JP5309344B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently raise a player's feeling of expectation in a game machine generating a specific game state that facilitates the generation of the following special game state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a priority control means for carrying out a second variable display game preferentially, a reading-ahead means, an execution right generation facilitating means, and a prenotification means. Prenotification for a special game state generated based on a first variable display game is forbidden. When the special game state is generated, prenotification is given for the generation of all special game states in other cases than during the generation of a specific game state excluding during the generation of the special game state based on the generation of the specific game state. During the generation of the specific game state, prenotification is changed to vary an prenotification ratio of the special game state to other states by giving prenotification for the generation of the special game state. The same notification as the case of prenotification is made also when the special game state is not generated. Prenotification for the second special game state shorter in the execution period than the first special game state is forbidden during the generation of the specific game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, and also makes it easy to generate the next special game state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. It relates to a gaming machine that generates

  Conventionally, provided with a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game with a plurality of identification information, and a start storage means for storing a right to execute the variable display game as a start memory when a game ball wins a start winning opening, There is known a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the start-up memory. In such a gaming machine, a random number value is also extracted and stored corresponding to the start memory at the time of winning the game ball to the start winning opening, and if the random value is a big hit value, the result of the variable display game The mode is derived by any one of a plurality of types of special results, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

  There is also a known gaming machine that gives an additional game value after the special gaming state ends when the special gaming state occurs in a specific condition. Specific conditions include a case where a specific special result (for example, an odd symbol or the like) that is a part of a plurality of types of special results (for example, a numerical symbol or the like) is derived. What is set is common. Further, as the additional game value, what is called a special figure probability variation state in which the probability of a special result in the variation display game (probability of occurrence of a special game state) is higher than usual is common.

  On the other hand, in a state where the start memory is stored in the start storage means and waiting for the variable display game, the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance, and the random value is the jackpot value. A game machine having a function of notifying that a special gaming state will occur in a variable display game executed from that point in time, that is, by digesting the start memory stored before the start memory Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-243224

  However, during the normal state other than the probability variation state, the effect of increasing the expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state can be obtained by performing the advance notice by pre-reading the start memory, but in the probability variation state, The effect cannot be obtained so much. In other words, if the probability variation state is continued until the next special game state occurs, the player will be as if the next special game state is promised. Notification of the occurrence of a game will not increase the player's expectation, or if a special game state will be notified in advance during the probability fluctuation state, and the special game state will not meet the specific conditions In this case, the probability variation state ends, and as a result, the end of the probability variation state is notified in advance, which may increase the player's dissatisfaction as well as the expectation.

  It is an object of the present invention to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the result of a variable display game becomes a special result, and to make it easy to generate the next special gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition In a gaming machine that generates a gaming state, it is to efficiently increase the player's expectation in accordance with the object of interest of the player that changes due to the occurrence of a specific gaming state.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and a start memory as an execution right of the variable display game. Starting storage means for storing together with result-related information for determining a result, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, and the special gaming state In a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state that makes it easier to generate the next special gaming state than the normal gaming state after completion of the special gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the occurrence,
The variable display device is configured to include a first variable display device for displaying a first variable display games, the second and the variable display device for displaying the second variable display games,,
The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period of time, and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state,
Priority control means for preferentially executing the second variation display game in the second variation display device over the first variation display game in the first variation display device;
Pre-reading means for pre-reading the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory during the execution waiting state of the variable display game in which the start-up memory is stored in the start-up storage means;
Execution right generation facilitating means for facilitating generation of an execution right for the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific gaming state;
Based on the prefetching result by the prefetching means, the notice notification means capable of executing a notice prior to the execution of the corresponding variable display game,
The notice notification means includes
First notice notification means for executing a notice for a special gaming state generated based on the first variable display game during the occurrence of the normal gaming state;
Second notice notification means for executing a notice for a special gaming state generated based on the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific gaming state;
Notice prohibition means for prohibiting the advance notice for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game from occurring during the occurrence of the specific game state;
The first notice notification means includes
The advance notice is executed for all special game states that occur based on the first variable display game,
The second notice notification means includes:
The advance notice is executed for the first special gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition without targeting the special gaming state that does not satisfy the predetermined condition that occurs based on the second variable display game. Configured to
The first notice notification means stops execution of the notice notice based on the execution of the second variable display game that results in the special result during execution of the notice notice .

Here, the “variable display device” may be either a special figure display or a display device (display device for production).
“Result-related information” is a random number that determines the occurrence of a special gaming state, a random number that determines the type of special result, variation pattern information, or the like.
In addition, “establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the occurrence of a special gaming state” means that a special result is a specific special result, a game is played during a special gaming state, and the result is a specific result, etc. is there.
In addition, “The next special game state is easier to generate than the normal game state ” means that the probability of a special result in a variable display game is increased (occurrence of a probability variable state) and start memory is easily generated (Occurrence of a short state in the normal time).
Also, “prefetching” determines the random number value related to the special game state and the random number value related to the additional game value by determining the information stored in the start storage means before the execution of the variable display game. In addition, the timing of “look ahead” may be any time.
In addition , the “ priority control” is, for example, a method in which the second variation display game is preferentially started when both the first variation display game and the second variation display game are stored. When the start memory of the second variation display game is generated during the execution of the display game, the first variation display game is interrupted and the second variation display game is interrupted and executed.
In addition, “to make it easy to generate an execution right” means, for example, an open state in which a game ball can be easily won from a closed state in which it is difficult to win a game ball based on the result of the normal variation display game being a specific result. And a right to execute the second variable display game is generated based on the winning in the normal variation winning device, and the winning in the specific gaming state is higher than in the non-specific gaming state. Is to make it easier. More specifically, extending the time to enter the open state, increasing the number of times of opening based on one specific result, reducing the execution time of the normal variation display game, increasing the probability that the normal variation display game will be the specific result Etc.
Here, the second special game state has a shorter execution period than the first special game state, and accordingly, the game value given to the player in the special game state is lower.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first notice notification means stops execution of the notice notice based on the execution of the second variable display game that is a special result during the notice notice. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation according to the object of interest of the player.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first notice notification unit executes the second variable display game that results in the special result during execution of the notice. If it is, the notice notification is executed in the second variable display game, and then the notice notice is stopped .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the second variable display game having a special result is executed during the execution of the preliminary notification , the first notice display unit performs the second change display game. Since the execution of the advance notice is stopped after the advance notice is executed, it is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation according to the interest of the player.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the advance notice unit is
It is characterized in that it includes a notice restricting means for restricting the notice notice from being executed when there is a start memory as the special result before the start memory pre-read by the pre-read means .

According to the invention described in claim 3, the notice notifying means is provided with a notice restricting means for restricting the notice notifying from being executed when there is a start memory resulting in a special result before the start memory pre-read by the pre-read means. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation according to the object of interest of the player.
The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first notice notification means has a predetermined probability when the result of the first variable display game is lost. Execute the advance notice,
The second notice notifying unit performs the notice notifying with a lower probability than the first notice notifying unit when the result of the second variable display game is lost.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the second notice notification means executes the notice notice with a lower probability than the first notice notification means when the result of the second variable display game is lost. It is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation according to the interest of the player.
A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the second notice notification means is generated based on the second variable display game. The second special gaming state accompanied by the establishment of the condition is not targeted for the advance notice.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the second special gaming state, which is not so advantageous to the player, may occur as a result although the advance notice is given to increase the player's expectation. An increase in dissatisfaction can be suppressed.

According to the present invention, since the advance notice during the occurrence of the specific gaming state is not intended for the special gaming state that does not involve the establishment of the predetermined condition, the efficiency depends on the interest of the player that changes due to the occurrence of the specific gaming state. It is often possible to increase the player's expectation.

1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine showing the configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the distribution ratio of each jackpot in the special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port 2SW monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port 1SW monitoring process. It is a figure for demonstrating a continuous notice effect command. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination value of a fluctuation pattern random number. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice stop process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the monitoring process during a continuous notice. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating the game state in the game machine of a modification. It is a figure which shows the distribution ratio of each jackpot in the special figure change display game in the game machine of a modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice setting process in the game machine of a modification.

  A first embodiment 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 for playing a game by firing a game ball on the front side. 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.

  A center case 20 is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. Behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20 is a variable display that can execute a decorative special figure fluctuation display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that forms the fluctuation display game. A display device 43 as a device is arranged. 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. . The display device 43 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  Also, in the game area 1a, a normal map start gate 4, a normal map memory display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a normal map variable display game that is a normal variable display game, and a normal map variable display as a normal variable display device. A general-purpose display 5 for displaying a game is provided. 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 fluctuation display game is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the game ball wins the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7, The second special figure variable display game is executed as the variable display game.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a first special figure display 8 for displaying a first special figure fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus, and a second special figure for displaying a second special figure fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus. A display 9 is provided. 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. In addition, you may provide the round number display (LED) which displays the round number (2R, 15R) at the time of becoming a special game state.

  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 windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  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. In the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit of the normal figure variation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value, A special result mode (specific result) will be derived by winning the normal map change display game. Further, the hit probability of the normal map display game is a relatively high probability (for example, 255/256). Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on the general map memory display 15 provided with LEDs.

  The normal map display game is executed by the general map display 5 provided in the game area 1a. The common map indicator 5 is composed of an LED indicating a hit as normal identification information (general map, normal symbol) and an LED indicating a deviation as the normal identification information, and alternately blinking and displaying the two LEDs. Ordinary identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, one of the LEDs is turned on to display the result. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43, and in this case, as a normal identification information, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode (specific result), it becomes a hit of the usual figure, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3). For 2 seconds). 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. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is maintained. However, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided above, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal-variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is normally opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The floating winning device 7 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  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 right to start a display game (special variation 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 (special 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. Further, a first hold number (starting memory) is displayed on the display unit 43a corresponding to the display of 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. Further, the second reserved number (starting memory) is displayed on the display unit 43a corresponding to the display of the second special figure memory display 19. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game include a first special figure display 8 (fluctuation display apparatus, first fluctuation display apparatus), a second special figure display provided in the game area 1a. 9 (variable display device, second variable display device). After a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) are displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. Done. 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. That is, the first special figure display 8 and the display device 43 constitute a first fluctuation display device for displaying the first special figure fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the second special figure display 9 and the display device 43. Constitutes a second variation display device for displaying a second special figure variation display game (second variation display game). Further, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, and the display device 43 form a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. And as a result of this special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called , Jackpot state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode. The first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special display is not performed independently or simultaneously. A variable display game is displayed. 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 so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. 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. As will be described later, the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory, and if there is a second start memory, the second special memory is included even if the first start memory is present. The figure variation display game is executed. However, during the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed after the game ends.

  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 gaming machine 100 includes a game control device 30 as a game control means for controlling a special figure variable display game performed in the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9. And an effect control device 40 as effect control means for controlling the effect of the decoration special figure changing display game on the display device 43 based on the effect control command from the game control device 30.

  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.

  The game one-chip microcomputer 31 includes an internal CPU 31a including a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control. Various random numbers such as a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game and a hit determination random number in the normal figure fluctuation display game are also generated.

  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 winning port 13 and the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7. A storage area, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like are provided. 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. A jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern determination value for determining a variation pattern, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value of the normal map change display game and a change pattern of the normal view change display game (first change display time and second change display time as the change display time) are also stored.

  Further, when starting each special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start winning, the CPU 31a determines whether or not a reach is generated in the special figure fluctuation display game, and changes in the identification information. The variation pattern including the display time is determined.

  In addition, the input interface 32 is connected to a first special figure (special figure 1) start port SW13a, a second special figure (special figure 2) start port SW7d, a winning port SW12a, ... through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. SW4a, count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, ball break SW122, 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 a not-shown output port and driver, the first special figure (special figure 1) display 8 and the first special figure (special figure 1) storage display 18 are provided. , Second special figure (special figure 2) display 9, second special figure (special figure 2) memory display 19, general figure indicator 5, common figure memory indicator 15, general electric power SOL7b, big prize opening SOL10b, It is output to the external terminal board 16, the payout control device 125, and the effect control device 40 that are connected to a management device or the like outside the gaming machine.

  The effect control device 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c, 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 receives a detection signal from an operation button 41 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, and the effect control device 40 is based on this detection signal (the game control device 30). The game effect is controlled (under the control of).

  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 control device 30 mainly performs main processing shown in FIG. 3 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec) as processing related to the game.

  In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 3, 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. Do. Thereafter, a big hit symbol random number initial value updating process (step S6) for updating the initial value of the big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure variation display game is performed, and an interrupt is permitted (step S7). . In the initial value random number update process (step S5) and the big hit symbol random number initial value update process (step S6), the same applies to each of the random numbers for the first special figure variable display game and the second special figure variable display game. Is processed.

  Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 31c is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S8). 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 S8), 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 S8), if a power failure has occurred (step S8; Yes), a power failure process (step S9) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

  In the power failure process (step S9), first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. Then, processing for turning off all output ports is performed, and processing for clearing the power failure inspection area is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31c is turned off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31c, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31c before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) 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.) An input process (step S11) for processing the input is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S12) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power SOL7b).

  Next, a command transmission process (step S13) is performed for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 and the like. Then, random number update processing (step S14) is performed. In this random number update process (step S14), the jackpot determination random number for determining the hit loss of the special figure variation display game and the big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the special figure variation display game are updated. As for the random numbers related to the special figure, the same processing is performed for each of the random numbers for the first special figure fluctuation display game and the random numbers for the second special figure fluctuation display game. In addition, a hit random number for determining a missed hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game and a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game are also updated.

  Next, whether there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (whether a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) A prize port switch / error monitoring process (step S15) for monitoring whether or not) and monitoring errors. And the special figure game process (step S16) which performs the process regarding a special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure game process (step S17) which performs the process regarding a common figure fluctuation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S18) that is provided in the gaming machine 100 and performs a process related to the segment LED that displays various information related to the game is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S19) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, a process for declaring the end of an interrupt (step S20) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S21), a process for permitting an interrupt (step S22), and a timer interrupt process. finish.

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S17) among the above processes, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, A random number value for determining the hit of the usual figure is extracted and compared with the decision value stored in the ROM 31b, and a process of determining whether or not the hit of the usual figure variation display game is determined. Then, after the normal identification information is variably displayed on the normal display 5 for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general variability display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open / close members 7a, Control is performed to release 7a as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 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.

The operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be 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. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). Further, the release mode when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won is the first release time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the general variation display game is The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once). The short-time 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. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, , 0.5 seconds), thereby controlling the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 7 per unit time to be 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 the second release time (for example, 1 second). The number of times of opening for one hit result of the variable display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times). In the short-time operation state, control may be performed such that the probability that the hit result of the normal-variation display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. That is, in the short-time operation state, the number of times the normal variation winning device 7 is released is increased compared to the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the second special figure variable display game can be easily started. State.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special figure game process (step S16), based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first starting port SW13a provided in the first starting winning port 13. Then, a process for extracting the jackpot determination random number value of the first special figure variation display game and storing it as a first start memory in the RAM 31c up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is performed. Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the random number value for determining the big hit of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c. A process of storing up to the upper limit number (for example, 4) as the second start memory is performed.

  Also, at the start of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, the big hit determination random number value stored in the first start memory is the big hit for the first special figure variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a determination value (specific value), a process of determining a miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, the first start memory number is decremented by one. 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 the big hit determination value (specific value), a process of determining a hit loss of the second special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, the second start memory number is subtracted by one. In both the first start memory and the second start memory, a process for determining a variation pattern based on a variation pattern random number is also performed. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed.

  Here, there are two probability states, a normal probability state (first probability state) and a probability variation state (second probability state), in the probability state, which is a state of probability that a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game. In the game control device 30, any one probability state is set. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of a jackpot result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value) is compared with a jackpot determination random number value. Yes. In addition, in the probability variation state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific value, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value), the jackpot determination random number value, Are compared, and if they match, the jackpot is determined. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a probability variation control means capable of controlling the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game will be in the special result mode in either the normal probability state or the probability variation state.

  If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied (if it is a specific special result mode (probability variation pattern)), the probability state is changed to a probable state after the special game state is finished. And so on. In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display, regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. When a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the probability variation state, the first special diagram variation is performed regardless of whether or not the special result mode is associated with the establishment of a predetermined condition. Both the display game and the second special figure variation display game are once in the normal probability state. And when it is a special result aspect accompanied by establishment of predetermined conditions, it will be in a probability change state again after completion | finish of a special game state. In the case of a special result mode (normal symbol) that is not accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal probability state is maintained as it is even after the special game state is ended.

  In addition, as described above, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes a normal operation state and a short-time operation state, and the probability state in the special figure variation display game includes a normal probability state and a probability variation state. These combinations constitute three game states, a normal game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time game state, and the game control device 30 sets any one game state based on a predetermined condition. The normal game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a probability variation state. The short-time game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. In other words, in the probability variation state that makes the specific game state that facilitates the next special game state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the right to execute the second special figure variation display game is generated. Is controlled to be easy. That is, the execution right generation facilitating that the game control device 30 facilitates the generation of the execution right of the second variable display game (second special figure variable display game) while the specific game state (probability variation state) is occurring. Make a means.

  In addition, the game control device 30 determines a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like stored in the first startup memory at a predetermined timing (arbitrary timing such as a start winning prize). Then, pre-reading processing is performed to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game has been hit or missed (special result mode type) or reach has occurred. Similarly, the game control device 30 determines a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like stored in the second startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). . Then, a pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not the second special figure variation display game has been missed, the jackpot symbol (special result type), or reach has occurred. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information. Note that the pre-reading process is always performed for the second start memory regardless of the gaming state. For the first start memory, the look-ahead process is not performed in the game state (probability variation state, time-short game state) in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state or the special game state. Or, even if the pre-reading process is performed, the advance notice based on the result is not performed.

  Here, the reach (reach state) includes the display device 43 whose display state can be changed, and the display device 43 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 a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. 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 when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), special reach 2 ( SP2 reach) is set. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big win is obtained). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of place). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  Then, the game control device 30 displays the special identification information on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 in a fluctuating manner for a predetermined time based on the determination result of the start memory as described above, and then displays the stop display. The process which displays the special figure fluctuation display game to perform is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation display 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 execution control means for controlling the execution of the first special figure fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory. It functions as a second execution control means for performing control.

  In addition, in 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 given priority over the execution control of the first special figure variable display game. It is supposed to run. That is, the game control device 30 has a second variation in the second variation display device (second special diagram display 9) rather than the first variation display game in the first variation display device (first special diagram display 8). Priority control means for preferentially executing the display game is provided.

  FIG. 5 shows a state transition diagram for explaining execution control of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game by the game control device 30. Note that the same execution control is performed regardless of the above-described gaming state (normal gaming state, probability variation state, short-time gaming state).

  When there is no first start memory and second start memory, the normal state A1 (customer waiting state) is entered, and the generation of the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and the second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory) is awaited. It becomes a state to do. Even in the state where the first start memory and the second start memory exist, the normal state A1 is once set after the end of the special figure change display game where the result is out of date or after the end of the big hit state A4 (special game state). In the normal state A1, if there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory, the state shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state (special figure 1 fluctuation state) A2, and the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Further, if there is a second start memory in the normal state A1, the state shifts to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) A3, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Since the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory, if there is a second start memory, even if there is a first start memory, the second special figure fluctuation state A3 is entered. Then, the second special figure variation display game is executed.

  The first special figure fluctuation state A2 is a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and 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 A4 and enters a special game state. 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 A2, the process returns to the normal state A1.

  The second special figure fluctuation state A3 is a state in which the second special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and 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 A4 and enters a special game state. In the second special figure fluctuation state A3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition, the process returns to the normal state A1.

  The jackpot state A4 is a state in which a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special game state is finished in the jackpot state A4, the state returns to the normal state A1.

  Moreover, in the game control apparatus 30, when the result of a special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, while displaying a special result aspect on a special figure display, the process which generates a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special chart display is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the jackpot determination random number value. 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.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as a process for generating the special game state, for example, the open / close door 10a of the special variable prize winning device 10 is opened by the big prize opening SOL10b, thereby allowing the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Take control. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.3 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Thereby, the 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.

  Further, in the game control device 30, payout control is performed based on detection signals of game balls input from sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. The device 125 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharging device.

  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.

  Here, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution value of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are set. The special result mode is selected on the basis of this. That is, it can be said that the amount of additional game value is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the game state is changed to a probability fluctuation state until the next special result mode is derived after the special game state ends, or a special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state ends. The game state is changed to the short-time game state.

  There are 15 special rounds in the special gaming state, and the game state is set to the short-time gaming state until 100 special figure variation display games are executed after the special gaming state is completed. The number of rounds in the gaming state is 15 rounds, and after the special gaming state is finished, the special game is played with 15R probability change in which the gaming state is the probability variation state until the next special result mode is derived, and the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 2 rounds. Three types of 2R probability change in which the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state until the next special result mode is derived after the state ends are set. That is, the 15R probability variation and the 2R probability variation are special result modes that are accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the probability variation state (specific game) that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after the special game state based on the special result mode ends. Status).

  In the special game state (first special game state) based on 15R normal, 15R probability change, the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is the first release time (25 seconds), and the special game state based on 2R probability change In the (second special game state), the opening time of the special winning opening is the second opening time (0.3 seconds) shorter than the first opening time. Here, in the special game state based on 2R probability change, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 0.3 seconds is performed twice with a wait time of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done. That is, the first special gaming state in which the 15R normal and 15R probability changes are executed for a predetermined period, and the second special gaming state in which the 2R probability change is set to be shorter than the first special gaming state. Is to execute.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the selection probability of the special result mode is the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1) and the second special figure fluctuation display. It differs from the game (Special Figure 2). In the first special figure variation display game, the probability that 15R normal is selected is 35%, the probability that 15R probability variation is selected is 45%, and the probability that 2R probability variation is selected is 20%. On the other hand, in the second special figure variation display game, the probability that 15R normal is selected is 35%, the probability that 15R probability variation is selected is 60%, and the probability that 2R probability variation is selected is 5%. In other words, the amount of game value given in the special game state is increased (advantageous for the player) in the second special diagram variation display game than in the first special diagram variation display game. It should be noted that the amount of additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state is greater in the second special figure variation display game than the first special diagram variation display game (advantageous to the player). May be. That is, the game control device 30 extracts a random number (big hit symbol random number) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (first start winning 13, normal variation winning device 7), and based on the extracted random number value In addition to the special game state, an additional game value determining means is provided for determining whether or not to add an additional game value or determining an additional game value amount to be added.

  Next, the details of the special game process (step S16) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the special figure game process, first, the second start port monitoring process for monitoring the winning to the ordinary variable winning device 7 forming the second starting winning port and storing various random numbers based on the winning. (Step S30) is performed, and a first start port monitoring process (Step S31) is performed for monitoring winning to the first start winning port 13 and storing various random numbers based on the winning. Thereafter, a count switch monitoring process (step S32) for monitoring the input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the game process timer set in each process relating to the execution of the special figure variation display game has expired (step S33). In the determination of whether or not the game process timer has expired (step S33), if the game process timer has not expired (step S33; No), the special figure fluctuation control process relating to the control of the special figure fluctuation display game. (Step S45) is performed to end the special figure game process. Further, in the determination of whether or not the game process timer has expired (step S33), if the game process timer has expired (step S33; Yes), the game process number acquired by acquiring the game process number A game branching process (step S34) for selecting a process to be executed based on is performed.

  In the game branching process (step S34), if the game process number is 0, it is necessary to monitor the start of special symbol variation and perform special symbol variation start setting, production setting, or special diagram routine processing. A special figure routine process (step S35) for setting various information is performed. In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 1, a special figure first half variation start process (step S36) for setting information related to the first half fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. The first half variation time is a period from the start of the special figure variation display game to the occurrence of the reach state. In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 2, a special figure latter half change start process (step S37) for setting information related to the latter half change time of the special figure change display game is performed. The second half variation time is a period from the occurrence of the reach state to the end of the special figure variation display game.

  In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 3, a special figure change stop process (step S38) is performed. In this special figure fluctuation stop processing (step S38), setting of a command (fluctuation stop command) for instructing a change stop of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, setting of a stop display time of a result mode in the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. Do. In the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 4, a special figure change end process (step S39) is performed. In the special figure change end process (step S39), if the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S40) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the special figure routine process (step S35).

  Further, in the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 5, a fanfare / interval process (step S40) for performing a process such as updating the number of times of opening the big winning opening in the special game state is performed. Further, in the game branching process (step S34), when the game process number is 6, a special winning opening opening process (step S41) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S41), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S40) is set. If the special game state is the final round, the command setting on the end screen of the special game state and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing (step S42) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S34), if the game process number is 7, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S42) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball process (step S42), when the special gaming state is the final round, it takes time until all the gaming balls remaining in the large winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c after the special winning opening is closed. Set up. In the game branching process (step S34), if the game process number is 8, a big hit end process (step S43) is performed. In this jackpot ending process (step S43), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S35) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a special data variation control process (step S45) is performed in which table data save process (step S44) for saving various set data is performed, and a process such as a game process timer is updated. ) To finish the special figure game process.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the start port 2SW monitoring process (step S30) executed in the special figure game process described above, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step S50). . In the determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), it is determined whether or not the normally variable winning device 7 that constitutes the ordinary electric accessory is in an open state in which a game ball can be won. Determined. In the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), if the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50; Yes), the start port 2 switch (second start port SW7d) is input. It is determined whether or not is on (step S52). Further, in the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), if the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step S50; No), whether or not the number of illegal winnings is an upper limit value. (Step S51).

  The normally variable winning device 7 cannot win a game ball in the closed state and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when a game ball wins in a closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as an illegal winning number. ing. In the determination of whether or not the number of illegal winnings is an upper limit value (step S51), it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than a predetermined upper limit value. If it is determined whether or not the number of illegal prizes is the upper limit (step S51), if the number of illegal prizes is the upper limit (step S51; Yes), the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the second start memory is not generated. In the determination of whether or not the number of illegal prizes is the upper limit (step S51), if the number of illegal prizes is not the upper limit (step S51; No), the start port 2 switch (second start port SW7d) is input. It is determined whether or not it is on (step S52).

  In the determination of whether or not the start port 2 switch input is ON (step S52), the game ball output from the start port 2 switch (second start port SW7d) for detecting the game ball won in the normal variation winning device 7 It is determined whether there is a detection signal. In the determination of whether or not the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52), if the start port 2 switch input is not on (step S52; No), the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52), if the start port 2 switch input is on (step S52; Yes), a process of updating the start port signal output count (step S52; Yes) Step S53) is performed. In the process of updating the number of times of starting port signal output (step S53), the process of updating information related to the number of winnings to the normal variation winning device 7 output to the management device outside the gaming machine is performed. Thereafter, it is determined (step S54) whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory) is an upper limit value (for example, 4).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is the upper limit value (step S54), when the special figure 2 holding number is the upper limit value (step S54; Yes), that is, the second start memory cannot be stored any more. In this case, the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is the upper limit value (step S54), when the special figure 2 holding number is not the upper limit value (step S54; No), the special figure 2 holding number is incremented by one. A process (step S55) is performed, and a process of acquiring a big hit random number value (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, the process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number 2 (the jackpot symbol random number for the second special figure variation display game) (step S57), the variation pattern random number 2 (the variation pattern random number for the second special diagram variation display game) is acquired. Processing (step S58) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S56 to S58), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting stored number. Do. That is, the game control device 30 displays the right to execute the second special figure variation display game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting prize opening (ordinary variable prize winning device 7, second starting prize area). Second start storage means for storing together with result related information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, variation pattern random number) for determining the game result.

  Next, prefetching processing is performed to determine the result related information corresponding to the second start memory before the start timing of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. As the prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59). In determining whether or not the jackpot random number is a jackpot (step S59), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination value used here always uses the first determination value that is a value in the normal probability state, regardless of the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the current special figure variation display game. As a result, when the pre-reading process is performed, it is determined that the probability variation state is a big hit, but when the special figure variation display game is actually executed, it is possible to prevent the normal probability state from being determined to be out of place. In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59), if the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59; Yes), a process of obtaining the continuous notice effect command 4 (step S60) is performed, A process of obtaining a stop symbol pattern command corresponding to the symbol random number (step S63) is performed. Although the details of the continuous notice effect command will be described later, the continuous notice effect command 4 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is successful.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59), if the big hit random number is not a big hit (step S59; No), a process of acquiring a continuous notice effect command command (step S61) is performed. Then, the process which acquires the continuous notice effect command corresponding to a fluctuation pattern random number (step S62) is performed, and the process which acquires the stop symbol pattern command corresponding to a jackpot symbol random number (step S63) is performed. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory is out of order, any one of the continuous notice effect commands 1 to 3 is acquired by the fluctuation pattern random number, or the continuous notice command is not obtained.

  And as a process which sets the various commands acquired by the above-mentioned process, the process which sets a continuous notice effect command (step S64) and the process which sets a stop symbol pattern command (step S65) are performed. The command set here is output to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, a process of setting the decoration special figure 2 hold number command (step S66) is performed, and the start port 2SW monitoring process is terminated.

  Here, selection of the continuous notice effect command will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, four types of continuous notice effect commands 1 to 4 are set for the continuous notice effect commands selected as a result of the above-described prefetch processing. The continuous notice effect command 1 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of order and the variation display mode below the normal reach is executed. Note that “below normal reach” refers to a variable display mode having a reliability below normal reach. The reliability of the variable display mode is a high probability that a special game state is entered when the variable display mode is executed, and no reach <normal reach <special reach 1 (SP1 reach) <special reach 2 It becomes higher in the order of (SP2 reach). Therefore, the fluctuation display mode below the normal reach of detachment is a fluctuation display mode that shifts without normal reach or without reach.

  The continuous notice effect command 2 is selected when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is out of order and the fluctuation display mode that becomes the special reach 1 is executed. The continuous notice effect command 3 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is out of order and the variation display mode that becomes the special reach 2 is executed. The continuous notice effect command 4 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a win. Of these, the selection of the continuous notice effect commands 1 to 3 is performed with reference to the fluctuation pattern random number.

  Here, a plurality of settings are prepared for the variation pattern determination value for determining the variation pattern random number so that the occurrence rate of the reach state varies depending on the number of starting memories. As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern random number is extracted from 65536 values from 0 to 65535 at the time of starting winning. Different variation pattern determination values are set according to the number of reserved memories (the number of start memories) at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. In this way, by making the occurrence rate of the reach state different according to the starting memory number, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant or monotonous, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game Yes.

  Among these, there are a value that is a different determination result depending on the number of reserved memories and a value that is the same determination result regardless of the number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of 0 to a, the fluctuation display mode without reach is achieved regardless of the number of reserved storage. When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from a to b, there is no reach or normal reach fluctuation display mode depending on the reserved memory number, and when the fluctuation pattern random value is in the range from b to c, the reserved memory number is set. Regardless, it will be a normal reach variation display mode. When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of c to d, the fluctuation display mode is normal reach or special reach 1 (SP reach 1) depending on the reserved storage number, and the fluctuation pattern random value is in the range of d to e. Is the variable display mode of Special Reach 1 regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from e to f, the variable reach mode is the special reach 1 or special reach 2 (SP reach 2) depending on the reserved storage number, and the fluctuation pattern random value is in the range from f to 65535. In some cases, the change display mode of the special reach 2 is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. The values from a to f are values such that 0 <a <b <c <d <e <f <65535.

  In the continuous notice effect command table acquired in the process of obtaining the above-described continuous notice effect command table (step S61), the range of values that result in different determination results depending on the number of reserved memories and the number of reserved memories are obtained. The range of values that result in the same determination result is stored. Therefore, in the process of acquiring the continuous notice effect command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number (step S62), the fluctuation pattern random number is referred to the continuous notice effect command command table, and the predetermined determination result regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern random number is the reserved memory number. A predetermined continuous notice effect command is acquired in the case of a value such that a predetermined notice result is not obtained depending on the number of reserved memories.

  That is, the continuous notice effect command 1 is acquired when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of 0 to c and the fluctuation display mode is normal reach or no reach regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of d to e and the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 1 is obtained regardless of the number of reserved memories, the continuous notice effect command 2 is acquired. Also, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of f to 65535 and the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 2 is set regardless of the number of reserved storage, the continuous notice effect command 3 is acquired. When the variation pattern random value is from c to d and from e to f, the continuous notice effect command is not acquired. Note that the continuous notice effect command 0 may be provided as the continuous notice effect command selected in this case. With such a process, when starting winning a prize for extracting random numbers, the starting memory number at the start of the starting memory variation display game is not known, and therefore, SP reach or the like may not occur even if continuous notice is given. It can solve the problem of being sexual.

  The occurrence rate of the reach state is different depending on the number of start memories, but the occurrence rate of the reach state may be different depending on the gaming state. Further, the set value of the variation pattern random number and the set value of the variation pattern determination value shown here are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port 1SW monitoring process (step S31) executed in the special figure game process (see FIG. 7), first, the start port 1 switch (first start port SW13a) input is turned on. Is determined (step S70). In the determination of whether or not the start port 1 switch input is ON (step S70), the start port 1 switch (first start port SW13a) that detects a game ball won in the first start winning port 13 is output. It is determined whether there is a game ball detection signal. In the determination of whether or not the start port 1 switch input is on (step S70), if the start port 1 switch input is not on (step S70; No), the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the start port 1 switch input is on (step S70), if the start port 1 switch input is on (step S70; Yes), a process of updating the start port signal output count (step S70; Yes) Step S71) is performed. In the process of updating the number of times of starting port signal output (step S71), processing for updating the information related to the number of times of winning to the first starting winning port 13 output to the management device outside the gaming machine is performed. Thereafter, it is determined (step S72) whether or not the special figure 1 hold number (first start memory) is an upper limit value (for example, 4).

  When it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is the upper limit value (step S72), if the special figure 1 holding number is the upper limit value (step S72; Yes), that is, the first start memory cannot be stored any more. In the case, the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is the upper limit value (step S72), if the special figure 1 holding number is not the upper limit value (step S72; No), the special figure 1 holding number is incremented by one. A process (step S73) is performed, and a process (step S74) of acquiring a big hit random value is performed. Thereafter, the process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number 1 (the jackpot symbol random number for the first special figure variation display game) (step S75), the variation pattern random number 1 (the variation pattern random number for the first special diagram variation display game) is acquired. Processing (step S76) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S74 to S76), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting stored number. Do. That is, the game control device 30 determines the right to execute the first variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 13 (first start winning area) and the result of the special figure variable display game. First start storage means for storing together with related information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number).

  Next, pre-read processing is performed to determine the result related information corresponding to the first start memory before the start timing of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory. As the prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory opening extension operation is being performed (step S77). When the normal electric winning combination opening extension operation is being performed is when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is the short-time operation state (the probability variation state or the short-time game state). In the determination of whether or not the normal electric accessory opening / extending operation is being performed (step S77), if the normal electric accessory opening / extracting operation is being performed (step S77; Yes), the decorative special figure 1 reservation number command is set. A process (step S86) is performed, and the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the first startup memory is not performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the normal electric accessory opening / extension operation is being performed (step S77), if the normal electric accessory opening / extraction operation is not being performed (step S77; No), whether or not the condition device is operating. Is determined (step S78).

  In the determination of whether or not the condition device is in operation (step S78), it is determined whether or not the special variation winning device 10 is operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game state is in effect. In the determination of whether or not the condition device is in operation (step S78), if the condition device is in operation (step S78; Yes), a process of setting the decoration special figure 1 hold number command is performed (step S86). Then, the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the first startup memory is not performed. In the determination of whether or not the condition device is operating (step S78), if the condition device is not operating (step S78; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79). .

  In determining whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value used here always uses the first determination value that is a value in the normal probability state, regardless of the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the current special figure variation display game. As a result, when the pre-reading process is performed, it is determined that the probability variation state is a big hit, but when the special figure variation display game is actually executed, it is possible to prevent the normal probability state from being determined to be out of place. In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79), if the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79; Yes), a process of acquiring the continuous notice effect command 4 (step S80) is performed, and the big hit symbol is obtained. Processing for obtaining a stop symbol pattern command corresponding to the random number is performed (step S83). As described above, the continuous notice effect command 4 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a hit.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S79), if the big hit random number is not a big hit (step S79; No), a process of obtaining a continuous notice effect command table (step S81) is performed. Then, the process which acquires the continuous notice effect command corresponding to a fluctuation pattern random number (step S82) is performed, and the process which acquires the stop symbol pattern command corresponding to a jackpot symbol random number is performed (step S83). In other words, if the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of order, as described above, any one of the continuous notice effect commands 1 to 3 is acquired by the fluctuation pattern random number, or the continuous notice command is not obtained. It has become.

  And as a process which sets the various commands acquired by the above-mentioned process, the process which sets a continuous notice effect command (step S84) and the process which sets a stop symbol pattern command (step S85) are performed. The command set here is output to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, a process for setting the decorative special figure 1 hold number command (step S86) is performed, and the start port 1SW monitoring process is terminated.

  From the above, the game control device 30 grants the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (the first start winning port 13, the normal variable winning device 7) of the special figure variable display game. Start-up storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number together with result-related information for determining the result (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number). In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a start memory determination unit that compares the random number stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value. Further, the game control device 30 serves as a pre-reading means for prefetching the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory during the execution waiting state of the variable display game whose start-up memory is stored in the start-up storage means (game control device 30).

  Next, processing in the effect control device 40 will be described. The effect control device 40 performs the continuous notice setting process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 as the process related to the setting of the continuous notice. This continuous notice setting process is performed every time the start memory is generated. Here, the continuous notice is one of notice notices for notifying the existence of a start memory for executing a special figure variation display game for deriving a special result, and continuously producing over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. This is a continuous production. Note that it is not always necessary to notify the derivation of the special result, and it is also possible to notify that there is a possibility that the special result is derived.

  In this continuous notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice effect command has been received (step S90). The continuous notice effect command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when the start notice 1SW monitoring process or the start entry 2SW monitoring process is set. 4 In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect command has been received (step S90), if the continuous notice effect command has not been received (step S90; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect command has been received (step S90), if the continuous notice effect command has been received (step S90; Yes), the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect is being performed (step S90). S91) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is in progress (step S91), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is already being executed. This determination is made based on the presence or absence of the continuous notice occurrence flag. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being made (step S91), if the continuous notice is being made (step S91; Yes), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being made (step S91), if the continuous notice is not being made (step S91; No), it is determined whether or not there is a hit before the start storage (step S92). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hit before the start memory (step S92), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory before the start memory is a special result. In this determination, for example, the determination is based on whether or not the continuous notice effect command 4 is received for the start memory before the start memory. Further, the game control device 30 may transmit prefetch information about the result of the prefetching process (at least the result of hitting and losing) to the effect control device 40, and the determination may be made based on the prefetched information. In the determination of whether or not there is a hit before the start memory (step S92), if there is a hit before the start memory (step S92; Yes), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a hit before the start memory (step S92), if there is no hit before the start memory (step S92; No), it is determined whether or not the memory is a hit. (Step S93) is performed.

  In determining whether or not the memory is a win (step S93), it is determined whether or not the received continuous notice effect command is the continuous notice effect command 4. In the determination of whether or not the storage is successful (step S93), when the storage is not successful (step S93; No), it is determined whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S94). .

  In determining whether or not the memory is SP reach (step S94), it is determined whether the received continuous notice effect command is the continuous notice effect command 2 or 3. In the determination of whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S94), if the storage is not SP reach (step S94; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the memory is SP reach (step S94), if the memory is SP reach (step S94; Yes), a continuous notice for losing is generated with a predetermined probability. A process of acquiring a continuous notice determination random number (step S95) is performed. Then, the process of determining whether or not the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S96) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is generated with reference to the acquired continuous notice determination random number in the continuous distribution table for loss. . Thereafter, a process of setting a lost value in the big hit flag (step S97) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S98).

  In this way, even when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is lost, the continuous notice can be executed, so that the chance of occurrence of the continuous notice can be increased, and even if the continuous notice is given, it is not always special. Since the gaming state does not occur, it is possible to enhance the interest. Also, in the case of SP reach, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the continuous notice from being lowered by generating a continuous notice at the time of loss with a predetermined probability.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S93), if the memory is a win (step S93; Yes), a process (step S103) of acquiring the number of continuous operations from the stop symbol pattern is performed. Do. In the process of acquiring the number of continuous operations from the stop symbol pattern (step S103), the type of the special result mode in the special symbol variation display game based on the start memory is acquired from the stop symbol pattern command transmitted from the game control device 30. The number of continuous operations (number of rounds, 15R or 2R) is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is a predetermined number or more (step S104).

  In the determination of whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is a predetermined number or more (step S104), whether or not the number of continuous operations acquired in the process of acquiring the number of continuous operations from the stop symbol pattern (step S103) is three or more. Determined. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the number of rounds is either 15R or 2R, it can be said that it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is 15R. In the determination of whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S104), if the acquired number of continuous operations is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S104; No), that is, if it is 2R, it is continuous. The notice setting process is terminated. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unsatisfied feeling from being raised due to the occurrence of a big hit of 2R probability change which is not so advantageous to the player, even though the notice of notification is given and the player's expectation is enhanced. .

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S104), if the acquired number of continuous operations is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S104; Yes), that is, 15R. Then, it is determined (step S105) whether or not the memory is special figure 2 (second start memory).

  In the determination of whether or not the memory is special figure 2 (step S105), if the memory is not special figure 2 (step S105; No), that is, if it is the first start-up memory, a continuous notice determination random number is acquired. The process (step S109) to perform is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the memory is the special figure 2 (step S105), if the memory is the special figure 2 (step S105; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (step S105). S106) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the probability is changing (step S106), it is determined whether or not the current probability state is a probability variation state. In the determination of whether or not the probability is changing (step S106), if the probability is not changing (step S106; No), a process of obtaining a continuous notice determination random number is performed (step S109). Further, in the determination of whether or not the probability is changing (step S106), if the probability is changing (step S106; Yes), processing for obtaining the probability change information from the stopped symbol pattern (step S107) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the probability variation information from the stop symbol pattern (step S107), the probability variation information is acquired from the stop symbol pattern command transmitted from the game control device 30. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a probability variation based on the acquired probability variation information (step S108). In the determination of whether or not this is a probability variation (step S108), the special result mode type in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is set to the probability variation state after completion of the special game state (probability variation hit) Is determined. Prior to the determination of whether or not there is a probability variation (step S108), it is determined whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is a predetermined number or more (step S104). In the determination of whether or not (step S108), it can be said that it is determined whether or not the special result mode is a 15R probability variation. If it is not the probability variation (step S108; No) in the determination of whether or not this is a probability variation (step S108), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a probability change (step S108), if it is a probability change (step S108; Yes), a continuous notice determination random number for generating a continuous notice for winning with a predetermined probability is acquired. The process (step S109) to perform is performed.

  After performing the process (step S109) of acquiring the continuous notice determination random number, the process of determining whether or not the continuous notice occurs from the continuous distribution table for attrition (step S110) is performed, and the acquired continuous notice determination random number is used for the attrition continuous distribution table. To determine whether to generate a continuous notice. Thereafter, a process for setting an atari value to the jackpot flag (step S111) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S98). It should be noted that the attrition continuous distribution table has a higher probability of determining the execution of the continuous notice than the loss continuous distribution table.

  In the determination of whether or not to generate a continuous notice (step S98), a process for determining whether or not a continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S96) or a process for determining whether or not a continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for attrition (step S96). As a result of step S111), it is determined whether a continuous notice has been generated. In the determination of whether or not to generate the continuous notice (step S98), when the continuous notice is not generated (step S98; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not to generate a continuous notice (step S98), if a continuous notice is to be generated (step S98; Yes), whether or not the memory is FIG. 1 (first start memory). Determination (step S99) is performed.

  In the determination (step S99) of whether or not the memory is the special figure 1, if the memory is the special figure 1 (step S99; Yes), the process of setting the number of reserved memories to the number of continuous notice executions (step S100) is performed, a process of setting a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. That is, since the second start memory is processed preferentially over the first start memory, when the start memory that triggers the execution decision of the continuous notice is the first start memory, the current first start memory number and The number combined with the second start memory number is set as the number of notice executions. Further, in the determination of whether or not the memory is special figure 1 (step S99), if the memory is not special figure 1 (step S99; No), that is, if it is the second start memory, special figure 2 is used. A process of setting the number of memories (second start memory number) to the number of continuous notice executions (step S101) is performed, a process of setting a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S102) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In other words, since the second start memory is processed with priority over the first start memory, if the start memory that triggers the execution decision of the continuous notice is the second start memory, the current second start memory number is set. The number of notice executions. It should be noted that the continuous notice set in the process of setting the number of pending storages to the number of continuous notice executions (step S100) and the process of setting the special figure 2 storage number (second start storage number) to the number of continuous notice executions (step S101). The number of executions is decremented by 1 every time the continuous notice is executed (each time the special figure variation display game is executed). Then, when the continuous notice execution count becomes 0, the continuous notice ends.

  With the above processing, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, execution of continuous notice is determined with a predetermined probability. Based on this determination, a continuous notice is executed in the special figure variation display game. This continuous notice may be anything that is performed during the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target start-up memory and the special figure fluctuation display game executed before that. It is changed to a different one from the above, is notified by voice, character information is displayed on the display device 43, or is notified by a character or a background image. In addition, when there are a plurality of start memories before the start notification target of the notice notification, the notice notice (continuous notice notice) is continuously performed across these special figure variation display games. In this case, in addition to the case where the light emission mode, the sound, and the image display are simply performed continuously, it is more interesting to develop characters for each variable display game by introducing characters and the like. Note that it is not always necessary to make a continuous advance notice. At least based on the result of prefetching by the prefetching means, the occurrence of the special gaming state may be informed prior to the execution of the corresponding special figure variation display game, for example, based on the start memory of the target. The notice notification may be performed in any special figure fluctuation display game among the special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game executed before that. In other words, the effect control device 40 serves as a notifying device for notifying the occurrence of the special game state before the execution of the corresponding variable display game based on the prefetching result by the prefetching device (game control device 30).

  Further, the first start memory is a target for continuous notice in the normal gaming state, and a continuous notice effect is executed with a predetermined probability in the case of 15R normal big hit, 15R probability big hit or miss. Note that the pre-reading process for the first start memory is not performed in the short-time gaming state and the probability-variation state when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state (see FIG. 9), so the continuous notice effect command is not output. . In the above-described continuous notice setting process (see FIGS. 12 and 13), when the continuous notice effect command is not received, the process regarding the determination of the execution of the continuous notice is not performed (prohibited). In the short-time gaming state and the probability variation state, the first start memory is not an object of continuous notice execution. Note that the pre-reading process of the first start memory may be performed during the short-time gaming state and the probability variation state, and the advance notice may be prohibited based on the result.

  The second start memory is subject to continuous notice regardless of the gaming state. However, in the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the 15R probability change big hit, 15R normal big hit or out of success will continue with a predetermined probability. A notice effect is executed. In the probability variation state, the continuous notice effect is executed with a predetermined probability in the case of a big hit or loss of 15R probability variation. Thus, in the probability variation state, the continuous notice for the 15R normal big hit is not performed, so that the notice ratio of the continuous notice for the big hit of 15R is relatively increased. As a result, it is possible to change the notice target according to the interest of the player that changes due to the occurrence of the probability variation state (specific game state), and it is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation. . It should be noted that if the continuous notice for the 15R normal big hit is not performed in the probability fluctuation state, the execution ratio of the continuous notice for the outage will also increase relatively, and the reliability of the continuous notice will decrease. In such a case, it is preferable that the reliability of the continuous notice is not lowered by lowering the execution probability of the continuous notice regarding the deviation.

  In other words, the player simply expects the occurrence of a special gaming state except during the probability fluctuation state (specific gaming state), so if a notice is given for the occurrence of all the special gaming states, the player's expectation Can be increased. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the player is more interested in whether or not the next special game state satisfies the predetermined condition than in the occurrence of the special game state. By changing the target of the notice to the occurrence of a special gaming state that satisfies a specific condition, the player's sense of expectation for continuing the probability variation state can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the continuous notice for 15R probability change big hit and 15R normal big hit is executed except during the probability fluctuation state, but 2R probability change big hit (second special game state) is targeted. The continuous notice is not executed. This prevents the dissatisfaction from being raised due to the occurrence of a big hit of 2R probability change which is not so advantageous to the player as a result, even though the advance notice is given to raise the player's expectation. Because. However, continuous notice may be given for the occurrence of all special gaming states except during the probability fluctuation state.

  In addition, at least during the occurrence of the probability variation state (specific game state), the advance notification for the special game state generated based on the first special figure variation display game is prohibited, so the ratio of the advance notification is set to the variable display device. It is possible to change clearly according to the type (type of special figure variation display game), so that the change in the notice ratio can be realized with certainty.

  Note that the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that generates only a short-time gaming state as a specific gaming state without generating a probability variation state, and in this case, a special gaming state that accompanies the occurrence of a short-time gaming state during the specific gaming state. Control is made so that the notice ratio between the special gaming state and other game states changes.

  From the above, the variable display devices (the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9) for displaying the variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and the start memory as the right to execute the variable display game Start memory means (game control device 30) for storing together with result related information for determining the result of the variable display game, and a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result In a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state that is easy to generate the next special gaming state after the special gaming state is completed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the occurrence of the special gaming state. Pre-reading means (game control device 30) for pre-reading the result-related information corresponding to the start-up memory during the waiting state for execution of the variable display game whose start-up memory is stored in the storage means; A notice notifying means (production control device 40) for notifying the occurrence of the special gaming state based on the prefetched result by the means before the execution of the corresponding variable display game, the notice notifying means based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Thus, the notice notification is changed so that the notice ratio between the special game state with the establishment of the predetermined condition and the other special game state changes.

  In addition, the notice notification means (production control device 40) is configured to perform the same notice as in the notice notice even when the special gaming state does not occur.

  The variation display device includes a first variation display device (first special diagram display 8) for displaying a first variation display game (first special diagram variation display game), and a second variation display game (second variation display game). A second fluctuation display device (second special figure display device 9) for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game), and the second fluctuation display apparatus in the second fluctuation display apparatus than the first fluctuation display game in the first fluctuation display apparatus. Priority control means (game control device 30) for preferentially executing the second variable display game, and execution right generation facilitating the generation of the right to execute the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state Means (game control device 30), and the notice notification means (production game control device 40) provides a notice for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state. I banned it To become.

  In addition, in the case other than the occurrence of the special gaming state except during the occurrence of the special gaming state, the advance notice is given for the occurrence of all the special gaming states. This means that the advance notice is given for the occurrence of a special gaming state that accompanies the conditions.

  The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state. The means (the effect control device 40) prohibits the advance notice for the second special gaming state.

  In addition, the production control device 40 performs a continuous notice stop process that is a process related to the stop of the continuous notice. As shown in FIG. 14, in this continuous notice stop process, it is first determined whether or not a continuous notice is being given (step S120). In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being made (step S120), if the continuous notice is not being made (step S120; No), the continuous notice stopping process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being made (step S120), if the continuous notice is being made (step S120; Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice execution count is 0 (step S121). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice execution number is 0 (step S121), when the continuous notice execution number is 0 (step S121; Yes), a process of clearing the continuous notice occurrence flag is performed (step S123). Then, a process of setting a loss value to the big hit flag (step S124) is performed, and the continuous notice stop process is ended. That is, in this case, the continuous notice is executed the number of times scheduled. In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice execution number is 0 (step S121), if the continuous notice execution number is not 0 (step S121; No), it is determined whether or not the fanfare command has been received (step S122). )I do.

  The fanfare command is set in the fanfare / interval process (step S40) executed when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode, and is sent to the effect control device. In the determination of whether or not the fanfare command has been received (step S122), if the fanfare command has not been received (step S122; No), the continuous notice stop processing is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the fanfare command has been received (step S122), if the fanfare command has been received (step S122; Yes), the process of clearing the continuous notice occurrence flag (step S123) is performed, and the big hit A process of setting a loss value to the flag (step S124) is performed, and the continuous notice stop process is terminated. That is, in this case, a second start memory that is preferentially digested over the first start memory is generated during the execution of the continuous notice using the predetermined first start memory as a trigger, and the second start memory is stored in the second start memory. This is a case where the result of the second special figure variation display game based on is a big hit.

  By such processing, when the continuous notice is executed the number of times scheduled, and during the execution of the continuous notice using the predetermined first start memory as a trigger, it is preferentially digested over the first start memory. When the second start memory is generated and the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is a big hit, the continuous notice is stopped.

  In addition, the production control device 40 performs a monitoring process during continuous notice to change the execution mode of the continuous notice when the second start memory is generated during the execution of the continuous notice. As shown in FIG. 15, in the monitoring process during continuous notice, first, it is determined whether or not continuous notice is being made (step S130). In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is in progress (step S130), when the continuous notice is not being made (step S130; No), the monitoring process during the continuous notice is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is being made (step S130), if the continuous notice is being made (step S130; Yes), whether or not the memory in which the continuous notice is generated is Special Figure 1 (first start memory). Is determined (step S131).

  In the determination of whether or not the memory that has generated the continuous notice is FIG. 1 (step S131), it is determined whether or not the start memory that triggered the execution of the continuous notice is the first start memory. When it is determined whether or not the memory that has generated the continuous notice is the special figure 1 (step S131) and the memory that has generated the continuous notice is not the special figure 1 (step S131; No), the monitoring process during the continuous notice is ended. . That is, when the start memory that triggered the execution of the continuous notice is the second start memory, the execution order of the second start memory that is the target of the continuous notice does not change even if a new second start memory is generated. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the execution mode of the continuous notice. Further, in the determination of whether or not the memory that has generated the continuous notice is the special figure 1 (step S131), if the memory that has generated the continuous notice is the special figure 1 (step S131; Yes), the special figure 2 hold command is issued. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step S132).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold command is received (step S132), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold command transmitted from the game control device 30 is received when the second start memory is generated. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold command has been received (step S132), if the special figure 2 hold command has not been received (step S132; No), the monitoring process during continuous notice is terminated. In addition, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold command is received (step S132), if the special figure 2 hold command is received (step S132; Yes), whether or not the hit value is set in the jackpot flag. It is determined whether or not (step S133).

  In the determination of whether or not the hit value is set in the big hit flag (step S133), in the continuous notice setting processing (see FIG. 12), execution of the continuous notice is determined with the start memory as a trigger, and the big hit flag is set. It is determined whether an atari value is set. When it is determined whether or not an atari value is set in the big hit flag (step S133), if an atari value is set in the big hit flag (step S133; Yes), a process of incrementing the number of continuous notice executions by 1 ( Step S134) is performed, and the monitoring process during continuous notice is ended. That is, the number of continuous notices is increased by the amount corresponding to the second start memory that is executed by interruption. If it is determined whether or not an atari value is set in the big hit flag (step S133), if no atari value is set in the big hit flag (step S133; No), the special figure 2 hold is reach fixed. Is determined (step S135).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold is a reach confirmation (step S135), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect commands 2 to 4 have been received for the newly generated second start memory. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold is a reach confirmation (step S135), if the special figure 2 hold is not a reach confirmation (step S135; No), a process of incrementing the number of continuous notice executions by 1 (step S134). ) To finish the monitoring process during continuous notice. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 hold is a reach confirmation (step S135), if the special figure 2 hold is a reach confirmation (step S135; Yes), the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is special. It is determined whether or not the reliability of FIG. 1 is on hold reach (step S136).

  In the determination whether the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is equal to or higher than the reliability of the special figure 1 hold reach (step S136), it occurs in the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the newly generated second start memory. It is determined whether the reach reliability is equal to or higher than the reach reliability generated in the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory that triggered the execution of the continuous notice. In determining whether the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is equal to or higher than the reliability of the special figure 1 hold reach (step S136), the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is higher than the reliability of the special figure 1 hold reach. If not (step S136; No), a process of incrementing the continuous notice execution count by 1 (step S134) is performed, and the continuous notice process is terminated. Further, in determining whether the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is equal to or higher than the reliability of the special figure 1 hold reach (step S136), the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is the reliability of the special figure 1 hold reach. When it is above (step S136; Yes), the process which sets the number of continuous notices to 1 (step S137) is performed, and the monitoring process during continuous notices is ended. That is, when the reach generated in the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory executed by interruption is more reliable, the continuous notice is ended in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory. To do. As a result, the reach that is more reliable than the reach executed in the special figure fluctuation display game that is the target of the notice notification is executed before the special figure fluctuation display game that is the target of the notice notice. And the expectation can be efficiently enhanced by maintaining a balance between the notification of the notice and the reliability of the variation display mode.

  From the above, the variation display game is executed by any one of a plurality of types of variation display modes, and the plurality of types of variation display modes include a variation display mode having different reliability for occurrence of a special gaming state. The pre-reading means (game control device 30) pre-reads the information specifying the variable display mode as the result related information, and the notice notification means (production control device 40) is a special that occurs based on the first variable display game. When the execution of the second variable display game is interrupted during execution of the advance notice for the gaming state, the reliability of the change display mode in the interrupted second change display game is the subject of the advance notice. When the reliability of the variation display mode in the first variation display game is higher than the reliability, the notification target is changed to the second variation display game.

  Even if the reach of the first start memory (special figure 1 hold reach) is higher than the reach of the second start memory (special figure 2 hold reach), the second special figure based on the second start memory is used. In some cases, a variable display game is a big hit. Therefore, before determining whether or not the reliability of the special figure 2 hold reach is equal to or higher than the reliability of the special figure 1 hold reach (step S136), it is determined whether or not the second start memory is a big hit. If the result of the determination is a big hit, a process of setting the continuous notice execution count to 1 (step S137) may be performed to end the continuous notice process.

  Next, a modified example of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification is different in game state transition conditions.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the gaming machine of this modification is special when the result mode is a special variation pattern (15R probability variation, 2R probability variation), which is a special result mode that is accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, in a special figure variation display game. After the gaming state ends, the normal gaming state B1 changes to the probability variation state B2. Further, in the special figure variation display game, when the result mode is a normal symbol (15R normal) which is a special result mode that does not involve the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal game state B1 to the short-time game state B3 after the special game state ends. Become. When the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the probability variation state B2, or when the result aspect of the special figure variation display game is the special result aspect, the normal game state B1 (So-called number cut). Further, when a special figure variation display game is executed a specified number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time game state B3, or when the result form of the special figure change display game is a special result form, the normal game state B1 Become.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the selection probability of the special result mode is the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1) and the second special figure fluctuation display. It differs from the game (Special Figure 2). In addition, the probability of selecting a probability variation symbol is higher than that of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment. In the first special figure variation display game, the probability that 15R normal is selected is 20%, the probability that 15R probability variation is selected is 60%, and the probability that 2R probability variation is selected is 20%. On the other hand, in the second special figure variation display game, the probability that 15R normal is selected is 20%, the probability that 15R probability variation is selected is 75%, and the probability that 2R probability variation is selected is 5%.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the first half of the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. 18 is executed instead of the first half of the continuous notice setting process shown in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 18 is different in that a determination is made as to whether or not the probability variation remaining game counter is equal to or less than a predetermined number (step S140) in the process when there is a winning start-up memory. The probability variation remaining game counter counts the remaining number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the probability variation state, and is subtracted by one from a prescribed number (for example, 100) each time the special figure variation display game is executed. It has become so.

  In this continuous notice setting process, in the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S93), if the memory is a win (step S93; Yes), a process of acquiring the number of continuous operations from the stopped symbol pattern (step S93; Yes) Step S103) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is a predetermined number or more (Step S104). If the acquired number of continuous operations is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S104; Yes), the memory is the special figure 2 (second start memory) (step S105; Yes), and the probability is changing (step). In S106; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation remaining game counter is equal to or less than a predetermined number (step S140).

  In the determination of whether or not the probability variation remaining game counter is equal to or less than the predetermined number (step S140), if the probability variation remaining game counter is equal to or less than the predetermined number (for example, 49) (step S140; Yes), a continuous notice determination random number is acquired. The process (step S109) to perform is performed. In the determination of whether or not the probability variation remaining game counter is equal to or less than the predetermined number (step S140), if the probability variation remaining game counter is not equal to or less than the predetermined number (for example, 49) (step S140; No), the probability is based on the stop symbol pattern. A process of acquiring variation information (step S107) is performed, and it is determined whether the variation is a probability (step S108). In the determination of whether or not there is a probability variation (step S108), if it is not a probability variation (step S108; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated, and if it is a probability variation (step S108; Yes), it is continuous. A process of obtaining a notice determination random number (step S109) is performed.

  By performing such processing, when the probability variation remaining game counter is 50 times or more in the probability variation state, that is, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific game state has not reached the specific number of times, Predictive notices will be given to certain probabilistic symbols that are special outcomes with the establishment of a prescribed condition, and the notice ratio between the occurrence of a special gaming state with the establishment of a prescribed condition and the occurrence of other special gaming states will change. To come. In addition, when the probability variation remaining game counter is less than 50 times in the probability variation state, that is, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number, 2R probability change is excluded), and the notice notification is changed so that the changed notice ratio changes again.

  If the probability change remaining game counter is greater than or equal to the predetermined number and the continuous notice for the 15R normal big hit is not performed, the execution ratio of the continuous notice for the outage will also increase relatively, In this case, it is preferable that the reliability of the continuous notice is not lowered by reducing the execution probability of the continuous notice for the loss. That is, it is preferable to adjust the reliability of the continuous notice by changing the execution probability of the continuous notice about the deviation according to the game state and the value of the probability variation remaining game counter.

  When the probability variation count cut function is provided as in the gaming machine of this modification, even if the probability variation state occurs, the next jackpot is not guaranteed, so the probability until the next jackpot shown in the above embodiment is used. Unlike a type of game machine that continues to fluctuate, the player's psychological state changes as the game progresses. That is, in the initial stage of the probability variation state, the probability variation state still continues for a while, so it is often expected that the next jackpot will be a jackpot with the probability variation symbol. However, as the probability variation state progresses, the probability of the probability variation state ending without generating a big hit increases, so it is expected that a big hit will occur regardless of the type of the big hit. In the present modification, it is possible to control the advance notice in response to such a player's psychological state.

  From the above, it is assumed that the specific gaming state (probability variation state) ends when the variable display game that does not involve the occurrence of the special gaming state is executed a predetermined number of times, and the notice notification means (the effect control device 40) After changing the advance notice so that the advance ratio of the special game state with the establishment of the predetermined condition and the other special game state changes based on the occurrence of the specific game state, the variable display game in the specific game state is a specific number of times. In this case, the notice notification is changed so that the changed notice ratio changes again.

  In this modification, prior notice notification is given only to the big hit with the probability variation symbol before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific game state (in the probability variation state) reaches the specific number. However, the notice notification for the big hit with the normal symbol may be executed with a lower probability than the probability variation symbol. Also, before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times, the notification is not made only for the 15R big hit, but the notification for the big hit at 2R is also more than the 15R. It may be executed with a low probability. In addition, when the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number, the occurrence ratio of the notice notification that is missed may be increased.

  In addition, notice notification of 2R big hit (second special gaming state) is always prohibited, but the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is not in the specific gaming state (in the probability variation state) or in the specific gaming state When the number of times reaches a specific number, the 2R jackpot may be the subject of the notice. In addition, the 2R jackpot (second special game state) is always prohibited from being notified in advance, but before the number of executions of the special figure display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number, the 2R jackpot (first game) When the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number, the 2R jackpot may be the target of the notification.

  From the above, the special game state includes the first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period and the second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state. The notice notification means (production control device 40) prohibits the notice of notice for the second special game state before the variable display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number of times, and after reaching the specific number of times. This means that the prohibition of the advance notice for the second special gaming state is lifted.

  In addition, although the occurrence of a big hit with a probability variation symbol is used as the condition for the occurrence of a probability variation state, it is configured so that a probability variation state is generated after the completion of all big hits, and the control of the notice notification has a great value in the special game state. It may be changed depending on the length (or the length of the execution period). That is, the probability fluctuation state is generated in all of the 15R big hit (big hit with big value, long running period) and 2R big hit (small hit with a small value, short running period), and the probability varying state is the number of outlier display games. Is set to end when the number reaches 100 times. Before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state (in the probability variation state) reaches the specific number, a notice is given to the 15R jackpot and in the specific gaming state (in the probability variation state). When the number of executions of the variable display game reaches a specific number of times, the notice target may be changed so that the notice of notice is given to all jackpots.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment and the gaming machine of the modified example, two types of special figure fluctuation display games, a first special figure fluctuation display game and a second special figure fluctuation display game, are executed. Only the same one type of special figure variation display game may be executed regardless of which of the first start winning opening 13 and the normal variation winning device 7 is won.

  In addition, the notice information means (production control device 40) is a first notice information means for which all special game states are subject to notice, and a first notice information means for which special game states involving the establishment of predetermined conditions are subject to notice. You may provide the 2nd notice notification means from which a notice information aspect differs. Then, the notice of advance notice by the first notice notice means is executed except during the specific game state (for example, during the probability variation state), and the notice notice of the second notice information means is executed during the specific game state. In this way, it is possible to clarify the subject of the advance notice to the player. In particular, during the probability variation state or in the short-time game state, the variation time of the variation display game is shortened compared to the normal probability state, so that the notification mode can be made without any sense of incongruity.

  Further, the first notice notification means may be enabled even during the specific gaming state, and the notice notice by the first notice information means may be generated at a lower rate than the notice information by the second notice information means. Further, in this case, when there are a plurality of start memories before the start memory to be notified, the first notice notification means performs the notice notification in the first several start memory change display games, and then the rest The advance notice control means for developing the notice information by executing the notice information by the second notice information means in the starting memory may be provided. In this way, interest can be further improved and a sense of expectation for occurrence of a specific gaming state can be enhanced. It should be noted that when the advance notice is developed, it may be controlled so as to be a big hit.

  In particular, in the gaming machine of the modified example, before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number, the second notice notification means is enabled, and the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state is specified. After reaching the number of times, the first notice notification means may be made effective. In this way, it is possible to clarify the target of the notice to the player, and to effectively notify the notice corresponding to the player's psychology. Further, the first notice notification means is made effective even before the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times, and the notice by the first notice notice means is lower than the notice notice by the second notice information means. Notification may be generated.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment and the gaming machine of the modified example, the notice notification by the second notice notification means may be valid (operable) even when the specific gaming state is not occurring. The second start memory is interrupted during execution of the advance notice by the first notice means, and the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory generates a big hit with the occurrence of the specific state game. If there is, a notice notification switching means for switching the notice notice by the first notice notice means to the notice notice by the second notice information means may be provided.

  That is, the notice notification means (production control device 40) is the first notice notification means (production control device 40) for which all special game states are to be noticed, and the special game state with the establishment of a predetermined condition as the notice object. The first notice notification means includes a second notice notification means (production control device 40) having a different notice notification mode, and is digested first when a plurality of start memories exist before the start target start memories. The advance notice control means for executing the notice notice by the first notice notice means in the variable display game based on the predetermined number of start memories, and thereafter executing the notice notice by the second notice information means in the remaining variable display games based on the start memory. (Production control device 40) may be provided.

  The notice notification means (production control device 40) displays the second variable display during execution of the notice notice by the first notice notification means (production control device 40) for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game. When the execution of the game is interrupted, if the result of the interrupted second variable display game is a special result for generating a special gaming state with the establishment of a predetermined condition, the advance notification is sent to the second advance notification means ( You may make it provide the notice notification switching means (effect control apparatus 40) which switches to the notice information by the effect control apparatus 40).

  Further, the notice information means may include special notice information means that is not selected in the start-up memory that is lost. That is, when the notice notification is executed by the special notice notification means, the big hit is determined. In this way, the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced. Note that the special advance notice means includes a first special advance notice means for which all special game states are subject to advance notice, and a first special advance notice means for subjecting a special game state with the establishment of a predetermined condition to the advance notice form. The second special notice notification means may be provided.

  In addition, the notice notifying means prevents the notice notice from being activated in the variable display game that is out of date when the number of times of the variable display game in the specific gaming state becomes a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) or more. Stop means may be provided. That is, even if it becomes a specific gaming state, if the next special gaming state does not occur easily, the player will be irritated. In such a case, if a notice of outage is given, the irritability will be further enhanced. So this can be prevented.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above includes a variable display device (first special figure display 8 and second special figure display 9) for displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and the execution right of the variable display game. Start memory means (game control device 30) for storing the start memory together with the result related information for determining the result of the variable display game, which is advantageous for the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. A game in which a special game state is generated and a specific game state is generated that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after completion of the special game state based on establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the occurrence of the special game state. Pre-reading means (game control device 3) for pre-reading the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory during the execution waiting state of the variable display game whose start-up memory is stored in the start-up storage means ) And an advance notice means (production control device 40) for making an advance notice before the execution of the corresponding variable display game based on the result of the prefetch by the prefetch means, Based on the occurrence of this, the notice notification is changed so that the notice ratio between the special game state with the establishment of the predetermined condition and the other special game state changes.

  Therefore, pre-reading means for pre-reading the result-related information corresponding to the start memory, and notice notification means for notifying the occurrence of the special gaming state based on the pre-read result by the pre-reading means before the execution of the corresponding variable display game, The advance notice means changes the advance notice so that the notice ratio between the special game state with the establishment of the predetermined condition and the other special game state changes based on the occurrence of the specific game state. The target of the notice notification can be changed according to the target of the player's interest that changes due to the above, and it is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the notice notification means (production control device 40) is configured to perform the same notice as in the notice notice even when the special gaming state does not occur.

  Therefore, since the notice information means performs the same notice as in the notice notice even when the special gaming state does not occur, it is possible to increase the chance of the notice notice, and the special game is not necessarily performed even if the notice notice is given. Since the situation does not occur, the interest can be enhanced.

  The variation display device includes a first variation display device (first special figure display 8) for displaying the first variation display game and a second variation display device (second special display for displaying the second variation display game). And a priority control means (game control device) that prioritizes and executes the second variation display game in the second variation display device over the first variation display game in the first variation display device. 30) and execution right generation facilitating means (game control device 30) for facilitating generation of the right to execute the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state. The control device 40) prohibits the advance notice for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state.

  Therefore, the variable display device is composed of a first variable display device that displays the first variable display game and a second variable display device that displays the second variable display game. Priority control means for prioritizing and executing the second variable display game in the second variable display device over the first variable display game; and execution rights of the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific gaming state. Since the execution right generation facilitating means for facilitating the generation is provided, it is possible to diversify the game and enhance the interest by providing two variable display devices. In addition, since the advance notice means prohibits the advance notice for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state, the advance notice ratio is clearly determined according to the type of the variable display device. It is possible to change, and it becomes possible to realize the change of the notice ratio surely.

  In addition, the notice notification means (production control device 40) performs notice notification for the occurrence of all the special game states except for the occurrence of the special game state except for the special game state. When a gaming state is being generated, a notice is given for the occurrence of a special gaming state that involves the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Accordingly, the notice means notifies the notice for the occurrence of all the special gaming states except for the occurrence of the special gaming state except during the occurrence of the special gaming state, while the special gaming state is occurring. In such a case, since the advance notice is given for the occurrence of a special gaming state accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the subject of the advance notice may be changed according to the interest of the player that changes due to the occurrence of the specific gaming state. It is possible to efficiently increase the player's expectation. In other words, the player simply expects the occurrence of the special gaming state except during the specific gaming state, so that the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by giving a notice to the occurrence of all the special gaming states. It becomes like this. On the other hand, in the specific gaming state, the player is more interested in whether or not the next special gaming state satisfies the predetermined condition than in the occurrence of the special gaming state. By changing the target of the notice notification to the occurrence of a special gaming state that satisfies the specific condition, the player's sense of expectation for continuing the specific gaming state can be enhanced.

  The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state. The means (production control device 40) prohibits the advance notice for the second special gaming state.

  Therefore, the special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state. Since the means prohibits the advance notice for the second special gaming state, the second special gaming state is not so advantageous to the player as a result even though the advance notice is given to increase the player's expectation. It is possible to prevent the dissatisfaction from being raised.

  Further, the variation display game is executed by any one of a plurality of types of variation display modes, and the plurality of types of variation display modes include a variation display mode having different degrees of reliability with respect to occurrence of a special gaming state, The pre-reading means (game control device 30) pre-reads the information specifying the variable display mode as the result related information, and the notice notifying means (production control device 40) corresponds to the special game state generated based on the first variable display game. When the execution of the second variable display game is interrupted while the advance notice is being executed, the reliability of the change display mode in the interrupted second change display game is the first notice target. When the reliability of the variable display mode in the variable display game is higher than the reliability, the notification target is changed to the second variable display game.

  Therefore, the variation display game is executed by any one of a plurality of types of variation display modes, and the plurality of types of variation display modes include a variation display mode having different reliability with respect to occurrence of a special gaming state, The pre-reading means pre-reads the information specifying the variable display mode as the result related information, and the advance notice means is configured to execute the second change display game during execution of the advance notice for the special game state generated based on the first change display game. When the execution of is interrupted, the reliability of the variation display mode in the interrupted second variation display game is higher than the reliability of the variation display mode in the first variation display game that is the subject of the advance notice. If it is higher, the notification target is changed to the second variable display game, so it is more reliable than the variable display game that is the target of the notification. High variable display games of can be prevented is executed, it is possible to increase efficiently expectations by holding a balance between the reliability of the notice informing the change display mode.

  The specific game state is terminated when a variable display game that does not involve the occurrence of the special game state is executed a predetermined number of times, and the notice notification means (the effect control device 40) is predetermined based on the occurrence of the specific game state. After the notice notification is changed so that the notice ratio of the special gaming state with the establishment of the condition and the other special gaming state changes, the change occurs when the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches a specific number of times. The notice notification is changed so that the notice ratio is changed again.

  Accordingly, the specific gaming state is terminated when a variable display game that does not involve the occurrence of the special gaming state is executed a predetermined number of times, and the notice notification means is provided with a special condition that establishes the predetermined condition based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state. After changing the notice to change the notice ratio between the gaming state and the other special game states, the changed notice ratio changes again when the number of variable display games in the specified game state reaches a specific number of times. Since the notice notification is changed as described above, the notice notice according to the player's psychology that changes according to the progress of the specific gaming state can be performed. That is, in the case of a performance that does not promise the occurrence of the next special game state even if the specific game state occurs, the player psychology may change according to the progress of the specific game state. Specifically, in the early stage of a specific gaming state, the player expects the next special gaming state to generate a special gaming state that is accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition. Therefore, it is expected that a special gaming state will occur regardless of whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. Since the notice notification is changed according to such a player's psychology, it is possible to perform the notice notice that can efficiently increase the player's expectation.

  The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state. The means (production control device 40) prohibits the advance notice for the second special gaming state before the variable display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times, and the second after the specific number of times is reached. The prohibition on the advance notice for the special game state is canceled.

  Therefore, the special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state. The means prohibits the advance notice for the second special game state before the variable display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number of times, and notifies the second special game state after the specific number of times is reached. Since the prohibition of the notification is canceled, it is possible to perform a notification in accordance with the player's psychology that changes according to the progress of the specific gaming state. That is, in the case of a performance that does not promise the occurrence of the next special game state even if the specific game state occurs, the player psychology may change according to the progress of the specific game state. Specifically, in the early stage of a specific gaming state, the player expects the next special gaming state to occur in the first special gaming state, but as the specific gaming state progresses, the specific gaming state does not occur and is specified. Since the possibility that the gaming state will end is increased, it is expected that the special gaming state will occur anyway regardless of the establishment of the predetermined condition. Since the notice notification is changed according to such a player's psychology, it is possible to perform the notice notice that can efficiently increase the player's expectation.

  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.

  This application is a divisional application. For the convenience of the applicant, patent office and third parties, the claims of the original application are set forth below.

[Claims of the original application]
[Claim 1]
A variable display device for displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information; and a start storage means for storing start memory as an execution right of the variable display game together with result-related information for determining the result of the variable display game. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and after the special game state is ended based on establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the occurrence of the special game state, In a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state that facilitates the generation of a special gaming state of
Pre-reading means for pre-reading the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory during the execution waiting state of the variable display game in which the start-up memory is stored in the start-up storage means;
Prior notice means for notifying the occurrence of the special gaming state before the execution of the corresponding variable display game based on the prefetch result by the prefetch means;
With
The advance notice means changes the advance notice so that a notice ratio between a special game state with the establishment of the predetermined condition and a special game state other than that changes based on the occurrence of the specific game state. A gaming machine.
[Claim 2]
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advance notification unit performs the same notification as in the case of the advance notification even when the special gaming state does not occur.
[Claim 3]
The variable display device includes a first variable display device that displays a first variable display game, and a second variable display device that displays a second variable display game.
Priority control means for preferentially executing the second variation display game in the second variation display device over the first variation display game in the first variation display device;
Execution right generation facilitating means for facilitating generation of an execution right for the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific gaming state;
With
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the advance notice unit prohibits advance notice for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state.
[Claim 4]
In the case where the special gaming state is not occurring except when the special gaming state is being generated, the prior notification means performs the preliminary alerting for the occurrence of all the special gaming states, while the occurrence of the specific gaming state is 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein, in the case of being in a middle, a notice is given for occurrence of a special gaming state accompanied by establishment of the predetermined condition.
[Claim 5]
The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period of time, and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the notice notification unit prohibits notice notification for the second special gaming state.
[Claim 6]
The variation display game is executed by any one of a plurality of types of variation display modes, and the plurality of types of variation display modes include a variation display mode having different reliability with respect to the occurrence of the special gaming state,
The prefetching means prefetches information for specifying a variable display mode as the result related information,
If the execution of the second variable display game is interrupted during the execution of the preliminary notification for the special gaming state generated based on the first variable display game, the prior notification unit is configured to interrupt the second change. When the reliability of the variation display mode in the display game is higher than the reliability of the variation display mode in the first variation display game that is the subject of the advance notice, the subject of the advance notice is designated as the second variation display game. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the gaming machine is changed to:
[Claim 7]
The specific game state ends when a variable display game that does not involve the occurrence of the special game state is executed a predetermined number of times,
The notice notification means changes the notice notice so that a notice ratio between a special gaming state with establishment of the predetermined condition and a special gaming state other than the special gaming state changes based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state, and then 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the variable display game in the gaming state reaches a specific number of times, the notice notification is changed so that the changed notice ratio changes again.
[Claim 8]
The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period of time, and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state,
The advance notice means prohibits the advance notice to the second special game state before the variable display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number of times, and after reaching the specific number of times, 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the prohibition of the advance notice for the special gaming state of 2 is canceled.

8 First special figure display (variable display device, first variable display device)
9 Second special display (variable display device, second variable display device)
30 Game control device (starting storage means, prefetching means, priority control means, execution right generation facilitating means)
40 Production control device (notification means)
100 gaming machines

Claims (5)

A variable display device for displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information; and a start storage means for storing start memory as an execution right of the variable display game together with result-related information for determining the result of the variable display game. When the result of the variable display game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and after the special game state is ended based on establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the occurrence of the special game state, In a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state that makes it easier to generate a special gaming state than the normal gaming state ,
The variable display device is configured to include a first variable display device for displaying a first variable display games, the second and the variable display device for displaying the second variable display games,,
The special game state includes a first special game state that is executed for a predetermined period of time, and a second special game state that is set to have a shorter execution period than the first special game state,
Priority control means for preferentially executing the second variation display game in the second variation display device over the first variation display game in the first variation display device;
Pre-reading means for pre-reading the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory during the execution waiting state of the variable display game in which the start-up memory is stored in the start-up storage means;
Execution right generation facilitating means for facilitating generation of an execution right for the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific gaming state;
Based on the prefetching result by the prefetching means, the notice notification means capable of executing a notice prior to the execution of the corresponding variable display game,
The notice notification means includes
First notice notification means for executing a notice for a special gaming state generated based on the first variable display game during the occurrence of the normal gaming state;
Second notice notification means for executing a notice for a special gaming state generated based on the second variable display game during the occurrence of the specific gaming state;
Notice prohibition means for prohibiting the advance notice for the special game state generated based on the first variable display game from occurring during the occurrence of the specific game state;
The first notice notification means includes
The advance notice is executed for all special game states that occur based on the first variable display game,
The second notice notification means includes:
The advance notice is executed for the first special gaming state that satisfies the predetermined condition without targeting the special gaming state that does not satisfy the predetermined condition that occurs based on the second variable display game. Configured to
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first notice notification means stops execution of the notice notice based on the execution of the second variable display game having the special result during the notice notice. . When the second variable display game having the special result is executed during the execution of the advance notice, the first advance notice means executes the advance notice in the second variable display game. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein execution of the advance notice is stopped . The notice notification means includes
3. The system according to claim 2, further comprising: advance notice restricting means for restricting the advance notice from being executed when there is a start memory that is the special result before the start memory prefetched by the prefetch means. Gaming machine.   The first notice notification means performs the notice notice with a predetermined probability when the result of the first variable display game is lost,
  The said 2nd notice information means performs the said notice information with a lower probability than the said 1st notice information means, when the result of the said 2nd change display game becomes lost. The gaming machine described in 1.   The said 2nd notice information means does not make the 2nd special game state accompanied with establishment of the said predetermined condition generated based on the said 2nd fluctuation display game as the object of the notice notice. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of 4.