JP5017662B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention comprises start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening as start memory, and game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start memory, and as a result of the variable display game in advance The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to a player when a predetermined special result is derived.

A conventional pachinko machine is known that uses a display device to notify that a normal jackpot probability (eg, 1/300) is in a high probability state (eg, 1/30). In addition, there is a device that reports a latent state that cannot be said to be either a high-probability state or a normal state (see, for example, Patent Document 1). On the other hand, in the conventional pachinko machine, it is possible to hold storage for winning at the start opening up to an upper limit value (for example, 4), and a random value is extracted at the timing when winning at the start opening, and the extracted value is If the determination is made before the start of the variable display game (especially at the time of the start winning) for the start winning, and the determination result is a big win, the big win is continuously announced in the variable display game corresponding to the start memory stored at that time. There is a gaming machine that performs notification (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2004-65388 A JP 2002-360859 A

  However, because the player may be in a high probability state with respect to the game machine in the latent state, even if he wanted to quit the game, it was not stopped and the expenditure was more than necessary. In addition, in the latent state, in terms of it or a normal probability state is a high probability of state, it was in any way because there is no clue the player to determine in advance at stop of the game hard to.

  An object of the present invention includes a start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening as a start memory, and a game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start memory, and results of the variable display game In the case of a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to a player when a predetermined special result is derived as such, an extra investment of the player without impairing the fun of the latent state Is to prevent.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a start winning opening through which a game ball can win,
Start memory means for storing a prize of the game ball to the start winning opening, up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory for each winning;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to a player when a predetermined special result is derived as a result of the variable display game,
Start memory determination means for determining whether or not the special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game;
One of a normal probability state in which the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game is a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the probability that the special result is derived is higher than the normal probability. Probability setting means for setting the probability state of
As the state of notification of the probability state, any one of a plurality of notification states including a high probability notification state that notifies the high probability state and a latent notification state that does not notify at least the high probability state. Notification state setting means for setting;
An execution mode change that changes the execution mode of the variable display game to a probability state notification execution mode that executes a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state based on a predetermined execution mode change condition being satisfied in the latent notification state. and means, the,
In order to establish the execution mode change condition, at least the start memory determination means derives the special result in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the variable display game. Including
The execution mode change unit is configured to change the execution mode of the variable display game based on the start memory determined to be derived by the start memory determination unit and the start memory digested before the start memory to the probability state. It characterized that you change the broadcast execution mode.

Here, the “variable display game” refers to, for example, a display device that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, characters, numbers, symbols, characters, etc. as symbols), and then derives (displays) a result form. Is.
In addition, the “execution mode” refers to the display state of symbols, variation modes (variation speed, variation time, etc.), character display, background symbols, etc., voice, LED light emission mode, role in the above-described variation display game It is the movement of things.
Further, “establishment of a predetermined execution mode change condition” means, for example, winning a lottery, elapse of a predetermined time, or execution of a variable display game a predetermined number of times.
In addition, the “notification effect relating to the notification of the probability state” includes an effect suggesting the probability state in addition to the effect of notifying the probability state directly with characters or symbols. It should be noted that the probability state may be notified and suggested, or the probability state may be notified and suggested with a predetermined probability.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the probability state notification for executing the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state as the execution mode of the variable display game based on the establishment of the predetermined execution state change condition in the latent notification state. Since the execution mode changing means for changing to the execution mode is provided, it is possible to prevent the player from investing excessively without impairing the fun of the latent notification state. That is, the player can use the content of the notification effect in the latent notification state as a material for determining whether the probability state is a high probability state or a normal probability state. Therefore, even if it is a latent notification state, it can be prevented that an excessive investment is made in anticipation of a high probability state. In addition, since the notification effect is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined execution mode change condition, the interest of the latent notification state may be impaired without impairing the expectation of being in the high probability state in the latent notification state. Absent. That is, it is possible to secure a period of a latent notification state, to expect a big hit, and to improve game play.
Further, establishment of the execution mode change condition includes at least that the start memory determination unit determines that the special result is derived, and the execution mode change unit includes the start memory determined that the special result is derived. Since the execution mode of the variable display game based on the start memory digested before the start memory is changed to the probability state notification execution mode, it is possible to prevent a big hit in the middle of the notification effect. In addition, since the notification effect is performed even when the jackpot is won, the player has a sense of expectation for the jackpot by executing the notification effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the establishment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least the plurality of start memories are stored, and the execution The aspect change means changes the execution aspect of each variable display game based on all the start memories stored when the execution aspect change condition is satisfied to the probability state notification execution aspect.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the establishment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least two or more start memories are stored, and the execution mode change unit is configured to execute the execution mode change condition when the execution mode change condition is satisfied. Since the execution mode of the variable display game based on all the start memories stored in is changed to the probability state notification execution mode, the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state is executed over two or more variable display games. In addition, it is possible to enhance the interest by giving continuity to the notification effect executed over a plurality of variable display games, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the notification effect. In addition, it is possible to have a greater expectation for jackpots than when the normal probability state is informed in a single variable display game, and the gameability is enhanced.

The invention according to claim 3, a gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification condition setting means, after performing the fluctuation display game that have changed the probability state notification execution mode, the notification state Is set in the high-probability notification state.

  Here, the setting to the high-probability notification state may be performed after the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode, or may be performed with a predetermined probability.

According to the invention described in claim 3, the notification condition setting means, after performing the fluctuation display game that have changed probability state notification execution mode, since setting a notification state to a high probability notification state, high-probability state If it is, the high-probability state can be clearly displayed when the notification effect is over, so that the player will continue to play the game while becoming suspicious whether it is a high-probability state or a normal-probability state. There is no worry and it is possible to prevent excessive investment in the hope of a high probability state.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, comprising operating means operable by the player,
The probability state notification execution mode is composed of a plurality of performance stages, and the plurality of performance stages form a notification performance having a series of progress toward the final performance stage,
The execution mode change unit is configured to execute the probability state notification execution mode of the variable display game to be executed next time based on the operation unit being operated during a predetermined period of the variable display game executed in the probability state notification execution mode. As the stage of production, provided stage stage selection means for selecting a stage of production that has progressed more than the stage of production performed,
The notification condition setting unit, when fluctuations display game that have changed probability state notification execution mode of the final presentation stage is executed, and sets the notification state to the high probability notification state.

  Here, the “notification effect having a series” is, for example, a notification effect such that a story progresses as the effect stage progresses.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the probability state notification execution mode is composed of a plurality of performance stages, and the plurality of performance stages form a notification performance having a series of progress toward the final performance stage. Since the production content (for example, a story) progresses continuously along the stage, the break in the notification production is easy to understand. For example, if the notification effect is generated again after the performance step has progressed several times but the notification effect has ended without reaching the final effect step, the player can be prevented from misunderstanding that the notification effect continues. , The player can play the game without being confused. The execution mode changing means includes an effect stage selecting means for selecting an effect stage that has progressed more than the executed effect stage based on the operation means being operated, and the notification state setting means has executed the final effect stage. In this case, since the notification state is set to the high probability notification state, if the operation means is not operated, it is not known whether the high probability state or the low probability state, and the player is forced to operate the operation means. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a sense that the player is participating in the game and to improve the interest of the game. In other words, there are conventional gaming machines that operate the operation means for effect display. In such a gaming machine, the result does not change regardless of the operation of the operation means. I can't enjoy playing games. However, in the present invention, since the current probability state is not known unless the operation means is operated, even a skilled player tries to know the current probability state by operating the operation means. Therefore, the player's awareness of participation in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the notification state includes a normal probability notification for notifying that the probability state is a normal probability state. A state, a high probability notification state that notifies that the probability state is the high probability state, and a latent notification state that does not notify at least the high probability state,
The latent notification state includes a pseudo notification state that performs the same effect as the normal probability notification state despite the probability state being the high probability state,
The execution mode changing means executes a probability state notification execution for executing a notification effect relating to the notification of the probability state as the execution mode of the variable display game based on a predetermined execution mode change condition being satisfied in the pseudo notification state. It changes to a mode, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

According to the invention of claim 5 , the notification state includes a normal probability notification state, a high probability notification state, and a latent notification state that does not notify at least the high probability state. In spite of being in a state, it includes a pseudo notification state that produces the same effect as the normal probability notification state, so even if it is a normal probability notification state, it can have a sense of expectation that it is a high probability state, Can be improved. Further, the execution mode change means changes the execution mode of the variable display game to a probability state notification execution mode that executes a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state based on the fact that a predetermined execution mode change condition is satisfied in the pseudo notification state. Since the change is made, it is possible to prevent an excessive investment by the player without impairing the interest of the pseudo notification mode as described above. That is, the player can use the content of the notification effect in the pseudo notification mode (normal probability notification state) as a material for determining whether the probability state is a high probability state or a normal probability state. Therefore, even if it is a normal probability alerting | reporting state, it can prevent making an excessive investment in anticipation of a high probability state. Further, since the notification effect is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined execution mode change condition, the interest of the pseudo notification state is not impaired. In other words, since the period of the pseudo notification state can be ensured, it is possible to have an expectation for the big hit, and the gameability is increased.

According to the present invention, based on the establishment of a predetermined execution mode change condition in the latent notification state, the execution mode of the variable display game is changed to a probability state notification execution mode for executing a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state. Since the execution mode changing means is provided, it is possible to prevent the player from investing excessively without impairing the interest of the latent notification state. That is, the player can use the content of the notification effect in the latent notification state as a material for determining whether the probability state is a high probability state or a normal probability state. Therefore, even if it is a latent notification state, it can be prevented that an excessive investment is made in anticipation of a high probability state. In addition, since the notification effect is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined execution mode change condition, the interest of the latent notification state may be impaired without impairing the expectation of being in the high probability state in the latent notification state. Absent. That is, it is possible to secure a period of a latent notification state, to expect a big hit, and to improve game play.

  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, there are provided a first start winning opening 13 forming a first start winning area and a normal variable winning apparatus 7 forming a second start winning area. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the first special figure variation display game is executed as an auxiliary game, and when the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7, the second game is played as an auxiliary game. A special figure variation display game is executed.

  In the game area 1a, a first special figure display 8 for displaying the first special figure fluctuation display game and a second special figure display 9 for displaying the second special figure fluctuation display game are provided. ing. Further, the first special figure storage display 18 for displaying the number of unprocessed times (first start memory) of the first special figure variation display game, and the number of unprocessed times (second start memory) of the second special figure variation display game. A second special figure memory display 19 for displaying is provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 15, the common figure display 5, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, the first special figure storage display 18, and the second special figure storage display 19 are: Together with a game state display LED (not shown) representing the game state, it is integrally provided as a segment LED.

  Furthermore, 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, and a first special figure variation display game and a second special figure variation display game. As a result, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player) depending on the result, the game ball that did not win the winning port, etc. An out-hole 11 for collection 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 the general map memory display 15 provided with LEDs.

  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 in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43. In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification symbol, and this is changed for a predetermined time. After being displayed, it is performed by stopping display. 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 is easy to start the second 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 general variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general power SOL 7b, FIG. 2), the game ball can be changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  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 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 a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7 and the start of the second special figure variable display game is facilitated.

  The first start winning opening 13 is provided with a first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 2), and based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening SW13a, the first special figure variation as an auxiliary game is provided. A start right to start the display game is generated. Further, a second start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7, and a second special figure as an auxiliary game is based on the detection of a game ball by the second start opening SW7d. The start right to start the variable display game is generated. The start right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory, a first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The first start memory is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18. The start right to start the second special figure variation display game is stored as a second start memory (special figure 2 start memory, second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). . The second start memory is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19.

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

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

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is ready to start, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display is based on the first start memory or the second start memory. The game starts. At this time, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game. It is like that. That is, when there is a first start memory and a second start memory, and when the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game as the auxiliary games are executed by the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a. This is performed by variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation 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 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is executed. ing. If the display form of the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure variation display game, a big hit is obtained. Special gaming state (so-called jackpot state). 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 “7, 7, 7”). The first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 may be separate displays or the same display, but a special figure change display game is displayed independently. In addition, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed independently. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43.

  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). It should be noted that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. In addition, the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with 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 forward. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. 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) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged 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 paid out by the payout control device 125 (shown in FIG. 2). The payout control device 125 controls the discharge control under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game control device 30 as a game control means for controlling a special figure variation display game performed on the display device 43, and effect control from the game control device 30. And an effect control device 40 as effect control means for controlling the effect of the special figure variation display game on the display device 43 based on the command.

  The game control device 30 includes a game one-chip microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, a RAM 31c, and the like, and an input interface (input I / F) 32, an output interface (output I / F) 33, an external communication terminal 34, and the like. It is configured.

  In the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31, an internal CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number for each special figure variation display game.

  In addition, when starting each special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start winning, the CPU 31a includes the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, that is, the fluctuation display time of the identification information. Determine the fluctuation pattern and reach pattern (type of reach action).

  The RAM 31c inside the game one-chip microcomputer 31 stores an ON signal of the first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13 and the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7. An area, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. That is, the winning of the game ball detected by the CPU 31a is stored in the RAM 31c as the start winning.

  A game control program and control data are written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, and the occurrence of a big hit in each special figure variation display game is determined in accordance with the various random numbers described above. For this purpose, a jackpot determination value, a variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern), a reach pattern (reach action type) determination value, etc. are stored. Specifically, for example, in the ROM 31b, the latter half fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game result ("big hit" or "out of game") of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the game result ("big hit" or The first half variation pattern table corresponding to the “loss”) is stored, and one second half variation pattern of the second half variation pattern table and one first variation pattern of the first half variation pattern table A variable time command table related to variable time commands configured by the combination is stored.

  Further, the input interface 32 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a winning port SW12a,..., A gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, and a gaming machine frame opening through a low pass filter and a buffer gate. The SW 121, the ball break SW 122, and the like are connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31. The glass frame opening SW 146 is for detecting that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the gaming machine frame opening SW 121 is for detecting that the front frame is opened. The ball break SW 122 is provided on a chute that guides the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute.

  In addition, various control signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and through the output port and driver (not shown), the first special figure display 8, the first special figure storage display 18, the second special figure display 9, 2 special figure memory display 19, universal map display 5, universal figure storage display 15, general electric power SOL7b, big prize opening SOL10b, external terminal board 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, payout control device 125, It is output to the production control device 40.

  The effect control device 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, ROM 40b, RAM 40c, VDP 40d, and the like, and also includes a communication interface (communication I / F) 40d and an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 40e. Further, an image ROM 40f storing images and video data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 40g as a graphic processor, a sound ROM 40h storing sound data, and a sound LSI 40i for controlling sound output are provided.

  This effect control device 40 is based on various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 40d (under the control of the game control device 30). Control is performed. The input / output interface 40e is provided with a detection signal from an operation button 41 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and serving as an operation means that can be operated by the player. Based on this detection signal (under the control of the game control device 30), the control of the game effect is performed.

  Furthermore, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface 40e, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 40e, and the output of the movable effect device via an output port and a driver (not shown). It is output to various LED boards 44 provided with decoration LED provided in the accessory drive motor 42, the game board 1, and the clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1, and the production of the game is performed. ing. 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 40g, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40g to the display device 43. Further, a control signal related to the control of sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound LSI 40i, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound LSI 40i to the speaker 45.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

In these control devices, the following game control is performed.
The game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 extracts the random number value for hit determination of the usual figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, and stores it in the ROM 31b. Compared with the stored determination value, a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game has been hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 5, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds). 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.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13, a random number for jackpot determination of the first special figure variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c. Processing to store as start memory is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a first start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 13 (first start winning area) as a first start memory. Similarly, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the jackpot determination random number value of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and stored in the second RAM 31c. Processing to store as start memory is performed. That is, the game control device 30 constitutes a second start storage means for storing the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening (normal variation winning device 7, second start winning area) as the second start storage. Therefore, the game storage device 30 stores the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 13, the normal variation winning device 7) as a start memory for each winning, up to a predetermined upper limit number. Make.

  Also, at the start of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the first start memory is determined for the first special figure variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a value (specific value), a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Similarly, at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the second start memory is used for the second special figure variation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a determination value (specific value), a process of determining a hit error of the second special figure variation display game is performed. In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines a random value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value.

  In the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values in the normal probability state, and this specific value (first determination value) and jackpot determination are used. The random number value is compared, and if they match, the jackpot is determined. In the high probability state, a predetermined number of second determination values different from the first determination value and the first determination value are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and jackpot determination It compares with the random number value for use, and determines that it is a big hit if they match. In the high probability state, only a predetermined number of second determination values different from the first determination value may be used as the specific value. However, the number of the second determination values is set to be larger than the first determination value so that the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than that in the normal probability state.

  Further, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, based on the start-up memory, the identification symbols are displayed on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 in a varying manner and then stopped. Processing to display a special figure variation display game is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. More specifically, as the first game execution control means for controlling the execution of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. It functions as a second game execution control means for performing execution control.

  In addition, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, when the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the execution control of the second special figure variable display game is executed. It is designed to execute in preference to execution control. That is, when the game control device 30 stores the start memory in the first start storage means (game control device 30) and the second start storage means (game control device 30), the second execution control means (game control) Priority change display control means for executing control by the device 30) with priority over control by the first execution control means (game control device 30).

  Then, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode (special result) is displayed on the special figure display and a special game state is generated. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control is performed so that the gaming ball can flow into the special winning 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). Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 100 functions as a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, when the special figure variation display game is a win, the jackpot symbol is extracted based on the jackpot symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the jackpot determination random number value. While determining (the 1st special result mode or the 2nd special result mode), the processing which sets the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) which derives the special result mode after the end of the special gaming state is performed. That is, the probability that the probability that the game control device 30 will derive the special result mode in the variable display game is a normal probability state that is a normal probability, and a high probability state that is a high probability that is higher than the normal probability. Probability setting means for setting the state. Further, the game control device 30 is based on the start-up memory, and as a special result mode, a normal special result mode that is set to a normal probability state after the end of the special gaming state, a probability change special result mode that is set to a high probability state after the end of the special game state, Special result mode selection means for selecting any one of the above. In addition, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes a first operation state (short-time operation state) and a second operation state in which the normal variation winning device 7 is likely to be in the second state (open state) than the first operation state ( Normal operation state) is set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7. During the high-probability state, the opening condition of the normal variable winning device 7 provided at the starting winning opening for giving the starting condition for the second special figure variable display game is changed to the first operating state advantageous to the player. The starting winning rate per unit time is increased.

  Then, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, the determination value (specific value) and the second special value for the first special figure variation display game according to the current probability state (normal probability state or high probability state). A process of setting a determination value (specific value) for the figure variation display game is performed. Specifically, in the normal probability state, the random number value is set using a predetermined number of first determination values as a specific value. In the high probability state, a second value different from the first determination value and the first determination value is set. Processing to set a judgment value is performed. 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.

  It should be noted that the value of the second special figure variation display game is given to the player in the special game state or after the special game state ends, rather than the first special figure variation display game. The value given to the player is high because, for example, the distribution ratio of the number of rounds in the special gaming state is advantageous to the player (the first special figure variable display game has an occurrence rate of 15R probability variation big hit: 40%, The 2R probability variable jackpot occurrence rate: 20%, 15R normal jackpot occurrence rate: 40%, while the second special figure fluctuation display game is 15R probability variation jackpot occurrence rate: 55%, 2R probability variation jackpot occurrence rate: 5%, 15R normal big hit occurrence rate: 40%). In addition to the fact that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is large (the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is large), the second special figure variation display game is more The probability of becoming higher may be increased. Further, the value in production may include a tendency to reach a reach state, a reach production that does not usually appear easily (a so-called super reach or a premier reach), and the like.

  From the above, the start storage means (game control device 30) has the first start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 as the first start memory, And a second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a winning of the game ball to the two start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) as a second start memory, the variable display control means is a variable display game The first variation display game is executed based on the first start memory and the second variation display game is executed based on the second start memory, and the second variation display game based on the second start memory is first started. Including a priority fluctuation display control means (game control device 30) that executes preferentially over the first fluctuation display game based on memory, and the probability fluctuation control means satisfies a probability fluctuation condition predetermined in one of the fluctuation display games. do it When varying the rate state, and it has to varying probability state similarly for the other variable display game.

  In the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, game balls input from sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. Based on the detection signal, the payout control device 125 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device.

  In addition, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 stores the jackpot determination random number value stored in the first start memory or the second start memory and the ROM 31b in addition to the start timing of the special figure variation display game. Whether or not a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory for the start memory for which the special figure fluctuation display game has not yet been executed. The process of determining whether or not That is, the game control device 30 serves as start memory determination means for determining whether or not a special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the variable display game.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40, based on a command signal from the game control device 30 (change time command, change stop command, etc.), the display device 43 displays a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Controls processing and effects.

  In FIG. 3, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the gaming state in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. When there is no first start memory and second start memory, the normal state ST1 (normal state, waiting for customers) is entered, and the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory). It will be in the state which waits for generation | occurrence | production. In this normal state ST1, if there is a prize (first special figure start prize, special figure 1 start prize) at the first start winning opening 13, the process shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state (special figure 1 fluctuation state) ST2. The first special figure variation display game is executed. Further, when there is a prize (second special figure starting prize, special figure 2 starting prize) in the normal variation winning device 7 in the normal state ST1, the process proceeds to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3. Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The first special figure fluctuation state ST2 is a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and when a special result mode is derived as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display game (when the jackpot condition is satisfied) ) Shifts to the jackpot state ST4 and enters a special game state. Further, in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition and there is no first start memory and second start memory, The process shifts to the state ST1 and waits for generation of the first start memory and the second start memory. In the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition, there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory. The first special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2. Further, when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, and there is a second start memory, the second special figure fluctuation state The process proceeds to ST3, and the second special figure variation display game is executed. Since the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory, if there is a second start memory, the second special figure variation state ST3 even if the first start memory exists. Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The second special figure fluctuation state ST3 is a state in which the second special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and when a special result mode is derived as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display game (when the jackpot condition is satisfied) ) Shifts to the jackpot state ST4 and enters a special game state. Further, in the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition and there is no first start memory and second start memory, The process shifts to the state ST1 and waits for generation of the first start memory and the second start memory. Further, in the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition, and there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory, The process shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, and the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Also, in the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition and there is a second start memory, the second special figure fluctuation state In ST3, the second special figure variation display game is executed. In the normal state ST1, if there is a prize (the second special figure starting prize, the special figure 2 starting prize) in the normal variation winning device 7, the process proceeds to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3. Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The jackpot state ST4 is a state in which a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. And in this jackpot state ST4, when the special game state is finished and there is no first start memory and second start memory, the state shifts to the normal state ST1 and waits for the generation of the first start memory and the second start memory It becomes. Further, when the special game state is ended in the big hit state ST4 and there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory, the process proceeds to the first special figure fluctuation state ST2 and the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Further, when the special game state is finished in the big hit state ST4 and there is the second start memory, the process proceeds to the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed. In the normal state ST1, if there is a prize (the second special figure starting prize, the special figure 2 starting prize) in the normal variation winning device 7, the process proceeds to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3. Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  In FIG. 4, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the alerting | reporting state which is the alerting | reporting state with respect to the player of the probability state in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. In the notification state, a normal notification state A1 for informing that a normal probability state is informed and a high probability notification state A2 for informing a high probability state are set as a probability notification state for informing a probability state. In the notification state, at least a low-speed state A3 in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state and a latent state A4 in which the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is in a normal operation state, , Is set. In the special game state that occurs when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the big hit state A5 is set as the notification state.

  In the normal notification state A1 in which the normal probability state is notified, for example, the player can recognize the normal probability state by the display mode on the display device 43. In the normal notification state A1, when the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A5. Further, in the normal notification state A1, when the condition for shifting to the latent state is satisfied (for example, winning a predetermined lottery), the state shifts to the latent state A4.

  The jackpot state A5 is set when a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special gaming state is terminated in this jackpot state A5, and the jackpot that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state is a probability variation mode (probability variation special result mode), a high probability notification state at a predetermined rate The process shifts to any one of A2, time-shortening state A3, and latent state A4. Further, when the jackpot that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state is the normal mode (normal special result mode), the state shifts to the time reduction state A3 or the latent state A4 at a predetermined rate. In addition, when it will be in a high probability state, but when it transfers to a latent notification state (time-short state A3 or latent state A4), the display mode of a probability variation mode is displayed on the special figure display, but the decoration executed by the display device 43 In the special figure variation display game, a special result mode is displayed so that the player does not know that it will be in a high probability state. Therefore, when the state is the latent notification state, the player cannot know the probability state when shifting to the short time state A3 or the latent state A4.

  In the high-probability notification state A2 for notifying that the state is a high-probability state, for example, the player can recognize that the state is a high-probability state by the display mode on the display device 43. In the high probability notification state A2, when the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A5.

  In the short time state A3, for example, the player can recognize that it is in the short time operation state from the display mode on the display device 43 and the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 7, but information on the probability state is not notified, The state is such that the player cannot recognize the probability state. At this time, in the short state A3, when the result of the special figure change display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the process shifts to the big hit state A5. Moreover, when the probability state is the high probability state in the time-short state A3 and the transition condition to the predetermined probability notification state described later is satisfied, the state shifts to the high probability notification state A2. Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the time reduction state A3, the process shifts to the latent state A4.

  In the latent state A4, for example, the player can recognize that it is the latent state A4 from the display mode on the display device 43, but information regarding the probability state is not notified, and the player cannot recognize the probability state. It is in a state. In the latent state A4, when the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the game proceeds to the big hit state A5. Further, in the latent state A4, when a transition condition to a predetermined probability notification state described later is satisfied, if the probability state is a high probability state, the state shifts to the high probability notification state A2, and the probability state is a normal probability state. If it is, it will transfer to normal alerting | reporting state A1.

  Such a transition of the notification state is selected and executed by the effect control device 40 under the control of the game control device 30. In other words, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 include a plurality of notifications including a high probability notification state in which a high probability state is notified and a latent notification state in which at least a high probability state is not notified as a probability state notification state. It forms a part of notification state setting means for setting any one of the states to the notification state.

  Next, the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state, which is executed when a predetermined execution mode change condition is satisfied in the latent notification state (time reduction state A3 or latent state A4), will be described. This notification effect is executed when the notification state is changed from a latent notification state in which the probability state is not notified to the player to a probability notification state in which the probability state is notified to the player. A continuous performance is executed over the game. In addition, the notification stage is such that the stage is updated when the player operates (presses) the operation button 41 serving as the operation means during a predetermined period in the special figure variation display game in which the notification stage is being executed. It has become. Then, as a result of the update, a final state stage is reached, and the player operates the operation button 41 as an operation means in the notification stage of the final stage stage to operate (press) the probability state notification stage that notifies the probability state. In addition to being executed, the notification state shifts from the latent notification state (time reduction state A3 or latent state A4) to the probability notification state (normal notification state A1 or high probability notification state A2).

  First, the control of the game (notification effect (notification effect state)) 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).

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Yes), processing when a power failure occurs 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 this process when a power failure occurs, 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.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, in the timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step a) is performed. Next, from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, out of ball SW122, etc.) Based on input processing and output data set in various processing, input / output processing (step b) for performing output processing for controlling driving of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening SOL10b, general electric power SOL7b), etc. Do.

  Next, a command transmission process (step c) 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 d) for updating the winning random number is performed. Next, the initial value random number update process (step e) is performed to update the initial value of the random number and break the temporal regularity of the random number.

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step f) is performed for updating random numbers for determining a variation pattern in the decoration special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, whether or not there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,. A winning opening switch monitoring process (step g) is monitored.

  Then, an error monitoring process (step h) for monitoring each signal and error is performed, and a first special figure game process (step i) for performing a process relating to the first special figure fluctuation display game, and a second special figure fluctuation display game. A second special figure game process (step j) for performing the process and a general figure game process (step k) for performing a process related to the common figure display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step l) is performed that is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performs a process related to the segment LED that displays various information related to the game. Then, an external information editing process (step m) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, the processing for declaring the end of interrupt (step n) is performed, the processing for restoring the saved register data (step o) is performed, the processing for permitting the interrupt (step p) is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is performed. finish.

[First Special Figure Game Processing]
In the first special figure game process, the input of the first start port SW13a is monitored, the whole process related to the first special figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set. As shown in FIG. 7, in the first special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (step i1), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the first start opening SW13a. In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1), if there is no start winning (step i1; No), it is determined whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8). )I do.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1), if there is a start winning (step i1; Yes), a process of acquiring the first start memorized number (step i2). ) To determine whether the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3).

  In the determination of whether or not the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3), when the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3; Yes), that is, the upper limit value of the first start memory number is set. If it exceeds, it is determined whether there is a second start memory (step i8).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3), if the first start memory number is not 4 or more (step i3; No), the first start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step i4) is performed.

  After performing the process of incrementing the first start memory number by 1 (step i4), storing the big hit random number in the big hit random number save area corresponding to the updated first start memory number (step i5), The storing process (step i6) is performed. Furthermore, the process of setting the command of the effect symbol start memory number (step i7) is performed, and the display setting of the first start memory number on the display device 43 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8), if there is a second start memory (step i8; Yes), the first special figure game process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8), if there is no second start memory (step i8; No), a process of acquiring a special figure game process number (step i9) is performed.

  Then, a special figure game branching process (step i10) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number, a special figure variation control process (step i11) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

[Second special figure game processing]
In the second special figure game process, the input of the second start port SW7d is monitored, the whole process related to the second special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set. As shown in FIG. 8, in the second special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning for the normal variation winning device 7 (step j <b> 1).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning for the normal variation winning device 7 (step j1), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the second start port SW7d. If there is no start prize (step j1; No) in the determination of whether or not there is a start prize for the normal variable prize device 7 (step j1), a process for obtaining a special figure game process number (step j8) is performed.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning to the ordinary variable winning device 7 (step j1), if there is a starting win (step j1; Yes), a process of acquiring the second start memory number (step j2). To determine whether or not the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3).

  In the determination of whether or not the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3), if the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3; Yes), that is, the upper limit value of the second start memory number is set. When it exceeds, the process (step j8) which acquires a special figure game process number is performed. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3), if the second start memory number is not 4 or more (step j3; No), the second start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step j4) is performed.

  Thereafter, processing for storing the big hit random number in the big hit random number saving area corresponding to the updated second starting stored number (step j5) and processing for storing the big hit symbol random number (step j6) are performed. Furthermore, the process of setting the command for the effect symbol start memory number (step j7) is performed, and the display setting of the second start memory number on the display device 43 is performed. And the process (step j8) which acquires a special figure game process number is performed.

  Then, a special figure game branching process (step j9) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number, a special figure variation control process (step j10) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

[Special figure game branching]
As shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure game branching process, the process to be executed is selected based on the special figure game process number acquired in the process (step i9, step j8) of acquiring the special figure game process number. It has become. This special figure game branching process is a process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, and is a process common to both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. . The first execution control means for the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second execution control means for the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is the special figure game branching process. Will be performed.

  In this special figure game branching process, first, it is determined whether or not the process number is 0 (step S11). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S11), if the process number is 0 (step S11; Yes), a special figure routine process is performed (step S12). In this special figure routine processing (step S12), the start of variation of the special symbol is monitored, and setting of the special symbol variation start, production setting, or setting of information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing is performed. It has become. Details of the special figure routine process (step S12) will be described later. On the other hand, if the process number is not 0 (step S11; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S11), it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S13). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S13). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 1 (step S13), when the process number is 1 (step S13; Yes), the special figure change start process 2 is performed (step S14). In the special figure variation start process 2 (step S14), information related to special symbol fluctuation is set. For example, a special figure fluctuation display game (first game based on the first start memory or the second start memory) is set. With the execution of the 1 special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, the corresponding first start memory and second start memory are decremented by one. On the other hand, if the process number is not 1 (step S13; No) in determining whether the process number is 1 (step S13), it is determined whether the process number is 2 (step S15). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 2 (step S15). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 2 (step S15), when the processing number is 2 (step S15; Y), a special figure changing process is performed (step S16). In the special figure changing process (step S16), updating of a timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, etc.) in the special figure changing display game and setting of information necessary for performing the special figure display process are performed. Is supposed to do. On the other hand, if the process number is not 2 (step S15; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 2 (step S15), it is determined whether the process number is 3 (step S17). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 3 (step S17). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 3 (step S17), if the processing number is 3 (step S17; Yes), a special figure display process is performed (step S18). In the special figure display processing (step S18), when the timer for managing the time (such as the stop symbol display time) in the special figure change display game is updated or the special figure change display game is a big hit. Information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing to be performed is set. On the other hand, if the process number is not 3 (step S17; No) in the determination as to whether the process number is 3 (step S17), the process determines whether the process number is 4 (step S19). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 4 (step S19). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 4 (step S19), if the processing number is 4 (step S19; Yes), the fanfare / interval processing that is processing related to the special gaming state is performed (step S20). ). On the other hand, if the process number is not 4 (step S19; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 4 (step S19), it is determined whether or not the process number is 5 (step S21). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 5 (step S21). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 5 (step S21), if the processing number is 5 (step S21; Yes), a process for opening a big prize opening that is processing related to the special gaming state is performed (step S21). S22). On the other hand, if the process number is not 5 (step S21; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 5 (step S21), it is determined whether the process number is 6 (step S23). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 6 (step S23). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 6 (step S23), if the processing number is 6 (step S23; Y), the big winning opening remaining ball processing that is processing related to the special gaming state is performed (step S23). S24). On the other hand, if the process number is not 6 (step S23; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 6 (step S23), it is determined whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25). .

  Next, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25), if the process number is 7 (step S25; Yes), a big hit end process that is a process related to the special gaming state is performed (step S26). On the other hand, if the process number is not 7 in the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25) (step S25; No), 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 S31). In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S31), if there is no start memory (step S31; No), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo is set (step S37). The case where there is no start memory (step S31; No) is a case where neither the first start memory nor the second start memory is present.

  In determining whether or not there is a customer waiting demo setting (step S37), for example, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo flag that is set to display the customer waiting demo image on the display device 43 is set. When it is determined whether or not there is a customer waiting demo setting (step S37), if there is a customer waiting demo setting (step S37; Yes), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a customer waiting demo setting (step S37), if there is no customer waiting demo setting (step S37; No), a customer waiting demo command is set (step S38). Normal processing ends.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a start memory (step S31), if there is a start memory (step S31; Yes), a notification effect control process (step S32) that is a process related to the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state. I do.

  In the notification effect control process, as a process related to the notification effect, a process for determining the execution of the notification effect, the effect content of the notification effect, and the like is performed. As shown in FIG. 11, in this notification effect control process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S41). The determination of whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S41) is currently being executed by determining whether or not there is a notification effect flag that is set when the notification effect is being executed. This is a process for determining whether or not. In the determination of whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S41), when there is no notification effect flag (step S41; No), that is, when the notification effect is not being executed, notification for determining whether or not the notification effect is to be executed is determined. An effect execution determination process (step S49) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this notification effect execution determination process, first, a process of acquiring a big hit random number (a big hit determination random value) in the start memory (first start memory, second start memory) (step S71). It is determined whether there is a value that matches the specific value in the acquired jackpot random number (step S72). In the determination of whether or not there is a value that matches the specific value (step S72), if there is a value that matches the specific value (step S72; Yes), a process of setting a hit notification effect determination table (step S73). And a process of extracting a notification effect random number (step S75). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a value that matches the specific value (step S72), if there is no value that matches the specific value (step S72; No), that is, if all are out of place, determination of the outage notification effect A process of setting a table (step S74) is performed, and a process of extracting a notification effect random number (step S75) is performed.

  Next, based on the random number extracted in step S75, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is to be executed (step S76). In the determination as to whether or not to execute the notification effect (step S76), whether or not the notification effect is executed with reference to a table (a hit notification effect determination table or a miss notification effect determination table) selected from the extracted notification effect random numbers. Determine whether. Note that the outage notification effect determination table has a lower probability of being a notification effect than the hit notification effect determination table. For example, in the hit notification effect determination table, execution of the notification effect is determined with a probability of 1/10. In the outage notification effect determination table, execution of the notification effect is determined with a probability of 1/100. In the determination of whether or not to execute the notification effect (step S76), when the notification effect is not executed (step S76; No), the notification effect execution determination process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not to execute the notification effect (step S76), when the notification effect is executed (step S76; Yes), a process of setting the notification effect flag (step S77) is performed and the notification effect execution decision is made. The process ends.

  Next, returning to FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S49). The notification effect flag is set when it is determined to execute the notification effect in the notification effect execution determination process described above. In the determination of whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S49), when there is no notification effect flag (step S49; No), that is, when the notification effect is not executed, the notification effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S49), when there is a notification effect flag (step S49; Yes), that is, when it is determined to execute the notification effect, the number of notification effect determination processing ( Step S50) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in this notification effect number determination process, first, a process of acquiring a big hit random number (big hit determination random number value) in the start memory (first start memory, second start memory) (step S81). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot random number has a value that matches the specific value (step S82).

  The jackpot determination randomness that matches the specific value in the determination of whether or not the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the acquired start memory (the first start memory or the second start memory) When there is a numerical value (step S82; Yes), a process (step S83) of setting the number of starting memories until the starting memory storing the random number for jackpot determination that matches the specific value is set as the value of the notification effect counter. To complete the notification effect number determination process. In the process of setting the starting memory number up to the starting memory in which the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored (step S83), the first starting memory and the second starting memory are referred to, and the jackpot that matches the specific value A process of setting the number of start memories to be digested in accordance with the digest order until the start storage storing the determination random number value is performed. This process is a process of the special figure routine process (step S12) in the special figure game branching process shown in FIG. 9, and the subtraction process of the starting memory number is executed after the special figure routine process (step S12). Subtraction is performed in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (step S14). Therefore, the number of start memories to be set includes the start memory that triggered this process. Thus, the notification effect is executed in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is a big hit and the start memory that has been consumed so far among the currently stored start memories. In other words, the start memory determined that the special result is derived by the start memory determination means (game control device 30) and the execution mode stored in the start memory digested before the start memory are displayed as the probability state notification execution mode. Will be changed.

  On the other hand, in the determination (step S82) whether the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the acquired start memory (first start memory or second start memory), the jackpot determination that matches the specific value If there is no random number for use (step S82; No), a process of setting the start memory number to the value of the notification effect number counter is performed (step S84), and the notification effect number determination process is terminated. In the process of setting the start memory number to the value of the notification effect number counter (step S84), the first start memory number and the second start memory which are currently stored start memory numbers as the value of the notification effect number counter. Performs processing to set the sum of numbers. Thus, the notification effect is executed in all the special figure variation display games based on the currently stored start memory. That is, the execution mode of all start memories is changed to the probability state notification execution mode.

  Next, returning to FIG. 11, the process of decrementing the value of the notification effect number counter by 1 (step S51) is performed, and the notification effect control process is terminated. That is, since the first notification effect is executed in the special figure variation game based on the start memory currently being processed, a process of subtracting the amount from the value of the notification effect number counter is performed.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a notification effect flag (step S41), which is the first process in the notification effect control process shown in FIG. If it is being executed, a process of decrementing the value of the notification effect counter (step S42) is performed. That is, since the notification effect is executed in the special figure variation game based on the start memory currently being processed, a process of subtracting the amount from the value of the notification effect number counter is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a second start memory (step S43). In the determination of whether or not this is the second start memory (step S43), it is determined whether or not the start memory currently being processed is the second start memory newly stored after the notification effect flag is set. In the determination of whether or not this is the new second start memory (step S43), if it is not the new second start memory (step S43; No), whether or not the value of the notification effect number counter is “0”. Is determined (step S45). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is a new second start memory (step S43), if it is a new second start memory (step S43; Yes), a notification effect change control process (step S44) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification effect number counter is “0” (step S45). That is, when the game control device 30 is executing the notification effect based on the start memory stored in the first start memory means (game control device 30), the second start memory means (game control device 30). Start memory determination means for determining whether or not the start memory is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the notification effect change control process, first, whether or not the second start memory is a win value, that is, whether or not a big hit determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the second start memory. (Step S61). In the determination of whether or not the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the second start memory (step S61), the second start that is currently being newly stored after the notification effect flag is set. It is determined whether the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in memory, that is, whether it is a jackpot in the variable display game based on the start memory. In the determination of whether or not the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the second start memory (step S61), the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is not stored in the second start memory In the case (step S61; No), the process of incrementing the value of the notification effect number counter by 1 (step S62) is performed, the process of setting the notification effect change flag (step S63) is performed, and the notification effect change control process is terminated. . When the notification effect change flag is set, a notification effect change command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game. As a result, even if the number of games increases due to the new second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory, the number of notification effects can be increased by that amount, without causing the player to feel uncomfortable. Can be executed.

  On the other hand, in determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the second start memory (step S61), the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the second start memory. If yes (step S61; Yes), the process of setting the value of the notification effect number counter to “0” (step S64) is performed, and the notification effect change control process is terminated. As a result, when the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value is stored in the new second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory, the second start memory is stored. Based on this, the final effect stage of the notification effect can be executed to end the notification effect, and the notification effect can be executed without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

  That is, when the game control device 30 determines that the start memory is stored in the second start memory means (game control device 30) by the start memory determining means (game control device 30), the notification effect being executed is executed. It forms part of execution mode changing means for changing the mode. The execution mode changing means (game control device 30) ends the notification effect state when the special game state is generated based on the result mode of the variable display game by the second execution control means (game control device 30). Will be allowed to. In addition, to change the execution mode, in addition to reducing the number of notification effects and shortening the notification effect state as described above, for example, increasing the number of notification effects and extending the notification effect state, It is good also as changing the contents of production. This makes it possible to execute an entertaining game.

  Thereafter, returning to FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification effect counter is “0” (step S45). In the determination of whether or not the value of the notification effect number counter is “0” (step S45), if the value of the notification effect number counter is “0” (step S45; Yes), that is, it was scheduled. When it is the stage where the notification effect ends, a process for setting the notification effect end flag (step S46) is performed, a process for clearing the notification effect flag (step S47) is performed, and the notification effect control process is ended. In this case, the notification effect performed in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory currently being processed is the final effect stage. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the value of the notification effect number counter is “0” (step S45), when the value of the notification effect number counter is not “0” (step S45; No), the notification effect control process is performed. finish. That is, in this case, the notification effect to be performed in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory currently being processed is not the final effect stage, but the notification effect is continuously performed also in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be digested next. Is executed.

  Next, returning to FIG. 10, a big hit flag setting process (step S33) is performed. In the jackpot flag setting process (step S33), a process for setting a jackpot flag is performed when the jackpot determination random number stored in the start-up memory currently being processed matches the specific value. And after performing this jackpot flag setting process (step S33), a special figure stop symbol setting process (step S34) is performed.

  After setting the stop symbol in the special figure stop symbol setting process (step S34), the variation pattern setting process (step S35) is performed to determine the variation pattern (the variation time based on the determination of the second half variation pattern and the first half variation pattern). Set). When determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern (variation time or presence / absence of reach) is determined based on the presence / absence of the jackpot flag (determination result of the jackpot determination random value), the jackpot symbol random number value, and the like. At the time of starting winning, a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, etc. are stored as starting memory, and at this time, the execution mode of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory is determined. In addition, when determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of the presence or absence of the notification effect flag, and the presence of the notification effect flag makes the execution mode a probability state notification execution mode. Become. Based on the latter half variation pattern and the first half variation pattern determined here, a variation time command (notification effect start command, notification effect instruction command, notification effect change command, notification effect end command, etc.) is determined, and this variation time command is determined. Is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game, and a variation stop command is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the variation of the special figure variation display game is stopped. It has come to be.

  Thereafter, a process for storing the information of the start of fluctuation (step S36) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the information on the start of fluctuation (step S36), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure fluctuation start process 2 is selected in the next special figure game branching process (shown in FIG. 9). It becomes like this.

In other words, the game control device 30 has a plurality of variation displays by the corresponding variation display control means (game control device 30) of the first execution control means (game control device 30) or the second execution control means (game control device 30). A notification effect control means for executing a notification effect state in which effects are continuously produced throughout the game is provided. As a condition for executing the notification effect state, a condition that a plurality of start memories are stored in either the first start storage means (game control device 30) or the second start storage means (game control device 30) is used. Also good. The number of start memories stored in the first start storage means (game control apparatus 30) and the second start storage means (game control apparatus 30) may be plural (at least 2 or more).

[Notification effect setting processing]
Next, the notification effect setting process by the effect control device 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in this notification effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a notification effect start command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S91). This notification effect start command is a command output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to start the notification effect. In the determination of whether or not the notification effect start command has been received (step S91), when the notification effect start command is received (step S91; Yes), processing for extracting the notification effect random number (step S92) is performed.

  Next, processing for selecting the type of notification effect to be executed (step S93) is performed based on the notification effect random number extracted in step S92. Here, as the types of notification effects, a plurality of types of notification effects with different stories and characters appearing are prepared, and one of these is selected. Each notification effect is composed of a plurality of effect stages, and the plurality of effect stages have a series (for example, a story) that progresses toward the final effect stage. Note that notification effects of the same type (same story) are set with different types of effect stages (e.g., eight types of effect stages set from 1 to 8 stages). It is selected according to the number of notification effects to be performed (number of games).

  Then, the process (step S94) which acquires an effect stage is performed. In the process of acquiring the effect stage (step S94), the effect stage of the notification effect being executed is acquired. Note that at the start of the notification effect, the effect stage is set to the first stage. After performing the process of acquiring the effect stage (step S94), the process of selecting which effect stage of the notification effect to be performed among the notification effects is performed based on the effect stage (step S95), and the notification effect setting process is performed. finish. Through these processes, one of a plurality of types of notification effects is selected, and a predetermined effect stage is selected from the selected notification effects as an effect mode.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the notification effect start command has been received (step S91), if the notification effect start command has not been received (step S91; No), the notification effect instruction command or the notification effect end command has been received. Is determined (step S96). This notification effect instruction command is a command that is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to continue the notification effect. The notification effect end command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to end the notification effect.

  In the determination of whether or not the notification effect instruction command or the notification effect end command is received (step S96), when the notification effect instruction command or the notification effect end command is received (step S96; Yes), a process of acquiring the effect stage (Step S94) Based on the production stage, a selection process (step S95) for selecting which production stage of the production stage of the production stage is performed (step S95), and the production stage setting process ends. Through these processes, a predetermined effect stage that matches the progress of the notification effect is selected as the effect mode. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the notification effect instruction command or the notification effect end command is received (step S96), when the notification effect instruction command or the notification effect end command is not received (step S96; No), the notification effect It is determined whether or not a change command has been received (step S97). This notification effect change command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory (which is lost) newly stored during the execution of the notification effect. Command.

  In the determination of whether or not the notification effect change command is received (step S97), when the notification effect change command is received (step S97; Yes), a process of selecting the change notification effect is performed (step S98), and the notification effect is obtained. The setting process ends. Through these processes, the change effect is selected as the effect mode. In addition, the change effect selected here does not hinder the transition from the content of the notification effect in the previous stage to the content of the notification effect in the next stage in the notification effect having a series. It is said to be a production. The changing effect may be a blocking effect (cut-in display) that inhibits the series (for example, interrupts the story). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the notification effect change command has been received (step S97), if the notification effect change command has not been received (step S97; No), the notification effect setting process ends.

  That is, when the effect control device 40 executes the notification effect by the notification effect control means (game control device 30), a plurality of specific effects (notification effects) having a series in the variable display device (display device 43). A notification effect display control means for continuously displaying the variable display game is provided. In addition, the production control device 40 sets a notification state setting unit that sets a probability notification state for notifying the probability state and a latent notification state for notifying the probability state as the notification state of the probability state. Part of it. Further, based on the fact that the predetermined execution mode change condition is satisfied in the latent notification state, the production control device 40 executes the notification mode related to the notification of the probability state as the execution mode stored in the start-up memory. It forms part of execution mode changing means for changing to an execution mode.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40, in the notification effect determined by the above-described notification effect setting process, the notification effect update process shown in FIG. 16, which is a process of updating the effect based on the operation of the operation button serving as the operation means, is performed.

  In the notification effect update process, first, it is determined whether or not the operation button is turned on within the effective period (step S101). In the determination of whether or not the operation button has been turned on within this effective period (step S101), if the operation button has not been turned on within the effective period (step S101; No), the notification effect update process is terminated. . On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the operation button is turned on within the effective period (step S101), if the operation button is turned on within the effective period (step S101; Yes), the selected notification effect is final. It is determined whether or not it is a notification effect (step S102).

  In the determination of whether or not the selected notification effect is the final notification effect (step S102), if the selected notification effect is the final notification effect (step S102; Yes), the probability notification process (step S106) is performed. Do. In this probability notification process (step S106), as a process of notifying the player of the probability state, for example, a process of performing notification display shown in FIGS. 17 (8) to (13) is performed. Then, a notification state transition process (step S107) is performed, the notification state is shifted to a probability notification state (normal notification state or high probability notification state), and the notification effect update process is terminated. On the other hand, when the selected notification effect is not the final notification effect (step S102; No) in the determination of whether or not the selected notification effect is the final notification effect (step S102), the selected notification effect is changed. It is determined whether or not it is a notification effect (step S103).

  In the determination of whether or not the selected notification effect is a change notification effect (step S103), if the selected notification effect is not a change notification effect (step S103; No), a process of updating the effect stage (step S104). ) Is performed, a process for updating the display (step S105) is performed, and the notification effect updating process is terminated. On the other hand, when the selected notification effect is the change notification effect (step S103; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the selected notification effect is the change notification effect (step S103), the process of updating the display (step S103; Yes) Step S105) is performed, and the notification effect update process is terminated.

  That is, when the operation control unit (operation button 41) is operated during a predetermined period of the variable display game executed in the probability state notification execution mode, the effect control device 40 executes the probability display notification of the variable display game to be executed next time. An effect stage selection means is provided for selecting an effect stage that has progressed more than the effect stage that has been executed as the effect stage of the aspect.

  An example of the notification effect executed by the process as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in this example, the notification state is a latent state, four first start memories are stored (both are random numbers for jackpot determination = “out”), and zero second start memories are stored. In this state, the execution of the notification effect is determined.

[Notification production first production stage]
FIGS. 16 (1) and 16 (2) are display modes of the display device 43 in the special figure variation display game at the start of the notification effect (first effect stage). At the start of this special figure variation display game, it is determined that there is a start memory in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. 10 (step S31; Yes), and the notification effect control process shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In the notification effect control process, it is determined that there is no notification effect flag (step S41; No), and the notification effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 13 is performed. In the case of this example, it is determined that the notification effect is executed in the notification effect execution determination process (step S76; Yes), and the notification effect flag is set.

  Returning to FIG. 11, since the notification effect flag is set (step S49; Yes), the notification effect number determination process shown in FIG. 14 is performed. In the notification effect number determination process, since there is no start memory that stores the jackpot determination random number value that matches the specific value in the start memory (step S82; No), the number of start memories is set as the value of the notification effect number counter ( Step S84). At this time, since the number of start memories is 4, the value set in the notification effect number counter is “4”.

  Returning to FIG. 11, the value of the notification effect number counter is decremented by 1 (step S50), and the value set in the notification effect number counter is “3”. Returning to FIG. 10, the processing from step S33 to step S36 is performed. At this time, in the variation pattern setting process, as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game, a processing for setting a probability state notification execution mode for executing a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state is performed, and a variation pattern command is set. In addition, a notification effect start command, which is a command output to the effect control device 40, is set at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to start the notification effect. These commands are transmitted later to the effect control device 40 (step c in FIG. 6). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (step S14) performed after the special figure normal process (step S12), the first start memory number is subtracted by 1 and the first start memory is three. Become.

  In the effect control device 40, based on the command received from the game control device 30, a process related to the decoration special figure change display game related to the special figure change display game and a process related to the notification effect in the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. In the process related to the decoration special figure fluctuation display game related to the special figure fluctuation display game, the content of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is determined based on the received fluctuation pattern command. In addition, since the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, a process of selecting a result form of deviation as a result form is performed. Further, in the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 15, since the notification effect start command is received (step S91; Yes), the type of notification effect is selected. Here, since the initial start memory was four (the value set in the notification effect number counter was “4”), the notification effect in which four effect stages were set is selected. Further, a process of selecting an effect to be displayed from the selected notification effect (here, selecting the notification effect in the first effect stage) is performed.

  Then, with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display device 43, and the selected notification effect is displayed. Here, first, the first half display shown in FIG. At this time, in the notification effect update process shown in FIG. 16, when the operation button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period (step S101; Yes), the effect stage is updated and the display is updated. As a result, the effect stage is set to the second effect stage, and the second half display shown in FIG. The second half display shown in FIG. 17 (2) is a display related to the first half display of the next production stage (second production stage). After that, the decoration special figure variation display game is finished and the result mode of the deviation is displayed. If the operation button 41 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the production stage is not updated, and the next production display of the first production stage is performed in the next special figure variation display game. Become.

[Notification production second production stage]
FIGS. 16 (3) and 16 (4) are display modes of the display device 43 in the special figure variation display game in which the notification effect of the second effect stage is executed. At the start of this special figure variation display game, it is determined that there is a start memory in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. 10 (step S31; Yes), and the notification effect control process shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In the notification effect control process, it is determined that there is a notification effect flag (step S41; Yes), the value of the notification effect number counter is decremented by 1 (step S42), and the value set in the notification effect number counter is “2”. Become. And since new 2nd starting memory is not memorize | stored (step S43; No) and the value of a notification effect frequency counter is not "0" (step S45; No), it returns to FIG. 10 and returns from step S33 to step S36. Perform the process. At this time, in the variation pattern setting process, as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game, a processing for setting a probability state notification execution mode for executing a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state is performed, and a variation pattern command is set. In addition, a notification effect instruction command is set. These commands are transmitted later to the effect control device 40 (step c in FIG. 6). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (step S14) performed after the special figure normal process (step S12), the first start memory number is decremented by 1 and the first start memory is two. Become.

  In the effect control device 40, based on the command received from the game control device 30, a process related to the decoration special figure change display game related to the special figure change display game and a process related to the notification effect in the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. In addition, since the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, a process of selecting a result form of deviation as a result form is performed. In the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 15, there is no notification effect start command (step S91; No), and the notification effect instruction command is received (step S97; Yes), so the effect stage is acquired and displayed. Select a production. Here, in the previous special figure fluctuation display game, the stage of production is the second stage of production, so the process of selecting the notification stage of the second stage of production is performed.

  Then, with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display device 43, and the selected notification effect is displayed. Here, first, the first half display shown in FIG. At this time, in the notification effect update process shown in FIG. 16, when the operation button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period (step S101; Yes), the effect stage is updated and the display is updated. As a result, the effect stage is set to the third effect stage, and the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (4) is performed. Note that the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (4) is a display related to the first half display of the next effect stage (third effect stage). After that, the decoration special figure variation display game is finished and the result mode of the deviation is displayed. If the operation button 41 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the stage of production is not updated, and the next stage of stage production is displayed in the next special figure variation display game. Become.

[Notification production third production stage]
FIGS. 16 (5) and 16 (6) are display modes of the display device 43 in the special figure variation display game in which the notification effect of the third effect stage is executed. In addition, the process performed at the time of starting this special figure fluctuation display game is the same as the process performed when performing the notification effect in the second effect stage. As a result of this processing, the value set in the notification effect number counter becomes “1”, or the first start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first start memory becomes one.

  Moreover, in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, since the production | presentation stage was the 3rd production | presentation stage in the last special figure fluctuation display game, the process which selects the notification production | presentation of the 3rd production | generation stage is performed. Then, with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display device 43, and the selected notification effect is displayed. Here, first, the first half display shown in FIG. At this time, in the notification effect update process shown in FIG. 16, when the operation button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period (step S101; Yes), the effect stage is updated and the display is updated. Thereby, the effect stage is set to the fourth effect stage, and the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (6) is performed. Note that the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (6) is a display related to the first half display of the next effect stage (fourth effect stage, final effect stage). After that, the decoration special figure variation display game is finished and the result mode of the deviation is displayed. If the operation button 41 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the stage of production is not updated, and the next stage of the third stage of stage production is displayed in the next special figure variation display game. Become.

[Notification production stage 4]
FIGS. 16 (7) to (13) are display modes of the display device 43 in the special figure changing display game at the final stage of the notification effect. At the start of this special figure variation display game, it is determined that there is a start memory in the special figure usual process shown in FIG. 10 (step S31; Yes), and the notification effect control process shown in FIG. 11 is performed. In the notification effect control process, it is determined that there is a notification effect flag (step S41; Yes), the value of the notification effect number counter is decremented by 1 (step S42), and the value set in the notification effect number counter is “0”. Become. And although new 2nd start memory is not memorized (Step S43; No), since a notice production number counter is “0” (Step S45; Yes), a notice production end flag is set (Step S46). At the same time, the notification effect flag is cleared (step S47). Returning to FIG. 10, the processing from step S33 to step S36 is performed. At this time, in the variation pattern setting process, as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game, a processing for setting a probability state notification execution mode for executing a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state is performed, and a variation pattern command is set. Further, since the notification effect end flag is set, the notification effect end command is set. These commands are transmitted later to the effect control device 40 (step c in FIG. 6). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the special figure fluctuation start process 2 (step S14) performed after the special figure usual process (step S12), the first start memory number is decremented by 1 and the first start memory becomes zero. Become.

  In the effect control device 40, based on the command received from the game control device 30, a process related to the decoration special figure change display game related to the special figure change display game and a process related to the notification effect in the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. In addition, since the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, a process of selecting a result form of deviation as a result form is performed. In the notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 15, there is no notification effect start command (step S91; No), but since the notification effect end command is received (step S97; Yes), the effect stage is acquired and displayed. Select the production to be performed. Here, in the previous special figure variation display game, the stage of production is the fourth stage of production, so that the process of selecting the notification stage of the fourth stage of production, which is the final stage of performance in the notification stage of execution, is performed. .

  Then, with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the display device 43, and the selected notification effect is displayed. Here, first, the first half display shown in FIG. At this time, in the notification effect update process shown in FIG. 16, the operation button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period (step S101; Yes), and the final notification effect (step S102; Yes). The process of notifying the probability state is performed (step S106).

  At this time, if the probability state is a high probability state, after the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (8) is performed, the decoration special figure variation display game is terminated and the result mode of the deviation is displayed, and as the probability state notification effect A display indicating the high probability state shown in FIG. After this display is performed, the notification state is shifted to the high probability notification state (step S107). That is, it is a case where the transition condition to the predetermined probability notification state is satisfied. Also, if the probability state is the normal probability state, after the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (10) is performed, the decoration special figure variation display game is terminated and the result of the failure is displayed, and the probability state notification effect is shown. A display indicating that the normal probability state is indicated by 17 (11). After this display is performed, the notification state is shifted to the normal probability notification state (step S107). That is, also in this case, a condition for shifting to a predetermined probability notification state is satisfied. In addition, after the second half display shown in FIG. 17 (12) is performed with a predetermined probability, the decoration special figure variation display game is ended, and the result mode of the deviation is displayed, and the probability state notification effect is shown in FIG. 17 (13). As shown, the probability state is not clarified and a display indicating that the latent state is continued is performed. When this display is performed, the notification state remains in the latent state (step S107). If the operation button 41 is not operated within the predetermined effective period, the probability state notification effect for notifying the probability state is not executed, and the notification state is changed from the latent notification state to the probability notification state (normal notification state or high probability state). (Notification state) does not shift.

  In the gaming machine of the above embodiment, when there is the second start memory newly stored after the notification effect flag is set, the number of games for which the notification effect is executed is extended, but it is not extended. You may do it. That is, in the notification effect change control process shown in FIG. 12, the process of incrementing the value of the notification effect number counter (step S62) and the process of setting the notification effect change flag (step S63) may not be performed. Moreover, when there is the second start memory newly stored after the setting of the notification effect flag, the notification effect of the final stage is performed, but a big hit may be generated in the middle of the notification effect. . That is, the process (step S64) of setting the value of the notification effect number counter to “0” in the notification effect change control process shown in FIG. 12 may not be performed. Furthermore, in the notification effect control process shown in FIG. 10, it may be determined whether or not there is a second start memory (step S43) and the notification effect change control process shown in FIG. 12 is not performed.

  Further, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory, the notification effect may not be executed. That is, in the notification effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 13, when it is determined that there is a winning value (step S72; Yes), the notification effect execution determination process may be terminated. In other words, the execution mode changing means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) changes the start memory whose start memory determination means (game control device 30) has not yet executed the variable display game based on the start memory. When it is determined that a special result is derived in the display game, the execution mode may not be changed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the notice display for the jackpot (for example, continuous notice over a plurality of special figure variation display games) and the notification effect from overlapping, and the player's interest is notified to the probability state and the jackpot. It will not be dispersed.

  In addition, although the production stage is advanced based on the operation of the operation means (operation button 41), the production stage may be advanced regardless of the operation of the operation means.

  Further, the transition condition from the big hit state A5 to the latent state A4 may be changed after the jackpot is finished, in addition to the case where it is transferred at a predetermined ratio, or is always transferred when the state is not shifted to the high probability notification state A2. You may make it do. Moreover, you may make it transfer without fail when not shifting to the time saving state A3. Further, the transition condition from the time-saving state A3 to the latent state A4 may be shifted at a predetermined rate after the predetermined number of games are executed in addition to the predetermined number of games.

  Moreover, it is good also as conditions that two or more start memories are memorize | stored as execution start conditions of alerting | presentation effect. In this way, the notification effect relating to the notification of the probability state is executed over two or more variable display games, and the notification effect executed over the plurality of variable display games has continuity. It can also be more interesting and prevent the player from overlooking the notification effect. In addition, it is possible to have a greater expectation for jackpots than when the normal probability state is informed in a single variable display game, and the gameability is enhanced.

  From the above, the start winning port (first start winning port 13, normal variation winning device 7) through which game balls can be won, and the winning of the game ball to the start winning port are stored as predetermined start memories. Start storage means (game control device 30) for storing up to the upper limit number, and game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the start storage, which is predetermined as a result of the variable display game. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a player a predetermined gaming value when a special result is derived, the starting storage means is a variable display game for each winning game ball to the starting winning opening. The execution mode is determined and stored in the start memory, and the game execution control means executes the variable display game according to the execution mode stored in the start memory, and a special result is derived in the variable display game. Probability setting means (game control device) for setting the probability state to any one of a normal probability state in which the probability of being played is a normal probability and a high probability state in which the probability that a special result is derived is higher than the normal probability is a high probability state 30) and a high-probability notification state A2 for notifying a high-probability state as a state of notification of a probability state, and a latent notification state (time-short state A3, latent state A4) that does not notify at least a high-probability state. Based on the notification state setting means (the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40) for setting any one of the notification states to the notification state, and when a predetermined execution mode change condition is established in the latent notification state, the start memory is stored. Execution mode changing means for changing the stored execution mode to a probability state notification execution mode for executing a notification effect relating to the notification of the probability state (game control device 30, effect control device 40) , So that with.

  The fulfillment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least two or more start memories are stored, and the execution mode change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) satisfies the execution mode change condition. In this case, the execution mode of all start-up memories stored at the time is changed to the probability state notification execution mode.

  The notification state setting means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) executes the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode, and then sets the notification state to the high probability notification state (probability notification). It is set to (status).

  In addition, an operation means (operation button 41) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the probability state notification execution mode is composed of a plurality of effect stages, and the plurality of effect stages has a series of progressing toward the final effect stage. The notification effect is made, and the execution mode change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) is executed next time based on the operation means being operated during a predetermined period of the variable display game executed in the probability state notification execution mode. As the stage of execution of the probability state notification execution mode of the variable display game to be performed, the stage includes stage stage selection means (stage control device 40) for selecting a stage stage that has progressed more than the stage stage performed. When the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode is executed, the notification state is set to the high probability notification state (probability notification state). And thus.

In addition, a start memory determination unit (game control device 30) for determining whether or not a special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game, The fulfillment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least the start memory determination means determines that a special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the variable display game. The execution mode changing means (the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40) are stored in the start memory determined that the special result is derived by the start memory determining means and the start memory digested before the start memory. The execution mode is changed to the probability state notification execution mode.
<First Modification>
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. In the gaming machine of this modification, the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game for performing the final stage notification effect is a variation pattern in which a reach state occurs.

  Here, the reach state (reach) has a variable display device in which the display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are preliminarily displayed. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the specified special result mode is achieved, a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. The display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display of the display result is derived and displayed after the display control of the display device is changed. A display mode that is not. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  As described above, when the notification effect is executed, if there is a start memory that is a big hit in the start memory, a process of setting the start memory number up to the start memory that becomes a big hit is set in the value of the notification effect number counter (step) S83) is performed. Further, when the second start memory newly stored after the setting of the notification effect flag is a big hit, a process of setting the value of the notification effect number counter to “0” (step S64) is performed. That is, the result of the special figure variation display game in which the final stage of the notification effect is executed may be a big hit.

  Therefore, by making the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game that performs the notification effect at the final stage a fluctuation pattern in which the reach state occurs, in addition to the expectation for the notification of the probability state, the expectation for the jackpot is also increased, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a notification effect in such a gaming machine. Note that “A” shown in FIG. 18A is the first half display at an arbitrary stage in the notification stage as shown in FIG.

  For example, when A shown in FIG. 18A is the first half display in the notification effect in the final effect stage, and the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is a big hit, a predetermined valid period When the operation button 41 is operated, a display as a jackpot notification for notifying that a jackpot is made as shown in FIG. 18 (2) is made. Then, after performing such a jackpot notification display, the decoration special figure variation display game is ended and a special result mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is displayed.

  In addition, when A shown in FIG. 18A is the first half display in the notification effect at the final effect stage, and the result of the special figure variation display game being executed is out of place, a predetermined valid period When the operation button 41 is operated, reach reach display (for example, “7, 6, 7”) is performed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 18 (4) to (9), the latter half display and the probability state notification effect are displayed.

  In addition, during the execution of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory newly stored after the setting of the notification effect flag, A shown in FIG. 18A is a notification effect at an arbitrary effect stage. In the case of the first half display, even when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is a big hit, the operation button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period, so that FIG. A display as a jackpot notification for notifying that the jackpot will be shown is made. Then, after such a display as a jackpot notification is performed, the decoration special figure variation display game is ended and a special result mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”) is displayed.

  In this way, the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game for performing the notification effect at the final stage is a variation pattern in which the reach state is generated, and when the big win is obtained, the display as the jackpot notification is performed based on the operation of the operation button 41. By doing so, in addition to the expectation for notification of the probability state, the expectation for the jackpot is also increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. That is, the execution mode changing means (game control device 30 and production control device 40) generates a reach state in the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode in the final production stage, and the variable display game When a special result is derived, a jackpot notification is made to notify that the special result is derived based on the operation means (operation button 41) being operated during a predetermined period of the variable display game. Yes.

<Second Modification>
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, a pseudo notification state A6 is set instead of the latent state A4, although the probability state is a high probability state, and the normal probability notification state is set.

  FIG. 19 shows a state transition diagram for explaining a notification state which is a notification state for a player in a probability state in the gaming machine of the present modification. In the notification state, a normal notification state A1 for informing that a normal probability state is informed and a high probability notification state A2 for informing a high probability state are set as a probability notification state for informing a probability state. In addition, in the notification state, as a latent notification state in which the probability state is not notified, the normally variable winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state A3, the pseudo-notification state A6 in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the normal operation state, Is set. In the special game state that occurs when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the big hit state A5 is set as the notification state.

  In the normal notification state A1 in which the normal probability state is notified, for example, the player can recognize the normal probability state by the display mode on the display device 43. In the normal notification state A1, when the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A5.

  The jackpot state A5 is set when a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special gaming state is terminated in this jackpot state A5, and the jackpot that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state is a probability variation mode (probability variation special result mode), a high probability notification state at a predetermined rate The process shifts to any one of A2, time-shortening state A3, and pseudo notification state A6. Further, when the jackpot that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state is the normal mode (normal special result mode), the state shifts to the time reduction state A3 or the pseudo notification state A6 at a predetermined rate. In addition, when it will be in a high probability state, but will shift to a latent notification state (time-short state A3 or pseudo notification state A6), the display mode of the probability variation mode is displayed on the special figure display, but is executed by the display device 43. In the decorative special figure variation display game, a special result mode is displayed so that the player does not know that the player is in a high probability state. Therefore, when the state shifts to the short time state A3 or the pseudo notification state A6 in the latent notification state, the player cannot know the probability state.

  In the high-probability notification state A2 for notifying that the state is a high-probability state, for example, the player can recognize that the state is a high-probability state by the display mode on the display device 43. In the high probability notification state A2, when the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A5.

  In the short time state A3, for example, the player can recognize that it is in the short time operation state from the display mode on the display device 43 and the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 7, but information on the probability state is not notified, The state is such that the player cannot recognize the probability state. At this time, in the short state A3, when the result of the special figure change display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the process shifts to the big hit state A5. Moreover, when the probability state is the high probability state in the time-short state A3 and the transition condition to the predetermined probability notification state described later is satisfied, the state shifts to the high probability notification state A2. When the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the time reduction state A3, the state shifts to the normal notification state A1 or the pseudo notification state A6.

  In the pseudo notification state A6, the probability state is a high probability state. However, since the display mode on the display device 43 is the same as the normal notification state A1, the player cannot recognize that the probability state is high. is there. In the pseudo notification state A6, when the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A5. Further, when the transition condition to the predetermined probability notification state is established in the pseudo notification state A6, if the probability state is a high probability state, the state shifts to the high probability notification state A2, and if the probability state is the normal probability state, Transition to the normal notification state A1.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, a notification effect as shown in FIG. 20 is performed in the time-shortening state A3 or the pseudo notification state A6 that is a latent notification state and the normal notification state A1 that is a probability notification state. In the notification effects shown in FIGS. 20 (1) to (4), the effect stage has four stages, and as the effect stage progresses, information (for example, characters) regarding the probability information gradually becomes clear, The probability state is notified at the final stage.

  The example shown in FIG. 20 is an example in which it is notified that the state is in a high probability state, and “high probability determination” is displayed in the final stage shown in FIG. 20 (4). In addition, the notification shown in FIG. 20 (3) is performed one stage before the final stage of production, and the fact that the state is in the normal probability state is displayed by displaying “not high probability” in the stage of final production. A notification effect that does not reveal the probability state by displaying the effect or “may be high probability” is also set.

  From the above, in the notification state, the normal probability notification state A1 that notifies that the probability state is the normal probability state, the high probability notification state A2 that notifies that the probability state is the high probability state, and at least high A latent notification state that does not notify the probability state, and the latent notification state includes a pseudo notification state A6 that performs the same effect as the normal probability notification state, even though the probability state is a high probability state. The changing means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) notifies the execution mode stored in the start-up memory regarding the notification of the probability state based on the fact that the predetermined execution mode change condition is satisfied in the pseudo notification state. It changes to the probability state alerting | reporting execution mode which performs an effect.

  The gaming machine as described above starts and stores a start winning port (first start winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7) through which a game ball can be won, and a winning game ball to the start winning port for each winning. As a result of the variable display game, a start storage means (game control apparatus 30) for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number and a game execution control means (game control apparatus 30) for executing a variable display game based on the start storage are provided. A gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a player a predetermined gaming value when a predetermined special result is derived, wherein the starting storage means is a winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening The execution mode of the variable display game is determined every time and stored in the start memory, and the game execution control means executes the variable display game according to the execution mode stored in the start memory. Result Probability setting means for setting to any one of a normal probability state in which the probability of deriving is a normal probability and a high probability state in which the probability that a special result is derived is higher than the normal probability is a high probability state ( Game control device 30), high probability notification state A2 for notifying a high probability state, and at least a latent notification state (short time state A3, latent state A4) for not reporting a high probability state as a state of probability state notification. Based on notification condition setting means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for setting to any one of a plurality of notification states including a predetermined execution mode change condition in the latent notification state. , Execution mode changing means for changing the execution mode stored in the start-up memory to a probability state notification execution mode for executing a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state (game control device 30, effect control) It has a location 40) and.

  Therefore, the execution mode stored in the start-up memory is changed to the probability state notification execution mode for executing the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state based on the establishment of the predetermined execution mode change condition in the latent notification state. Since the aspect changing means is provided, it is possible to prevent the player from investing excessively without impairing the interest of the latent notification state. That is, the player can use the content of the notification effect in the latent notification state as a material for determining whether the probability state is a high probability state or a normal probability state. Therefore, even if it is a latent notification state, it can be prevented that an excessive investment is made in anticipation of a high probability state. In addition, since the notification effect is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined execution mode change condition, the interest of the latent notification state may be impaired without impairing the expectation of being in the high probability state in the latent notification state. Absent. That is, it is possible to secure a period of a latent notification state, to expect a big hit, and to improve game play.

  The fulfillment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least two or more start memories are stored, and the execution mode change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) satisfies the execution mode change condition. In this case, the execution mode of all the startup memories stored at the time is changed to the probability state notification execution mode.

  Therefore, establishment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least two or more start memories are stored, and the execution mode change means stores all start memories stored when the execution mode change condition is satisfied. Since the execution mode is changed to the probability state notification execution mode, the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state is executed over two or more variable display games, and is also executed over a plurality of variable display games. It is also possible to enhance the interest by giving continuity to the notification effect and to prevent the player from overlooking the notification effect. In addition, it is possible to have a greater expectation for jackpots than when the normal probability state is informed in a single variable display game, and the gameability is enhanced.

  The notification state setting means (the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40) sets the notification state to the high probability notification state after executing the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode. I am doing so.

  Therefore, the notification state setting means sets the notification state to the high probability notification state after executing the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode. Since it is possible to clearly indicate that it is in a high probability state when it is finished, the player has no fear of continuing the game while becoming a suspicion whether it is in a high probability state or a normal probability state after that, high probability It is possible to prevent excessive investment in the hope of being in a state.

  In addition, an operation means (operation button 41) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the probability state notification execution mode is composed of a plurality of effect stages, and the plurality of effect stages has a series of progressing toward the final effect stage. The notification effect is made, and the execution mode change means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) is executed next time based on the operation means being operated during a predetermined period of the variable display game executed in the probability state notification execution mode. As the stage of execution of the probability state notification execution mode of the variable display game to be performed, the stage includes stage stage selection means (stage control device 40) for selecting a stage stage that has progressed more than the stage stage performed. When the variable display game based on the start memory changed to the probability state notification execution mode is executed, the notification state is set to the high probability notification state.

  Therefore, the probability state notification execution mode is composed of a plurality of performance stages, and the plurality of performance stages form a notification performance having a series of progress toward the final performance stage. Since (for example, a story) progresses, it is easy to understand the break in the notification effect. For example, if the notification effect is generated again after the performance step has progressed several times but the notification effect has ended without reaching the final effect step, the player can be prevented from misunderstanding that the notification effect continues. , The player can play the game without being confused. The execution mode changing means includes an effect stage selecting means for selecting an effect stage that has progressed more than the executed effect stage based on the operation means being operated, and the notification state setting means has executed the final effect stage. In this case, since the notification state is set to the high probability notification state, if the operation means is not operated, it is not known whether the high probability state or the low probability state, and the player is forced to operate the operation means. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a sense that the player is participating in the game and to improve the interest of the game. In other words, there are conventional gaming machines that operate the operation means for effect display. In such a gaming machine, the result does not change regardless of the operation of the operation means. I can't enjoy playing games. However, in the present invention, since the current probability state is not known unless the operation means is operated, even a skilled player tries to know the current probability state by operating the operation means. Therefore, the player's awareness of participation in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a start memory determination unit (game control device 30) for determining whether or not a special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game, The fulfillment of the execution mode change condition includes that at least the start memory determination means determines that a special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the variable display game. The execution mode changing means (the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40) are stored in the start memory determined that the special result is derived by the start memory determining means and the start memory digested before the start memory. The execution mode is changed to the probability state notification execution mode.

  Therefore, establishment of the execution mode change condition includes at least that the start memory determination unit determines that the special result is derived, and the execution mode change unit includes the start memory determined that the special result is derived. Since the execution mode stored in the startup memory digested before the startup storage is changed to the probability state notification execution mode, it is possible to prevent a big hit in the middle of the notification effect. In addition, since the notification effect is performed even when the jackpot is won, the player has a sense of expectation for the jackpot by executing the notification effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  The notification state includes a normal probability notification state A1 for notifying that the probability state is a normal probability state, a high probability notification state A2 for notifying that the probability state is a high probability state, and at least a high probability state. A latent notification state that does not notify, the latent notification state includes a pseudo notification state A6 that performs the same effect as the normal probability notification state despite the probability state being a high probability state. The game control device 30 and the effect control device 40) execute the notification effect related to the notification of the probability state based on the execution mode stored in the start memory based on the fact that the predetermined execution mode change condition is satisfied in the pseudo notification state. The probability state notification execution mode is changed.

  Accordingly, the notification state includes a normal probability notification state and a high probability notification state, and a latent notification state in which at least the high probability state is not notified, and the latent notification state includes a normal probability notification state despite being a high probability state. Therefore, even in the normal probability notification state, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the high probability state, and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the execution mode change means executes a notification state related to the notification of the probability state based on the fact that the predetermined execution mode change condition is satisfied in the pseudo notification state, and executes the notification state related to the notification of the probability state. Since the mode is changed to the execution mode, it is possible to prevent an excessive investment by the player without impairing the interest of the pseudo notification mode as described above. That is, the player can use the content of the notification effect in the pseudo notification mode (normal probability notification state) as a material for determining whether the probability state is a high probability state or a normal probability state. Therefore, even if it is a normal probability alerting | reporting state, it can prevent making an excessive investment in anticipation of a high probability state. Further, since the notification effect is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined execution mode change condition, the interest of the pseudo notification state is not impaired. In other words, since the period of the pseudo notification state can be ensured, it is possible to have an expectation for the big hit, and the gameability is increased.

  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.

It is a front view of a game board showing the composition of one 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 state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating an alerting | reporting 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 1 game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 process. 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 alerting | reporting effect control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating alerting | reporting effect change control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notification production | presentation execution determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating notification production | presentation frequency determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating alerting | reporting effect setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating alerting | reporting effect update processing. It is a figure which shows an example of alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect in a 1st modification. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the alerting | reporting state in a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect in a 2nd modification.

Explanation of symbols

7 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize gate)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 Game control device (starting storage means, game execution control means, probability setting means, notification state setting means, execution mode changing means, starting memory determining means)
40 effect control device (notification state setting means, execution mode changing means, effect stage selecting means)
41 Operation buttons (operation means)
A1 Normal notification state (probability notification state)
A2 High probability notification state (probability notification state)
A3 Time-short state (latency notification state)
A4 Latency state (latency notification state)
A6 Pseudo notification state (latency notification state)

Claims (5)

Start prize opening where game balls can win,
Start memory means for storing a prize of the game ball to the start winning opening, up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory for each winning;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value to a player when a predetermined special result is derived as a result of the variable display game,
Start memory determination means for determining whether or not the special result is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game;
One of a normal probability state in which the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game is a normal probability, and a high probability state in which the probability that the special result is derived is higher than the normal probability. Probability setting means for setting the probability state of
As the state of notification of the probability state, any one of a plurality of notification states including a high probability notification state that notifies the high probability state and a latent notification state that does not notify at least the high probability state. Notification state setting means for setting;
An execution mode change that changes the execution mode of the variable display game to a probability state notification execution mode that executes a notification effect related to the notification of the probability state based on a predetermined execution mode change condition being satisfied in the latent notification state. and means, the,
In order to establish the execution mode change condition, at least the start memory determination means derives the special result in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the variable display game. Including
The execution mode change unit is configured to change the execution mode of the variable display game based on the start memory determined to be derived by the start memory determination unit and the start memory digested before the start memory to the probability state. gaming machine according to claim be relocated to the notification execution mode. The fulfillment of the execution mode change condition includes at least a plurality of two or more start memories stored, and the execution mode change unit is configured to store all the execution mode change conditions stored when the execution mode change condition is met. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution mode of each variable display game based on the start memory is changed to the probability state notification execution mode. The notification condition setting means, a game according to claim 2, characterized in that setting after performing the fluctuation display game that have changed the probability state notification execution mode, the notification state to the high probability notification state Machine. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The probability state notification execution mode is composed of a plurality of performance stages, and the plurality of performance stages form a notification performance having a series of progress toward the final performance stage,
The execution mode change unit is configured to execute the probability state notification execution mode of the variable display game to be executed next time based on the operation unit being operated during a predetermined period of the variable display game executed in the probability state notification execution mode. As the stage of production, provided stage stage selection means for selecting a stage of production that has progressed more than the stage of production performed,
The notification condition setting means, the claims fluctuation display game that have changed probability state notification execution mode of the final presentation stage when executed, and sets the notification state to the high probability notification state 3. The gaming machine according to 3. The notification state includes a normal probability notification state for notifying that the probability state is a normal probability state, a high probability notification state for notifying that the probability state is the high probability state, and at least the high probability state. Including a latent notification state that does not notify
The latent notification state includes a pseudo notification state that performs the same effect as the normal probability notification state despite the probability state being the high probability state,
The execution mode changing means executes a probability state notification execution for executing a notification effect relating to the notification of the probability state as the execution mode of the variable display game based on a predetermined execution mode change condition being satisfied in the pseudo notification state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the gaming machine is changed to a mode.

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