JP5380698B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In the conventional pachinko machine, it is possible to hold storage up to the upper limit value (for example, 4) for winning at the start opening, and the counter value is extracted at the timing of winning at the starting opening, and the extracted value is used as the start winning prize. Is determined before the start of the variable display game (especially at the time of start winning). When the determination result is a big hit, the big hit notification is continuously performed in the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory stored at that time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-360859 A

  Conventionally, however, whether or not the variable display game for the winning a prize is determined at the time of winning the start opening, and the notice display is performed based on the determination result, but the interest is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to execute a variable display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and to generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result It is to prevent a decrease in interest in the machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 executes a game in which a variable display game is executed based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the person,
Based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening, a plurality of up to a predetermined upper limit number can be stored as the starting memory for the right to execute the variable display game, and various random values are extracted for each starting memory. Starting storage means for storing;
Determination means for comparing and determining a random value stored in the start storage means at a predetermined timing with a determination value;
Game execution control means for executing the variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means;
Start memory notifying means for notifying information regarding the result of the variable display game based on the start memory, and
The special result includes a plurality of types of special results having different game modes in the special gaming state, and the determination unit includes a special result selection unit that selects the type of the special result based on the start memory,
The starting storage notification means, the result of the determination by the pre-Symbol judging means, if there is the start memory to derive the special results as a result of the variable display games, the notice the special result derivation and the special results as notification The type of
The start prize opening has a first start prize opening and a second start prize opening,
The starting storage means stores a first starting storage means for storing a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening as a first starting storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and winning a gaming ball in the second starting winning opening. Second starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as the second starting storage,
An ordinary variable winning device for converting into a first state in which a game ball cannot win in the second start winning port and a second state in which a game ball can win, based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
An operation state setting for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device to one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the normal variation winning device is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. Means, and
The start memory notification means does not perform the advance notification regarding the first start memory when the special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device are the second operation state.

  Here, the “starting memory notifying unit” may be a display device that performs display of the variation display game and the like, and may display corresponding to the start memory, or may be separate from the display device that displays the display of the variation display game. The display device may be provided and display may be performed by the display device. In addition, the advance notification may be individually made for each start memory, or the advance notification may be made for a plurality of start memories.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is provided with start memory notifying means for notifying information related to the result of the variable display game based on the start memory, and the start memory notifying means includes at least a result of determination by the determination means as a variable display. When there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the game, the special result can be informed as a notice of advance notice.
In addition, when the special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device are in the second operation state, the start memory notification means does not perform the advance notification about the first start memory, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

According to the present invention, it is provided with the start memory notifying means for notifying the information relating to the result of the variable display game based on the start memory, and the start memory notifying means is special as a result of the variable display game at least as a result of the determination by the determination means. When there is a start memory for deriving the result, the derivation of the special result can be informed as a notice of advance notice.
In addition, when the special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device are in the second operation state, the start memory notification means does not perform the advance notification about the first start memory, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is the elements on larger scale of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating an alerting | reporting state. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in a display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in a display part. It is a figure for demonstrating a start memory display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game branch processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a starting memory display process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the start memory display in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection rate of the start memory display in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the change timing of the start memory display in the game machine of a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the starting memory announcement erasure | elimination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the starting memory announcement erasure | elimination process in the game machine of a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start memory notification display process in the game machine of a 4th modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 5th modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in the display part in the game machine of a 6th modification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a front view of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows a partially enlarged view of the game board 1 surrounded by the guide rails 2 and having a game area 1a in which a game ball is launched to play a game on the front side.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment launches a game ball (game medium) in an internal game area (described later) and plays a game. On the side, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, although there are differences in the detailed parts of the configuration, they are functionally similar, and the same parts are described with the same reference numerals.

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

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

  In addition, a normal start gate 4 is provided in the game area 1a, and when the game ball passes the general start gate 4, a normal variation display game is executed. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 that forms a first winning portion and an ordinary variable winning device 7 that forms a second winning portion are provided. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 13, the 1st special figure change display game (special figure 1) is performed as an auxiliary game, and when a game ball wins the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 7, A second special figure variation display game (special figure 2) is executed as an auxiliary game.

  In addition, on the lower right of the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2, there is a general map display 5 for displaying a general map variable display game and a first variable display for displaying a first special map variable display game. A first special figure display 8 as a part and a second special figure display 9 as a second variable display part for displaying a second special figure fluctuation display game, A common figure memory display 15 for displaying the number of processing times, a first special figure memory display 18 for displaying the number of unprocessed times (first start memory) of the first special figure fluctuation display game, and a second special figure fluctuation display game. And a second special figure memory display 19 for displaying the number of unprocessed times (second start memory). Furthermore, at the lower right of the front face of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2, it is determined whether the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game is 2R big hit, 10R big hit or 15R big hit. A decision round number display 25 is provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 15, the universal figure display 5, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, the first special figure storage display 18, the second special figure storage display 19, and the determination The round number display 25 is integrally provided as a segment LED together with a game state display LED (not shown) representing a game state.

  Furthermore, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and a first special figure variation display game and a second special figure variation display game. As a result, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player) depending on the result, the game ball that did not win the winning port, etc. An out-hole 11 for collection is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a rotating member 17, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. In addition, the start memory of the general map change display game is displayed on the general memory display 15 provided with LEDs. For example, as shown in FIG. When the number is “1”, the upper LED is lit, and when the starting memory number is “2”, the lower LED is also lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks, so that the starting memory number can be determined. ing.

The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variation display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided at the lower right front of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43. In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification symbol, and this is changed for a predetermined time. After being displayed, it is performed by stopping display. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The As a result, the game ball is awarded to the normal variation winning device 7 that is not usually won, and the second special figure variation display game can be started.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. And the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is held so that the game ball is not won, but when the result of the usual variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the driving device As shown in FIG. 3, the solenoid (open electric power SOL 7 b, shown in FIG. 3) opens in a reverse “C” shape so that the game ball can flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player). It has become.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a short-time operation state (second operation state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. At this time, the short operation state (second operation state) is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state (first operation state). At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-mentioned general-purpose variable display game is controlled to be shorter than the long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the normally variable winning device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal-variation display game, the release time is controlled to be longer than the short open time of the normal operation state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). In the short-time operation state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened a plurality of times (for example, two times) instead of once for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Further, in the short-time operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7 and the start of the second special figure variable display game is facilitated.

  The first start winning opening 13 is provided with a first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 3). Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening SW13a, the first special figure variation as an auxiliary game is provided. A start right to start the display game is generated. Further, a second start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 3) is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7, and a second special figure as an auxiliary game is based on detecting a game ball by the second start opening SW7d. The start right to start the variable display game is generated. The start right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory, a first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The first start memory is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18. In addition, a first start memory display 60a is made as a start memory display 60 on a part of the display unit 43a in relation to the display of the first special figure memory display 18. The start right to start the second special figure variation display game is stored as a second start memory (special figure 2 start memory, second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). . The second start memory is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19. Further, a second start memory display 60b is made as a start memory display 60 on a part of the display unit 43a in relation to the display of the second special figure memory display 19.

  The start memory of the first special figure variation display game is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18 provided with LEDs. For example, as shown in FIG. Of these, when the starting memory number is “1”, the upper LED is lit, and when the starting memory number is “2”, the lower LED is also lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks, so that the starting memory number can be determined. ing. Similarly, the start memory of the second special figure variation display game is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19 having an LED. For example, as shown in FIG. Of the two LEDs, the upper LED is lit when the starting memory number is “1”, and the lower LED is also lit when the starting memory number is “2”. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks, so that the starting memory number can be determined. ing.

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

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

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

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game as the auxiliary games are a first special figure display 8 provided on the outer right side of the guide rail 2 at the lower right of the front surface of the game board main body 1b. 2 is executed by the special-figure display 9, and after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is executed. ing. If the display form of the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure variation display game, a big hit is obtained. Special gaming state (so-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). The first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 may be separate displays or the same display, but a special figure change display game is displayed independently. In addition, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed independently. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43.

  In addition, the probability state, which is a probability state in which a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game, includes two probability states, a normal probability state (first probability state) and a probability variation state (second probability state). Yes, any one probability state is set. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. It should be noted that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. Further, when the condition for entering the normal probability state is satisfied, both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are in the normal probability state. In addition, the case where the condition for entering the normal probability state is satisfied means, for example, a result in which one of the result forms of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game determines the change to the normal probability state. This is a case where an aspect (usually a big hit) is achieved. Note that the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one can be generated.

  The special variable winning device 10 as the variable winning device facilitates the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state during the special gaming state, so that the player Is given a predetermined game value (prize ball). The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are paid out by the payout control device 125 (shown in FIG. 2). The payout control device 125 controls the discharge control under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game control device 30 as a game control means for controlling a special figure variation display game performed on the display device 43, and effect control from the game control device 30. And an effect control device 40 as effect control means for controlling the effect of the special figure variation display game on the display device 43 based on the command.

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

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

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

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

  A game control program and control data are written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, and the occurrence of a big hit in each special figure variation display game is determined in accordance with the various random numbers described above. For this purpose, a jackpot determination value for a special figure variation display game, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Further, the input interface 32 is connected to a first (Special Figure 1) starting port SW13a, a second (Special Figure 2) starting port SW7d, a winning port SW12a,..., A gate SW4a, and a count SW10c via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. A glass frame opening SW146, a gaming machine frame opening SW121, a ball cut SW122, and the like are connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31. The glass frame opening SW 146 is for detecting that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the gaming machine frame opening SW 121 is for detecting that the front frame is opened. The ball break SW 122 is provided on a chute that guides the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute.

  In addition, various control signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and through the output port and driver (not shown), the first special figure display 8, the first special figure storage display 18, the second special figure display 9, 2 special figure memory display 19, universal map display 5, universal figure storage display 15, general electric power SOL7b, big prize opening SOL10b, external terminal board 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, payout control device 125, It is output to the determined round number display 25 and the effect control device 40.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the first start memory is stored in the ROM 31b at a predetermined timing (when a game ball is won at the start winning opening or when the special figure variation display game is started). Compared with a determination value (specific value) for the first special figure variable display game, a process of determining a hit of the first special figure variable display game is performed. When the result is a big hit, the big hit symbol random number value stored in the first start memory is determined, and the type of special result is determined. Note that the types of special results include the normal special result mode in which the probability state of the special figure variation display game is set to the normal probability state after the special game state ends, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game after the special game state ends. There is a probability variation special result mode with the probability variation state. Furthermore, the normal special result mode and the probability variation special result mode each include special results (2R, 10R, 15R) in which the number of rounds that can be executed in the special gaming state is different, and these are based on the first start memory. One of the special results is selected. Similarly, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the second start memory is stored in the ROM 31b at a predetermined timing (when a game ball is won at the start winning opening or when a special figure variation display game is started). The determination value (specific value) for the second special figure fluctuation display game is compared with the determination value of the second special figure fluctuation display game. When the result is a big hit, the big hit symbol random number value stored in the second start memory is determined, and the type of special result is determined. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines a random value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value. Further, the game control device 30 serves as special result selection means for selecting the type of special result based on the start memory.

  In the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values in the normal probability state, and this specific value (first determination value) and jackpot determination are used. The random number value is compared, and if they match, the jackpot is determined. In the high probability state, a predetermined number of second determination values different from the first determination value and the first determination value are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and jackpot determination It compares with the random number value for use, and determines that it is a big hit if they match. That is, the probability that the probability that the game control device 30 derives the special result mode in the variable display game is a normal probability state, or a high probability state in which the probability is higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means for setting the state.

  Further, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, based on the start-up memory, the identification symbols are displayed on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 in a varying manner and then stopped. Processing to display a special figure variation display game is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. More specifically, as the first game execution control means for controlling the execution of the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. It functions as a second game execution control means for performing execution control. In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, the display device 43 displays a result mode by displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game and then stopping and displaying them. A process for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game to be performed, a process for outputting sound from the speaker 45, a process for controlling various LED boards 45 as a decoration apparatus, and a process for operating the drive motor 42 of the movable effect apparatus are performed. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a display control means for displaying a variable display game by displaying a result form after stopping and displaying a plurality of identification symbols.

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

  Then, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode (special result) is displayed on the special figure display and a special game state is generated. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control is performed so that the gaming ball can flow into the special winning opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize winning opening is defined as one round (one round game), and a control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 10 times, or 2 times). That is, the special control device control means for performing a predetermined number of round games in which the game control device 30 converts the special variable winning device 10 to the open state and converts to the closed state based on the establishment of a predetermined closing condition in the special gaming state. Eggplant. The number of round games executed in the special game state depends on the type of special result selected by the special result selection means (game control device 30) based on the start-up memory, and the special winning device control means is determined by the special result selection means. The number of round games to be executed in the special game state is set according to the selection result of the special result. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 100 functions as a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 is stored in the first start memory at a predetermined timing (such as when a game ball is won at the start winning opening or when a special figure variation display game is started). The jackpot symbol random number value is compared with a determination value (specific value) stored in the ROM 31b to determine a jackpot symbol (special result type). Similarly, the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the second start memory is stored in the ROM 31b at a predetermined timing (such as when a game ball is won at the start winning opening or when a special figure variation display game is started). It is compared with the existing determination value (specific value), and a process of determining the jackpot symbol (special result type) is performed.

  It should be noted that the value of the second special figure variation display game is given to the player in the special game state or after the special game state ends, rather than the first special figure variation display game. The high value given to the player means, for example, that the distribution ratio of the number of rounds in the special gaming state is advantageous for the player (a big hit with a large number of rounds is easily selected). In addition to the fact that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is large (the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is large), the second special figure variation display game is more The probability of becoming higher may be increased. Further, the value in production may include a tendency to reach a reach state, a reach production that does not usually appear easily (a so-called super reach or a premier reach), and the like.

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

  In FIG. 4, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the gaming state in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. When there is no first start memory and second start memory, the normal state ST1 (normal state, waiting for customers) is entered, and the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory). It will be in the state which waits for generation | occurrence | production. In this normal state ST1, if there is a prize (first special figure start prize, special figure 1 start prize) at the first start winning opening 13, the process shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state (special figure 1 fluctuation state) ST2. The first special figure variation display game is executed. Further, when there is a prize (second special figure starting prize, special figure 2 starting prize) in the normal variation winning device 7 in the normal state ST1, the process proceeds to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3. Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

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

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

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

  In FIG. 5, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the alerting | reporting state which is the alerting | reporting state with respect to the player of the probability state in the gaming machine of this embodiment was shown. In the notification state, a normal notification state A1 for informing that a normal probability state is informed and a high probability notification state A2 for informing a high probability state are set as a probability notification state for informing a probability state. In the notification state, at least a low-speed state A3 in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state and a latent state A4 in which the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is in a normal operation state, , Is set. In the special game state that occurs when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the big hit state A5 is set as the notification state.

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

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

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

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

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

  Such notification state transition is selected and executed by the effect control device 40. That is, any of a plurality of notification states including a high-probability notification state in which the high-probability state is notified and a latent notification state in which at least the high-probability state is not notified as the notification state of the probability state. The notification state setting means for setting the notification state.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the first start memory display 60a and the second start memory display 60b displayed on a part of the display unit 43a, each start memory is based on the start memory together with the number of start memories. Information related to the results of the variable display game is displayed as a notice notice. 6 and 7 show an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. The start memory display 60 is a first start memory display area where the four left display areas display the first start memory display 60a, and the second start area where the four right display areas display the second start memory display 60b. Each of the memory display areas is provided corresponding to four, which is the upper limit value of the starting memory number. Further, in each of the first start memory display area and the second start memory display area, the start memory corresponding to the start memory display displayed in the leftmost display area is sequentially digested. In addition, every time the start memory corresponding to the start memory display displayed in the leftmost display area is consumed, the start memory display is updated so that the start memory display is sequentially moved to the left one by one.

  A plurality of types of displays are set in the start memory display 60. As shown in FIG. 8, as the normal display, the first normal display (in this case, white) indicating that there is no start memory, and the first normal display indicate that the start memory is present by changing the display color. The second normal display (here, black) is set. As the special display, a first special display for displaying “V”, a second special display for displaying “!!”, and a third special display for displaying “?” Are set. The special display is different in display color from the first normal display and the second normal display (in this case, hatched), and can be recognized by the player. Of course, the display mode (color or design) of the start memory display 60 is not limited to this, and other display modes may be used.

  The first special display is a special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the first special display, and is a display for notifying that a special result of 15 rounds (15R) is derived. is there. In addition, the second special display is a special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the second special display, and the probability that a special result in which the number of round games is 2 rounds (2R) is derived is 25%, Notice that the probability that a special result of 10 rounds (10R) will be derived is 20%, the probability that a special result of 15 rounds (15R) will be derived is 30%, and the probability that a special result will not be derived is 25%. This is a display for notification. In addition, the third special display is a special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the third special display, and the probability that a special result in which the number of round games is 2 rounds (2R) is derived is 10%, Notice that the probability that a special result of 10 rounds (10R) will be derived is 20%, the probability that a special result of 15 rounds (15R) will be derived is 50%, and the probability that a special result will not be derived is 20%. This is a display for notification.

  In other words, the advance notice notifies the derivation of the special result and the type of the special result when there is a start memory for deriving the special result as the result of the variable display game. In addition, the advance notice notifies the number of executions of a round game (some suggestive notices) when there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game. In addition, each special display has a different probability that a special result is derived (having different reliability) or a different probability of a special result that may be derived. By performing such advance notice, it is possible to predict the amount of a game that will be obtained when a special figure variation display game is won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest, particularly when a special result with less play is derived, without the player having excessive expectations compared to the case of simply reporting a missed hit. Hereinafter, a process for performing the start memory display 60 will be described.

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

[Main processing]
In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 9, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed, and then power failure recovery processing (step S2) is performed.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Yes), processing when a power failure occurs is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step a) is performed. Next, from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, out of ball SW122, etc.) Based on input processing and output data set in various processing, input / output processing (step b) for performing output processing for controlling driving of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening SOL10b, general electric power SOL7b), etc. Do.

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

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step f) is performed for updating random numbers for determining a variation pattern in the decoration special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, whether there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (whether a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) A winning opening switch monitoring process (step g) is monitored.

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

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

[First Special Figure Game Processing]
In the first special figure game process, the input of the first start port SW13a is monitored, the whole process related to the first special figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set. As shown in FIG. 11, in the first special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1).

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

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

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

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

  After performing the process of incrementing the first start memory number by 1 (step i4), storing the big hit random number in the big hit random number save area corresponding to the updated first start memory number (step i5), The storing process (step i6) is performed. Thereafter, determination processing (step i7) is performed.

  In the determination process (step i7), the result and the variation pattern are determined for the stored start-up memory. In this determination process, first, the big hit determination random number value stored in the process of storing the big hit determination random number (step i5) is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value. . When the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, as information for setting the jackpot information, information indicating that a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is stored. Perform the process. In addition, when the acquired jackpot determination random number value does not match the jackpot determination value, information indicating that no special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is stored as the process of setting the off-line information. Process.

  Further, in the determination process (step i7), the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the process of storing the jackpot symbol random number (step i6) is acquired and determined, and is derived in the special symbol variation display game based on the start memory. A process for storing information on the type of special result is stored. Therefore, the determination means (game control device 30) determines various random numbers stored in the start memory at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and at a predetermined timing (here, the start winning prize here). When the game ball is won in the mouth), the random number value stored in the starting storage means is compared with the determination value.

  Thereafter, a process (step i8) of setting the effect symbol start memory number command is performed, and the display setting of the first start memory display 60a on the display device 43 is performed. In addition to the information related to the number of start memories, the effect symbol start memory number command includes information related to the determination result in the determination process (step i7) (whether there is a big hit, the type of special result, etc.). Then, it is determined whether there is a second start memory (step i9).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step i9), if there is a second start memory (step i9; Yes), the first special figure game process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step i9), if there is no second start memory (step i9; No), a process for obtaining a special figure game process number (step i10) is performed. Then, a special figure game branching process (step i11) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number, a special figure variation control process (step i12) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

[Second special figure game processing]
In the second special figure game process, the input of the second start port SW7d is monitored, the whole process related to the second special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set. As shown in FIG. 12, in the second special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning for the normal variation winning device 7 (step j1).

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

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

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

  Thereafter, processing for storing the big hit random number in the big hit random number saving area corresponding to the updated second starting storage number (step j5), processing for storing the big hit symbol random number (step j6), and determination processing (step j7) are performed. Do. This determination process (step j7) is the same process as the determination process (step i7) in the above-described special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 11).

  Next, the process of setting the effect symbol start memory number command (step j8) is performed, and the display setting of the second start memory display 60b on the display device 43 is performed. In addition to the information related to the number of start memories, the effect symbol start memory number command includes information related to the determination result in the determination process (step j7) (presence / absence of jackpot, special result type, etc.). Then, a process for acquiring a special figure game process number (step j9) is performed, a special figure game branch process (step j10) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number, and a special figure variation control process (step j11) is performed. Then, the special game process ends.

[Special figure game branching]
As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game branching process, the process to be executed is selected based on the special figure game process number acquired in the process (step i10, step j10) of acquiring the special figure game process number. It has become. This special figure game branching process is a process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, and is a process common to both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. . The first execution control means for the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second execution control means for the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is the special figure game branching process. Will be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25), if the process number is 7 (step S25; Yes), a big hit end process that is a process related to the special gaming state is performed (step S26). On the other hand, if the process number is not 7 in the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25) (step S25; No), the special figure game branching process is terminated. Through the processing as described above, the special figure variation display game is executed.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display unit 43a based on various commands received from the game control apparatus 30. Further, in the effect control device 40, the process of displaying the first start memory display 60a and the second start memory display 60b on the display unit 43a based on the effect symbol start memory number command received from the game control device 30 is shown in FIG. Start memory display processing shown in FIG. In this start memory display process, first, it is determined whether or not an effect symbol start memory number command has been received (step S30). In the determination of whether or not this effect symbol start memory number command has been received (step S30), when the effect symbol start memory number command has not been received (step S30; N), the start memory display process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the effect symbol start memory number command has been received (step S30), if the effect symbol start memory number command is received (step S30; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S30). S31) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S31), it is determined whether or not a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory based on information included in the effect symbol start memory number command. To do. The determination based on the jackpot random number value stored in the start memory is performed by the game control device 30, and the determination result is included in the effect symbol start memory number command. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S31), if it is a big hit (step S31; Y), a process for selecting the start memory display by the big hit start memory display determination table (step S33) is performed and displayed. An update process (step S34) is performed, and the start memory display process is terminated. If it is not a big hit (step S31; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S31; N), a process for selecting the start memory display (step S32) by the start memory display judgment table for detachment is performed and displayed. An update process (step S34) is performed, and the start memory display process is terminated.

  In the process of selecting the start memory display by the big hit start memory display determination table (step S33), first, a random number value for start memory display selection is extracted, and the big hit start memory display determination table is determined based on the extracted random number value. The process of selecting and determining the type of start memory display is performed with reference. Here, the selected start storage display is selected from any one of the second normal display, the first special display, the second special display, and the third special display. The first special display is selected only when a special result in which the number of round games is 15 rounds is derived.

  In the process of selecting the start memory display by the start memory display determination table for detachment (step S32), first, a random number value for selecting the start memory display is extracted, and the start memory display for detachment is based on the extracted random number value. A process of referring to the determination table and selecting and determining the type of start memory display is performed. Here, the selected start storage display is selected from the second normal display, the second special display, and the third special display.

  As a result of these processes, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, as the start memory display 60, information on the result of the variable display game based on the start memory is displayed as a notice notification together with the number of start memories. become. As the advance notice, when there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game, the derivation of the special result and the type of the special result are notified, and the number of round games executed is notified as the special result type. (Some suggestions are informed.) That is, the production control device 40 serves as a start memory notifying means for notifying information regarding the result of the variable display game based on the start memory.

  From the above, when the variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variable winning device 7), and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and can store a plurality of right to execute a variable display game as a starting memory based on the winning of a game ball at a starting winning opening as a starting memory. In addition, a start storage means (game control device 30) that extracts and stores various random values for each start storage, and a determination that compares the random number stored in the start storage means with a determination value at a predetermined timing Information about the result of the variable display game based on the start memory, the game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing the variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means (game control device 30) And a start memory notification means (effect control device 40) for notifying, and the special result includes a plurality of types of special results having different game modes in the special game state, and the determination means determines the special result based on the start memory. Special result selecting means (game control device 30) for selecting the type is provided, and the start memory notifying means notifies the advance notice when there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determining means. As a result, the derivation of the special result and the type of the special result are notified.

  Also, the special variable winning device 10 that converts the closed state in which the game ball cannot flow into the special winning opening and the open state in which the game ball can flow in, and the special variable winning device 10 is converted into the open state in the special game state. And a special prize-winning device control means (game control device 30) that performs a predetermined number of round games to be converted into a closed state based on the establishment of a predetermined closing condition, and a plurality of special results are round games in a special gaming state. The special winning device control means sets the number of round games to be executed in the special game state according to the selection result of the special result by the special result selection means (game control device 30), and notifies the start memory notification. If the result of determination by the determination means is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game, the means (production control device 40) The fact that so as to inform the number of times of execution of the technique.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to the present modification performs provisional advance notice for notifying the number of times of execution of the actual round game based on the determination result by the determination means with a predetermined probability as the advance notice.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. In the gaming machine of this modification, the number of round games that can be executed in the special gaming state is a numerical value in the special display in which the start memory is derived from the start memory display 60 and the special memory is derived as a result of the variable display game. It is supposed to be displayed. In addition, the number of times less than the actual number of round games executed with a predetermined probability is notified as a provisional advance notice. At this time, it is not possible to know whether the player has been informed of the actual number of round game executions or whether or not a provisional advance notice has been made. However, depending on the display mode (for example, display color), the provisional advance notice is provided. It suggests a high possibility. When the provisional advance notice is made, the actual number of round games executed is notified later. In addition, the notification of the actual number of round games executed is the number of times that the provisional advance notice is executed with the predetermined probability during the period from the occurrence of the start memory to the start of the special figure variable display game based on the start memory. This is done by changing to the previous notice. If this change is not made, the actual number of round games executed is notified during the special game state. Alternatively, the special gaming state may continue even after the number of rounds notified by the provisional advance notice has been passed, so that the player can recognize that the provisional advance notice has been made.

  FIG. 16 shows a special display when two rounds are notified. The first special display is a display in the same display color (here, white) as the first normal display. In this first special display, the round-up rate, which is the probability that the number of round games is increased from the notified number of round games, is 5%. That is, the probability of being a preliminary notice is 5%. The second special display is a display with a display color (in this case, a hatched line) different from other special displays and normal displays. In the second special display, the round-up rate, which is the probability that the number of round games increases from the number of round games informed, is 25%. That is, the probability of being a preliminary notice is 25%. The third special display is a display with a display color (in this case, shaded) different from other special displays and normal displays. In the third special display, the round-up rate, which is the probability that the number of round games increases from the number of round games informed, is 75%. That is, the probability of being a preliminary notice is 75%. From this, the display mode of the start memory display 60 indicates that the advance notice is a provisional advance notice.

  FIG. 17 shows the selection rate of the start memory display with respect to the start memory from which a special result in which the number of round games is two rounds is derived as a result of the special figure variation display game. In this case, the probability that the second normal display is selected (probability that there is no advance notice) is 50%, the probability that the first special notice is made is 25%, the probability that the second special notice is made is 15%, The probability that the third special notification is made is 10%.

  The selection of the start memory display 60 is performed by the effect control device 40 based on the reception of the effect symbol start memory number command transmitted from the game control device 30. In other words, the production control device 40 serves as a provisional advance notice means for notifying the number of executions of the round game based on the determination result by the decision means with a predetermined probability as the advance notice. In addition, the effect control device 40 serves as suggestion notification means for informing and indicating that the advance notice is a provisional advance notice.

  Note that such special display is set in the same manner even when 10 rounds are notified. In addition, when the 15th round is notified, provisional advance notice is not performed, and a start memory display having a display mode different from the other special display and the normal display is displayed as a fourth special display (not shown) with a predetermined probability. . That is, in this case, a final notification is made as a notification of advance notice.

  Further, FIG. 18 shows an example in which the provisional advance notice is changed to the notice of the actual number of round games executed. During execution of the special figure variation display game, the game ball wins the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7), and the starting opening SW (the first starting winning opening SW13a or the second starting winning opening SW7d). ), The start-up memory A is generated (t1). At this time, if the start memory is to derive a special result in which the number of round game executions is 15 rounds, an effect symbol start memory number command including this is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40. Is done. The effect control device 40 performs a process of determining and displaying the type of the start memory display 60 based on reception of the effect symbol start memory number command. Here, it is assumed that two rounds of notice notification are performed as provisional notice notices. As a result, the start-up memory display 60 for performing the two-round notice is displayed on the display unit 43a (t1).

  And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, in the period until the start of the game A which is a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory A, for example, a process of determining whether or not to change the provisional advance notice by extracting a random value I do. Here, it is determined to change the provisional advance notice immediately before the start of the game A which is a special figure variation display game based on the start memory A. As a result, the start memory display 60 is changed from the two-round notice notification as the provisional notice notice to the 15-round notice notice that is the notice notification of the actual number of executions of the round game (t2). That is, the production control device 40 serves as a temporary notification change unit that changes the preliminary notification from the temporary notification to the notification of the number of executions of the round game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 30) with a predetermined probability.

  By performing such provisional advance notice, it is possible to make the advance notice various and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the number of round games executed less than the number of times of execution based on the determination result by the determination means is notified as the provisional advance notice, it is possible to predict at least the amount of the ball to be obtained when the variable display game is won. In addition, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest, especially when a special result with less play is derived without the player having excessive expectations. In addition, when a preliminary notice is given, a special result with more balls than expected by the player is derived, or more round games are executed than the notice in a special gaming state (so-called promotion). It is possible to improve the fun of the game by giving the player a sense of profit. In addition, it is expected that more round games will be executed during the special game state than the notice notification, and the interest in the special game state can be improved. In addition, since the notice notification may be changed during the period from the occurrence of the start memory to the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, and Can be improved.

  It should be noted that the provisional advance notice may be changed to a different provisional notice. For example, for a start-up memory that derives a special result in which the number of round game executions is 15 rounds, a preliminary notice of 2 rounds is first given and then changed to a temporary notice of 10 rounds. good.

  From the above, the start memory notification means (the effect control device 40) notifies the preliminary notice notification that the number of times of execution of the round game based on the determination result by the determination means is less than the number of executions of the round game as the preliminary notice notice. Means (effect control device 40) and suggestion notification means (effect control device 40) for indicating that the notice is a provisional notice is provided.

  Further, the start memory notifying means (production control device 40) determines from the preliminary notice to the determination means (game control device 30) with a predetermined probability during the period from the occurrence of the start memory to the start of the variable display game based on the start memory. In other words, provisional notification changing means (effect control device 40) is provided for changing the advance notification to notification of the number of executions of the round game based on the determination result.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, a special notification is given for the start memory that derives a special result as a result of the variable display game among the start memory displays 60 in the latent notification state (time-short state A3 or latent state A4, see FIG. 5). In the display, the number of round games that can be executed in the special game state is displayed as a number. In addition, the start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game with a predetermined probability is also selected as an effect notice display that makes a notice notice, and is selected from the number of times (2, 10, 15) that can be executed as a round game. The value is reported. In addition, the numerical value displayed in this case is determined by lottery using a random value, for example. Then, the numerical values notified by these notices are added, and the probability state is notified when the addition result exceeds a predetermined value. That is, when the addition result is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the notification state is changed to the probability notification state (normal notification state A1 or high probability notification state A2, see FIG. 5).

  The selection of the start memory display 60 is performed by the effect control device 40 based on the reception of the effect symbol start memory number command transmitted from the game control device 30. That is, from the number of times that the production control device 40 can execute as a round game with a predetermined probability for a start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30). Production notice notice means for notifying the selected arbitrary value as the notice notice is provided. In addition, every time the game progresses and the start memory is consumed from the start of the latent notification state, the effect control device 40 performs a process of adding the numerical value displayed in the effect notice display of the corresponding start memory display 60. It is like that. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as an adding means for adding and storing the number of round games executed informed by the advance notice in the latent notice state.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. Note that all the start memories in this example are start memories that do not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game. As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when the latent notification state is entered, the start memory display 60 for the start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game is changed to an effect notice display with a predetermined probability and determined by lottery. Displayed numerical value is displayed. In addition, an addition result display 61 showing the result of adding the numerical values displayed on the start memory display 60 is displayed on the display unit 43a. The addition result display 61 shows a predetermined value (100 in this example) set in advance in the entire length in the vertical direction. Every time a numerical value is added, the display color is changed from the lower end to the predetermined value. The remaining value up to the value is notified.

  Then, each time the game progresses and the start memory is digested from the start of the latent notification state shown in FIG. 19A, the numerical value displayed in the effect notice display of the corresponding start memory display 60 is added. As shown in 19 (b), the results are sequentially displayed on the addition result display 61. Further, when the game progresses and the added numerical value reaches a predetermined value, as shown in FIG. 19C, the portion of the addition notification display 61 where the display color has changed reaches the upper end. As a result, the condition for changing the notification state is established, and then the notification state is changed and a probability state (here, a high probability state) is notified as shown in 19 (d).

  By giving such a notice, the notice can be used not only for notifying about the jackpot but also as an effect related to the notice of the probability state, and the notice notice can be made various and the entertainment of the game. Can be improved.

  From the above, either the normal probability state where the probability that the special result is derived in the variable display game is a normal probability, or the high probability state where the probability that the special result is derived is higher than the normal probability. A probability setting means (game control device 30) for setting the probability state, a notification state of the probability state, a high probability notification state for notifying the high probability state, and a latent notification state for not reporting at least the high probability state, Notification state setting means (effect control device 40) for setting any one of a plurality of notification states including a start memory notification means (effect control device 40), a determination means (game control device) 30) As a result of the determination in 30), for the start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game, an arbitrary value selected from the number of times that can be executed as a round game with a predetermined probability In the latent notification state, the notification state setting unit adds and stores the number of executions of the round game notified by the notification in the latent notification state. 40), and the probability state is notified when the addition result by the adding means becomes a predetermined value or more.

  As a result of determination by the determination means (game control device 30), for the start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game, an arbitrary value selected from the number of times that can be executed as a round game with a predetermined probability is notified in advance. In this case, an arbitrary numerical value may be displayed. Moreover, although the addition of the numerical value by the adding means is performed every time the start memory is digested, it may be added when the start memory is generated.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured not to give a notice about the first start memory when the special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 are the short-time operation state (second operation state). .

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. FIG. 20A shows a state in which the condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 from the normal operation state to the short-time operation state is established, and that is notified on the display unit 43a. At this time, among the first start memory display 60a, the start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory a and the start memory d is a special display for notifying the result of the special figure variation display game based on these start memories. Yes. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 20B, processing for changing the start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory a and the start memory d, which are special displays, to normal display (second normal display). Is done.

  In the effect control device 40, in order to change the start memory display 60 as described above, a start memory advance notice deletion process shown in FIG. 21 is performed. In this start memory notice erasure process, first, it is determined whether or not a short-time operation state has been reached (step S40). In the determination of whether or not the short operation state has been reached (step S40), if the short operation state has not been reached (step S40; N), the start memory notice erasure process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the short-time operation state has been reached (step S40), if the short-time operation state has been reached (step S40; Y), a notice display of the start memory display (first start memory display) in FIG. A process of erasing (notice notice) is performed (step S41), and the start memory notice erasing process is terminated. In the process of deleting the advance notice display of the start memory display of the special figure 1 (step S41), as shown in FIG. 20, a process of changing the start memory display 60 which is the special display to the normal display is performed. In addition, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, the advance notification is not performed for the newly stored start memory.

  When the condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 from the short-time operation state to the normal operation state is satisfied, processing for enabling display of the special display as the start memory display 60 is performed. Also, when the special game state is entered, a process for changing the start memory display 60, which is a special display, to a normal display is performed. Similarly, in this case, when the special gaming state is ended, processing for enabling display of the special display as the start memory display 60 is performed. However, if the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state after the special game state is ended, only the normal display is continuously performed as the start memory display 60.

  As a result of the above processing, when the special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 are the short-time operation state (second operation state), the advance notification for the first start memory is not performed. It is possible to prevent the player from obtaining different profits. Since the second special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is executed in preference to the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state. In this case, the first startup memory is hardly digested. Here, if it is a player who knows the information related to the advance notice, for example, if it is predicted that there is a special result with a lot of balls in the first start memory, the player stops the launch of the game ball and stops the second. An increase in starting memory is prevented and the first starting memory is digested. In addition, when it is predicted that the first start memory has a special result with a small number of balls, the player expects that a special result with a large number of balls will be derived in the second start memory, so that the second start memory Game balls will be fired so that increases. That is, the player who knows the advance notice information about the start memory can advance the game more advantageously than the player who does not know, so there is a possibility that the difference in the profits obtained and the fairness of the game may be lost. . Therefore, when the special game state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 are the second operation state, the player is allowed to play a fair game for any player by not providing the advance notification about the first start memory. be able to.

  From the above, the start winning port has the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port (ordinary variable winning device 7), and the start storage means (game control device 30) is the first start winning port 13. A first start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a game ball prize to the first start memory as a first start memory, and a game ball prize for the second start prize opening as a second start memory. Second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing up to the upper limit number, and the game execution control means (game control device 30) executes the first variation display game based on the first start storage and the second When the second variation display game is executed based on the two start memories and there is the second start memory, the second variation display game based on the second start memory is more than the first variation display game based on the first start memory. Preferentially executed Of the normal variation winning device 7 for converting into the first state in which the game ball cannot win the second start winning opening and the second state in which the game ball can win, and the normal variation winning device 7 An operation state setting means (game control device 30) for setting the operation state to any one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. The start memory notifying means (the effect control device 40) performs a notice of the first start memory when the special game state and the normal variation winning device 7 are in the second operation state. It will be that there is not.

  Further, a process of changing the start memory display 60, which is a special display when the condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 from the normal operation state to the short-time operation state is established in advance, to the normal display is performed. You may make it do.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. FIG. 22 (a) shows the display on the display unit 43a when it is previously found that the condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 from the normal operation state to the short-time operation state is satisfied. At this time, in the first start memory display 60a, the start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory a is a special display for notifying the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), a process for changing the start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory a which is a special display to a normal display is performed.

  In the effect control device 40, in order to change the start memory display 60 as described above, a start memory advance notice deletion process shown in FIG. 23 is performed. In this start memory notice erasure process, first, it is determined whether or not a short-time operation state is established (step S50). In the information of the effect symbol start memory number command transmitted from the game control device 30, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed from the normal operation state to the short-time operation state by executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Information on whether or not the condition to be changed is satisfied is included. Therefore, in the determination of whether or not the short-time operation state is set (step S50), the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the normal operation by executing the special figure variation display game based on the information of the effect symbol start memory number command. It is determined whether or not there is a start-up memory that satisfies the condition for changing from the state to the short-time operation state. And when there exists such starting memory | storage, it determines with it being in a time-short operation state (step S50; Y).

  In the determination of whether or not to enter the short operation state at this time (step S50), when the short operation state is not obtained (step S50; N), the start memory notice erasure process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the short-time operation state is set (step S50), when the short-time operation state is set (step S50; Y), the notice display of the start memory display (first start memory display) in FIG. A process (step S51) for erasing the advance notice) is performed, and the start memory advance notice deleting process is terminated. In the process of clearing the notice display of the start memory display in the special figure 1 (step S51), as shown in FIG. 22, a process of changing the start memory display 60, which is a special display, to a normal display is performed. Even when it is determined in advance that a special gaming state is to be obtained, the start memory display 60 that is a special display is changed to a normal display. That is, the start memory notifying means (production control device 40) is determined by the determination means (game control device 30) to determine that the special result derivation or the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 becomes the second operation state. In this case, the notice of the first start memory is not performed.

  By such processing, the start-up memory display 60, which is a special display when it is previously determined that the condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 from the normal operation state to the short-time operation state is established, is changed to the normal display. It can be changed, and it can be prevented that the profit obtained by the player due to the advance notice is different. In addition, by changing the start memory display 60 that is a special display to the normal display, it also serves as a notice that the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed from the normal operation state to the short-time operation state, The fun of gaming can be improved.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the profits obtained by the player from being different due to the advance notice even by making the advance notice only for the second start memory from the beginning. In this case, the determination process (step j7) may be performed only in the special figure 2 game process (see FIG. 12), and the determination process (step i7) may not be performed in the special figure 1 game process (see FIG. 11). Moreover, you may make it alert | report only about 2nd starting memory | storage by control by the production | presentation control apparatus 40. FIG. In other words, the start memory notifying means (the effect control device 40) is configured to give a notice only for the second start memory.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. When there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game, the gaming machine of this modification performs a notice for the start memory using the notice for a plurality of start memories. ing.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. FIG. 24A shows a display on the display unit 43a when the start memory for deriving the special result as the result of the special figure change display game is in the third start memory c in the digestion order. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24A, a start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory c, a start memory a digested before the start memory c, and a start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory b The three types of start memory displays 60 give notice of the type of special result to be derived (here, 7, 7, 7).

  Then, from the state shown in FIG. 24 (a), when starting the special figure variation display game based on the start memory a as shown in FIG. 24 (b) and displaying the result mode as shown in FIG. 24 (c), Among the three identification symbols of left, middle, and right that display the result mode in the decorative special symbol variation display game, the left symbol is assumed to be “7” that is notified by the notice notification. Furthermore, when the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory b is started as shown in FIG. 24D from the state shown in FIG. 24C, and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the left symbol and the middle symbol among the three identification symbols of left, middle, and right that display the result mode in the decorative special symbol variation display game are “7” that is notified by the notice notification.

  Thereafter, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory c is started from the state shown in FIG. 24E as shown in FIG. 24F, and the special result “7, 7, 7 "is derived. That is, a special memory to be derived by a start memory that derives a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game and a start memory display 60 that corresponds to two start memories (displaced) to be digested before that. The type of result (symbol) is notified in advance. Furthermore, in the three special figure variation display games based on the start memory corresponding to the start memory display 60 used for the notice of notice, a continuous effect is produced in which a special result is formed step by step.

  In the effect control device 40, in order to change the start memory display 60 as described above, a start memory notice display process shown in FIG. 25 is performed. In this start memory notice display process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a hit (step S60). In the determination of whether or not this is a hit (step S60), is there a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game based on the information of the effect symbol start memory number command transmitted from the game control device 30? Is determined. In the determination of whether or not it is a hit (step S60), if it is not a hit (step S60; N), the start storage notice display process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a hit (step S60), if it is a win (step S60; Y), it is determined whether or not there are two start memories (step S61).

  In the determination of whether or not there are two start memories (step S61), it is determined whether there are two start memories to be digested before the start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether or not there are two start memories (step S61), when there are not two start memories (step S61; N), the start memory notice display process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there are two start memories (step S61), when there are two start memories (step S61; Y), a notice display including two previous start memories display (notice notice) Is displayed (step S62), and the start memory notice display process is terminated.

  When there are no two start memories, for example, there may be two or less start memories, or there may be one or zero start memories that are digested before the start memories for deriving special results. . In addition, the first start memory and the second start memory include a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure display game, and two start memories digested before the start memory. Even if both are included, it is assumed that there are not two start-up memories. That is, when there are two start memories, all three start memories, that is, a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game and two start memories to be digested before the start memory are all included. The case is the first start memory or the case where all are the second start memories.

  In the process of displaying the notice display including the previous two start memory displays (step S62), the start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game, and two digested before the start memory The start memory display 60 corresponding to the three start memories in total is changed as shown in FIG. That is, in this process, the type (symbol) of the special result to be derived is determined from information included in the symbol effect start memory number command transmitted from the effect control device 30, and the symbol is displayed on each start memory display 60. Perform the process. At this time, even when the special display is made as the start memory display 60, the type of the special result (symbol) derived by changing the display is displayed. That is, the production control device 40 serves as a notification mode changing unit that performs a notification of the start memory using the notification of a plurality of start memories.

  With the above processing, when there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure variation display game, a notice for the start memory may be performed using a plurality of notices for the start memory. It is possible to make a variety of notices and improve the interest of the game.

  Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to perform continuous notice notification over a plurality of special figure variation display games when there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. FIG. 26 (a) shows the display on the display unit 43a when the start memory for deriving the special result as the result of the special figure change display game is in the second start memory b in the digestion order. In this case, continuous notice notification is performed in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game during the period until the special result is derived. In addition, the special result derived | led-out by this starting memory | storage is a special result in which the frequency | count of execution of a round game is 15 rounds.

  The sum of the result forms based on the left, middle, and right identification symbols derived from the state shown in FIG. 26 (a) in the decorative special figure variation display game as shown in FIG. 24 (b) is the number of round games executed. (8 + 3 + 4 is 15). Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), a notification mode 62 of "V" is displayed on the display unit 43a, and a result mode by three identification symbols of left, middle, and right derived in the decorative special figure variation display game. Is informing that the number of round games to be executed is foretold.

  Thereafter, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory a is started as shown in FIG. 26D from the state shown in FIG. 26C, and the result mode is displayed as shown in FIG. Similarly, the sum of the result forms based on the three identification symbols of left, middle, and right derived in the decorative special map variation display game is equal to the number of round games executed (15 in 7 + 4 + 4). Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (f), a notification display 62 of “V” is also displayed on the display unit 43 a to notify that the sum of the result forms is announcing the number of executions of the round game. In addition, by informing that the sum of the result forms continuously notifies the number of executions of the round game, it is notified that there is a high possibility that there is a start memory for deriving a special result.

  Then, from the state shown in FIG. 26 (f), a special figure variation display game based on the start memory b is started as shown in FIG. 26 (g), and a special result is derived as shown in FIG. 26 (h). That is, the special memory to be derived in the special memory to display special results as a result of the special graphic display game, and the special graphic display game based on a plurality of start memories to be digested before that. A notice of the type of result (number of round games executed) is given.

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 26, as the start memory display 60 corresponding to the start memory for deriving the special result as the result of the special figure variation display game, the derivation of the special result having the round game execution count of 15 rounds is confirmed. Although the case where the 1st special display which alert | reports was displayed was shown, when the special display other than this or a normal display is displayed, you may make it perform the above-mentioned alerting | reporting. In particular, when the start notice display other than the first special display is performed, if the notice notification as described above is performed, the notice notice provides an effect of increasing the possibility of deriving the special result, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Furthermore, in such a case, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in which the sum of the result forms by the three identification symbols of left, middle, and right derived in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is the number of executions of a predetermined round game. It is also possible to perform such an effect that the greater the number of consecutive times, the higher the possibility that a special result will be derived.

  It should be noted that the control related to the advance notice by the decoration special figure variation display game as described above is performed in the effect control device 40. That is, also in the gaming machine of this modification, the start memory notifying means (production control device 40) has a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30). In some cases, the derivation of the special result and the type of the special result are notified as the advance notice.

  Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to the present modification is configured so that the notification in the start-up memory display 60 is performed only when the notification state becomes a high-probability notification state A2 (see FIG. 5) for notifying a high-probability state.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of the start memory display 60 on the display unit 43a. In the state shown in FIG. 27A, the notification state is a state other than the high probability notification state A2. And as shown in FIG.27 (b), with the completion | finish of a special figure fluctuation display game, the example which the alerting | reporting state became high probability alerting | reporting state A2 as shown in FIG.27 (c) was shown. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, when the notification state is other than the high-probability notification state A2, only the normal display is performed as the start-up storage display 60, and the advance notification is not performed. Yes. And as shown in FIG.27 (c), when a alerting | reporting state turns into high probability alerting | reporting state A2, notice alerting | reporting is performed. By doing so, it is possible to know in advance when the special result is derived in a high probability state in which the next special result is almost promised, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine as described above executes a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning opening (the first start winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7), and the result of the variable display game is a special result. A gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player in the event that it becomes a plurality, up to a predetermined upper limit number of rights to execute a variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the starting winning opening as a starting memory A start storage means (game control device 30) that can store and extract various random values for each start storage, and compares the random number stored in the start storage means with a determination value at a predetermined timing. Information relating to determination means (game control device 30) for determination, game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means, and information on the result of the variable display game based on start-up memory And a start memory notification means (effect control device 40), and the special results include a plurality of types of special results with different game modes in the special game state, and the determination means is special based on the start memory. When there is a start memory for providing a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination means, the start memory notifying means includes a special result selecting means (game control device 30) for selecting the type of the result. As the advance notice, the derivation of the special result and the type of the special result are notified.

  Accordingly, it is provided with a start memory notifying means for notifying information related to the result of the variable display game based on the start memory, and the start memory notifying means derives a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determining means. When there is, the derivation of the special result and the type of the special result are notified as the advance notice, so that it is possible to predict the earned amount of the game when the variable display game is won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest, particularly when a special result with less play is derived, without the player having excessive expectations compared to the case of simply reporting a missed hit.

  Also, the special variable winning device 10 that converts the closed state in which the game ball cannot flow into the special winning opening and the open state in which the game ball can flow in, and the special variable winning device 10 is converted into the open state in the special game state. And a special prize-winning device control means (game control device 30) that performs a predetermined number of round games to be converted into a closed state based on the establishment of a predetermined closing condition, and a plurality of special results are round games in a special gaming state. The special winning device control means sets the number of round games to be executed in the special game state according to the selection result of the special result by the special result selection means (game control device 30), and notifies the start memory notification. If the result of determination by the determination means is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game, the means (production control device 40) So that to inform the number of times of execution of the technique.

  Therefore, the start memory notifying means notifies the number of executions of the round game as the advance notice when there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determining means. You can predict how much you will earn if you win. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest, particularly when a special result with less play is derived, without the player having excessive expectations compared to the case of simply reporting a missed hit.

  Further, the start memory notifying means (the effect control device 40) notifies the preliminary notice information (the effect control device 40) that notifies the preliminary notice information that the number of times of execution of the round game based on the determination result by the determining means is less than the number of times of execution of the round game. Control device 40) and suggestion notification means (effect control device 40) for indicating that the notification is a provisional notification.

  Therefore, the start memory notifying means notifies the preliminary notice information that the number of times of execution of the round game based on the determination result by the determination means is less than the number of times of execution of the round game as the preliminary notice notice. Since it is provided with suggestion notification means for indicating and indicating that it is, it is possible to make various notifications and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the number of round games executed less than the number of times of execution based on the determination result by the determination means is notified as the provisional advance notice, it is possible to predict at least the amount of the ball to be obtained when the variable display game is won. In addition, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest, especially when a special result with less play is derived without the player having excessive expectations. In addition, when a preliminary notice is given, a special result with more balls than expected by the player is derived, or more round games are executed than the notice in a special gaming state (so-called promotion). It is possible to improve the fun of the game by giving the player a sense of profit. In addition, it is expected that more round games will be executed during the special game state than the notice notification, and the interest in the special game state can be improved.

  Further, the start memory notifying means (production control device 40) determines from the preliminary notice to the determination means (game control device 30) with a predetermined probability during the period from the occurrence of the start memory to the start of the variable display game based on the start memory. Provisional notice changing means (effect control device 40) is provided for changing the notice notice to the notice of the number of times of execution of the round game based on the determination result.

  Accordingly, the start memory notification means notifies the number of round games executed based on the determination result by the determination means from the provisional advance notification with a predetermined probability during the period from the occurrence of the start memory to the start of the variable display game based on the start memory. Since provisional notice changing means for changing the notice notice is provided, the notice notice can be made various and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the preliminary notice is notified of the number of times less than the number of executions of the round game based on the determination result by the determination means, the notice result is changed, so that the special result having more balls than the player expects. The derivation of the game will be announced, giving the player a sense of gain and improving the fun of the game. In addition, the notice of notice may be changed during the period from the occurrence of the start memory to the start of the variable display game based on the start memory, so that the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time, and the interest of the game is improved. can do.

  In addition, a probability of either a normal probability state in which the probability that a special result is derived in a variable display game is a normal probability or a high probability state in which a probability that a special result is derived is higher than the normal probability. A plurality of settings including probability setting means (game control device 30) for setting a state, a high probability notification state for notifying a high probability state, and a latent notification state for not reporting at least a high probability state, Notification state setting means (effect control device 40) for setting any of the notification states to the notification state, and the start memory notification means (effect control device 40) is determined by the determination means (game control device 30). As a result of the determination, for a start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game, an arbitrary value selected from the number of times that can be executed as a round game with a predetermined probability is notified as a notice. An effect notice notification means (effect control device 40) is provided, and the notification state setting means includes addition means (effect control device 40) for adding and storing the number of executions of the round game notified by the notice notification in the latent notification state. The probability state is notified when the addition result by the adding means becomes a predetermined value or more.

  Therefore, the start memory notifying means notifies the user of any value selected from the number of times that can be executed as a round game with a predetermined probability for the start memory that does not derive a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determining means. The notice state setting means includes addition means for adding and storing the number of executions of the round game notified by the notice notice in the latent notice state, and the addition result by the addition means is displayed. Since the probability state is notified when the value exceeds a predetermined value, it is possible to make various notifications and improve the fun of the game. That is, the notice notification can be used not only for notifying the jackpot but also for the effect relating to the notification of the probability state, thereby improving the fun of the game.

  Further, the start winning opening has a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening (normally variable winning apparatus 7), and the starting storage means (game control apparatus 30) is a game to the first starting winning opening 13. First start storage means (game control device 30) for storing a winning of a ball up to a predetermined upper limit number as a first start memory, and a predetermined upper limit for a winning of a game ball to a second start winning opening as a second start memory And a second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the first execution display game based on the first start storage and the second start storage memory. When the second variation display game is executed on the basis of the first start memory, the second variation display game based on the second start memory is prioritized over the first variation display game based on the first start memory. It is executed, and the establishment of a predetermined condition Accordingly, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 and the normal variation winning device 7 which are converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening and a second state in which a game ball can be won, and An operation state setting means (game control device 30) for setting either the first operation state or the second operation state in which the normally variable prize-winning device 7 is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state; The start memory notifying means (the effect control device 40) does not perform a notice of the first start memory when the special game state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 are the second operation state. ing.

  Therefore, when the special gaming state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device are in the second operation state, the start memory notification means does not perform the advance notification regarding the first start memory, so that the player can be obtained by the advance notification. Profits can be prevented from differing. Since the second variation display game based on the second start memory is executed in preference to the first variation display game based on the first start memory, when the operation state of the normal variation prize winning device is the second operation state, 1 Start memory is not easily digested. Here, if it is a player who knows the information related to the advance notice, for example, if it is predicted that there is a special result with a lot of balls in the first start memory, the player stops the launch of the game ball and stops the second. An increase in starting memory is prevented and the first starting memory is digested. In addition, when it is predicted that the first start memory has a special result with a small number of balls, the player expects that a special result with a large number of balls will be derived in the second start memory, so that the second start memory Game balls will be fired so that increases. That is, the player who knows the advance notice information about the start memory can advance the game more advantageously than the player who does not know, so there is a possibility that the difference in the profits obtained and the fairness of the game may be lost. . Therefore, when the special game state and the operation state of the normally variable winning device are the second operation state, a fair game should be given to any player by not giving notice of the first start memory. Can do.

  Further, the start memory notifying means (the effect control device 40) is configured to give a notice only for the second start memory.

  Therefore, since the start memory notification means performs the advance notification only for the second start storage, it is possible to prevent the profit obtained by the player from being different due to the advance notification. That is, by performing the advance notice only for the second start memory that is digested in preference to the first start memory, as described above, the player who knows the notice information about the start memory and the player who does not know It is possible to prevent the difference in profits that can be obtained and to play a fair game for any player.

  Further, the start memory notifying means (the effect control device 40) notifies the information on the result of the variable display game based on each start memory, and the result of the determination by the determination means (game control device 30), the result of the variable display game. When there is a start memory for deriving a special result, a notification mode changing means (effect control device 40) is provided for performing a notification of the start memory using the notification of a plurality of start memories.

  Therefore, the start memory notifying unit notifies the information on the result of the variable display game based on each start memory, and there is a start memory for deriving a special result as a result of the variable display game as a result of the determination by the determination unit. Since the notification mode change means for performing the notification of the start memory using the notification of the plurality of start memories is provided, it is possible to predict the earned amount of the game when the variable display game is won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest, particularly when a special result with less play is derived, without the player having excessive expectations compared to the case of simply reporting a missed hit. In addition, a variety of notifications can be made, and the fun of the game can be improved.

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

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

7 Ordinary variable prize winning device (starting prize opening, second starting prize opening)
10 Special Variable Prize Winner 13 First Start Prize (Start Prize)
30 Game control device (start storage means, determination means, game execution control means, special result selection means, special winning device control means, probability setting means, first start storage means, second start storage means, operation state setting means)
40 effect control device (starting memory notification means, provisional advance notification means, suggestion notification means, provisional notification change means, notification state setting means, effect announcement notification means, addition means, notification mode change means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening, a plurality of up to a predetermined upper limit number can be stored as the starting memory for the right to execute the variable display game, and various random values are extracted for each starting memory. Starting storage means for storing;
Determination means for comparing and determining a random value stored in the start storage means at a predetermined timing with a determination value;
Game execution control means for executing the variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means;
Start memory notifying means for notifying information regarding the result of the variable display game based on the start memory, and
The special result includes a plurality of types of special results having different game modes in the special gaming state, and the determination unit includes a special result selection unit that selects the type of the special result based on the start memory,
The starting storage notification means, the result of the determination by the pre-Symbol judging means, if there is the start memory to derive the special results as a result of the variable display games, the notice the special result derivation and the special results as notification The type of
The start prize opening has a first start prize opening and a second start prize opening,
The starting storage means stores a first starting storage means for storing a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening as a first starting storage up to a predetermined upper limit number, and winning a gaming ball in the second starting winning opening. Second starting storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as the second starting storage,
An ordinary variable winning device for converting into a first state in which a game ball cannot win in the second start winning port and a second state in which a game ball can win, based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
An operation state setting for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device to one of a first operation state and a second operation state in which the normal variation winning device is more likely to be in the second state than the first operation state. Means, and
The start memory notifying means does not perform the advance notice regarding the first start memory when the special game state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device are the second operation state. Machine.

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