the hit start memory, and can reliably notify the number of times of advance notice execution. In addition, since there is a possibility that the probability variation special result mode is derived when the notification execution number is not notified, the game can be various and the notification execution number is not notified. The fall of the interest in a case can be prevented.

  From the above, when the special result is derived in the variable display game, either the first special result (normal special result mode) or the second special result (probability variable special result mode) is selected as the special result based on the start memory. A special result mode selection means (game control device 30) to select is provided, and the executable number determination means (game control device 30) sets the number of executable times in advance when the first special result is derived as the special result. The predetermined number of executable executions is determined, and the scheduled execution number notification control means (production control device 40) is determined as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the special gaming state. When there is a start memory for deriving one special result, the scheduled number of executions is notified.

  Next, a fifth modified example that is a modified example of the gaming machine of the fourth modified example described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described fourth modified example, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and is mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to change the notification mode according to the type of special result when notifying the number of times that the specific state can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the gaming machine of this modification, when the probability variation special result mode (probability large hit, second special result) is derived as the special result mode, the probability variation game after the end of the special game state. Although the state is set, this probability variation gaming state is continued until the next hit. Further, when the normal special result mode (normal jackpot, first special result) is derived as the special result mode, the short-time gaming state is set after the special gaming state ends. At this time, the short game state is continued until a predetermined number of executable games of 20 special figure fluctuation display games is executed, and thereafter, the normal game state is set.

  FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c) show examples of display in the gaming machine of this modification. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in this example, at the end of the special gaming state based on the normal special result mode, there is a state where there is a hit start memory for deriving the probability variation special result mode in the start memory. In this example, the hit start memory is the third start memory in the digestion order. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), at the start of the specific state, the display unit 43a reports the scheduled number of executions in place of the 20 notifications that can be executed in the specific state. It has become. As the scheduled number of executions, 3 times, which is the number of special figure variation display games executed before the derivation of the special result, is notified. In other words, when the probability variation special result mode is derived, the next executable count is undetermined, but notification can be performed even in such a case. Thereby, a game can be made various and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the big hit end process shown in FIG. 35 is performed instead of the big hit end process shown in FIG. In this big hit end process, it is judged (step S230) whether or not there is a probable big hit instead of the judgment whether there is a big value (step S116). Moreover, the process (step S220) which acquires time reduction information is not performed.

  That is, when the ending has not ended (step S110; N), the information in the start memory is acquired (step S115), and it is determined whether or not there is a probable big hit (step S230). In the determination as to whether or not there is a probable variation jackpot (step S230), it is determined whether the jackpot determination random number value among the acquired random number values matches the jackpot determination value, and the jackpot symbol disturbance among the acquired random number values. A numerical value is determined, and a process for determining whether the special result to be derived is a normal special result mode or a probability variation special result mode is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a probable variation big hit (step S230), if there is no probable variation big hit (step S230; N), processing for setting various information commands (step S111) is performed, and the big hit end processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a probable big hit (step S230), when there is a probable big hit (step S230; Y), a process of acquiring the hold number information (step S221) is performed. Thereafter, a process for determining the number of time-saving displays (step S222) is performed, a process for setting various information commands (step S111) is performed, and the jackpot end process is terminated.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c) at the start of the specific state when the special memory state is derived in the start memory at the end of the special gaming state by the above processing. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game, and to dispel the sense that the player has lost.

  From the above, when the second special result (probability variation special result mode) is derived, the executable number determination means (game control device 30) executes the specific state until the next special result is derived. The scheduled execution frequency notification control means (production control device 40) determines the result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the special gaming state, and derives the second special result as the result of the variable display game. If there is, the number of variable display games to be executed before the derivation of the special result by the second start-up memory is notified instead of the notification by the executable number notification control means.

  The gaming machine as described above executes a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7), and the result of the variable display game is a special result. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player in the event that it becomes a plurality, up to a predetermined upper limit number of rights to execute a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the starting winning opening as a starting memory Start storage means (game control device 30) that can store and extract and store various random values for each start storage, and determination that compares the random number stored in the start storage means with a determination value Means (game control device 30), game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means, display device 43 for performing display regarding the variable display game, and game execution control Display control means (effect control device 40) for displaying a variable display game by displaying a result mode after displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner on the display device 43 under the control of the stage, and a special game state Specific state generating means (game control device 30) for generating a specific state after the completion of the game, and executable number determination means (game control device 30) for determining the executable number that is the number of variable display games that can be executed in the specific state And a notification control means (effect control device 40) for notifying information related to the variable display game executed in a specific state. The change mode of the variable display game on the display device 43 includes a variable display game during execution of the variable display game. A normal variation mode in which a unit variation display that stops after a plurality of identification symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time and a result mode is derived and execution of the variation display game In addition, there is a pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times to derive the result mode, and the game execution control means is configured to select and execute any variation mode, and notification The control means includes an execution number notifying control means (effect control device 40) for notifying the number of executions of unit variation display from the start of the specific state.

  Therefore, the game execution control unit is configured to select and execute either the normal variation mode or the pseudo-continuous variation mode, and the notification control unit reports the number of executions of unit variation display from the start of the specific state. Since the execution frequency notification control means is provided, it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and as if the variation display game is executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. Since it is possible to give a sense that the player has gained, it is possible to dispel the sense that the player has lost. In particular, when a new special gaming state occurs early in a specific state, and the number of feasible games in the specific state given after that is less than the previous feasible number of times, it is sufficient as described above. It is possible to effectively dispel the feeling that the player has lost the game by giving a feeling as if the player has executed the variable display game.

  Further, the game execution control means (game control device 30) performs determination by the determination means (game control device 30) at a predetermined timing, and derives a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination means. When there is a hit start memory which is a start memory, the predetermined start memory change mode is set to the pseudo-continuous change mode among the start start memory and the start memory for executing the variation display game until the hit start memory. I have to.

  Therefore, the game execution control means makes a determination by the determination means at a predetermined timing, and if there is a hit start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the determination by the determination means, the game execution control means until the hit start memory and the hit start memory. Of the starting memories for executing the variable display game, the predetermined starting memory variation mode is set to the pseudo-continuous variation mode, so that it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost. In other words, when a special result is derived, a new executable number is set regardless of the current remaining number of possible executions. For example, a new special gaming state occurs early in a specific state. If this happens, the right to execute the specific state obtained will immediately disappear, and the player will feel that he / she has lost. However, when it is determined that a special result is derived in advance, the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player is increased by executing the variation display game until the derivation of the special result in a pseudo-continuous variation mode. be able to. As a result, the number of times that the actual variable display game is executed is informed more, and the player can feel as if the variable display game has been executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. Since the player can feel as if he / she has played, the player can lose his / her feeling that he / she has lost the player.

  In addition, the game execution control means (game control device 30), as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30), changes the variation mode of the predetermined start memory with a pseudo probability even when there is no hit start memory. The mode is set.

  Accordingly, the game execution control means sets the predetermined start memory variation mode to the pseudo-continuous variation mode with a predetermined probability even when there is no hit start memory as a result of the determination by the determination means, so the player is lost. Can be dispelled and the fun of the game can be improved. That is, even if a special result is not derived, it is possible to increase the number of executions of unit fluctuation display notified to the player by executing the quasi-continuous variation mode and execute a sufficient number of fluctuation display games in a specific state. The feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. Moreover, since a special result is not necessarily derived when the pseudo continuous variation mode is executed, the contents of the game can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the notification control means (effect control device 40) is an executable number notification control means (effect control device) that notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination means (game control device 30) before the start of the specific state. 40), and the game execution control means (game control apparatus 30) includes unit variation display number determination means (game control apparatus 30) for determining a unit variation display count that is the number of executions of unit variation display in the pseudo-continuous variation mode. The unit variation display number determination means includes an execution number notification control means (effect control at the end of the variation display game based on the hit start memory when the determination means (game control device 30) determines that there is a hit start memory. The unit variation display count is determined so that the unit variation display count notified by the device 40) is larger than the executable count.

  Therefore, it is provided with an executable number notifying control means for notifying the number of executable times before the start of the specific state, and the unit variation display number determining means stores the winning start memory when the determining means determines that there is a winning start memory. Since the number of unit variation display is determined so that the number of unit variation display is greater than the number of executable times at the end of the game based on the variation display based on the game, it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost the game. Can be improved. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. In addition, unprecedented new game development that the possibility that a special result will be derived when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player exceeds the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of a specific state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. Further, the player's expectation for the derivation of the special result can be maintained until the end of the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The game execution control means (game control device 30) has an upper limit for the start memory, and the start memory for executing the variable display game at the end of the start memory by the determination means (game control device 30) is the start memory. If it is determined that there is, the hit start memory and the change mode of the start memory for executing the change display game until the hit start memory are set to the pseudo-continuous change mode, and the unit change display number determination means (game control device 30) ) Determines the number of unit variation displays in each variation display game set in the pseudo continuous variation mode to a preset maximum number.

  Therefore, the game execution control means, when the start memory is the upper limit number, and the determination means determines that the start memory for executing the variable display game last is the hit start memory, the hit start memory and the hit start memory The variation mode of the start memory for executing the variation display game until the memory is set to the pseudo-variable variation mode, and the unit variation display count determining means determines the unit variation display count in each variation display game set to the pseudo-variable variation mode. Since the maximum number of times set in advance is determined, it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost. That is, the number of unit variation displays that is significantly greater than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the player's sense of loss can be effectively dispelled.

  The notification control means (production control device 40) is a unit when the variable display game based on the hit start memory is executed after the end of the specific state as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30) in the specific state. The notification of the number of executions of the variable display is performed until the end of the variable display game based on the hit memory.

  Therefore, when the variation display game based on the hit start memory is executed after the end of the specific state as a result of the determination by the determination unit in the specific state, the notification control unit notifies the hit start memory of the number of executions of the unit variation display. Since the game is performed until the end of the variable display game based on the game, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, as described above, the game development is such that the possibility that a special result is derived when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player exceeds the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of the specific state is increased. However, this game development can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and it can be effectively notified that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the player can expect a specific notification at the end of a specific state, maintain the player's expectation for the derivation of special results until the end of the specific state, and improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Further, when the unit variation display count exceeds the executable count, the notification control means (production control device 40) ends the notification of the unit variation display execution count and performs a specific notification until the end of the specific state. I have to.

  Therefore, when the unit variation display count exceeds the executable count, the notification control means ends the notification of the unit variation display execution count and performs a specific notification until the end of the specific state, thereby improving the interest of the game. can do. That is, as described above, the game development is such that the possibility that a special result is derived when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player exceeds the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of the specific state is increased. However, this game development can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and it can be effectively notified that there is a high possibility that a special result will be derived, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the player can expect a specific notification at the end of a specific state, maintain the player's expectation for the derivation of special results until the end of the specific state, and improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Further, the notification control means (effect control device 40) is an executable number notification control means (effect control device) that notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination means (game control device 30) before the start of the specific state. 40), and when the determination means (game control device 30) determines that there is a winning start memory, the unit variable display number determination means (game control device 30) ends the variable display game based on the winning start memory. The unit variation display number is determined so that the unit variation display number notified by the execution number notification control means (effect control device 40) sometimes becomes equal to the executable number.

  Therefore, it is provided with an executable number notifying control means for notifying the number of executable times before the start of the specific state, and the unit variation display number determining means stores the winning start memory when the determining means determines that there is a winning start memory. Since the unit variation display number is determined so that the unit variation display number becomes equal to the executable number at the end of the variable display game based on the game, it is possible to dispel the player's sense of loss and improve the fun of the game can do. That is, since the number of executions of the unit variation display is notified, the number of times more than the actual number of executions of the variation display game is notified, and the feeling that the player has lost can be dispelled. In addition, when the number of executions of unit variation display notified to the player is equal to the number of executable executions notified at the beginning of the specific state, the possibility of a special result being increased is increased. The game can be developed and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the player's expectation for the derivation of the special result can be maintained until the end of the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the probability that a special result is derived in the variable display game is a first probability state (normal probability state) that is a first probability, and a second probability state that is a second probability that is higher than the first probability ( The probability setting means (game control device 30) to be set to any one of the following, and when the special result is derived in the variable display game, the first result after the end of the special game state as the special result based on the start memory Special result mode selection for selecting one of a first special result (normal special result mode) to be in a probability state and a second special result (probable variation special result mode) to be in a second probability state after the end of the special gaming state Means (game control device 30), and when the game execution control means (game control device 30) is in the second probability state, as a result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30), 1st special as a result When there is a start memory for deriving the result, the predetermined start memory variation mode is set to the pseudo continuous variation mode among the hit start memory and the start memory for executing the variation display game until the hit start memory. ing.

  Therefore, when the game execution control means is in the second probability state, and there is a start memory for deriving the first special result as the result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination means, the game execution control means Since the mode is set to the pseudo continuous variation mode, it is possible to dispel the sense that the player has lost. That is, when the first special result is derived in the case of the second probability state, the player shifts to a state in which the special result is difficult to be derived, so that the player feels lost. In such a case, by executing the quasi-continuous variation mode, the number of times that the actual variation display game is executed is notified, and whether or not the variation display game is executed a sufficient number of times in a specific state. It is possible to give such a feeling and dispel the feeling that the player has lost.

  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 an example of the game in a specific state. 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 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 the special figure fluctuation start process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the time-short count setting process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation display process in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the starting memory | storage in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern setting process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the state of the starting memory | storage in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the game in the specific state in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the game machine of a 4th modification, Comprising: (a) The figure for demonstrating the setting of a specific state, (b), (c) The figure which shows an example of the display at the time of the start of a specific state It is. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the game machine of a 5th modification, Comprising: (a) The figure for demonstrating the setting of a specific state, (b), (c) The figure which shows an example of the display at the time of the start of a specific state It is. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the game machine of a 5th modification.

Explanation of symbols

7 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize gate)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 Game control device (game execution control means, start storage means, determination means, specific state generation means, executable number determination means, unit variation display number determination means, probability setting means, special result mode selection means)
40 effect control device (display control means, notification control means, execution frequency notification control means, executable frequency notification control means)
43 display device 43a display unit 100 gaming machine

Claims (9)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening, a plurality of the right to execute the variable display game can be stored as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a predetermined random number is extracted and stored for each starting memory. Starting storage means for
The stored the random number above start dynamic storage means, pre-determined for comparing determines that the predetermined determination value before the variable display game based on the start memory is started, determining whether the said special results Means,
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;
Under the control of the game execution control means, a display control means for displaying the variable display game by displaying the result mode after stopping and displaying a plurality of identification symbols on the display device.
Specific state generating means for generating a specific state after the end of the special gaming state;
Executable number determination means for determining an executable number that is the number of the variable display games that can be executed in the specific state;
Notification control means for notifying information relating to the variable display game executed in the specific state,
Before Symbol notification control means, from the start of the specific state, with the execution count notification control means for notifying the number of executions of the variable display game displayed,
The execution frequency notification control means includes
When the number of executions of the displayed variable display game reaches the executable number, the notification is terminated,
The notification control means includes
As a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the variable display game based on the hit start memory that is the start memory for deriving the special result as the result of the variable display game is executed after the notification by the execution number notification control means is completed. If the notification is completed, a specific notification related to the variable display game based on the hit start memory that is executed after the specific state is ended is performed . In the variation mode of the variation display game in the display device,
During the execution of the variation display game, a normal variation mode for deriving a result mode by performing unit variation display that stops after the plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time, and
There is a pseudo-continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during execution of the variation display game, and the game execution control means selects any variation mode. Configured to run
The number-of-execution-notification control unit can notify the number of executions of the unit variation display from the start of the specific state as a notification of the number of executions of the displayed variable display game. The gaming machine described. The game execution control means, when there is a hit start memory as the start memory for deriving the special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the prior determination means, The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the variation mode of a predetermined start memory among the start memories for executing the variation display game before the start memory is set to the pseudo continuous variation mode. The game execution control means sets, as a result of the determination by the prior determination means, the variation mode of a predetermined start memory to the pseudo-continuous variation mode with a predetermined probability even when there is no hit start memory. The gaming machine according to claim 3 . The notification control unit includes an executable number notification control unit that notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit before the start of the specific state,
The game execution control means includes unit variation display number determination means for determining a unit variation display number that is the number of executions of the unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode,
The unit variation display number determination means is notified by the execution number notification control means at the end of the variation display game based on the winning start memory when the prior determination means determines that there is a winning start memory. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4 , wherein the unit variation display count is determined such that the unit variation display count is greater than the executable count. In the game execution control means, the start memory is the upper limit number, and the pre- determination means determines that the start memory for executing the variation display game at the end of the start memory is the hit start memory. In addition, the variation mode of the start memory for executing the variation display game before the hit start memory and the hit start memory is set as the pseudo continuous variation mode,
6. The game according to claim 5 , wherein the unit variation display number determination means determines the unit variation display number in each variation display game set in the pseudo-continuous variation mode to a preset maximum number. Machine. The notification control means determines the number of executions of the unit fluctuation display when the fluctuation display game based on the hit start memory is executed after the end of the specific state as a result of the determination by the prior determination means in the specific state. The gaming machine according to claim 6 , wherein the notification is performed until the end of the variation display game based on the hit start memory. The notification control unit includes an executable number notification control unit that notifies the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit before the start of the specific state,
The game execution control means includes unit variation display number determination means for determining a unit variation display number that is the number of executions of the unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode,
The unit variation display number determination means is notified by the execution number notification control means at the end of the variation display game based on the winning start memory when the prior determination means determines that there is a winning start memory. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4 , wherein the unit variation display number is determined so that the unit variation display number is equal to the executable number. The state of probability the special result is derived in the variable display games, the first probability state, the second probability state probability is not higher than the first probability state, and the probability setting unit for setting either of the ,
When the special result is derived in the variable display game, a first special result that is the first probability state after the special gaming state is ended as the special result based on the start-up memory, and after the special gaming state is ended. A special result mode selection means for selecting any one of the second special results in the second probability state;
When the game execution control means has the start memory for deriving the first special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the prior determination means in the second probability state, 9. The variation mode of a predetermined start memory is set as the pseudo-variable variation mode among the hit start memory and the start memory for executing the variation display game before the hit start memory. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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