JP5364960B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase a performance effect related to a continuous performance, in a game machine which includes a variable display device for displaying variable display games on the basis of the entering of a game ball in a start winning port and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a special result mode. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes an announcement control means (performance control device 300) which announces specific information on the basis of a fact that start storage satisfying a prescribed condition is stored in a start storage means (game control device 100) during a prescribed period in the variable display game. Also, the announcement control means is designed to announce that the start storage satisfying the prescribed condition is stored in the start storage means by bringing the stop result mode of the variable display game under execution in the specific stop result mode as a specific announcement. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

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

  In the conventional gaming machine, there is a notice effect as a means to notify in advance that the result of the variable display game is likely to become a specific result. There is known a continuous effect in which a result in a variable display game that is performed based on a start memory that has not yet been executed is notified by repeatedly performing a notice effect over time (for example, Patent Document 1).

  At present, with the increasing complexity of gaming and the diversification of gaming, a plurality of (for example, two) start ports are provided on the game board surface to establish the start conditions for the variable display game. A gaming machine configured to play a display game is provided. In such a gaming machine, the first start opening is normally open and the winning rate is high, so the value that the player can acquire in the special gaming state obtained as a result of the variable display game is set low. ing. In addition, the second starting port is normally in a state where it is impossible to win a game ball, and when it is converted into an open state by the establishment of a certain condition, mainly by hitting the usual variable display game, Since the game ball can be won and cannot be won in the normal state, the value that can be obtained by the player in the special game state obtained as a result of the variable display game is set high. Since it is configured as described above, when there is a start memory in the first start port and the second start port, and both have one start memory, the second is advantageous to the player. The game is preferentially executed from the variable display game based on the start memory of the start port (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-239154 A JP 2008-18000 A

  However, it was not possible to enhance the production effect related to continuous production.

  An object of the present invention is provided with a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and is advantageous to a player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state, it is to enhance the effect of production related to continuous performance.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variably displayed in a plurality of variable display areas based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening and then stopped and displayed. A variable display device having a displayable display unit, and in the variable display game, when a stop result mode configured by identification information stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas is a special result mode In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
A game control device for overall control of the game;
An effect control device for controlling the variable display device by a control signal from the game control device;
With
The game control device includes:
Start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the start winning opening as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means for determining various random values stored in the start storage means;
Game execution means for executing the variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
With
Prior to the start of the variable display game based on the stored start memory, the random number value corresponding to the start memory is determined by the determining means, and the result is transmitted to the effect control device as a prefetch command. ,
The production control device
Notification control means for performing specific notification based on the fact that the start memory satisfying a predetermined condition is stored in the start memory means within a predetermined period in the variable display game;
Continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect in a plurality of variable display games over the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition;
With
When the prefetch command from the game control device is received and the corresponding start memory satisfies the predetermined condition, a continuous notice execution flag is set,
The game execution means includes
A stop result setting means for setting a stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game;
The notification control means includes
If the continuous display execution flag is in the set state when the variable display game is at the high-speed change end timing, the stop result of the variable display game being executed is changed from the stop result mode set by the stop result setting means. The aspect is configured to change a predetermined variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas to a specific stop result mode configured by stopping and displaying special identification information different from the plurality of identification information. In the change, after the temporary display of the identification information set by the stop result setting means is temporarily stopped in the variable display area other than the variable display area in which the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas. , Change to the special identification information,
The continuous production control means includes
In the continuous performance executed from the variation display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variation display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the plurality of variation display areas Of these, the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area where the variable display is stopped last is used as the special identification information .

  Here, the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition includes a start memory in which the stop result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory becomes a special result mode, a start memory in which reach occurs in the variable display game based on the start memory, and the like It is.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the notification control means sets the stop result mode of the running variable display game as the specific stop result mode as the specific notification, so that the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is the start memory. Since it is notified that the information is stored in the means, it is possible to enhance the production effect related to the continuous performance. That is, when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs during execution of the variable display game and execution of a continuous effect is determined, the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition in the variable display game being executed is generated. The start of continuous production can be notified, and the production effect related to continuous production can be enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to notify the occurrence of the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition in the stop result mode of the game being executed, it is possible to make the notification mode unconventional and make it easier to understand. In addition, notification of the occurrence of start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition is part of the continuous performance, and the start timing of continuous performance is earlier than before, and the continuous performance is executed more times than the number of start memories. It becomes possible, and a more effective performance can be performed. Further, since the specific notification is performed by setting the stop result mode to the specific stop result mode, the notification can be performed even if the variation pattern of the variation display game being executed is a variation pattern having a short variation time.

Further , the specific stop result mode is configured by stopping and displaying special identification information different from the plurality of identification information in a predetermined variation display area among the plurality of variation display areas. It can be set as the information mode which can have expectation. In addition, the notification control unit changes the stop result mode of the running variable display game from the stop result mode set by the stop result setting unit to the specific stop result mode when performing a specific notification. When a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs during execution of a display game and execution of a continuous effect is determined, the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition is continuously generated in the variable display game being executed. The start of the production can be notified, and the production effect related to the continuous production can be enhanced.

In addition , since the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area that stops the variable display at the end of the plurality of variable display areas in the continuous presentation is the special identification information, it is easy to understand the execution of the continuous presentation. The expectation can be effectively continued until the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition.

In addition , in the variable display area excluding the variable display area where the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas, the identification information set by the stop result setting means is temporarily stopped and then changed to the special identification information. Therefore, the notification is started when the running variation display game enters the stop operation, and the player's expectation can be continued until the variation stop in any game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect regarding continuous manner rendition.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of a continuous notice effect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating fluctuation frequency update processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end setting processing 3. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end setting process 4. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating normal game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a scene data setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fanfare process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an ending process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating prefetch command reception processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice effect setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the continuous notice effect in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the continuous notice effect in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the continuous notice effect in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the continuous notice effect in the game machine of a 4th modification.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. And fire. Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows and having a second start winning opening is provided.

  The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 always holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

  The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning port solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area). Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.

  Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the top of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) for the normal figure fluctuation display game constituted by the LED lamp, and the LED lamp. A memory display unit for informing the start memory number of each variable display game configured is provided. Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs, and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and turns on when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state. A second game state display unit (second game state display), an error display unit (third game state display) that displays an error that the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, A round display section is provided for displaying the number of rounds at the time of big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed).

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, the numbers “3” and “7”) in a lit state.

  The universal display displays the fact that the light is changing by blinking the lamp during the change. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 holding indicator displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36 which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the starting memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, as the special figure 1 hold indicator. Display in the same way.

  The general map hold indicator displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map indicator. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

  For example, the first game state indicator turns off the lamp in a normal gaming state and turns on the lamp when a big hit has occurred. For example, the second gaming state indicator turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the error indicator turns off the lamp when the probability of jackpot is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and turns off when the probability of jackpot is high when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turn on the lamp.

  For example, the round display unit turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit when the big hit occurs. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized universal start prizes is displayed on the universal figure hold display of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map variation display game is executed by a variation display unit (common diagram display) provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a shift in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. Fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general map start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display device stops in a hit state and enters a hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game balls won in the start winning opening 36 are detected as start winning balls of the first special figure variable display game, and are stored as a first start memory up to four, and the game balls won in the normal variable winning device 37. Is detected as a start winning ball of the second special figure variation display game, and is stored as a second start memory up to four. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display section (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 and the center case 40. Is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game. The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be. As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode (stop result mode) of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41, first, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is displayed as the left variation display area 41a (first special symbol) and the right variation display area 41b (first variation). 2 special symbols) and medium variation display area 41c (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed at which it is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols changing after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left change display area 41a, the right change display area 41b, and the middle change display area 41c, and the left change display area 41a, the right change display area 41b, and the middle change display are displayed. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game by the stop result mode constituted by the identification information stopped and displayed in each of the areas 41c. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game becomes possible, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure) is immediately added based on the start memory. (Variable display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing, it can remove from the object of replacement | exchange and can aim at cost reduction.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (reliability is different). SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), etc. are set. The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that 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.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 is a jackpot determining random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various reach and reach). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining a variation display game in a variation display with no change), a random number for determining a hit of a normal variation display game, and the like from the oscillation circuit 113 Based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal), a clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 detects that a signal from a micro switch or the like is input, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is input to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), a motor provided on the front frame 12 (for example, the moving device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling the light 45 is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 304.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining whether or not the normal variation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display device, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to move the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display.

  Further, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on an input of a detection signal of a game ball from a starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning port 36, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The big hit determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is missed is performed. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is missed is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a special figure variation display game for stopping display is displayed. In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for performing production control relating to the special figure variation display game.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the prize winning opening or until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses from the opening of the prize winning opening. Opening the big prize opening is defined as one round, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times). Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening. It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state. As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

  Here, in the special result mode, a plurality of types having different execution value of the special game state and additional game values 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. Note that the additional game value means that the game state is changed to a probable 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. It is to make the state a short time state.

  Four types of 15R normal A (symbol), 15R normal B (symbol), 15R probability variation A (symbol), and 15R probability variation B (symbol) are set as the types of special result modes. 15R normal A (symbol) and 15R normal B (symbol) are those in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state ends. 15R probability variation A (symbol) and 15R probability variation B (symbol) are those in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and the probability state is set to a high probability state until the next special result mode is derived after the special gaming state ends. It is.

  In addition, 15R normal A (symbol) and 15R normal B (symbol) are normally variable prize winning devices until a predetermined number of times (in this case, 100 times) the special figure variable display game is executed after the special gaming state is finished. The operation state 37 is set to the short-time operation state (the number of short-time operations is 100 times). The 15R probability variation A (symbol) and the 15R probability variation B (symbol) are configured so that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state until the next big hit after the end of the special game state.

  Moreover, it is configured to be able to generate a small hit with a predetermined probability. When a small hit occurs, a small special game state is entered. In the small special game state, the number of rounds is two and the opening time of the big prize opening is the second opening time (1 second). The probability state after the end of the small special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 are the same as the state before the small hit occurrence.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  And in 15R normal A (symbol) and 15R probability variation A (symbol), the probability state after the end of the special gaming state is clearly notified. On the other hand, in the 15R normal B (symbol) and 15R probability variation B (symbol), the probability state is kept until a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed after the special game state or the small special game state is finished. A specific state that is not clearly notified (an ambiguous notification state) results.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment performs specific notification based on the occurrence of a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition, and continuously in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition. The effect (continuous notice effect) is executed.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of an execution mode of the decorative special figure variation display game in such a case. As shown in FIG. 5A, in this example, as a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition during execution of the special figure variation display game, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a special result mode (big hit). The case where the starting memory which becomes becomes occurred was shown.

  The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d for displaying the special figure 1 start memory and a decorative special figure 2 start memory for displaying the special figure 2 start memory. There is a display 41e. In these decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d and special figure 2 start memory display 41e, four display areas are set corresponding to the maximum number of special figure 1 start memory and special figure 2 start memory, respectively. The starting memory number is displayed by changing the display color of the number of display areas corresponding to the memory number (change from white to black in the figure). Each of the decorative special figure 1 start memory display 41d and the special figure 2 start memory display 41e is such that the leftmost display area indicates the oldest start memory, and the display color changes when a new start memory is generated. The display color of the leftmost display area among the display areas not displayed changes. In addition, as the special figure variation display game is started and the start memory is consumed, the display areas whose display colors have changed are shifted to the left one by one.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition is generated during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, fluctuations in the left fluctuation display area 41a and the right fluctuation display area 41b as shown in FIG. 5 (b). When the display is stopped in the reach state, the identification information of the left variation display area 41a and the right variation display area 41b is rotated to become special identification information 41f as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, the variable display in the middle fluctuation display area 41c is stopped by the special identification information 41f, and the special figure fluctuation display game is ended. Thus, the stop result mode in which all of the left fluctuation display area 41a, the right fluctuation display area 41b, and the middle fluctuation display area 41c are stopped at the special identification information 41f is specified to notify that the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition has occurred. This is the stop result mode.

  Furthermore, a continuous effect (continuous notice effect) is executed in the special map variation display game up to the special map variation display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. In this example, continuous effects are executed over two special figure fluctuation display games.

  In the special figure fluctuation display game in which continuous effects are performed, first, the fluctuation display is performed as shown in FIG. 5 (e), and the left fluctuation display area 41a and the right fluctuation display area 41b are displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (f). After the change display is stopped in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 5G, the intermediate change display area 41c stops changing display with the special identification information 41f, and the special figure change display game ends. That is, the identification information that is stopped and displayed in the variable display area that stops the variable display last among the plurality of variable display areas is used as the special identification information. As shown in FIGS. 5 (h) to (j), continuous effects are similarly performed in the subsequent special map fluctuation display game.

  Then, in the special figure fluctuation display game which is a big hit based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the fluctuation display is performed as shown in FIG. 5 (k), and the left fluctuation display area 41a and the right are displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (l). After the variable display in the variable display area 41b is stopped in the reach state, the middle variable display area 41c is stopped as shown in FIG.

  As described above, the specific stop result mode is configured by stopping and displaying the special identification information 41f different from the plurality of identification information in all of the plurality of variable display areas, thereby making it easier to understand and having a sense of expectation. It can be. Furthermore, the special identification information is not stopped and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. For example, the left variable display area 41a and the middle variable display area 41c, or the right variable display area 41b and the middle variable display area 41c are displayed. In addition, the specific stop mode may be configured by stopping and displaying special identification information in a predetermined variable display area. In addition, when performing a specific notification, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game being executed is changed from the preset stop result mode to the specific stop result mode. When a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition occurs and execution of a continuous effect is determined, occurrence of a start memory satisfying the predetermined condition and start of a continuous effect in the special figure variation display game being executed Can be notified, and the effect of the production related to the continuous performance can be enhanced. It should be noted that the stopped state of the fluctuation display of the left fluctuation display area 41a and the right fluctuation display area 41b in the continuous performance is not necessarily limited to the reach state, and the left fluctuation display area 41a and the right fluctuation display area 41b are identified. The identification information having different information may be stopped, and the special identification information may be finally stopped in the middle fluctuation display area 41c.

  Further, in the variable display area excluding the variable display area where the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas, the identification information set by the stop result setting means is temporarily stopped and then changed to the special identification information 41f. Therefore, the notification is started when the currently executed special figure variation display game enters the stop operation, and the player's expectation can be continued until the variation stop in any game.

  Furthermore, by making the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area where the variable display is stopped last among the plurality of variable display areas in the continuous effect as the special identification information 41f, it is easy to understand the execution of the continuous effect. The expectation can be effectively continued until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs is first performed after an interrupt prohibition process (step S1). S2), a stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area in which a value of a register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and an interrupt mode setting process (step S4) for setting an interrupt processing mode. )I do.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control device (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 first rises and the command is sent to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, so that the payout control device 200 avoids losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted, and all output ports are set to off (no output) (steps S6 and S7). In addition, the serial port ((port previously installed in the gaming microcomputer 111) is not used in this embodiment because it is in parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300). Processing is performed (step S8).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S9). If it is determined that the initialization switch is off (step S9; No), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (step S10). (Step S11; Yes), it is checked whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data (Step S12). Next, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S13; Yes), the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is calculated (step S14), and the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power interruption are calculated. Compare (step S15) and determine whether they match (step S16). And when it corresponds (step S16; Yes), it transfers to step S17 of FIG. 7, and performs the process at the time of recovering normally from a power failure.

  When the initialization switch is determined to be on (step S9; Yes), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S11; No or step S13; No), the checksum Is determined to be not normal (step S16; No), the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. 7 to perform initialization processing.

  In step S17 of FIG. 7, all the power failure inspection areas are cleared, the checksum area is cleared (step S18), and the area related to error and fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is high (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S21), and the high probability notification LED (for example, provided in the batch display device 50) The ON (lighting) data of the error indicator 8) is saved in the segment area (step S22). And the process (step S23) which transmits the command at the time of the power recovery corresponding to the process number prepared in order to rationally perform the below-mentioned special figure game process is performed (step S23), and it progresses to step S29 .

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S24), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (Step S26). And the time value of the period which outputs the external information regarding RWM clear is set (step S27), the command at the time of power-on is transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 (step S28), and it progresses to step S29. In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

  The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are changed to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2) Then, after saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on, and this value is used as an initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S34), and the power failure monitoring signal is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (step S35). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S33). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of value random number update processing, when performing initial value random number update processing in the main processing, it is necessary to disable interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is in the ON state for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S36). And when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S36; No), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is ON for the number of checks (step S36; Yes), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all Processing for outputting OFF data to the output port (step S38) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure recovery inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 1 (step S39), and the power failure recovery inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection region 2. Further, after performing the process of calculating the checksum when the RWM is turned off (step S41) and the process of saving the checksum (step S42), the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43) is performed. Wait until the gaming machine is powered off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutdown is calculated, so that whether or not the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown is correctly backed up can be checked. This can be determined when the power is turned on again.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111A, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, an input process (step S52) for taking in inputs from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, reading the state of each input port. )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process related to the special figure variable display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process related to the general map variable display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and that drives a segment LED that displays special information variation game and various information related to the game to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S61) which checks the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 and determines whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winnings of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

  Next, the special figure game process timer is updated (-1), and it is checked whether the game process timer has already expired or has been expired (step A3). If it is determined that the timer has timed up (step A4; Yes), a process (step A5) for setting a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed. Then, the process (step A6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table. Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the game process number.

  If the game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of effects, and the special figure fluctuation processing A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  If the game process number is “1” in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process is performed. (Step A10) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the fanfare command setting corresponding to the type of big hit or the small hit, A special chart display process (step A11) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern for each big win or small hit, setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like.

  In step A8, when the game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, if the game processing number is “4”, the interval command is set if the big hit or the small hit round is not the final round, while the big hit end screen command is set if the final round is the final round. In addition, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  In step A8, if the game process number is “5”, if the big hit or the small hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening, The big winning opening remaining ball process (step A14) for setting information necessary for the end process is performed.

  If the game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step A9) is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed. Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start port (start winning port 36) (step A111), the special start port switch common process is performed. (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

  Next, it is checked whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud occurrence determination number (step A114), processing for determining whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud occurrence determination (step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

  If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A116). ), Special chart start port common processing (step A117) is performed, and start port switch monitoring processing is terminated. If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

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

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure start port switch common processing, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, an input is made to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a). Is checked (step A201), and if it is determined that there is no input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; No), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch is saved (step A203), and then the monitoring is performed. The big hit random number extracted is loaded into the target hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

  Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times of output (start port signal output number) is updated (+1), and it is checked whether or not the output number overflows (step A205), and it is determined that the output number does not overflow (step A206; No). Then, the updated value is saved in the start port signal output frequency area of the RWM (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs overflows (step A206; Yes), the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

  If it is determined in step A209 that the number of special figure holds is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), a process of updating (+1) the number of special figure hold to be updated (for example, the number of special figure hold 1) Step A214) is performed. After preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A215). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A216), and a command setting process (step A217) is performed. Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number save area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A218) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the big hit random number save area of the RWM (step A219).

  Next, the big hit symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A220), and saved in the big hit symbol random number saving area of the RWM (step A221). Further, the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (steps A222, A223, A224). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A225) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated. Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts various random numbers based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the start winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, and starts and stores the extracted various random numbers. A start storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (execution right of the special figure variation display game) is provided. In addition, the game control apparatus 100 can store various random number values extracted based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) as a first start storage up to a predetermined number. A starting storage means is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 can store various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) as the second start memory up to a predetermined number. (2) Make a start memory means.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether or not the input of the start port switch related to step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. If it is determined that the input of the start port 1 switch 36a is not input (Step A211; No), a decoration special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (Step A212), and command setting processing (Step A213) To complete the special figure start port switch common process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A211 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; Yes), the special-purpose start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A225) in the above-described start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, it is checked whether or not the conditions for executing the pre-reading effect are satisfied (step S231). If not satisfied (step S232; No), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. . Moreover, when satisfy | filling (step S232; Yes), the process regarding the following prefetch effect is performed.

  Here, the case where the condition for executing the pre-reading effect is satisfied is a case where the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. In addition, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special chart start port switch common process is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the open extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning combination When the device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state) and when the jackpot (special game state) is being excluded, the conditions under which the pre-reading effect may be executed are satisfied.

  In the process related to the prefetch effect performed when the conditions for executing the prefetch effect are satisfied (step S232; Yes), first, whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value or not is a big hit. A big hit determination process (step A233) is performed to determine. If the determination result is a big hit (step A234; Yes), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start switch is set (step A235), the big hit symbol random number is checked, and the corresponding winning information pointer The process (step A236) which acquires is performed. Thereafter, processing for setting the address table of the jackpot information table (step A237) is performed, processing for acquiring and setting the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer (step A238), and symbol information from the set information table. The process (step A240) which acquires is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A234; No), a loss information table is set (step A239), and a process of acquiring symbol information from the set information table (step A240) is performed.

  After performing the process (step A240) of acquiring symbol information from the set information table, the acquired symbol information is saved in the symbol information (work) area (step A241). Then, a start opening prize effect symbol command is acquired from the set information table (step A242), and the start opening prize effect symbol command is saved in the winning effect symbol command area of the RWM (step A243).

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, after preparing the start port winning flag of the start port switch to be monitored (step A244), the target start port winning effect command setting table is prepared ( Step A245). And the special figure information setting process (step A246) which sets the special figure information set regarding the start port of the said monitoring object is performed. Subsequently, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the latter half variation pattern among the variation modes in the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern setting process (step A247) for setting the variation aspect of the special figure variation display game ( Step A248) is performed. The special figure information setting process in step A246, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A247, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A248 are the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern in the special figure ordinary process, respectively. This is the same as the setting process.

  Then, the start opening prize effect command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number of the set variation pattern is calculated and prepared (step A249), and the latter half variation number value is prepared as the start opening prize effect command (ACTION). (Step A250), command setting processing (Step A251) is performed. Subsequently, the start opening winning effect command command is loaded and prepared from the winning effect symbol command area (step A252), the command setting process (step A253) is performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated. That is, a start opening prize command command is prepared in steps A249 and A250, and a start opening prize drawing command command is prepared in step A253, so that the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory is obtained. , It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, in particular by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc. The result related information can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 determines in advance the random value stored as the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory (determines whether or not a special result is obtained). Make. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether or not the second special figure holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (step A301). When it is determined that the second special figure hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether or not the first start memory number (first special figure hold number) is 0 (step A303). If it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has not started. That is, if it is determined that the process has not been started (step A306; No), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag during the customer waiting demo (step A307) is performed.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A308), and command setting processing (step A309) is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A305 that the customer waiting demo has already started (step A306; Yes), the customer waiting demo flag is already set during the customer waiting demo (step A307), and the customer waiting demo command is also prepared ( Since step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are also executed, the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) is performed without performing these processes, and the special figure normal process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310), a process for setting a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) defining a special prize mouth fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A302 that the second special figure hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is performed, and a special figure fluctuation in-process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 2) Perform (Step A312). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 2) (step A312), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the second special figure Test signal, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52, a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52) Etc.), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step A304 that the number of first special figure hold is not 0 (step A304; No), a special figure 1 change start process (step A313) is performed, and a special figure change process transition setting process (special figure) is performed. 1) Perform (Step A314). In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1) (step A314), the process number “1” relating to the special figure changing process, the information relating to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, and the changing of the first special figure Test signal, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51) Etc.), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

  In this way, the second special figure hold number in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the first special figure hold number check in step A303 and step A304, so that the second special figure hold number is zero. If not, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display based on the first start memory. Priority control means for executing with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A313) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, first, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A320) is performed to set shift information and jackpot information for the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not. Thereafter, a small hit flag 1 setting process (step A321) for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A322) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 1 stop symbol number of the set special figure 1 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A323). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is loaded from the symbol information area (step A324), the stop symbol pattern information is stored in the symbol information area for RWM work. (Step A325).

  Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A326), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A327). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A328), and a special figure information setting process (step A329) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A330) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A331) is performed.

  Then, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A332) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A332), a decoration pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command including information regarding the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special diagram variation display game. A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process that is performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, first, whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the big hit flag 2 is set (step A340). Thereafter, a small hit flag 2 setting process (step A341) is performed for setting shift information and small hit information to the small hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A342) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), it corresponds to the special figure 2 stop symbol number of the set special figure 2 stop symbol. The test signal is saved (step A343). Subsequently, after the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is loaded from the symbol information area (step A344), the stop symbol pattern information is stored in the symbol information area for RWM work. (Step A345).

  Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A346), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A347). Subsequently, a target table for setting information regarding the variation pattern is prepared (step A348), and a special figure information setting process (step A349) for setting special figure information is performed. Subsequently, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A350) for setting the second half variation pattern, the variation for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. Pattern setting processing (step A351) is performed.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A352) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended. In the variation start information setting process (step A352), the variation pattern command including information related to the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and the decoration special figure corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (stop result mode) information related to the decoration special figure variation display game. A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the command and decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a game execution means for executing the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination means. Further, the game control device 100 serves as stop result setting means for setting a stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure changing process, first, it is checked whether or not the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) set in the special symbol 1 or special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is an outlier symbol pattern. (Step A521).

  If the symbol information is a missing symbol (step A522; Yes), it is checked whether or not the latter half variation number set in the latter half variation pattern setting process is a number without reach (step A523). When the second-half variation number is a number without reach (step A524; Yes), a special figure display time pointer at the time of losing is set (step A525), and a special figure display time table is set (step A528). . Further, if the second half variation number is not a number without reach (step A524; No), that is, if there is a reach, the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game, and the reach state is reached. In this case, the special figure display time pointer at the time of the missed reach is set (step A526), and the special figure display time table is set (step A528).

  On the other hand, if the symbol information is not an outlier symbol (step A522; Yes), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, a special symbol display time pointer for the big hit / small hit is set (step A527), and the special symbol display time is set. Processing for setting a table (step A528) is performed.

  After performing the process for setting the special figure display time table (step A528), the process for obtaining the stop time corresponding to the special figure stop time pointer (step A529) is performed. In this process, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment (at the time of detachment without occurrence of reach) set at step A525, the special figure stop time pointer at the time of detachment set at step A526, set at step A527 The stop time corresponding to one of the special figure stop time pointers at the big hit time or the small hit time is acquired.

  Then, the acquired special figure display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A530), a symbol stop command is prepared (step A531), and a command setting process (step A532) is performed. Thereafter, the special figure display mid-process transition setting process (step A533) is performed, and the special figure fluctuation mid-process is terminated. In the special figure display process transition setting process (step A533), the process number “2” relating to the special figure display process, the test signal relating to the suspension stop of the first special figure and the second special figure, and output to the external information terminal Information for determining the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 (For example, a flag related to fluctuation stoppage of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52) is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A541), and the small RWM is set. The winning flag 2 area is cleared (step A542). Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A543), and the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A544).

  Thereafter, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A545), and the process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 2 area (step A546) is performed. Then, the loaded jackpot flag 2 is checked (step A547), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A548; Yes), a process of clearing the RWM jackpot flag 1 area (step A554) is performed. Next, a test signal related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A555), and the round number upper limit value table is set (step) A556) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A548 that the big hit flag 2 is not big hit (step A548; No), the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded. (Step A549), a process of clearing the RWM big hit flag 1 area (Step A550) is performed. Subsequently, the loaded jackpot flag 1 is checked (step A551), and if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step A552; Yes), a test relating to the start of the jackpot (special chart 1 jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game The signal is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A553), and processing for setting the round number upper limit value table (step A556) is performed.

  Then, after saving the test signal relating to the special figure 1 big hit in step A553 described above or saving the test signal relating to the special figure 2 big hit in step A555, a process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A556) is performed. Next, the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A557). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A558).

  Next, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of a hit result in the normal variation display game and the special variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A559), and command setting processing (Step A560) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern number) set in the stop symbol information setting process is prepared (step A561), and the command setting process (step A562) is performed. After that, a special symbol command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol pattern information) related to the special symbol variation display game is loaded and prepared from the RWM special symbol command area (step A563), and command setting processing (step A564) is performed. )I do.

  Next, a signal corresponding to the winning prize opening information is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A565), and the probability status that is a hit result in the normal map variable display game and the special map variable display game is supported. The signal to be saved is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A566). Thereafter, the fanfare time corresponding to the special prize opening information is set (step A567), and the fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer (step A568). Then, after resetting the number of illegal winnings to the big winning opening (step A569), the illegal winning period non-monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening illegal monitoring period flag (step A570).

  Then, the fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A571) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. In this process, a process number “3” related to the fanfare / interval process, a process of setting information related to switching of various states, and the like are performed. Here, as information for switching the various states, for example, a signal indicating that the game state for output is a special game state (big hit state), a universal map display game, and a special map display game on the external information terminal A test signal indicating that the probability of winning a hit result is a normal probability state (low probability state), information related to clearing the number of winnings in the big winning mouth during the illegal winning mouth fraud monitoring period, the number of rounds in the special gaming state Information related to clearing, information about turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) related to display of high probability state, and probability of hitting result in a general-purpose variable display game as a normal probability state (low probability state) Information, information for turning off the game state display LED (error indicator) relating to the display of the high probability state that was turned on at the time of power failure recovery, information for controlling the special figure fluctuation display game (for example, special figure fluctuation display game) Information that sets the probability of hitting results in the normal probability state (low probability state), and the hit results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and special figure fluctuation display game that are output to the production control device 300 when the power failure is restored For example, information indicating that the probability is a normal probability state (low probability state), information on clearing the number of remaining short-time fluctuations after the big hit, and the number of special figure fluctuations).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A552 that the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A552; No), the small hit flag 1 is checked (step A572) as shown in FIG. (Step S573; No) checks the small hit flag 2. If it is not a small hit (step S575; No), that is, if it is out of place, a fluctuation number update process (step A585) is performed, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A586) is performed, and a special figure display is performed. End the middle process. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A586), a process for setting the processing number “0” related to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do.

  On the other hand, if the result of checking the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step S573; Yes) or the result of checking the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step S575; Yes), the number of fluctuations update processing ( Step A576) is performed. Then, a fanfare command is prepared (step A577), and command setting processing is performed (step A578). After that, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the symbol information (stopping symbol pattern information) related to the decoration special figure variation display game is loaded and prepared from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM (step A579), and command setting processing (step A580). )I do. Then, a fanfare / interval process transition setting process (step A581) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

[Variation count update processing]
FIG. 19 shows the number-of-changes update process (steps A576 and A585) in the above-described special figure display process. In this variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific period is a period in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified (ambiguity notification state) (step A591). When it is not this specific period (step A591; No), it is determined whether it is a short time, that is, whether the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short time operation state (step A592).

  If the time is not short (step A592; No), the variation number updating process is terminated. If the time is short (step A592; Yes), the number of short-time fluctuations for managing the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state is updated by -1. (Step A593), it is determined whether or not the number of time fluctuations is 0 (Step A594). It should be noted that the number of short-time fluctuations is the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode as will be described later Here, 100) is set as the initial value.

  When the number of time reductions is not 0 (step A594; No), that is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 remains in the time reduction operation state even in the next special figure variation display game, the variation number update process is terminated. In addition, when the number of time reductions is 0 (step A594; Yes), that is, when the period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the time reduction operation state ends in the special figure fluctuation display game of this time, A probability information command is prepared (step A595), and command setting processing (step A596) is performed.

  Thereafter, a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A597), and a signal related to the end of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A598). Further, the low probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A599), and the ordinary low probability and ordinary power support no flag is saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A600). Then, the special figure low probability flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A601), the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A602), and the fluctuation number update process Exit. With these processes, the normal variable prize-winning device 37 and the special figure variation display game in the short-time operation state are finished, and the normal variation prize-winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, thereby executing the special figure variation display game. The mode is the execution mode in the normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

  On the other hand, when it is a specific period (step A591; Yes), a specific period (predetermined special figure fluctuation display game) which is a period in which the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is not clearly notified (ambiguity notification state). Is updated by -1 (step A603), and it is determined whether the number of special figure fluctuations is 0 (step A604). The number of special figure fluctuations, as will be described later, is set as the initial value of the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game (100 in this case) that is a specific period at the end of the special game state based on the derivation of a predetermined special result mode Is done. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game during the specific period is the same as the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. The special figure fluctuation frequency can be said to be for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game in which the operation state of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state.

  When the number of special figure fluctuations is not 0 (step A604; No), that is, when the specific period continues even in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation number updating process is terminated. If the special figure fluctuation count is 0 (step A604; Yes), that is, if the specific period ends in the current special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure fluctuation count area is reset (step A605), and the normal probability It is determined whether it is in a state (step A606).

  If it is in the normal probability state (step A606; Yes), the processing following the processing for preparing the probability information command at the time of short-time end (step A595) is performed, and the variation number update processing is terminated. As a result, the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the operation during the short-time operation state of the special figure variation display game are finished, the normal variation winning device 37 enters the normal operation state, and the execution mode of the special figure variation display game is changed. This is an execution mode in a normal operation state (without ordinary power support). Moreover, it will be in the state alert | reported that it is a normal probability state. On the other hand, when it is not the normal probability state (step A606; No), that is, when it is the high probability state, the variation number update process is terminated. In this case, the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 and the operation in the short-time operation state of the special figure variable display game are continued, and a state in which it is notified that the high probability state is in effect.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot ending process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the jackpot ending process, first, a probability variation determination flag set based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the current special gaming state is loaded (step A621), and the probability determination is performed. Branch processing using a flag (step A622) is performed.

  When the probability variation determination flag is 0, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A623) is performed. In this case, the special result mode (15R probability variation A (symbol)) that becomes a high probability state and a state in which the probability state is notified after the special gaming state ends is a case. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 1, the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A624) is performed. In this case, it is a case of the special result mode (15R normal A (symbol)) in which the normal probability state is entered after the special gaming state is ended and the probability state is notified.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 2, jackpot end setting processing 3 (step A625) is performed. In this case, it is a special result mode (15R probability variation B (symbol)) that becomes a high probability state after the special gaming state ends and does not notify the probability state. On the other hand, when the probability variation determination flag is 3, jackpot end setting processing 4 (step A626) is performed. In this case, it is a case of a special result mode (15R normal B (symbol)) in which the normal probability state is entered after the special gaming state ends and the probability state is not notified.

  After performing one of the big hit end setting processes 1 to 4, a probability information command corresponding to the probability variation determination flag is prepared (step A627), and the command setting process (step A628) is performed. Then, special figure normal process transition setting process 2 is performed (step A629), and the big hit end process is terminated. In the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A629), a process for setting the processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process, a flag (big prize fraud monitoring information) for defining the special prize fraud monitoring period, etc. Do. In the case of a small hit, only the special figure normal process transition setting process 2 (step A629) is performed.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 21 shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A623) in the above jackpot end process. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A631), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A632). ).

  Next, the number at the time of high probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A633), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A634). Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A635), and the common figure information setting table number corresponding to the common figure information setting area is saved (step A636). After that, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A637), the time variation count area is reset (step A638), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time-short operation state. In addition, the probability state is clearly notified. It should be noted that by resetting the time-varying variation count area, the determination of whether or not the time-varying variation count in the above-described variation count updating process (see FIG. 19) is 0 (step A594) is always 0. Step A594; No) is determined. As a result, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state until the next special result mode is derived.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 22 shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A624) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A641), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A642).

  Next, the number of the time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step A643), and the ordinary high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A644). Then, the low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A645), and the common figure information setting table number corresponding to the common figure information setting area is saved (step A646). After that, the probability information command (short time) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A647), the initial value (100 in this case) is set in the short time fluctuation number area (step A648), and the big hit end setting is set. Processing 2 ends.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In addition, the probability state is clearly notified. It should be noted that by setting the initial value of the short-time variation number in the short-time variation number region, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state until a predetermined number (here, 100) of the special figure variation display game is executed.

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 23 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A625) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A651), and a signal related to the start at the high probability is saved in the test signal output data area (step A652). ).

  Next, the high probability number is saved in the game state display number area (step A653), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A654). Then, the high probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A655), and the common figure information setting table number corresponding to the common figure information setting area is saved (step A656). After that, the probability information command (latency high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A657), and the initial value (100 in this case) is saved in the special figure fluctuation frequency area (step A658). Then, the jackpot end setting process 3 ends.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the time-short operation state. In addition, the probability state is not clearly notified. In addition, by setting the initial value of the special figure fluctuation number in the special figure fluctuation number area, the probability state is not notified until a predetermined number (here, 100) of the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Further, since the state is a high probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state until the next special result mode is derived.

[Big hit end setting process 4]
FIG. 24 shows the jackpot end setting process 4 (step A626) in the above jackpot end process. In the big hit end setting process 4, first, a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the external information output data area (step A661), and a signal related to the start of time reduction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A662).

  Next, the number of the time is saved in the game state display number area (step A663), and the common figure high probability and the ordinary power support flag are saved in the ordinary game mode flag area (step A664). Then, the low probability and short time flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A665), and the common figure information setting table number corresponding to the common figure information setting area is saved (step A666). After that, the probability information command (latency time short) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A667), the initial value of the special figure fluctuation number (here, 100) is set in the special figure fluctuation number area (step A668), The big hit end setting process 4 is terminated.

  By the above processing, after the special gaming state is finished, the probability state becomes the normal probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state. In addition, the probability state is not clearly notified. In addition, by setting the initial value of the special figure fluctuation number in the special figure fluctuation number area, the probability state is not notified until a predetermined number (here, 100) of the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Further, until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 100), the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operation state.

  That is, the probability setting that the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state that is a probability state that the execution result of the variable display game becomes a special result after the special game state ends. Make a means. In addition, the game control device 100 includes a specific game state generation control unit capable of generating a specific game state for a predetermined period after the special game state is finished, and in the specific game state, the second start The time for the state change of the winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) to the open state is extended. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 100 forms an open state extension control means for extending the time for which the second start winning opening is changed to the open state for a predetermined period after the special game state is ended. . Further, the game control device 100 serves as notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine.

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the time of starting the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed. Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, various interrupt timers are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B16). B17).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), and an effect button input process (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. . Thereafter, a game control command analysis process (step B20) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B20), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B21), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B21), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, output of sound from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., control is performed in a process for controlling these. Note that the test mode ends when the gaming machine is powered off.

  And the 1st scene control process (step B22) regarding control of the effect of a game is performed. Details of the 1st scene control process (step B22) will be described later. Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the gaming control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B23) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. In addition, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are controlled in a process for controlling these.

  Thereafter, an effect command editing process (step B24) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b). (Step B25) is performed. Next, a decoration control process for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18 (step B26), a motor / SOL control process for controlling the motors and solenoids of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45 (step) B27) is performed. And the random number update process (step B28) which updates the random number which determines the detail of the fluctuation | variation aspect of a decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and it returns to the process (step B18) which clears WDT.

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG. In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, CPU initialization processing for initializing the CPU (step B31) is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and the initial value of the RAM is set (step B33). Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35). Further, initialization processing of various control devices (step B36) is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
FIG. 27 shows a base game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process shown in FIG. In this normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. Process to classify. Next, 2nd scene control processing (step B52) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In this 2nd scene control process (step B52), settings such as a notice character and a display priority are set.

  Thereafter, a background process (step B53) for setting a background is performed, and a reel control / display process (step B54), which is a display control process related to the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game, is performed. Further, a hold display process (step B55) for setting the display of the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure 1 hold indicator and the special figure 2 hold indicator is performed, and the customer waits. A customer waiting demonstration process (step B56) regarding the display of the demonstration is performed. Then, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated. That is, the display device 41 serves as start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control apparatus 100), and the effect control device 300 controls the start memory display means for controlling the display mode of the start memory display means. It serves as a control means.

[1st scene control processing]
FIG. 28 shows the 1st scene control process (step B22) in the 1st main process shown in FIG. In this 1st scene control process, first, it is determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61). If the test mode is in effect (step B61; Yes), the 1st scene control process is terminated. When the test mode is not being executed (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62).

  The scene change commands are various commands relating to games transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. If this scene change command is received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command (step B64). In determining whether the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current game state. If the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), an effect request flag is set (step B66), and a branch process based on the command identifier of the received command (step B67). )I do.

  On the other hand, when the scene change command has not been received (step B62; No) or when it is not a valid command (step B64; No), branch processing (step B67) based on the command identifier of the received command is performed. In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

  In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected. When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) is performed to perform a process necessary when the power is turned on. Further, when a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than customer waiting) processing (step B69) for performing processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery is performed. When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed. In the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In the setting of information necessary for playing this decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set. Further, when a symbol stop command is received, symbol stop processing (step B72), which is processing for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed. In the symbol stop process (step B72), the result stop display time in the special symbol variation display game is set.

  When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state or the small special game state, is performed. In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed. When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed. When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special game state or the small special game state, is performed.

  After performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed. As this process, first, a symbol command reception process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decoration special command including information relating to a stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game is performed, and a pending number command including information relating to increase / decrease in the start memory ( A hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on the special figure 1 hold number command and the special figure 2 hold number command.

  Further, a prefetch command (a start opening prize presentation command, a start opening prize presentation symbol command including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, etc. The prefetch command reception process (step B79) for performing the process based on () is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command reception process (step B80) is performed for performing a process based on a probability information command including information on the probability state.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 29 shows the changing process (step B71) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this changing process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B91). The effect request flag is a flag that is set when a valid command is received. When there is this flag, processing based on the received command is performed.

  When there is this effect request flag (step B91; Yes), PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 is cleared (step B92), and a movable body request set process (step B93) is performed. Next, a variation pattern information setting process (step B94) for setting the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and a random number seed initialization process (step B95) is performed to correspond to the set variation pattern. A scene sequence table is set (step B96). The scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Thereafter, a variation number management process (step B97) for managing the number of times the normal variation prize winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state is performed (step B97), and a variation time setting process (step B97) for setting the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game in the update timer B98). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B99), and the changing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B91; No), it is determined whether the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100). In this case, the update timer measures the execution time of the scene managed according to the scene sequence table, and the value of this update timer being 0 indicates that the scene being executed has ended. When the value of the update timer is not 0 (step B100; No), the changing process is terminated. When the value of the update timer is 0 (step B100; Yes), the scene data setting process (step B101) is performed and the changing process is terminated. As a result, a new scene is started and a predetermined value corresponding to the scene is set in the update timer.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
FIG. 30 shows variation pattern information setting processing (step B94) in the variation processing shown in FIG. In this variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B111), and the hold information that is information relating to the start memory is saved (step B112). Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B113), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B114). The effect information is information that is set for the start memory that is the target of the continuous effect when the continuous effect (continuous notice effect) based on the pre-read information is executed.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol of the decoration special figure variation display game is set (step B115), a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state and the effect information (step B116), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. By this process, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined.

[Variation frequency management process]
FIG. 31 shows the change frequency management process (step B97) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this variation number management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a special figure number counting flag that is set when the probability state is not clearly notified (step B121), and when there is no special figure number counting flag (step B121). B122; No) checks whether or not there is a time reduction flag that is set when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a time reduction operation state (step B127). If there is a special figure count flag (step B122; Yes), a specific period (predetermined special figure) that is a period in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is not clearly notified (ambiguity notification state). The number of special drawings for managing the variation display game) by the effect control device 300 is updated by -1 (step B123). The special figure count flag is set at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of the predetermined special result mode, and the special figure number becomes a specific period at the end of the special gaming state based on the derivation of the predetermined special result mode. The number of executions of the special figure variation display game (here, 100) is set as an initial value.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of special figures is 0 (step B124). If the number of special figures is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, if the specific period ends in this special figure variation display game. Then, the special figure count flag is cleared (step B125), and it is checked whether there is a time reduction flag (step B127). If the special figure number is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, if the specific period continues even in the next special figure fluctuation display game, the -1 updated value is set in the special figure number counter (step B126). ), It is checked whether there is a time reduction flag (step B127).

  If there is no time reduction flag (step B128; No), the variation count management process is terminated. If there is a time reduction flag (step B128; Yes), a time reduction number for managing the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time reduction operation state is managed by the effect control device 300. -1 is updated (step B129), and it is determined whether the number of time reductions is 0 (step B130). The number of time reductions is a special figure variable display in which the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 is the time-short operation state based on the type of special result mode that triggered the execution of the special game state at the end of the special game state. An initial value (100 or 0 here) corresponding to the number of times the game is executed (here, 100 or until next time) is set.

  When the number of time reductions is not 0 (step B130; No), that is, when the operation state of the normal variable winning device 37 continues in the time reduction operation state, the value updated by -1 is set in the time reduction number counter (step B132). ), The variation count management process is terminated. When the number of time reductions is 0 (step B130; Yes), that is, when the state of changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the time reduction operation state ends in the special figure variation display game of this time, the time reduction flag is set. It is cleared (step B131), and the variation number management process is terminated.

[Scene data setting processing]
FIG. 32 shows the scene data setting process (step B101) in the changing process shown in FIG. In this scene data setting process, first, the scene data to be updated is checked (step B141), and it is determined whether it is the high-speed fluctuation end timing (step B142). The high-speed fluctuation end timing is a high-speed fluctuation scene in which the identification information is variably displayed at a speed that is difficult for the player to identify in all of the left fluctuation display area 41a, the right fluctuation display area 41b, and the middle fluctuation display area 41c. It is time to finish. That is, the subsequent scene is stopped after the display of the variable display gradually decreases in the left variable display area 41a, the right variable display area 41b, and the middle variable display area 41c, and the symbols can be identified. It becomes a scene.

  If it is not the high-speed fluctuation end timing (step B142; No), the next scene data is set (step B147), and the scene data setting process is ended. If it is the high-speed fluctuation end timing (step B142; Yes), the continuous notice set during execution of the continuous notice effect (continuous effect) performed by changing the identification information to be stopped to the special identification information. It is checked whether there is an execution flag (step B143).

  If there is no continuous notice execution flag (step B144; No), the next scene data is set (step B147), and the scene data setting process is terminated. In this case, based on the decoration special figure command from the game control device 100, the identification information is set so as to be the stop symbol set in the stop symbol setting process (step B115) in the variation pattern information setting process (see FIG. 30). The scene to stop is set. If there is a continuous notice execution flag (step B144; Yes), the stop effect scene data is replaced (step B145), the replaced stop effect scene data is set as new scene data (step B146), and the scene data The setting process ends.

  In the process of replacing the stop effect scene data (step B145), it is set in the process of setting the stop symbol (step B115) in the variation pattern information setting process (see FIG. 30) based on the special decoration command from the game control device 100. The scene in which the identification information is stopped so as to become the stop symbol is replaced with a scene in which the special symbol is included in the stop symbol.

  Here, when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs during execution of the special figure variation display game and a continuous notice effect is started, the scene is replaced with a scene as shown in FIGS. 5B to 5D. . In this scene, the left variation display area 41a and the right variation display area 41b become special identification information 41f after being temporarily stopped at the set stop symbol, and the middle variation display area 41c becomes special identification information 41f when stopped. The special identification information 41f stops in all the variable display areas. That is, specific notification for changing the stop result mode to the specific stop result mode is executed. Further, in the case of the special figure variation display game from the special figure variation display game as the specific stop result mode to the special figure variation display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, it is shown in FIGS. 5 (f) and 5 (g). As described above, the scene is replaced with a scene in which only the middle fluctuation display area 41c stops at the special identification information 41f.

[Fanfare treatment]
FIG. 33 shows the fanfare process (step B73) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this fanfare process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B171). If there is an effect request flag (step B171; Yes), the big hit medium power failure recovery data is cleared (step B172), The game mode state is maintained (step B173).

  Next, a jackpot symbol is set (step B174), information about the jackpot is set (step B175), and the number of consecutive big hits (number of rounds) is updated (step B176). Then, the effect request flag is cleared (step B177), and the fanfare process is terminated.

  The big hit continuation number is set to 1 when a big hit occurs in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state, and thereafter in a period in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is in the short-time operation state. When a big hit occurs, it is incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B171; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B178). In this case, the update timer measures the fanfare time at the start of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the fanfare time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B178; No), the fanfare process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B178; Yes), the fanfare end is set (step B179), and the fanfare processing is terminated. If it is a small hit, the same process is performed for the small hit, but the number of consecutive big hits is not updated.

[Ending process]
FIG. 34 shows the ending process (step B76) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this ending process, it is first determined whether or not there is an effect request flag (step B181). If there is an effect request flag (step B181; Yes), information on the big hit is acquired (step B182), and the time reduction flag Is set (step B183).

  Next, the number of time reductions is set (step B184). At this time, based on the acquired information on the jackpot, the number of time reductions to be set is selected according to the type of special result mode. That is, 100 is set in the case of 15R normal A (symbol) and 15R normal B (symbol) in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state until the special variation display game is executed 100 times. . Also, 0 is set in the case of 15R probability variation A (symbol) and 15R probability variation B (symbol) in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state until the next special result mode is derived.

  Next, it is determined whether the specific period starts (step B185), and when the specific period starts (step B185: Yes), that is, when 15R normal B (symbol), 15R probability variation B (symbol) Then, the special figure count flag is set (step B186), and the special figure count (here, 100) is set (step B187). By this processing, information indicating that the specific period is also set in the effect control device 300, and after the special game state is finished, a state in which the probability state is not clearly notified until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times is set. Is done. That is, the production control device 300 serves as a notification state control means for controlling the notification state of the probability state in the gaming machine. Thereafter, the corresponding variation pattern table is set (step B188), the effect request flag is cleared (step B189), and the ending process is terminated.

  When the specific period does not start (step B185; No), that is, when the special result mode is 15R normal A (symbol) or 15R probability variation A (symbol), the corresponding variation pattern table is set ( In step B188), the effect request flag is cleared (step B189), and the ending process is terminated. In the case of a small hit, the state before the small hit occurrence is maintained for the time reduction flag, the time reduction count, the special figure count count flag, and the special figure count.

  On the other hand, when there is no production request flag (step B181; No), it is determined whether the update timer is 0 (step B190). In this case, the update timer measures the ending time at the end of the special gaming state, and a value of 0 for this update timer indicates that the ending time has elapsed. If the value of this update timer is not 0 (step B190; No), the ending process is terminated. If the value of the update timer is 0 (step B190; Yes), end ending is set (step B191), and the ending process is ended.

[Read-ahead command reception processing]
FIG. 35 shows a prefetch command reception process (step B79) in the first scene control process shown in FIG. In this prefetch command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch command (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command) is received from the game control device 100 (step B201), and the prefetch command is not received. (Step B201; No) ends the prefetch command reception process. When the prefetch command is received (step B201; Yes), the prefetch information is saved in the corresponding reserved storage area (step B202).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the continuous notice effect is being executed (step B203). If the continuous notice effect is being executed (step B203; Yes), the prefetch command receiving process is terminated. If the continuous notice effect is not being executed (step B203; No), the continuous notice effect setting process (step B204) is performed, and the prefetch command receiving process is ended.

[Continuous notice setting processing]
FIG. 36 shows the continuous notice effect setting process (step B205) in the prefetch command receiving process shown in FIG. In this continuous notice effect setting process, first, information on the start storage area is acquired (step B211), information on the start storage area is checked (step B212), and it is determined whether the hold is a big hit (step B213). I do. In determining whether the hold is a big hit (step B213), based on the prefetch command received this time, it is determined whether the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the prefetch command is a special result mode. . That is, it is determined whether the start memory satisfies a predetermined condition.

  If the hold is not a big hit (Step B213; No), the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated. If the hold is a big hit (step B213; Yes), the continuous notice effect target flag is set in the target start storage area (step B214), and the continuous notice effect information is set in the corresponding start storage area. (Step B215). Thereafter, the continuous notice execution flag is set (step B216), and the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated.

  By this processing, a continuous notice effect target flag is set as effect information in the start memory area of the start memory satisfying a predetermined condition, and is a start memory for executing the special figure variation display game before this start memory, and is a continuous notice effect. Continuous notice effect information is set as effect information in the start memory area of the start memory for performing the above. Then, for the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the effect information is set, the variation pattern for the continuous notice effect is set in the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. Also, by setting the continuous notice execution flag, the stop result mode is changed in the scene data setting process shown in FIG. 32, and the continuous notice effect as shown in FIG. 5 is performed. .

  In other words, the notification control unit that performs a specific notification based on the fact that the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition is stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100) within a predetermined period in the variable display game. Eggplant. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect in a plurality of variable display games over a variable display game based on start-up memory that satisfies a predetermined condition.

  Thus, when a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition occurs during execution of the special figure variable display game and execution of a continuous effect is determined, the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition in the variable display game being executed is determined. And the start of continuous production can be notified, and the production effect related to continuous production can be enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to notify the occurrence of the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition in the stop result mode of the game being executed, it is possible to make the notification mode unconventional and make it easier to understand. In addition, notification of the occurrence of start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition is part of the continuous performance, and the start timing of continuous performance is earlier than before, and the continuous performance is executed more times than the number of start memories. It becomes possible, and a more effective performance can be performed. Further, since the specific notification is performed by setting the stop result mode to the specific stop result mode, the notification can be performed even if the variation pattern of the variation display game being executed is a variation pattern having a short variation time.

  Based on the above, a plurality of variation display areas (left variation display area 41a, right variation display area 41b, middle variation display area) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (start winning prize port 36, normal variation prize winning device 37). 41c) is provided with a variable display device (display device 41) having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner and then stops and displays each of the plurality of variable display areas. When the stop result mode constituted by the stop-displayed identification information is a special result mode, in the gaming machine that generates a special game state advantageous to the player, it is extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening Start storage means (game control device 100) for storing various random number values as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and determination means (game) for determining various random number values stored in the start storage means Control device 100), game execution means (game control device 100) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result by the determination means, and start memory satisfying a predetermined condition within a predetermined period in the variable display game. Continuous presentation is executed by a plurality of variable display games over a notification display means (production control device 300) for performing specific notification based on what is stored in the memory and a variable display game based on start-up memory that satisfies a predetermined condition. A continuous production control means (production control device 300), and the notification control means uses the stop result mode of the running variable display game as the specific stop result mode as the specific notification, thereby starting a predetermined condition. The fact that the memory is stored in the starting storage means is notified.

  The specific stop result mode is configured by stopping and displaying special identification information 41f different from the plurality of identification information in a predetermined variation display area among the plurality of variable display areas. The control device 100) includes stop result setting means (game control device 100) for setting the stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game, and the notification control means (effect control device 300) is a specific notification. In this case, the stop result mode of the running variable display game is changed from the stop result mode set by the stop result setting means to the specific stop result mode.

  The continuous effect control means (effect control device 300) continuously executes the variable display game from the variable display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. In such an effect, the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area where the variable display is stopped last among the plurality of variable display areas is the special identification information 41f.

  In addition, the notification control means (production control device 300) is a case where specific notification is performed, and the stop result mode of the running variable display game is set by the stop result setting means (game control device 100). When changing from the stop result mode to the specific stop result mode, in the variable display area excluding the variable display area where the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas, the identification information set by the stop result setting means is displayed. After the stop display, the special identification information 41f is changed.

  In addition, the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is a start memory in which the stop result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory becomes a special result mode.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reach state is once formed when deriving the stop result mode when performing specific notification or when performing a continuous performance. In the special figure variable display game other than the variable display game, the reach state may not be set. In addition, the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition for performing the specific notification is the start memory in which the stop result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory becomes the special result mode, but is not limited to this. The start memory etc. which a reach state (for example, specific reach state) generate | occur | produces may be sufficient in the fluctuation display game based on. Further, although the special identification information 41f displayed in each variable display area is the same, it may be different for each variable display area.

  In addition, when a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition is generated before the end of the special figure fluctuation display game from the end timing of the high-speed fluctuation, some notification may be given in the special figure fluctuation display game, or the following special characteristic may be displayed. It is good also considering the stop result aspect of a figure fluctuation display game as a specific result aspect. Further, when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs, a continuous notice effect may be performed with a predetermined probability. Further, even when the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition does not occur, the continuous notice effect may be performed with a predetermined probability.

[First Modification]
Next, the gaming machine of the first modification will be described. 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 game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game for executing the continuous notice effect.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the unit fluctuation display is performed only once after a plurality of identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time. The normal variation mode for deriving the stop result mode and the pseudo continuous variation mode for deriving the stop result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during execution of the special figure variation display game can be selected. . The execution mode of the special figure variation display game can be changed to the pseudo-continuous variation aspect in any special figure fluctuation display game, but it is effectively used particularly in the special figure fluctuation display game that executes the continuous notice effect.

  That is, since the special figure 2 start memory is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 start memory, when the special figure 2 start memory satisfies a predetermined condition, the special figure variable display game for executing the continuous notice effect is executed. The number of times will decrease. In such a case, if the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory is executed in the normal fluctuation aspect, it is possible to quickly derive the special result aspect, but if it is executed in the pseudo continuous fluctuation aspect, The number of executions of the continuous notice effect can be ensured, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Such variation pattern selection is performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 14 or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. For example, when determining the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in which the result becomes the special result mode, the start memory number is referred to, and if the result is less than a predetermined number, the pseudo continuous variation mode is set. To do. A command including information on the variation pattern selected here is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. In the effect control device 300, based on the received command, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined and executed by the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. Note that the game control device 100 does not select either the normal variation mode or the pseudo-continuous variation mode, but the effect control device 100 sets the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game as the normal variation mode and the pseudo-continuous variation mode. Either of these may be selected.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of an execution mode of the decorative special figure variation display game when a special figure 2 start memory satisfying a predetermined condition occurs during execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), in this example, during the execution of the special figure variation display game, the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition (result is a big hit) from the state without the special figure 2 start memory. Shown when it occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs during the execution of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIGS. The stop result mode of the special figure variation display game is a specific stop result mode for notifying that start memory satisfying a predetermined condition has occurred. Thereafter, a special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory satisfying a predetermined condition is started, and the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to this special figure fluctuation display game is shown in FIGS. 37 (e) to (g). As shown in FIG. 37, either the execution in the normal variation mode or the execution in the pseudo continuous variation mode is selected as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 (e) to (g), when executed in the normal variation mode, the variation display is performed as shown in FIG. 37 (e), and the left variation display is performed as shown in FIG. 37 (f). After the fluctuation display of the area 41a and the right fluctuation display area 41b is stopped in the reach state, the middle fluctuation display area 41c is stopped as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 37 (h) to (m), when executed in the pseudo-variable mode, continuous effects (continuous notice effects) are executed in each unit variation display except the last unit variation display. Is done. In the unit variation display in which a continuous effect is performed, as shown in FIGS. 37 (h) to (j), a continuous notice effect similar to that in the above-described embodiment is performed. Note that, in the state shown in FIG. 37 (j), since the special figure variation display game has not ended, the identification information is displayed so as to be slightly shaken to indicate that the game is temporarily stopped. When the next unit variation display is not the final unit variation display, the same continuous notice effect is repeated.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (k) to (m), in the last unit fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is performed as shown in FIG. 37 (k), and the left fluctuation display area is shown in FIG. 37 (l). After the fluctuation display of 41a and the right fluctuation display area 41b is stopped in the reach state, the middle fluctuation display area 41c is stopped as shown in FIG.

  In this way, by making the continuous notice effect performed in the unit fluctuation display the same effect as the continuous notice effect performed in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, it is as if the continuous notice effect is provided over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. It can appear as if it is being executed, and even when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game up to the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is small, it is possible to execute an effective effect.

  From the above, the start winning opening is converted into the first starting winning opening (start winning opening 36), the first state in which the game ball cannot be won and the second state in which the game ball can be won. A start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the starting storage means stores various random numbers extracted based on winning of the game balls to the first starting winning opening for a first start up to a predetermined number. The first start storage means (game control device 100) that can be stored as a number, and various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening can be stored as a second start storage up to a predetermined number A second start memory means (game control device 100), and the game execution means (game control device 100) stores the second start memory in the second start memory when the second start memory means has the second start memory. The variable display game based on the first start memory Is also provided with priority control means (game control device 100) for preferentially executing, and during execution of the variable display game, unit variation display is performed only once, after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. The normal variation mode for deriving and the pseudo-variable variation mode for deriving the result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during the execution of the variation display game is selected and executed. When the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the start memory means, the variable display game based on the start memory can be executed in the pseudo-variable mode, and a plurality of variable display areas Finally, a continuous effect is performed for each unit variation display in which the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variation display area where the variation display is stopped is the special identification information 41f.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, the case where the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition (the result is a big hit) is generated from the state where there is no special figure 2 start memory. If there is, the special figure fluctuation display game based on each special figure 2 start memory may be executed in the normal fluctuation mode, and the continuous notice effect may be performed in each special figure fluctuation display game. Further, when there is no special figure 2 start memory when a special figure 1 start memory satisfying a predetermined condition occurs and the number of special figure 1 start memories is small, a special figure based on the special figure 1 start memory is generated. You may make it perform a continuous notice effect by making a figure fluctuation display game into a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation aspect. Further, when the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is generated during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the special figure fluctuation display based on the special figure 2 start memory is generated. A continuous notice effect may be executed by executing the game in a pseudo continuous variation mode.

  In addition, regardless of whether the special figure 1 start memory or the special figure 2 start memory is used, in the special figure variation display game being executed when the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is generated, the special figure is generated from the occurrence of the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. If the time until the end of the variable display game is sufficient, the special figure variable display game may be changed to the pseudo-variable mode. In other words, when the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the start memory means during the execution of the variation display game, the variation display game being executed may be changed to the pseudo continuous variation mode. Furthermore, the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory that satisfies the predetermined condition may be a pseudo-continuous variation mode. By doing in this way, even when the start memory has only the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the unit fluctuation display can be performed a predetermined number of times, and the continuous notice effect can be effectively performed.

[Second Modification]
Next, a gaming machine according to a second modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game for executing the continuous notice effect. In addition, the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is notified.

  The gaming machine of the present modification can notify the number of special figure fluctuation display games up to the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory satisfying a predetermined condition. For example, in the case of the continuous notice effect shown in FIG. 5, “3 more times” is displayed on the display device 41 in the state of FIG. After that, in order to count down at the end of the special figure change display game, “two more times” is displayed on the display device 41 in the state of FIG. 5G, and the display device 41 in the state of FIG. 5J. Is displayed as "One more time ...". In this way, by notifying the number of executions of the continuous notice effect, the expectation can be gradually increased toward the special figure variation display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, and the interest can be improved.

  Such notification of the number of times of execution of the continuous notice effect is performed when the scene data is replaced in the scene data setting process shown in FIG. 32, for example, the remaining number is calculated with reference to the effect information in the start storage area, and the scene data to be replaced is calculated. This is done by setting information for displaying the number of executions of the continuous notice effect on the display device 41. The notification of the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is not limited to the display on the display device 41, but may be notified by other display devices or lamp lighting.

  Also in the gaming machine of this modification, the normal variation mode and the pseudo continuous variation mode can be selected as the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. Then, when the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is generated during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the special figure fluctuation display based on the special figure 2 start memory is generated. It is also possible to execute a continuous notice effect by executing the game in a pseudo continuous variation mode. In this case, since the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is notified in the continuous notice effect based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition, it is based on the special figure 2 start memory executed in the pseudo-continuous variation mode. In the special figure variation display game, the number of unit variation displays is the same as the number of executions of the continuous notice effect remaining when the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is generated, and the continuous notice notified. The contradiction does not occur in the number of performances.

  FIG. 38 shows an example of the continuous notice effect in such a case. As shown in FIG. 38 (a), when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition (result is a big hit) occurs during the execution of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIGS. As in the embodiment, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game is a specific stop result mode for notifying that a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition has occurred. At this time, there is no special figure 2 start memory, and the special figure 1 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is the fourth start memory. Therefore, as shown in FIG. As a notification of the number of special figure change display games up to the figure change display game, a notification display 41g of “4 more times” is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), when the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition (result is a big hit) occurs during the execution of the next special figure variation display game, FIG. 38 (f) shows. As shown, the special figure variation display game ends with a continuous notice effect regarding the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition generated in FIG. In other words, the effect of notifying that the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition has occurred is not performed.

  Thereafter, the special figure variation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition generated in FIG. 38 (e) is started. This special figure variation display game is executed in a pseudo-continuous variation mode as shown in FIGS. 38 (g) to (l). The number of unit fluctuation displays in this special figure fluctuation display game is the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game remaining when the second start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition for executing the special figure fluctuation display game has occurred 3 The same number of times. In each unit variation display, a continuous notice effect is executed, and the number of notifications on the notification display 41g is subtracted every time the unit variation display ends. Then, as shown in FIGS. 38 (k) and (l), a special result mode is derived in the last unit variation display.

  Such variation pattern selection is performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 14 or the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. For example, when determining the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 starting memory in which the result is the special result mode and the result generated thereafter is the special result mode. With reference to the starting memory number up to special figure 1 starting memory where the result becomes a special result mode, a pseudo continuous variation mode for displaying the same unit variation display as that number is set. A command including information on the variation pattern selected here is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300. In the effect control device 300, based on the received command, the variation pattern of the decoration special figure variation display game is determined and executed by the variation pattern information setting process shown in FIG. Note that the game control device 100 does not select either the normal variation mode or the pseudo-continuous variation mode, but the effect control device 100 sets the execution mode of the decoration special figure variation display game as the normal variation mode and the pseudo-continuous variation mode. Any one of the above may be selected, which is particularly effective when the effect control device 300 draws lots whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect.

  As described above, even when the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition is generated during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the generation of the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition, the special figure 2 start memory is generated. The special notice variation display game based on the game is interrupted and executed, so that the problem that the continuous notice effect is suddenly ended and the interest is offended can be prevented. Further, even if the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition interrupts, the continuous notice effect can be executed without causing any contradiction with the number of executions that has already been notified. Moreover, it becomes possible to execute all scheduled continuous notice effects, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effects from being lowered.

  From the above, the start winning opening is converted into the first starting winning opening (start winning opening 36), the first state in which the game ball cannot be won and the second state in which the game ball can be won. A start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the starting storage means stores various random numbers extracted based on winning of the game balls to the first starting winning opening for a first start up to a predetermined number. The first start storage means (game control device 100) that can be stored as a number, and various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening can be stored as a second start storage up to a predetermined number A second start memory means (game control device 100), and the game execution means (game control device 100) stores the second start memory in the second start memory when the second start memory means has the second start memory. The variable display game based on the first start memory Is also provided with priority control means (game control device 100) for preferentially executing, and during execution of the variable display game, unit variation display is performed only once, after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. The normal variation mode for deriving and the pseudo-variable variation mode for deriving the result mode by performing unit variation display two or more times during the execution of the variation display game is selected and executed. The second start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the second start memory means during execution of the continuous production based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means. If stored, the variation display game based on the second start-up memory is executed in the pseudo-continuous variation mode.

  Further, the notification control means (production control device 300) can notify the number of executions of the variable display game from the variable display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. The game execution means (game control device 100) is configured to execute the first during the continuous production based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means (game control device 100). 2 The number of unit variation displays in the variable display game executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode based on the second start memory satisfying the predetermined condition stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) is the second satisfying the predetermined condition. This means that the number of executions remaining when the start memory is stored in the second start memory means is set to the same number of times.

  In the special figure variation display game being executed when the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition occurs, if the time from the occurrence of the special figure 2 start memory to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game is sufficient The special figure variation display game may be changed to a pseudo-continuous variation mode. For example, after FIG. 38 (e), FIGS. 38 (f) to (j) are shown in the pseudo-variation mode in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed when the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is generated. You may make it do. In addition, when the special figure variation display game being executed is changed to the pseudo-continuous variation aspect, the specific stop result aspect is derived in the first temporary stop, and the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition is notified. Also good. That is, when the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the start storage means during the execution of the continuous production based on the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition stored in the start storage means, The display game may be changed to the pseudo continuous variation mode.

[Third Modification]
Next, a gaming machine according to a third modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game for executing the continuous notice effect.

  Also in the gaming machine of this modification, the normal variation mode and the pseudo-continuous variation mode can be selected as the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game. Then, when the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is generated during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the special figure fluctuation display based on the special figure 2 start memory is generated. It is also possible to execute a continuous notice effect by executing the game in a pseudo continuous variation mode. The specific stop result mode can be displayed when the identification information is temporarily stopped between two consecutive unit variation displays in the special figure variation display game executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode.

  FIG. 39 shows an example of the continuous notice effect when the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition is generated during the execution of the continuous notice effect based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition (result is a big hit) occurs during the execution of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIGS. As in the embodiment, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game is a specific stop result mode for notifying that a start memory satisfying a predetermined condition has occurred.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), when the special figure 2 start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition (result is a big hit) occurs during the execution of the next special figure variation display game, FIG. 39 (f) shows. As shown, the special figure variation display game ends with a continuous notice effect for the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition generated in FIG. In other words, the effect of notifying that the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition has occurred is not performed.

  Thereafter, the special figure variation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition generated in FIG. 39 (e) is started. This special figure variation display game is executed in a pseudo-continuous variation manner as shown in FIGS. 39 (g) to (l). In each unit variation display of this special diagram variation display game, a continuous notice effect is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 39 (k) and (l), a special result mode is derived in the last unit variation display. Here, as shown in FIGS. 39 (h) to (j), during the temporary stop in the unit variation display that is not the final unit variation display, the specific stop result mode is the same as in FIGS. 39 (b) to (d). Is derived. Thus, the fact that the special figure 2 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition has been generated is notified.

  The derivation of the specific stop result mode in the unit variation display of the pseudo continuous variation mode includes a derivation of the specific stop result mode in the unit variation display when the scene data is replaced in the scene data setting process shown in FIG. This is done by setting data. In this way, by deriving the specific stop result mode in the pseudo continuous variation mode, it is possible to clearly notify the occurrence of the second start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition.

  From the above, the notification control means (effect control device 300) is executing a continuous effect based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means (game control device 100). In a variable display game executed in a pseudo-continuous variation mode based on a second start memory satisfying a predetermined condition stored in the second start memory means (game control device 100), identification is made between two consecutive unit variation displays. When the information is temporarily stopped, the specific stop result mode can be displayed.

[Fourth Modification]
Next, a gaming machine according to a fourth modification will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The game machine of this modification differs in the execution mode of the special figure fluctuation display game for executing the continuous notice effect.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, when a special figure 2 start memory that does not satisfy the predetermined condition occurs during execution of the continuous notice effect based on the occurrence of the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition, the special figure 2 start is started. The fluctuation display mode in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the memory is changed to make it appear as if the special figure fluctuation display game has not been executed.

  FIG. 40 shows an example of the continuous notice effect in such a case. In this example, there are three special figure 1 start memories, and in the state where there is no special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 1 satisfying the predetermined conditions during the first special figure fluctuation display game (t1 to t4) is being executed. Start memory has occurred (t2). Thereby, a specific stop result mode is derived in the first special figure variation display game (t3 to t4).

  In the next special figure variation display game (t4 to t6), a continuous notice effect is performed, and the stop result mode is the stop result mode of the middle variation display area 41c as special identification information 41f (t5 to t6). Then, during a predetermined period during execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game (t6 to t9), as shown in FIG. 40 (b), special figure 2 start memory that does not satisfy the predetermined condition occurs (t7). In this case, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the special figure variation display game executes a continuous notice effect on the special figure 1 start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition and ends (t8 to t9). In addition, the display on the special figure display 51 also performs the fluctuation display during the fluctuation time (t6 to t8) as shown in FIG. 40 (b), as in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game, and is shown in FIG. 40 (c). Thus, the stop result mode of deviation is displayed during the stop time (t8 to t9).

  Thereafter, a special figure variation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory is performed (from t9 to t11). In the fluctuation time (t9 to t10) of this special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), unlike the case where the continuous notice effect is not being executed, the stop result mode of the previous special figure fluctuation display game is visually recognized. It is assumed that the fluctuation is displayed so as to be shaken in a possible state. And in the stop time (t10 to t11) of the special figure fluctuation display game, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the same stop result aspect as the previous special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. As a result, it is possible to make it appear as if the special figure variation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory has not been executed. Further, the display on the special figure display 52 is performed in the same manner as in the case where the continuous notice effect is not being executed. As shown in FIG. 40D, the display is changed during the change time (t9 to t10). As shown in (e), the stop result mode of deviation is displayed during the stop time (t10 to t11).

  Thereafter, in the fluctuation time (t11 to t12) of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the next special figure 1 start memory, the identification information is displayed at high speed fluctuation as shown in FIG. 40 (f), and the stop time (t12 to t13) is displayed. ), As shown in FIG. 40 (g), a continuous notice effect is performed with the stop result mode of the middle fluctuation display area 41c as the special identification information 41f. In addition, the display on the special figure display 51 also performs the fluctuation display during the fluctuation time (t11 to t12) as shown in FIG. 40 (f) as in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game, and is shown in FIG. 40 (g). Thus, the stop result mode of deviation is displayed during the stop time (t12 to t13). Then, in the special figure fluctuation display game (t13 to t15) which is a big hit based on the special figure 1 start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the high speed fluctuation display is performed and stopped in the reach state, and then the special result mode is derived.

  In this way, the continuous notice effect is interrupted by changing the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory that does not satisfy the predetermined condition, and making it appear as if the special figure fluctuation display game has not been executed. Can be prevented from giving an impression, and the production effect relating to the continuous notice effect can be enhanced. In particular, when a series of images is displayed as a continuous notice effect, or when the number of executions is notified, a special figure variation display game based on the special figure 2 start memory is interrupted to execute a continuous effect. It can be prevented that the number of times increases and contradiction occurs.

  From the above, the game executing means (game control device 100) is executing a continuous effect based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means (game control device 100). In the variable display game based on the second start memory that does not satisfy the predetermined condition stored in the second start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display of the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display. The stop result mode of the variable display game executed before the game is set as a swing fluctuation display that is displayed so as to be shaken in a visually recognizable state, and the stop result mode of the variable display game based on the second start memory is set as the fluctuation result display. The stop result mode is the same as the stop result mode of the variable display game executed before the display game.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above has a plurality of variation display areas (left variation display area 41a, right variation display area 41b, and the like based on the winning of a game ball in the start prize opening (start prize winning port 36, normal variation prize winning device 37). A variable display device (display device 41) having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable display state in the intermediate variable display area 41c) is displayed. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a stop result mode constituted by identification information stopped and displayed in each of the regions is a special result mode, and a game ball to a start winning opening A starting storage means (game control device 100) for storing various random number values extracted based on the winnings as a starting storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a judgment for determining various random number values stored in the starting storage means. Means (game control apparatus 100), game execution means (game control apparatus 100) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means, and start memory satisfying a predetermined condition within a predetermined period in the variable display game. Continuous production with a plurality of variable display games over notification control means (production control device 300) for performing specific notification based on what is stored in the start storage means, and a variable display game based on start memory satisfying a predetermined condition And a continuous production control means (production control device 300) for executing a predetermined condition by setting the stop result mode of the running variable display game as the specific stop result mode as the specific notification. It is notified that the start memory satisfying the condition is stored in the start memory means.

Therefore, the notification control means notifies that the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the start storage means by setting the stop result mode of the running variation display game as the specific stop result mode as the specific notification. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the production effect related to continuous production. That is, when a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs during execution of the variable display game and execution of a continuous effect is determined, the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition in the variable display game being executed is generated. The start of continuous production can be notified, and the production effect related to continuous production can be enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to notify the occurrence of the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition in the stop result mode of the game being executed, it is possible to make the notification mode unconventional and make it easier to understand. In addition, notification of the occurrence of start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition is part of the continuous performance, and the start timing of continuous performance is earlier than before, and the continuous performance is executed more times than the number of start memories. It becomes possible, and a more effective performance can be performed. Further, since the specific notification is performed by setting the stop result mode to the specific stop result mode, the notification can be performed even if the variation pattern of the variation display game being executed is a variation pattern having a short variation time.
Conventionally, for example, when executing a continuous effect in a game, if it is determined to execute a continuous effect, the continuous effect is performed from the next variable display game. Therefore, if the timing at which the start memory for determining the execution of the continuous production occurs is the introduction part of the currently running variable display game, the execution is performed even though the execution of the continuous production has been decided. In the current variable display game, the end of the variable display game will be waited without performing any effects, and it is currently impossible to perform an effect that can be expected by the player until the end of the variable display game. is there. Similarly, when waiting for the end of the variable display game and executing a continuous effect from the next variable display game, even if the continuous effect is executed in a state where the start memory is the upper limit, a maximum of 4 The production can only be performed up to once, and the production cannot be widened. In addition, the conventional continuous performance is very difficult to understand for unfamiliar players, such as the appearance of specific characters and different backgrounds, and it can be understood even if continuous performance is being executed. There was also a problem that there was a player who could not fully enjoy the production effect.

  The specific stop result mode is configured by stopping and displaying special identification information 41f different from the plurality of identification information in a predetermined variation display area among the plurality of variable display areas. The control device 100) includes stop result setting means (game control device 100) for setting the stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game, and the notification control means (effect control device 300) is a specific notification. When performing, the stop result mode of the running variable display game is changed from the stop result mode set by the stop result setting means to the specific stop result mode.

  Therefore, the specific stop result mode is configured by stopping and displaying special identification information different from the plurality of identification information in a predetermined variation display area among the plurality of variation display areas. It can be set as the information mode which can have expectation. In addition, the notification control unit changes the stop result mode of the running variable display game from the stop result mode set by the stop result setting unit to the specific stop result mode when performing a specific notification. When a start memory that satisfies a predetermined condition occurs during execution of a display game and execution of a continuous effect is determined, the start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition is continuously generated in the variable display game being executed. The start of the production can be notified, and the production effect related to the continuous production can be enhanced.

  The continuous effect control means (effect control device 300) continuously executes the variable display game from the variable display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. In such an effect, the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area where the variable display is stopped last among the plurality of variable display areas is set as the special identification information 41f.

  Therefore, since the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area that stops the variable display at the end of the plurality of variable display areas in the continuous performance is the special identification information, it is easy to understand the execution of the continuous performance. The expectation can be effectively continued until the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition.

  In addition, the notification control means (production control device 300) is a case where specific notification is performed, and the stop result mode of the running variable display game is set by the stop result setting means (game control device 100). When changing from the stop result mode to the specific stop result mode, in the variable display area excluding the variable display area where the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas, the identification information set by the stop result setting means is displayed. Once stopped and displayed, the information is changed to special identification information 41f.

  Accordingly, in the variable display area excluding the variable display area where the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas, the identification information set by the stop result setting means is temporarily stopped and then changed to the special identification information. Therefore, the notification is started when the running variation display game enters the stop operation, and the player's expectation can be continued until the variation stop in any game.

  The start winning opening is a first start winning opening (start winning opening 36) and a second start winning opening that can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot win and a second state in which a game ball can win. (Ordinary variable winning device 37), and the starting storage means can store various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening as the first starting storage up to a predetermined number A first start storage means (game control device 100) and various random number values extracted on the basis of the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening can be stored as a second start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Start memory means (game control device 100), and when the second start memory means has a second start memory, the game execution means (game control device 100) displays a variation based on the second start memory. The game has priority over the variable display game based on the first start memory Usually, priority control means (game control device 100) for executing is provided, and during execution of a variable display game, a unit variation display that stops after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time is performed only once to derive a result mode The variation mode and the pseudo variation mode in which the unit variation display is performed two or more times and the result mode is derived during execution of the variation display game is selected and executed. When the second start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the second start memory means during execution of continuous production based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means In this case, the variation display game based on the second start-up memory is executed in a pseudo-continuous variation mode.

  Therefore, the second start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the second start memory means during the execution of the continuous performance based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means. In this case, since the variable display game based on the second start memory is executed in a pseudo-continuous variation mode, the variable display game based on the second start memory interrupts and suddenly ends the continuous production. It is possible to prevent the problem of being distorted.

  Further, the notification control means (production control device 300) can notify the number of executions of the variable display game from the variable display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. The game execution means (game control device 100) is configured to execute the first during the continuous production based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means (game control device 100). 2 The number of unit variation displays in the variable display game executed in the pseudo continuous variation mode based on the second start memory satisfying the predetermined condition stored in the start memory means (game control device 100) is the second satisfying the predetermined condition. The number of executions remaining when the start memory is stored in the second start memory means is set to the same number.

  Therefore, the notification control means is configured to be able to notify the number of executions of the variable display game from the variable display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition. Expectation can be gradually increased toward a special figure variation display game based on start-up memory that satisfies a predetermined condition, and interest can be improved. In addition, even if the variable display game based on the second start-up memory is interrupted, it is possible to execute a continuous effect without causing any contradiction with the number of executions that has already been notified. In addition, it is possible to execute all scheduled productions, and it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered.

  Further, the notification control means (production control device 300) performs the second during execution of continuous production based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means (game control device 100). In the variable display game executed in the pseudo continuous variable mode based on the second start memory satisfying the predetermined condition stored in the start memory means (game control device 100), the identification information is temporarily set between two consecutive unit variable displays. When stopping, the specific stop result mode can be displayed.

  Therefore, it is possible to clearly notify the occurrence of the second start memory that satisfies the predetermined condition.

  In addition, the game execution means (game control device 100) performs the second during execution of continuous effects based on the fact that the first start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is stored in the first start memory means (game control device 100). In the variable display game based on the second start memory that does not satisfy the predetermined condition stored in the start memory means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed before the variable display game. The stop result mode of the variable display game executed at the same time is displayed as a swinging change display that swings in a visible state, and the stop result mode of the variable display game based on the second start memory is used as the stop result mode of the variable display game. The stop result mode is the same as the stop result mode of the variable display game executed before.

  Therefore, even if the variable display game based on the second start-up memory is interrupted, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display game is not being executed, and the impression that the continuous production is interrupted is not given. It is possible to enhance the production effect related to the continuous production. In particular, as a continuous production, when a series of images is displayed or when the number of executions is notified, the variable display game based on the second start memory interrupts and the number of executions of the continuous production increases. This can prevent inconsistencies.

  The start memory satisfying the predetermined condition is start memory in which the stop result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory becomes a special result mode.

  Therefore, the derivation of the special result mode, which is the matter that the player is most interested in, can be informed and continuously produced, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  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. Moreover, it is possible to combine each modification mentioned above suitably.

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

10 gaming machine 36 start prize opening (first start prize opening)
37 Ordinary Fluctuation Prize Winners (Startup Prize, Second Start Prize)
41 Display device (variable display device)
41a Left fluctuation display area (fluctuation display area)
41b Right change display area (change display area)
41c Middle fluctuation display area (fluctuation display area)
41f Special identification information 100 Game control device (start storage means, determination means, game execution means, stop result setting means, first start storage means, second start storage means, priority control means)
300 effect control device (continuous effect control means, notification control means)

Claims (1)

A variable display device having a display unit capable of displaying a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a plurality of variable display areas in a variable display based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening; In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the stop result mode constituted by the identification information stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas is a special result mode,
A game control device for overall control of the game;
An effect control device for controlling the variable display device by a control signal from the game control device;
With
The game control device includes:
Start storage means for storing various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls to the start winning opening as start storage with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means for determining various random values stored in the start storage means;
Game execution means for executing the variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
With
Prior to the start of the variable display game based on the stored start memory, the random number value corresponding to the start memory is determined by the determining means, and the result is transmitted to the effect control device as a prefetch command. ,
The production control device
Notification control means for performing specific notification based on the fact that the start memory satisfying a predetermined condition is stored in the start memory means within a predetermined period in the variable display game;
Continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect in a plurality of variable display games over the variable display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition;
With
When the prefetch command from the game control device is received and the corresponding start memory satisfies the predetermined condition, a continuous notice execution flag is set,
The game execution means includes
A stop result setting means for setting a stop result mode of the variable display game at the start of the variable display game;
The notification control means includes
If the continuous display execution flag is in the set state when the variable display game is at the high-speed change end timing, the stop result of the variable display game being executed is changed from the stop result mode set by the stop result setting means. The aspect is configured to change a predetermined variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas to a specific stop result mode configured by stopping and displaying special identification information different from the plurality of identification information. In the change, after the temporary display of the identification information set by the stop result setting means is temporarily stopped in the variable display area other than the variable display area in which the variable display is stopped lastly among the plurality of variable display areas. , Change to the special identification information,
The continuous production control means includes
In the continuous performance executed from the variation display game stopped in the specific stop result mode to the variation display game based on the start memory satisfying the predetermined condition, the plurality of variation display areas Of these, the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the variable display area where the variable display is stopped last is the special identification information .

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