JP5411632B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the present invention, after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, a start storage means for storing a right to execute a variable display game for stopping and displaying a result mode as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range, and execution based on the start memory And a variable display device for displaying the variable display game to be configured so that a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode. Related to the gaming machine.

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

  In recent years, in a state where the start memory is stored in the start storage means and waiting for the variable display game, a random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance, and the random value is the jackpot value. Game machine with a function of giving a notice that a special gaming state will occur in a variable display game executed from that time, that is, by digesting the start memory stored before the start memory Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The notice effect in the conventional gaming machine can be changed by changing the display of the start memory for the notice object to a display different from the normal, or forcibly reaching in the variable display game executed before the start memory for the notice object. It was something that generated.

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  However, in the conventional notice effect, the effect mode is monotonous, so it is not entertaining, and the change display game that is executed before the notice object change display game, that is, the change in which the notice effect is actually performed. Since it was not known what kind of game the display game would be, it would be difficult to perform the notice effect over time, or the notice effect could not be effectively performed hidden behind the effect of the variable display game itself, etc. There was a problem.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a start storage means for storing a right to execute a variable display game for displaying and displaying a result mode in a predetermined upper limit range after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner, and a start storage. A variable display device that displays a variable display game executed based on the game, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode. In the gaming machine configured as described above, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by effectively making a notice.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1, within a predetermined upper limit number range, uses the execution right of the variable display game for stopping and displaying the result mode as the start memory after the plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner. Starting storage means for storing in;
A variable display device for displaying the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory,
In the gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode,
Predetermining means for preliminarily determining that the variation display game based on the start memory is a specific variation display game for the start memory stored in the start storage means and before the execution of the variation display game.
A stop time for stopping and displaying the result mode in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means A stop time changing means for changing from a stop time to a specific stop time;
A notice effect means for performing a notice effect for the start-up memory determined by the prior determination means to execute the specific variable display game at the specific stop time;
The specific stop time includes a plurality of specific stop times having different lengths,
The notice effect means is
Elapsed time notification means for recognizing to the player whether the normal stop time or the specific stop time with the passage of the stop time is recognizable ,
The elapsed time notification means includes:
An elapsed time display unit for displaying the elapsed time from the start to the end of the specific stop time;
An arrival display section for notifying that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time;
It is characterized by providing .

Here, the variable display game may be played by a special figure display for displaying the variable display game, or may be played by both the special figure display and a display device for displaying effects.
The specific variation display game is a variation display game in which the result is a special result mode, a variation display game in which the intermediate result is reach, or a variable display game in which the intermediate result is a specific reach (for example, special reach). . Note that the result or intermediate result may include any one of the above, or any combination or all of them.
Further, the timing for performing the start memory pre-determination may be when the determination target start memory is generated (at the time of start winning), or may be at another time, before the variable display game based on the determination target start memory is performed. Any time.
In addition, the stop time of the variable display game of all the start memories stored before the start memory determined by the prior determination means may be changed, or some of the variable display games may be stopped. You may make it change time.
The “normal stop time” is a stop time when it is not determined that the specific variable display game is to be executed by the prior determination, and the “specific stop time” is a time longer than the normal stop time. Short time is acceptable.
In addition, the “variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means” includes the start memory to be determined (start winning prize) The change display game being executed at the time may or may not be included. Moreover, you may make it switch whether the change display game currently performed by the start winning time is included.
The “preliminary determination means” includes a big hit prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not the result will be a big hit, and a fluctuation for determining in advance the execution mode of the variable display game (for example, whether or not to reach). Either or both of the pattern prior determination means are included.
In addition, the notice effect is one that suggests the establishment of a special result mode (special gaming state), suggests the occurrence of a reach, suggests the occurrence of a specific reach (for example, special reach), suggests a miss.
The notice effect is performed by a liquid crystal display image, sound, light emission mode, vibration, and the like.
When the notice effect is performed on the liquid crystal display image, for example, the start memory display displayed corresponding to the start memory is changed, or the character or character information is displayed.
Also, when changing the start memory display mode as a notice effect, the display mode is different from the normal start memory display, such as a color change, a size change, a shape change, or another image. Anything.
Further, a notice may be given over a plurality of variable display games, and in that case, a notice may be given in all the variable display games, or a part of the plurality of variable display games may be notified.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the result mode is stopped and displayed in the variation display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination means. Since the stop time changing means for changing the stop time from the normal stop time to a specific stop time is provided, it is possible to increase the player's expectation by effectively performing the advance notice. In other words, since the time for executing the notice can be surely secured, the notice can be effectively performed. In addition, a notice of occurrence of a specific variable display game can be given by an unprecedented novel and clear method in which the progress of the variable display game changes as usual, and the interest and expectation of the game can be enhanced. Further, if the stop time during the notice period is shortened, the time until the noticeable variable display game is executed can be shortened, and the player can be prevented from feeling irritated. In this case, the reach should not be generated in the variable display game during the notice period, or the notice may be given only when there is a variable display game that does not reach during the notice period. Is desirable. Further, if the stop time during the advance notice period is lengthened, the occurrence of the advance notice can be clarified, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

In addition , since there is a notice effect means for performing a notice effect for the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior decision means at a specific stop time, the notice effect is effective within a predetermined time. It is possible to perform a notice effect by an unprecedented novel method such as a notice effect at a stop time. In addition, by making the specific stop time longer than the normal stop time, it is possible to provide a notice effect with high interest and expectation.
Further, the notice effect means includes an elapsed time notifying means for recognizing to the player whether the stop time is a normal stop time or a specific stop time, so that the stop time is included in the stop time. It is possible to visually enhance the effect of the notice effect such as the possibility of derivation of the special result mode as the length of the time increases, and the interest and expectation during the stop time can be greatly enhanced.

Further , the specific stop time has a plurality of specific stop times having different lengths, the elapsed time notification means includes an elapsed time display unit for displaying the elapsed time from the start to the end of the specific stop time, and the elapsed time An arrival display unit that notifies that each specific stop time has been reached, so that the longer the stop time is extended during the stop time, the higher the possibility that the special result mode will be derived The effect of the production can be visually enhanced, and the interest and expectation during the stop time can be greatly enhanced.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , comprising monitoring means for monitoring a winning of a game ball in a specific area during the specific stop time,
The notice effect unit determines an execution mode of the notice effect based on a monitoring result of the monitoring unit.

Here, the “specific area” includes a start winning opening that generates start memory by winning, a normal start gate that generates start memory of a variable display game different from the above-mentioned variable display game by passing a game ball, and a prize by winning For example, a general winning opening that generates a ball.
The “execution mode” includes whether or not to give a notice, the number of executions, the kind of notice, and the like.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the monitoring means for monitoring the winning of the game ball in the specific area at the specific stop time is provided, and the notice effect means is based on the monitoring result of the monitor means. Therefore, the presentation is determined by an unprecedented novel method in which the determination of the notice effect changes depending on the winning situation of the game ball, which can greatly enhance the interest. Further, if the specific area is a start winning opening that generates start memory by winning, the effect is further enhanced. That is, when the starting memory reaches the upper limit, the player will not be interested in winning the game ball to the starting winning opening with a small number of normal winning balls. However, according to the present invention, the starting memory is limited to the upper limit. Even after reaching the above, it is possible to increase the expectation for the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (overflow winning), and it is possible to prevent so-called stoppage after the start memory reaches the upper limit. In particular, as a result of the notice effect, a variable display game with a high expectation after that, that is, a variable display game with a high probability of occurrence of a special gaming state will occur. (During the stoppage period), the number of players who make stop-stops will increase further. However, in the present invention, even in such a case, stop-stops can be prevented, and the adverse effect of performing the notice effect is reduced. Can be prevented. Further, if the stop time is lengthened in order to enhance the effect, the stoppage period becomes longer and the operation of the game shop is lowered. However, even in this case, stoppage can be prevented.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect , wherein the notice effect means has a possibility that the result form of the variable display game based on the start memory of the notice object becomes the special result form. A reliability notification means for reporting the reliability of the height of
The reliability notification means changes the reliability of notification according to an increase in the number of winning game balls in the specific area.

Here, the “reliability” is a high possibility that the special result mode is derived in the variable display game, and it can be said that the higher the reliability, the higher the possibility that the special result mode is obtained. The notification of the reliability may be performed not only by a numerical value but also by a character or character information.
Further, it is desirable that the reliability of notification is increased as the number of winning prizes increases. However, the reliability to be notified every time the number of winning prizes is not necessarily increased.

According to the invention described in claim 3 , the notice effect means changes the reliability with which the variable display game becomes a special result mode in accordance with an increase in the number of winning game balls in the specific area. The effect of the invention described in 2 can be further enhanced. In particular, since the reliability of the notice effect changes as the start winning overflow prize occurs, it is possible to prevent the stoppage for a long period of time.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the stop time changing means is configured such that the result form of the specific variable display game is changed from the special result form by the prior determination means. If it is determined to be, it is assumed that the change control is performed so that the probability of changing to a specific stop time longer than the case where it is determined not to be the special result mode is increased,
The notice effect means means that when the specific stop time ends, the specific stop time notifies the player of which specific stop time among the plurality of specific stop times is identifiable. Features.

According to the invention described in claim 4 , the stop time changing means is determined not to be the special result aspect when the prior determination means determines that the result aspect of the specific variable display game is the special result aspect. Because the change control is performed so that the probability of changing to a specific stop time longer than that in the case where the stop time is longer, the longer the stop time is extended during the stop time, the higher the possibility of deriving the special result mode is. A notice effect can be made, and the interest and expectation during the stoppage time can be greatly enhanced. Further, when the specific stop time ends, the notice effect means informs the player of which specific stop time the specific stop time was among the plurality of specific stop times, so that the stop can be identified. The effect of the notice effect by the length of time can be enhanced.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, wherein the game machine is stored before the start-up memory determined by the prior determination means to execute the specific variation display game. Fluctuation display time changing means for changing a fluctuation display time for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of identification information in a fluctuation display game based on start memory from a normal fluctuation display time to a specific fluctuation display time;
Based on the occurrence timing of the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination unit, the stop time changing unit changes the stop time to the specific stop time, or the variation Selecting means for selecting whether to change the variable display time to the specific variable display time by a display time changing means;
Preliminary notice for performing the start-up effect on the start-up memory determined by the pre-determination means to execute the specific variable display game at the specific stop time or the specific variable display time based on the selection result by the selection means Directing means;
It is provided with.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the stop time is changed to the specific stop time by the stop time changing means based on the generation timing of the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination means. Or a selection means for selecting whether the change display time is changed to a specific change display time by the change display time changing means, so that more efficient depending on the timing of the start winning (start memory) to be notified Good notice effect will be executed. That is, if the start winning is during the execution of the variable display game, the notice effect is started from the stop period of the variable display game, and if the start winning is during the stop of the variable display game, the notice effect is changed to the next change. It becomes possible to start during the execution period of the display game, which is extremely effective in that the notice effect can be executed for a longer period.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5 , wherein the specific variable display time and the specific stop time are set to the same length of time,
The notice effect unit performs the same notice effect during the specific change display time or the specific stop time.

According to the invention described in claim 6 , the specific change display time and the specific stop time are set to the same length of time, and the notice effect means has the same notice in the specific change display time or the specific stop time. Since the effect is performed, the notice effect can be executed without any problem even if it is executed in either the fluctuation period or the stop period. For example, when a pre-determined time for a movie or the like is adopted, it is extremely effective in terms of control.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the player's expectation should be able to notice effectively.

1 is a front view of a gaming board of a gaming machine showing the configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the distribution ratio of each jackpot in the special figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port SW monitoring process. It is a figure for explaining a notice production command. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination value of a fluctuation pattern random number. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination value of a fluctuation pattern random number. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure change stop processing. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the variable display game when not performing specific notice. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the variable display game in the case of performing a specific notice. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode in the display part of a specific notice. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a continuous notice setting process. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the variable display game in the case of not performing the specific notice in a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the variable display game in the case of performing the specific notice in a 1st modification. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution aspect of the variable display game in the case of performing the specific notice in a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the display part in the specific notice in a 3rd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the display part in the specific notice in a 4th 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 game board 1 surrounded by a guide rail 2 and having a game area 1a on the front side where a game ball is launched to play a game. A machine frame that is an outer frame of the gaming machine and is fixed to the island facility, a clear member holding frame that covers the front surface of the game area 1a, a front frame to which the game board 1 is attached, and a game that is provided below the game area 1a. An illustration of an operation panel having an upper plate and a lower plate for containing a ball and having an operation handle for a player to perform a launch operation is omitted.

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

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

  Also, in the game area 1a, a normal map start gate 4, a normal map memory display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a normal map variable display game that is a normal variable display game, and a normal map variable display as a normal variable display device. A general-purpose display 5 for displaying a game is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 forming a first start winning area and a normal electric winning device 7 forming a second start winning area are provided. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the ordinary electric winning device 7, a special figure variation display game is executed.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a special figure display 8 for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display device, and a special figure memory display for displaying the number of unprocessed special figure fluctuation display games (special figure start memory). A vessel 18 is provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 15, the common figure display 5, the special figure display 8, and the special figure storage display 18 are integrated as a segment LED together with a game state display LED (not shown) indicating a game state. Is provided. In addition, you may provide the round number indicator (LED) which displays the round number (2R, 8R, 15R) at the time of becoming a special game state.

  In addition, 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 the special winning opening is closed depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a state (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) and an out hole 11 for collecting a game ball that has not won a winning opening are provided. Yes. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, a state in which the normal map change display game cannot be started, for example, a state in which the normal map change display game has already been performed and the normal map change display game has not been completed, or the normal map change display game has been hit, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. In the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure change display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value, A special result mode (specific result) will be derived by hitting the normal map change display game. In addition, the hit probability of the normal map display game is relatively high (for example, 255/256). Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on the general map memory display 15 provided with LEDs.

  The normal map display game is executed by the general map display 5 provided in the game area 1a. The common map indicator 5 is composed of LEDs that indicate hits as normal identification information (general symbols and normal symbols) and LEDs that indicate deviation as normal identification information, and alternately blinks the two LEDs. Ordinary identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, one of the LEDs is turned on to display the result. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43, and in this case, as a normal identification information, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes a special result mode (specific result), the open / close members 7a and 7a of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 are set for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3). For 2 seconds). Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7, and the special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  The normal electric winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, which are disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced apart by about the diameter of a game ball. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is maintained. However, since the first start winning opening 13 is provided above, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal-variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is normally opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The electric winning device 7 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  A first special figure start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the first start winning opening 13, and based on detecting a game ball by the first special figure start opening SW13a, a special game as an auxiliary game is provided. A start right to start the figure change display game (special change display game) is generated. In addition, a second special figure starting port SW7d (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the ordinary electric prize winning device 7, and a special ball as an auxiliary game is also detected by detecting a game ball at the second special figure starting port SW7d. A start right to start the figure change display game (special change display game) is generated. The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a special figure start memory within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Then, the special figure starting memory is displayed on the special figure memory display 18. In response to the display on the special figure storage display 18, a special special figure start storage display 51 (for example, see FIG. 15) is displayed on the start storage display section 50 of the display unit 43a. The start memory display unit 50 may be formed by a display device different from the display device 43 in addition to those formed on the screen of the display device 43 on which the special figure variation display game is displayed.

  The special figure fluctuation display game is executed by a special figure display 8 (fluctuation display device) provided in the game area 1a, and a plurality of special identification information (special figure, special symbol) is variably displayed. After that, the predetermined result mode (stop 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. That is, the special figure display 8 and the display device 43 constitute a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. And as a result of this special figure change display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 8 becomes a special result mode, it becomes a big hit and becomes a special game state (so-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode. Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the display device 43 without providing the special-figure display 8 in the gaming machine.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is arranged inside the big prize opening (winning area).

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 includes a game control device 30 as a game control means for controlling a special figure variation display game performed on the special figure display 8, and an effect from the game control apparatus 30. There is provided an effect control device 40 as an effect control means for controlling the effect of the decoration special figure variation display game on the display device 43 based on the control 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, the internal CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit and performs calculation control, and also determines a big hit random number and a big hit symbol for determining big hits and losing of the special figure variation display game. For example, a random number value such as a big hit symbol random number, a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation pattern in a special figure fluctuation display game, and a hit determination random number in a normal figure fluctuation display game are also generated. The jackpot symbol random number also has a function as a type determining random number for determining the type of the special gaming state.

  In the RAM 31c inside the game one-chip microcomputer 31, an ON signal of a first special figure start port SW13a provided in the first start prize opening 13 and a second special figure start port SW7d provided in the ordinary electric prize winning device 7 is provided. And the like, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. That is, the winning of the game ball detected by the CPU 31a is stored in the RAM 31c as the start winning.

  A game control program and control data are written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, and the occurrence of a big hit in each special figure variation display game is determined in accordance with the various random numbers described above. A jackpot determination value for determining a jackpot symbol for determining a jackpot symbol, a variation pattern determination value for determining a variation pattern, and the like are stored. In addition, a hit determination value of the normal map change display game and a change pattern of the normal view change display game (first change display time and second change display time as the change display time) are also stored.

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

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

  In addition, various control signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and via a non-illustrated output port and driver, the special figure display 8, the special figure storage display 18, the common figure display 5, the common figure storage display 15, The electric power is output to the external terminal board 16 connected to the power train SOL 7b, the special winning opening SOL 10b, the management device outside the gaming machine, the payout control device 125, and the effect control device 40.

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

  This effect control device 40 is based on various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 40d (under the control of the game control device 30). Control is performed. Also, the input / output interface 40e receives a detection signal from an effect button 41 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, and the effect control device 40 is based on this detection signal (external input) ( The control of the game effect is performed (under the control of the game control device 30).

  Further, 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 to the game board 1 via an output port and a driver (not shown). It is output to the accessory driving motor 42 of the movable rendering device provided, the various LED boards 44 equipped with decorative LEDs provided on the game board 1 and the clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1, and the like. Is to be done. Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40g, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40g to the display device 43. Further, a control signal related to the control of sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound LSI 40i, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound LSI 40i to the speaker 45.

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

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

  In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 3, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed, and then power failure recovery processing (step S2) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, an interrupt prohibition process (step S4) is performed, and an initial value random number update process (step S5) for updating the initial value of a random number such as a big hit random number or a big hit symbol random number and breaking the temporal regularity of the random number. )I do. Thereafter, processing for permitting an interrupt (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), a power failure process (step S8) is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

  In the power failure process (step S8), first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. Then, processing for turning off all output ports is performed, and processing for clearing the power failure inspection area is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31c is turned off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31c, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31c before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in this timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step S10) is performed. Next, various sensors (first special figure starting port SW13a, second special figure starting port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, out of ball SW122 Etc.) is performed (step S11). Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S12) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power SOL7b).

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

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

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

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S17) among the above processes, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, A random number value for hitting determination of the ordinary figure is extracted and stored as the ordinary figure starting memory. After that, the hit determination random number value stored at the start of the normal map change display game based on the normal map start memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 31b to determine whether the normal map change display game is missed. Process. Then, after the normal identification information is variably displayed on the normal display 5 for a predetermined time, a process for displaying a general variability display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a, Control is performed to release 7a as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  The operation state of the normal electric winning device 7 includes two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). In addition, when the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 is opened as a result of a win-change game, the open time is the first open time (for example, 0.3 seconds). The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once). The short-time operation state is a state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal operation state. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, Thus, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased (normal state in a short time state). Further, in the short-time operation state, when the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 is released as a result of hitting the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time is the second opening time (for example, 1.5 seconds) ( The release period extension state), and the number of releases for one hit result of the normal-variation display game is the second release number (for example, 3 times) (open pattern change state). Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of winning the normal map display game is always 255/256. It should be noted that the probability may be lower than this probability in the normal operation state, and controlled so as to have this probability only in the short-time operation state (normal probability fluctuation state). That is, in the short-time operation state, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the ordinary electric winning device 7 and start of the special figure variable display game is easier. is there.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special figure game process (step S16), the detection signal of the game ball is input from the first special figure starting port SW13a provided in the first starting winning port 13 On the basis of this, a big hit random number of the special figure fluctuation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a special figure starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Similarly, by inputting a game ball detection signal from the second special figure starting port SW7d provided in the ordinary electric winning device 7, a big hit random number of the special figure variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c with a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, the process of storing up to 4) as special figure start memory is performed.

  Further, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory, the big hit random number stored in the special figure start memory is used as the big hit judgment value (specific value) for the special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. The comparison is performed, and a process of determining a miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the special figure starting memory number. Also, a process for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number is performed. Further, when the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, a process of selecting a special result mode based on the big hit symbol random number is performed.

  Here, there are two probabilities, the normal probability state (first probability state) and the high probability state (second probability state), in the probability state, which is the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game. There is a state, and the game control device 30 sets any one probability state. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of a jackpot result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. For example, the probability of a jackpot result in the normal probability state is 1/99, and the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability state is 1 / 9.9, ten times that of the normal probability state. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit random number. In the high probability state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific values, and the specific values (first determination value, second determination value) are compared with the big hit random number. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit.

  If a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, the probability state is changed to a high probability state until the special figure variation display game is executed four times after the special game state ends (so-called number of times cut off). ). Further, when a special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the high probability state, the normal probability state is once set regardless of the probability state. Then, after the special gaming state ends, the high probability state is entered again. In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a probability variation control means capable of controlling the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game is in the special result mode in either the normal probability state or the high probability state. In addition, it can be said that the game control device 30 constitutes a probability variation control means for controlling the occurrence of the special game state in a high probability state with a higher probability than the normal probability state after the special game state is finished.

  In addition, as described above, there are a normal operation state and a short-time operation state as the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7, and there are a normal probability state and a high probability state as the probability states in the special figure variation display game. The combination of these forms three gaming states, a normal gaming state, a probability variation (probability variation) state, and a short-time gaming state, and the game control device 30 sets any one gaming state based on a predetermined condition. ing. The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is a normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a normal probability state. Further, the probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is a short-time operation state and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the ordinary electric winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state. In other words, the short-time gaming state and the probability variation state form a specific gaming state in which it is easy to acquire the right to execute the variable display game by changing the conversion control of the ordinary electric winning device 7. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as execution right generation facilitating means for facilitating generation of the right to execute the variable display game during the occurrence of the specific game state. In addition, you may provide what is called a latent probability change state in which the operation state of the normal electric winning device 7 is a normal operation state and the probability state is a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 30 determines a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the special figure start memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). Then, a pre-reading process (preliminary determination process) is performed to determine whether or not a special figure variation display game is missed or a big hit (special result mode type) or reach is generated. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information.

  Here, the reach (reach state) includes the display device 43 whose display state can be changed, and the display device 43 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are preliminarily displayed. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the specified special result mode is achieved, a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. The display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is a special result mode even when the display control of the display device 43 progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state when the display control of the display device 43 progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

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

  Then, in the game control device 30, based on the determination result of the start memory as described above, after the special identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure display 8, a special figure fluctuation display game for displaying the stop is displayed. I do. In addition, the game control device 30 displays a special display variation display game (display control device) that displays the special identification information on the display device 43 in a variable manner for a predetermined time and then stops the display based on the determination result of the start memory as described above. (Via 40). That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variation display control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory.

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

  When there is no special figure start memory, the normal state A1 (waiting for customer) is entered, and the generation of the special figure start memory is awaited. Even in a state where there is a special figure start memory, after the special figure variation display game where the result is out of play or after the big hit state A3 (special game state) is finished, the normal state A1 is once set. If there is a special figure start memory in the normal state A1, the special figure fluctuation display state A2 is entered, and the special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The special figure fluctuation display state A2 is a state in which the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and when the special result mode is derived as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game (when the big hit condition is satisfied), the big hit state The process shifts to A3 and enters a special game state. If the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the big hit condition in the special figure fluctuation display state A2, the process returns to the normal state A1.

  The big hit state A3 is a state in which a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special game state is finished in the big hit state A3, the state returns to the normal state A1.

  In addition, in the game control device 30, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, a special result mode is displayed on the special figure display 8, and a process for generating a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special figure display 8 is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit random number. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure display unit 8 performs control to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as a process for generating the special game state, for example, the open / close door 10a of the special variable prize winning device 10 is opened by the big prize opening SOL10b, thereby allowing the game ball to flow into the big prize opening. Take control. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 0.3 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 2 times). Thereby, the gaming machine 100 functions as a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that can give a predetermined gaming value to the player based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.

  In addition, in the game control device 30, detection signals of game balls input from sensors (first special figure start port SW13a, second special figure start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. Based on this, the payout control device 125 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device.

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

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

  There are 15 special rounds in the special gaming state per 15R (symbol), 8R rounds in the special gaming state is 8 rounds (symbol), and rounds in the special gaming state. Three types are set per 2R (symbol) in which the number is 2 rounds.

  In the special game state (first special game state) based on around 15R and around 8R, the opening time of the big prize opening in each round is the first open time (25 seconds), and the special game state (second game) based on around 2R In the special game state (2), the opening time of the special winning opening is a second opening time (0.3 seconds) shorter than the first opening time. Here, in the special gaming state based on 2R, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 0.3 seconds is performed twice with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done.

  That is, the first special gaming state in which the period of 15R and the period of 8R are executed for a predetermined period is generated, and the second special gaming state in which the period of execution is set to be shorter than that of the first special gaming state. Is to execute. As the special game state, either the first special game state or the second special game state capable of providing a profit smaller than the first special game state is selected (based on the jackpot symbol random number value). It can be said that. It should be noted that giving a small profit means that the special variable winning device 10 that is opened in a special gaming state has a short opening time and a small number of times of opening, as well as a small number of gaming balls and a prize at the time of winning. It may be that there are few spheres.

  In addition, after each special game state is finished, the game state is changed to a probability variation state until the special figure variation display game is executed four times (so-called number cut). If the special result mode is derived in the four special figure variation display games in which the gaming state is changed to the probability variation state, the probability variation state ends at that time, and after the special gaming state ends, the four special features are again performed. Until the graphic variation display game is executed, the gaming state is in a probability variation state. Then, when it is around 15R and around 8R (in the case of the first special game state), after the four special figure change display games in which the probability state becomes the high probability state, that is, the probability state After all of the results of the four special figure variation display games in which the game is in a high probability state are out of place, the gaming state is changed to the short-time gaming state until 40 special figure variation display games are executed. In addition, when it is around 2R (in the case of the second special gaming state), after the four special figure variation display games in which the probability state becomes the high probability state is finished, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Become. However, when the probability variation state and the short-time operation state are about 2R, the gaming state is changed to the short-time gaming state until the 40th special-figure variation display game is executed after the probability variation state ends.

  That is, the game control device 30 acquires the right to execute the variable display game by changing the conversion control of the normal electric prize winning device 7 within a period during which the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special gaming state is ended. Specific game state generation means for generating a specific game state (probability variation state, short-time game state) that facilitates In addition, the game control device 30 constitutes a specific game state continuation number selection means for selecting the number of times of the variable display game that will end the specific game state from a predetermined number of times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the selection probability of the special result mode is 15% of the probability of being selected per 2R, and the probability of being selected per 8R. The probability of selecting 80% and per 15R is 5%. That is, the game control device 30 extracts a random number (big hit symbol random number) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the ordinary electric winning device 7), and the extracted random number value On the basis of this, an additional game value determining means for determining whether or not to add an additional game value separately from the special game state, or determining an additional game value amount to be added.

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

  Then, it is determined whether or not the game process timer set in each process relating to the execution of the special figure variation display game has expired (step S32). In the determination of whether or not the game process timer has expired (step S32), when the game process timer has not expired (step S32; No), the special figure fluctuation control process relating to the control of the special figure fluctuation display game. (Step S44) is performed and the special figure game process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the game process timer has expired (step S32), if the game process timer has expired (step S32; Yes), the game process number acquired by acquiring the game process number A game branching process (step S33) for selecting a process to be executed based on the above is performed.

  In the game branch process (step S33), when the game process number is 0, it is necessary to monitor the start of special symbol variation and perform special symbol variation start setting, production setting, or special diagram routine processing. A special figure routine process (step S34) for setting various information is performed. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 1, a special figure first half variation start process (step S35) for setting information related to the first half fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed. The first half variation time is a period from the start of the special figure variation display game to the occurrence of the reach state. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 2, a special figure latter half change start process (step S36) for setting information related to the latter half change time of the special figure change display game is performed. The second half variation time is a period from the occurrence of the reach state to the end of the special figure variation display game.

  In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 3, a special figure fluctuation stop process (step S37) is performed. In this special figure fluctuation stop process (step S37), the stop display time of the result mode in the special figure fluctuation display game is set. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 4, a special figure change end process (step S38) is performed. In the special figure change end process (step S38), when the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S39) is set. If the result of the special figure variation display game is out of place, information is set to shift to the special figure routine process (step S34).

  Further, in the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 5, a fanfare / interval process (step S39) for performing a process such as updating the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the special game state is performed. In the game branching process (step S33), when the game process number is 6, a special winning opening opening process (step S40) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S40), if the special gaming state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S39) is set. If the special game state is the final round, the command setting on the end screen of the special game state and the information necessary for performing the winning prize remaining ball processing (step S41) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S33), if the game process number is 7, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S41) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball processing (step S41), when the special gaming state is the final round, it takes time until all the gaming balls remaining in the special winning opening are detected by the count SW 10c after the special winning opening is closed. Set up. In the game branching process (step S33), if the game process number is 8, a big hit end process (step S42) is performed. In this jackpot ending process (step S42), a process for ending the special gaming state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure ordinary process (step S34) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a special data variation control process (step S44) is performed in which table data save process (step S43) for saving various set data is performed and a process such as a game process timer is updated. ) To finish the special figure game process.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure start port SW (switch) monitoring process (step S30) executed in the special figure game process described above, first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S30). Step S50) is performed. In the determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning device 7 that constitutes the ordinary electric accessory is activated so that a game ball can be won. Determined. In the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), if the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50; Yes), the special figure start port SW (first special figure start port) It is determined whether or not the input of the SW 13a and the second special figure starting port SW7d) is on (step S52). Further, in the determination of whether or not the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step S50), if the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step S50; No), whether or not the number of illegal winnings is an upper limit value. (Step S51).

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

  In determining whether or not the special figure starting port SW input is ON (step S52), it is determined whether there is a detection signal of the game ball output from the first special figure starting port SW13a and the second special figure starting port SW7d. Is done. In the determination of whether or not the special figure starting port SW input is on (step S52), if the special figure starting port SW input is not on (step S52; No), the special figure starting port SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure start port SW input is on (step S52), if the special figure start port SW input is on (step S52; Yes), the start port signal output count is updated. Processing (step S53) is performed. In the process of updating the number of times of starting port signal output (step S53), as information to be output to the management device outside the gaming machine, the number of winnings to the first starting winning port 13 and the ordinary electric winning device 7 is related. Process to update information. Thereafter, it is determined (step S54) whether or not the special figure storage number (special figure start storage) is an upper limit value (for example, 4).

  In the determination of whether or not the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S54), when the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S54; Yes), that is, when the special figure start memory cannot be stored any more. Then, the special figure start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (step S54), when the special figure hold number is not the upper limit value (step S54; No), a process of incrementing the special figure hold number by one (step S54) S55) is performed, and a process of acquiring a big hit random value (step S56) is performed. Thereafter, a process for obtaining a jackpot symbol random number (step S57) and a process for obtaining a variation pattern random number (step S58) are performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S56 to S58), the process of storing the extracted various random number values in the save area of the various random number values set corresponding to the updated special figure starting storage number is performed. .

  Next, pre-reading processing is performed to determine result-related information corresponding to the special figure start memory before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory. As the prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59). In determining whether or not the jackpot random number is a jackpot (step S59), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination value used here always uses the first determination value that is a value in the normal probability state, regardless of the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the current special figure variation display game. As a result, when the prefetch process is performed, the high probability state is determined to be a big hit, but when the special figure variation display game is actually executed, it is possible to prevent the normal probability state from being determined to be out of place. However, the jackpot determination value may be set according to the probability state, and for example, a command indicating that it is a big hit only in the high probability state may be set as the notice effect command 7.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59), if the big hit random number is not a big hit (step S59; No), a process of acquiring a notice effect command table at the time of a loss (step S60) is performed. Thereafter, a process of acquiring a notice effect command corresponding to the random pattern random number (step S61) is performed, and a process of acquiring a stop symbol pattern command corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (step S64) is performed. The details of the notice effect command will be described later, but if the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of date, either one of the notice effect commands 1 to 4 is obtained by the variation pattern random number or the notice command is obtained. It is supposed not to.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59), if the big hit random number is a big hit (step S59; Yes), a process of acquiring a notice effect command table at the time of winning (step S62). Do. Thereafter, a process of acquiring a notice effect command corresponding to the random pattern random number (step S63) is performed, and a process of acquiring a stop symbol pattern command corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is performed (step S64). If the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a win, either the notice effect command 5 or 6 is obtained by the variation pattern random number.

  And as a process which sets the various commands acquired by the above-mentioned process, a process which sets a notice effect command (step S65), a process which sets a stop symbol pattern command (step S66), and a decoration special figure memory number command are set. Processing (step S67) is performed. The command set here is output to the effect control device 40 later. The notice effect command output to the effect control device 40 is selected based on a jackpot random number or a fluctuation pattern random number, and is a command for making a notice, and a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time and fluctuation mode) of the special figure fluctuation display game. It does not indicate. The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time and fluctuation mode) of the special figure fluctuation display game is determined at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and a command including the information is separately transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  Thereafter, the stop time extension information setting process (step S68) is performed, and the special figure start port SW monitoring process is terminated. In this stop time extension information setting process, when the notice effect command acquired based on the special chart start memory is 4 or 6, a process of setting stop time extension information is performed. Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the notice effect command 4 or 6 is selected for starting memory for executing a specific special figure variation display game. A specific special figure fluctuation display game is a part of a special figure fluctuation display game that is out of results and executes a specific reach (SP2 reach), and a special figure fluctuation display game that results in a big hit. It is a part.

  The stop time extension information set here is cleared by the start of a special figure fluctuation display game (specific special figure fluctuation display game) based on the special figure start memory in which the notice effect command 4 or 6 is selected. If the notice effect command acquired based on the special figure start memory is not 4 or 6, the stop time extension information is not set. There are two types of stop time for stopping and displaying the result form of the special figure variation display game: normal stop time (for example, 1 second) and extended stop time (specific stop time, for example, 4 seconds) longer than the normal stop time. The extended stop time is selected when the stop time extension information is set. That is, when the acquired notice effect command is 4 or 6, the extended stop time is selected for the period until the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory is started. Then, a specific notice is executed during this extended stop time.

  From the above, after the game control device 30 displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, the start memory stores the right to execute the variable display game for stopping and displaying the result form as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range. Make a means. More specifically, the game control device 30 determines the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area (the first start winning port 13, the normal electric winning device 7), and the result of the variable display game. A start storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number together with the determined result related information (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fluctuation pattern random number). In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines a random value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value.

  In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a pre-determination unit that determines in advance whether or not the jackpot random number value stored in correspondence with the start-up memory is a specific value before executing the variable display game by the start-up memory. In addition, the game control device 30 is stored in the start storage means (game control device 30), and the start display memory before the execution of the change display game is targeted, the change display game based on the start storage is a specific change display game. It constitutes a pre-determining means for pre-determining that More specifically, the game control device 30 serves as a jackpot advance determination means for determining in advance a jackpot random number value stored in correspondence with the start-up memory. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a variation pattern pre-determination unit that determines, in advance, the variation pattern random value stored in correspondence with the start-up memory before executing the variation display game corresponding to the start-up memory. Further, the type predetermination means for the game control device 30 to predetermine the type determination random number value (big hit symbol random value) stored in correspondence with the start memory before executing the variable display game corresponding to the start memory. Make.

  Here, selection of the notice effect command will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, six types of notice effect commands 1 to 6 are set as the notice effect commands selected as a result of the above-described prefetch processing. The notice effect command 1 is selected when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is out of order and the fluctuation display mode below the normal reach is executed. Note that “below normal reach” refers to a variable display mode having a reliability below normal reach. The reliability of the variable display mode is a high probability that a special result mode is derived when the variable display mode is executed. No reach <Normal reach <Special reach 1 (SP1 reach) <Special It becomes higher in the order of reach 2 (SP2 reach). Therefore, the fluctuation display mode below the normal reach of detachment is a fluctuation display mode that shifts without normal reach or without reach.

  Further, the notice effect command 2 is selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of order and the variation display mode that becomes the special reach 1 is executed. The notice effect commands 3 and 4 are selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is out of order and the variation display mode to be the special reach 2 is executed. The notice effect commands 5 and 6 are selected when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a win. Selection of these announcement effect commands is performed based on the jackpot random number and the fluctuation pattern random number. The selection of the notice effect commands 3 and 4 and the notice effect commands 5 and 6 is performed depending on whether or not the special figure variable display game based on the start-up memory is a specific variable display game. This is done based on random numbers.

  Here, a plurality of settings are prepared for the variation pattern determination value for determining the variation pattern random number so that the occurrence rate of the reach state varies depending on the number of starting memories. This is to select a variation pattern with a shorter variation time as the number of memories increases in order to prevent overflow of the start memory. FIG. 10 shows the contents of the table for selecting the variation pattern used when the result is out of play in the normal gaming state, and FIG. 11 shows the content of the table in the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state. The contents of the table for selecting the variation pattern to be performed are shown.

  The fluctuation pattern random number is extracted from 65536 values from 0 to 65535 at the time of starting winning. Different variation pattern determination values (determination value groups) are set in accordance with the number of reserved memories (the number of start memories) at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Among these, there are a value that is a different determination result depending on the number of reserved memories and a value that is the same determination result regardless of the number of reserved memories. 10 and 11 are the values at the start of the special figure variation display game. Here, the case where the number of reserved memories is 4 is a case where a new start memory occurs after the number of reserved memories is subtracted by the process related to the start of the special figure variation display game and before the process related to the determination of the variation pattern. However, this is substantially the same as when the number of special figure reservations is three.

  Specifically, in the table shown in FIG. 10, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of 0 to a, the reach display mode without reach is set regardless of the number of reserved storage. Further, when the random number value of the fluctuation pattern is in the range from a to b, there is no reach or normal reach variation display mode depending on the number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1, normal reach, the number of reserved memories 2 is no reach or normal reach, and when the number of reserved storage is 3 or 4, there is no reach.

  When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of b to c, the normal reach fluctuation display mode is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. When the random value of the fluctuation pattern is in the range of c to d, the fluctuation display mode is normal reach or special reach 1 (SP reach 1) depending on the number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1 Is SP reach 1, normal reach or SP reach 1 when the number of reserved memories is 2, and normal reach when the number of reserved memories is 3 or 4.

  When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from d to e, the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 1 is set regardless of the number of reserved memories. When the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from e to f, the variable reach mode of special reach 1 or special reach 2 (SP reach 2) is set depending on the number of reserved memories. Specifically, the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1 Is SP reach 2, when the number of reserved storage is 2, SP reach 1 or SP reach 2, and when the number of reserved storage is 3 or 4, it is SP reach 1. When the fluctuation pattern random value is in the range of f to 65535, the special reach 2 fluctuation display mode is used regardless of the number of reserved storage. The values from a to f are values such that 0 <a <b <c <d <e <f <65535.

  As described above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming redundant or monotonous by making the occurrence rate of the reach state different according to the number of starting memories, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. ing. Here, compared to the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 10, the probability of occurrence of the reach state is lower in the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state shown in FIG. This is because, in the probability variation state and the short-time game state, the operation state of the ordinary electric prize-winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state, and special figure start memory is easily generated. This is because the special figure starting memory can be quickly digested at a low level.

  Further, the matter determined by the variation pattern random number includes not only the presence / absence of the reach state, but also the variation time, etc., and this variation time is made different depending on the number of reserved storage. In the case of the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 10, for example, when there is no reach, when the starting memory number is 3 or 4, a shorter variation time is set than when it is 3 or 4 (so-called immediate stop). I am doing so. In the case of the probability variation state and the short-time game state shown in FIG. 11, for example, when there is no reach and the starting memory number is not 0, a shorter variation time is set than when it is 0 (so-called immediate stop) ) That is, compared with the normal game state shown in FIG. 10, the short fluctuation time is more easily selected in the probability fluctuation state and the short-time game state shown in FIG. It can be done. This also prevents the game from becoming redundant or monotonous, and prevents a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In addition, although the occurrence rate of the reach state differs depending on the gaming state and the start memory number, the occurrence rate of the reach state may differ depending on other conditions. Further, the set value of the variation pattern random number and the set value of the variation pattern determination value shown here are merely examples, and are not limited thereto.

  In the notice effect command table acquired in the process (step S60) of obtaining the notice effect command table at the time of losing as described above, the range of values resulting in different determination results depending on the number of reserved memories and the number of reserved memories. A range of values with the same determination result is stored. Therefore, in the process of obtaining the notice effect command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number (step S61), the fluctuation pattern random number is referred to the notice effect command table at the time of the deviation, and the fluctuation pattern random number is determined in a predetermined manner regardless of the number of reserved memories. When the value is a result, a predetermined notice effect command is acquired, and when the value is not a predetermined determination result depending on the number of reserved memories, processing is performed so as not to obtain the notice effect command.

  That is, the notice effect command 1 is acquired when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of 0 to c and the fluctuation display mode is normal reach or no reach regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range from d to e and the fluctuation display mode of the special reach 1 is obtained regardless of the number of reserved memories, the notice effect command 2 is acquired. Further, the notice effect command 3 or 4 is acquired when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of f to 65535 and the change display mode of the special reach 2 is obtained regardless of the number of reserved storage. When the variation pattern random value is from c to d and from e to f, the notice effect command is not acquired. It should be noted that the notice effect command 7 is provided as a notice effect command to be selected when the value does not result in a predetermined determination result depending on the number of reserved memories (when the state is indefinite), and this is transmitted to the effect control device 40. May be. With such a process, when starting a prize winning for extracting random numbers, the starting memory number at the start of the starting memory variation display game is not known, and therefore, there is a possibility that SP reach or the like will not occur even if a notice is given. The problem that there is.

  Here, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is in the range of f to 65535, the advance notice is acquired in consideration of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory is a specific special figure fluctuation display game. A production command is selected. That is, a notice effect command to be acquired is selected depending on whether or not the random number value of the variation pattern is a specific value that will execute a specific special variation display game. In the special figure fluctuation display game executed before the start memory for executing the specific special figure fluctuation display game, the extended stop time which is a specific stop time is set as the stop time. Therefore, by selecting the notice effect command in this way, the effect control device 40 that receives the notice effect command can control the notice effect.

  In the notice effect command table at the time of losing, if the change pattern random number value is from f to 65535 and the change pattern random value is not a specific value for executing a specific special figure change display game, the notice effect command 3 is set to be acquired. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern random value is from f to 65535, and the fluctuation pattern random value is a specific value for executing a specific special figure fluctuation display game, the notice effect command 4 is set to be acquired. Has been. Here, the probability that the notice effect command 3 is acquired is 3/4, and the probability that the notice effect command 4 is acquired is 1/4.

  Also, when the result is a big hit, a notice effect command to be acquired is selected for all start memories in consideration of whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory is a specific special figure fluctuation display game. The In the notice effect command command table at the time of hitting, the notice effect command 5 is set to be acquired when the random value of the fluctuation pattern is not a specific value for executing a specific special figure fluctuation display game. Further, when the fluctuation pattern random number value is a specific value for executing a specific special figure fluctuation display game, the notice effect command 6 is set to be acquired. Here, the probability that the notice effect command 5 is acquired is 2/3, and the probability that the notice effect command 6 is acquired is 1/3.

  Further, in the special figure fluctuation stop process (step S37) executed in the above-described special figure game process, as shown in FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not there is stop time extension information (step S70). The stop time extension information is set in the stop time extension information setting process (step S68) when the notice effect command 4 or 6 is acquired in the special figure start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. If there is stop time extension information in the determination of whether or not there is stop time extension information (step S70) (step S70; Yes), a process of setting the extension stop time (specific stop time) (step S71) And a process of setting a stop time command (step S73). If there is no stop time extension information in the determination of whether or not there is stop time extension information (step S70) (step S70; No), a process of setting a normal stop time (step S72) is performed, and the stop time is set. Processing for setting a command (step S73) is performed. Thereby, the stop time which displays the result aspect of a special figure fluctuation display game is set.

  In the process of setting a stop time command (step S73), a process of setting a stop information command including information on the selected stop time (normal stop time or extended stop time) is performed. The stop time command is transmitted later to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 sets the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game based on the received stop time command. After performing the process of setting the stop time command (step S73), the process of updating the game process number (step S74) is performed, and the special figure variation stop process is terminated. In the process of updating the game process number (step S74), the game process number is updated to 4, and the special figure change end process is performed in the next special figure game process.

  By these processes, when the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory is a specific special figure fluctuation display game as a result of the prior determination of the start memory, it is executed before the specific special figure fluctuation display game. The stop time of the special figure variable display game is an extended stop time that is a specific stop time. That is, when the game control device 30 executes a specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30). Stop time changing means for changing the stop time for stopping and displaying the result mode in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the determined start memory from the normal stop time to the specific stop time is made.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment indicates that the special figure variation display game is in a specific mode based on the determination result of the prior determination unit (before the special figure variation display game is executed) It is possible to make a prior notice before it becomes the mode. The special figure variation display game is in a specific mode when, for example, a special gaming state occurs (a special result mode is derived) or a specific reach (SP reach). Further, not only when notifying the derivation of a specific mode but also when the specific mode is not derived, the notification can be executed. That is, even when the mode is a mode other than the specific mode, it is possible to execute an effect similar to the previous announcement (so-called “gasse announcement”). In addition, it is possible to execute, for example, a preliminary announcement in one special figure variation display game as a preliminary announcement, a continuous announcement in which a preliminary announcement effect is continuously performed over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games.

  In addition, in the advance notice, a special notice change display in which the stop time is an extended stop time as a normal notice that is executed in a special figure change display game in which the stop time is a normal stop time and a specific notice different from the normal notice is displayed. There is a stop time extension notice to be executed in the game. The normal notice and the stop time extension notice are different in the execution mode of the notice, the normal notice executes the notice during the variable display time, and the stop time extension notice executes the notice during the stop time. Which notice is to be made is determined by a notice effect command received from the game control device 30 for the special figure start memory to be notified. Specifically, in the case of the notice effect commands 1 to 3 and 5, when the notice is executed, the normal notice is executed, and in the case of the notice effect commands 4 and 6, the stop time extension notice is executed as a specific notice.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show examples of the change in the stop time and the timing of the notice effect. FIG. 13 shows an example in which the stop time is the normal stop time. The game control device 30 variably displays a plurality of special identification information (from t1 to t2) over a predetermined variation time from the start (t1) of the special diagram variation display game on the special diagram display 8. Thereafter, the result mode is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop time (from t2 to t3). This stop time (t2 to t3) is a normal stop time (for example, 1 second).

  On the display device 43, the effect control device 40 is based on the change start command transmitted from the game control device 30 at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game (t1), and the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. Is started (t1). After that, based on the stop command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is stopped (t2), the fluctuation display of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is stopped (t2). ). In addition, the game control device 30 outputs a stop time command for instructing a normal stop time as a stop time when the special figure change display game is stopped (t2). Based on the information included in the stop time command, the effect control device 40 stops and displays the result mode over the normal stop time (from t2 to t3).

  Here, when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game (from t1 to t3), the game control device 30 uses the decorative special feature as the pre-read information as a result of the prior determination regarding the start memory. A figure memory number command, a stop symbol pattern command, and a notice effect command are transmitted to the effect control device 40. At this time, when the notice effect commands 1 to 3 and 5 are transmitted, the notice effect is executed at a predetermined rate. Since the stop time is the normal stop time in the notice when the notice effect commands 1 to 3 and 5 are transmitted, the normal notice is executed. The normal notice is performed by displaying a notice image during the change display (for example, from t3 to t4) in the special figure change display game until the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory to be notified is started. In addition, a specific stop symbol may be displayed or a specific display may be performed during the stop time.

  FIG. 14 shows an example in which the extended stop time is set. In this example, a start memory is newly generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game with two start memories (t11 to t13). The start memory executes a specific special figure variation display game, and the notice effect command 4 or 6 is transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  In this case, the game control device 30 stops the time (t12) in the special figure fluctuation display game that is executed before the start (t17) of the special figure fluctuation display game (specific special figure fluctuation display game) based on the special figure start memory. To t13, t14 to t15, and t16 to t17) are defined as the extended stop time which is a specific stop time. In addition, the game control device 30 transmits a stop time command for instructing the extended stop time as the stop time at the time of change stop of the special figure change display game (t12). Based on the information included in the stop time command, the effect control device 40 stops and displays the result mode over the extended stop time (from t12 to t13), and executes the stop time extension notice at the extended stop time.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of advance notice of stop time extension. Note that (a) to (e) in FIG. 15 correspond to the symbols (a) to (e) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the special figure start memory to be notified is generated during the variable display, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the rightmost decorative special figure start memory corresponding to the special figure start memory is generated. The display 51 is a display indicating that it is a subject of advance notice. The display indicating that it is the object of the advance notice includes a first specific memory display (in this case, an asterisk) that indicates that the object is usually the object of the advance notice, and a first that indicates that it is subject to the advance notice of the stop time extension. There are two specific storage displays (here, black circles), and in the example shown in FIG. Also, the decorative special figure start memory display 51 corresponding to the start memory that is not subject to the advance notice is left as a normal memory display (here, a white circle). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop time extension advance notice is selected in the case of SP2 reach that is likely to be a big hit. If the result is a big hit, there is a higher probability of selecting the extended stop time notice. Therefore, the possibility that the second specific memory display is displayed is a big hit (reliability).

  As shown in FIG. 15 (c), after the variable display is finished and the result mode is displayed, a notice is given during the stop time (extended stop time) as shown in FIG. 15 (d). This notice is performed by displaying a predetermined notice image. In addition, since the advance notice is executed over the stop time of a plurality of special figure change display games, the advance notice (1) image is displayed here as the first advance notice image. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), after the end of the stop time, the next special figure variation display game is started. The stop time of the special figure variation display game is also set as the extended stop time, and the notice (2) image is displayed as the second notice image at the extended stop time. Similarly, the stop time of the next special figure change display game is also set as the extended stop time, and the notice (3) image is displayed as the third preview image at the extended stop time. Thereafter, a special figure fluctuation display game (a specific special figure fluctuation display game) to be notified is started.

  In order to make such a notice, the production control device 40 performs a continuous notice setting process shown in FIGS. In this continuous notice setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a notice effect command has been received (step S80). The notice effect command is output from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 when set in the above-described special figure start port SW monitoring process, and is one of the notice effect commands 1 to 6. . In the determination as to whether or not the notice effect command has been received (step S80), if the notice effect command has not been received (step S80; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the notice effect command has been received (step S80), if the notice effect command has been received (step S80; Yes), the process of acquiring the notice effect command corresponding to the start memory (step S80). Step S81) is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the acquired notice effect command is the notice effect command 4 or 6 (step S82).

  In the determination of whether or not the notification effect command 4 or 6 is received (step S82), if it is the notification effect command 4 or 6 (step S82; Yes), the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. In this case, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory is a specific fluctuation display game, and the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game executed until the specific fluctuation display game is extended to be a specific stop time. This is the case when the stop time is assumed. The process shown in FIG. 17 will be described later. If it is not the notice effect command 4 or 6 (step S82; No) in the determination of whether or not the notice effect command 4 or 6 is received (step S82), that is, if the extended stop time is not set, continuous notice is generated. It is determined whether or not the flag is set (step S83).

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice occurrence flag is set (step S83), if the continuous notice occurrence flag is set (step S83; Yes), that is, if the continuous notice is already being executed, the continuous notice is issued. The setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the continuous notice occurrence flag is set (step S83), if the continuous notice occurrence flag is not set (step S83; No), it is determined whether or not the storage is successful. (Step S84) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not the storage is successful (step S84), it is determined whether or not the storage is successful, for example, based on whether or not the received notification effect command is the notification effect command 5. Note that the notification effect command 6 does not exist here because the process proceeds to the process shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not the storage is successful (step S84), if the storage is not successful (step S84; No), it is determined whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S85).

  In the determination of whether or not the memory is SP reach (step S85), it is determined whether the received notice effect command is the notice effect command 2 or 3. In the case of the notice effect command 4, since the process has shifted to the process shown in FIG. 17, it does not exist here. In the determination of whether or not the storage is SP reach (step S85), if the storage is not SP reach (step S85; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the memory is SP reach (step S85), if the memory is SP reach (step S85; Yes), the continuous notice for losing is generated with a predetermined probability. A process of obtaining a notice determination random number (step S86) is performed. Then, the process of determining whether or not the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S87) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is generated with reference to the acquired continuous notice determination random number in the continuous distribution table for loss. . Thereafter, a process of setting a loss value to the big hit flag (step S88) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S94).

  In this way, even when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is lost, the continuous notice can be executed, so that the chance of occurrence of the continuous notice can be increased, and even if the continuous notice is given, it is not always special. Since the gaming state does not occur, it is possible to enhance the interest. Also, in the case of SP reach, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the continuous notice from being lowered by generating a continuous notice at the time of loss with a predetermined probability. Note that the advance notice in this case is an advance notice that the midway result mode of the variable display game becomes a reach midway result mode in a so-called reach state. In addition, it can be said that the midway result mode of the variable display game becomes a so-called reach midway result mode and the stop result mode becomes a missed reach result mode. However, since a notice in the same manner as when a reach state where the result is a big hit occurs is executed, it is not clearly noticed of a deviation, for example, a low-reliability notice effect is made indirectly. It is foretold that there is a high possibility of loss.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S84), if the memory is a win (step S84; Yes), a process of obtaining the number of continuous operations from the stop symbol pattern is performed (step S89). . In the process of acquiring the number of continuous operations from the stop symbol pattern (step S89), the type of special result mode in the special symbol variation display game based on the start memory is acquired from the stop symbol pattern command transmitted from the game control device 30. Then, the number of continuous operations (number of rounds, 15R, 8R, 2R) is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is a predetermined number or more (step S90).

  In the determination of whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is a predetermined number or more (step S90), whether or not the number of continuous operations acquired in the process of acquiring the number of continuous operations from the stop symbol pattern (step S89) is three or more. Determined. In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the number of rounds is either 15R, 8R, or 2R, it can be said that it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is 15R or 8R. In the determination of whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S90), if the acquired number of continuous operations is not greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S90; No), that is, if it is 2R, it is continuous. The notice setting process is terminated. As a result, it is possible to prevent an unsatisfied feeling from being raised due to the occurrence of a big hit of 2R probability change which is not so advantageous to the player, even though the notice of notification is given and the player's expectation is enhanced. . In other words, the advance notice for the second special gaming state is prohibited.

  In the determination of whether or not the acquired number of continuous operations is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S90), the acquired number of continuous operations is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (step S90; Yes), that is, 15R or 8R. In this case, a process of obtaining a continuous notice determination random number for generating a continuous notice for winning with a predetermined probability (step S91) is performed.

  After performing the process (step S91) of acquiring the continuous notice determination random number, the process of determining whether the continuous notice occurs from the continuous distribution table for the atari (step S92), and using the acquired continuous notice determination random number for the attrition continuous distribution table To determine whether to generate a continuous notice. Thereafter, a process for setting an atari value to the jackpot flag (step S93) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a continuous notice is generated (step S94). The attrition continuous distribution table has a higher probability of determining the execution of the continuous notice than the continuous loss distribution table.

  The advance notice in this case is for notifying that the stop result form of the special figure variable display game becomes the special result form. In this case, a reach state occurs, so the intermediate result form of the variable display game is so-called. It is also for notifying that it will be a reach halfway result mode to reach the reach state. However, since a notice in the same manner as when a reach state where the result is out of order occurs is executed, it does not clearly announce a big hit, for example, a highly reliable notice effect is indirectly made It is predicted that the possibility of a big hit is high. Of course, you may make it perform clearly notice of a big hit (so-called confirmation notification).

  In the determination of whether or not the continuous notice is to be generated (step S94), the process for determining whether the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for loss (step S87) or the process for determining whether the continuous notice is generated from the continuous distribution table for attrition (step S94). As a result of step S92), it is determined whether a continuous notice has been generated. In the determination of whether or not to generate the continuous notice (step S94), when the continuous notice is not generated (step S94; No), the continuous notice setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not to generate a continuous notice (step S94), if a continuous notice is to be generated (step S94; Yes), the number of start memories to be executed before the relevant storage is set to the number of continuous notice executions. Processing (step S95) is performed, and processing for setting a continuous notice occurrence flag (step S96) is performed.

  Thereafter, a process of acquiring a continuous notice pattern determination random number for determining the execution mode of the continuous notice (step S97) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the storage is successful (step S98). In the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S98), if it is a win (step S98; Yes), a continuous notice pattern is determined from the attrition continuous notice pattern determination table (for normal stop time). The process (step S99) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S98), if it is not a win (step S98; No), the continuous notice pattern is determined from the lost continuous notice pattern determination table (for normal stop time). The process (step S100) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  Note that the attrition continuous notice pattern determination table (for normal stop time) makes it easier to select a notice effect with higher reliability than the loss continuous notice pattern determination table (for normal stop time). If the execution of the advance notice is determined here, the advance notice is normally executed, so the decorative special figure start memory display 51 corresponding to the special figure start memory to be notified is set as the first specific memory display.

  On the other hand, in the determination (step S82) as to whether or not it is the notice effect command 4 or 6, if it is the notice effect command 4 or 6 (step S82; Yes), as shown in FIG. A process for setting the number of start memories to be executed to the number of continuous notice executions is performed (step S110), and a process for setting a continuous notice occurrence flag is performed (step S111). That is, in the case of the notice effect command 4 or 6, the notice is always executed.

  Thereafter, a process of obtaining a continuous notice pattern determination random number for determining the execution mode of the continuous notice (step S112) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the storage is successful (step S113). In the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S113), if it is a win (step S113; Yes), the continuous notice pattern is determined from the attrition continuous notice pattern determination table (for stopping time extension). Processing (step S114) is performed. Thereafter, a process for setting the hit value to the big hit flag (step S115) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the memory is a win (step S113), if it is not a win (step S113; No), the continuous notice pattern is determined from the continuous notice pattern determination table for losing (for extending the stop time). Processing (step S116) is performed. Thereafter, a process of setting a lost value in the big hit flag (step S117) is performed, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  Note that the attrition continuous notice pattern determination table (for stopping time extension) makes it easier to select a notice effect with higher reliability than the loss continuous notice pattern determination table (for extension of stop time). If the execution of the advance notice is determined, the extended stop time advance notice is executed. Therefore, the decorative special figure start memory display 51 corresponding to the special figure start memory to be notified is set as the second specific memory display. .

  The number of continuous notice executions set in the process of setting the number of start memories to be executed before the relevant memory to the number of continuous notice executions (steps S95 and S110) is performed every time the notice of continuous notice is executed (each time the special figure variation display game is executed). To 1). Then, when the continuous notice execution count becomes 0, the continuous notice ends. If the notice effect command 4 or 6 is received during execution of the normal notice, the notice is changed to the extended stop time notice and the number of continuous notice executions is also updated.

  With the above processing, when there is a start memory for executing a special figure variation display game as a specific mode, execution of continuous notice (notice effect) is determined with a predetermined probability. Based on this determination, a continuous notice is executed in the special figure variation display game. The special figure fluctuation display game that is a specific aspect is a special figure fluctuation display game that is in a reach state (SP reach) or a special figure fluctuation display game from which a special result aspect is derived. In this way, the special figure variation display game that is in a specific mode is targeted for the notification, so that the special result mode cannot be expected at all even though the notification effect is executed over a plurality of variable display games. Can be prevented and the expectation for the notice effect can be enhanced. In addition, when a special figure fluctuation display game becomes a special result mode, an SP reach may be generated without fail. In addition, by the processing as described above, the execution of continuous notice is determined when there is a start memory for executing a specific special figure variation display game. In this notice, the stop time is a specific stop time, and the notice of the occurrence of a specific special figure fluctuation display game can be performed in an unprecedented and clear method such as the progress of the special figure fluctuation display game changes as usual, The interest and expectation of the game can be enhanced. Moreover, since the specific stop time is an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time, the occurrence of the notice can be clarified, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  Although the specific stop time is set to be longer than the normal stop time, the specific stop time may be set to be shorter than the normal stop time. Thus, if the stop time during the notice period is shortened, it is possible to shorten the time until the notice-specific variation display game is executed, and to prevent the player from feeling frustrated. In this case, the reach may not be generated in the special figure fluctuation display game during the notice period, or the notice may be given only when there is a special figure change display game in which the reach does not occur during the notice period. It is desirable to do.

  In addition, when a special figure start memory is generated during the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game and the execution of the advance notice for the special figure start memory is decided, the extension of the stop time advance notice is performed by the special figure change being executed. The notice can be executed from the stop time of the display game. Thereby, even when a special figure start memory to be notified is generated in the special figure variation display game being executed in a state where there is no special figure start memory, the advance notice is possible. In addition, with regard to the normal notice, it is possible to execute the notice from the special figure change display game in which the special figure start memory to be noticed is generated by performing the notice at the stop time in the special figure change display game being executed. . However, because the stop time is short, there is a possibility that a clear notice cannot be made. In addition, if the normal notice is displayed by displaying a specific stop pattern or by displaying a specific display during the stop time, the special figure start memory for the advance notice will be stored in the same way as in the case of the extended stop time notice. A notice can be executed from the generated special figure variation display game. Even if the special figure start memory is generated during the stoppage time of the special figure change display game and the execution of the advance notice for the special figure start memory is determined, the decorative special figure start memory display is specified. It can be said that the notice has started. Of course, a notice may be given by displaying a specific display (such as a character).

  Further, when the extended stop time is set, the specific stop time in the special figure change display game over the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory to be notified may be gradually increased. Further, although the notice image is displayed as the notice, any kind of display may be used as long as it is executed over a plurality of change display games before the change display game becomes a specific mode. What displays character information on the apparatus 43, notifies by a character or a background image, changes the light emission mode of a lamp or LED to something different from a normal one, or notifies by voice. .

  Furthermore, it is possible to produce a stop symbol such as one that continuously displays a specific symbol stop mode (for example, “1, 2, 3”) over a special symbol variation display game based on the target start memory. is there. In addition, in the case where continuous notice notification (continuous notice notification) is performed across a plurality of special figure variation display games, in addition to the case where the light emission mode, sound, and image display are continuously performed, a character or the like is introduced. If the story develops for each variable display game, the interest will increase. Note that “continuous notice” means that the same or mutually related notice effects are continued in a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games, and the story develops as the special figure fluctuation display games progress. .

  In addition, it is not always necessary to make a continuous notice, and it is sufficient that a notice is given prior to the execution of the special figure change display game corresponding to at least a specific mode based on the result of prefetching by the prefetching means. The notice notification may be performed in any of the special figure fluctuation display games based on the special figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game executed before that.

  In other words, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 are stored in the start storage means (game control device 30), and the target change display game is a specific mode for the start storage before the execution of the change display game. In such a case, a notice effect means for performing a notice effect over a plurality of variable display games is made before the variable display game becomes a specific mode. In addition, the effect control device 40 serves as a notice effect means for performing a notice effect for the start-up memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30) during the specific stop time.

  From the above, after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner, the start storage means (game control device 30) stores the right to execute the variable display game for stopping and displaying the result form as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range. And a variable display device (special display 8 and display device 43) that displays a variable display game executed based on the start-up memory, and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode that is predetermined. In a gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the start memory stored in the start memory means and still before the execution of the variable display game is based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 30) for determining in advance that the variable display game becomes a specific variable display game, and determining that the specific variable display game is executed by the pre-determining means. Stop time changing means (game control device) for changing the stop time for stopping and displaying the result mode in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory that has been stored from a normal stop time to a specific stop time 30).

  Moreover, it is provided with the notice effect means (effect control apparatus 40) which performs the notice effect with respect to the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30) during the specific stop time. It becomes.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, the stop time is selected from the normal stop time and the extended stop time that is a specific stop time. However, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the variable display time is set to the normal change display time. And a notice change display time which is a specific change display time, and the notice form is varied depending on the change display time.

  For the advance notice in the gaming machine of this modified example, the normal notice executed in the special figure change display game whose change display time is the normal change display time, and the specific notice that the execution manner of the notice is different from the normal notice, There is a specific variable display time notice executed in a special figure variable display game in which the variable display time is a specific variable display time. Both the normal notice and the specific fluctuation display time notice are executed during the fluctuation time, but the normal notice is executed with the normal fluctuation display time that varies depending on the starting memory number at the start of fluctuation and the decided fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, the specific change display time notice is executed at the notice change display time which is a fixed time regardless of the number of starting memories at the start of change. Which notice is to be made is determined by a notice effect command received from the game control device 30 for the special figure start memory to be notified. Specifically, in the case of the notice effect commands 1 to 3 and 5, when the notice is executed, the normal notice is executed, and in the case of the notice effect commands 4 and 6, the specific variable display time notice is executed as the specific notice. .

  Further, the control of the notice is substantially the same as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and the gaming machine of the present embodiment is executed when the condition for setting the extended stop time is satisfied in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment. In the machine, instead of setting the extended stop time, the notice change display time is set. For example, in the stop time extension information setting process (step S68) in the special figure start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. 8, the notice effect command acquired based on the special figure start memory is 4 or 6 as the variable display time information setting process. If it is, the process for setting the notice variation display time information is set. The notice change display time information set here is cleared at the end of the special figure change display game executed immediately before the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory in which the notice effect command 4 or 6 is selected. . If the notice effect command acquired based on the special figure start memory is not 4 or 6, the notice variation display time information is not set.

  That is, when the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the special figure start memory is a specific value and the acquired notice effect command is 4 or 6, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the special figure start memory is displayed. The notice change display time is selected for the period until the start. Then, the notice effect is executed during the notice change display time.

  In the special figure fluctuation stop process shown in FIG. 12, only the normal stop time is set. Then, in the special figure first half variation start process (step S35) in the special figure game process, if there is the notice fluctuation display time information, the notice fluctuation display time is set, and if there is no notice fluctuation display time information, the normal fluctuation display is performed. Process to set time. When the normal variation display time is set, the variation display time is set according to the special figure starting memory number or the variation pattern random value. In other words, the game control device 30 performs a plurality of identifications in the variation display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30). Fluctuation display time changing means for changing the fluctuation display time for variably displaying information from a normal fluctuation display time to a specific fluctuation display time is provided.

  Also, in the continuous notice setting process shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a process of determining a continuous notice pattern from the continuous notice pattern determination table for atari (for normal stop time) (step S99), a continuous notice pattern determination table for loss (normal The table in the process (step S100) for determining the continuous notice pattern from the stop time is a continuous notice pattern table for the normal variation display time. Similarly, a process of determining a continuous notice pattern from the continuous notice pattern determination table for attrition (for extending the stop time) (step S114), and a process of determining the continuous notice pattern from the continuous notice pattern determining table for loss (for extending the stop time). The table in (Step S116) is a continuous notice pattern table for notice change display time. In other words, the effect control device 40 performs the notice effect for the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30) during the specific variable display time (the effect control device). 40).

  FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 show examples of the change of the variable display time and the timing of the notice effect. FIG. 18 shows an example in which the fluctuation display time is the normal fluctuation display time. In the special figure display, the game control device 30 variably displays a plurality of special identification information (t21 to t22) over a predetermined fluctuation time from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game (t21). Thereafter, the result mode is stopped and displayed for a predetermined stop time (from t22 to t23).

  The effect control device 40 uses the display device 43 to display the decoration special feature corresponding to the special map variation display game based on the variation start command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 30 at the start of the special diagram variation display game (t21). The figure variation display game is started (t21). The change start command is a command for instructing start of change, and the change pattern command is a command including information on the change pattern. This variation pattern command includes information about the variation time, and the production control device 40 sets the variation display time of the decoration special figure variation display game based on this information. In this example, the variation time determined by the game control device 30 based on the special figure starting memory number or the variation pattern random value is set as the normal variation display time.

  Thereafter, based on the stop command transmitted from the game control device 30 when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is stopped (t22), the fluctuation display of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is stopped (t22). ). The game control device 30 outputs a stop time command for instructing a normal stop time as a stop time when the special figure change display game is stopped (t22), and the effect control device 40 includes the stop time command. Based on the received information, the result mode is stopped and displayed over the normal stop time (from t22 to t23).

  Here, when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game (from t21 to t23), the game control device 30 uses a decoration special figure memory number command, stop as pre-read information about the start memory. The symbol pattern command and the notice effect command are transmitted to the effect control device 40. At this time, when the notice effect commands 1 to 3 and 5 are transmitted, the notice effect is executed at a predetermined rate. In the notice when the notice effect commands 1 to 3 and 5 are transmitted, since the variable display time is the normal variable display time, the normal notice is executed. Normally, in the advance notice, the special figure change display game from the special figure change display game started after the occurrence of the special figure start memory to be notified to the start of the special figure change display game based on the special figure start memory to be notified This is performed by displaying a preview image during the fluctuation display at (for example, from t23 to t24). In addition, a specific stop symbol may be displayed or a specific display may be performed during the stop time.

  FIG. 19 shows an example in which the notice change display time is set. In this example, the start memory is newly generated during the execution of the special figure variation display game with two start memories (from t31 to t33). The start memory executes a specific special figure variation display game, and the notice effect command 4 or 6 is transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  In this case, the game control device 30 displays the fluctuation display time (in the special figure fluctuation display game executed before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game (t37) based on the special figure start memory storing the fluctuation pattern random number value ( Let t33 to t34 and t35 to t36) be a specific change display time which is a specific change display time. In addition, the game control device 30 transmits a change pattern command for instructing the notice change display time as the change display time at the start of change of the special figure change display game (t33). The effect control device 40 sets a notice change display time as a change display time of the decoration special figure change display game based on the information included in the change pattern command, and executes a specific change display time notice in the notice change display time. .

  The specific variable display time notice is performed by displaying a predetermined notice image. Further, since the advance notice is executed over the change display time of the special figure change display game for a plurality of times, the advance notice (1) image is displayed as the first advance notice image. Then, the notice (2) image is displayed as the second notice image at the change display time of the next special figure change display game, and then the special figure change display game (specific special figure change display game) to be notified starts. Is done.

  When the special figure start memory to be notified is generated during the variable display, the decorative special figure start storage display 51 corresponding to the special figure start storage is set as a display indicating that the special object is to be notified. The display indicating that it is a target of the advance notice includes a first specific storage display that indicates that it is a target of a normal notice, and a second specific memory display that indicates that it is subject to a specific variable display time notice. One of them is selected according to the notice to be executed.

  As described above, the notice effect is performed during the notice change display time, so that the progress of the special figure change display game is changed as usual. Can give notice of the game, and can enhance the interest and expectation of the game. In addition, since the period of the special figure variation display game is fixed regardless of the result or variation pattern of the special figure variation display game within the notice presentation period, it is possible to reliably perform the announcement effect. Furthermore, even if reach or the like does not occur, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game can be made relatively long, and a notice effect with high interest and expectation can be achieved.

  Note that the notice change display time, which is a specific change display time, is longer than the longest change display time when the reach is not reached among the normal change display times. I try to raise my sense of expectation. However, the notice change display time may be shorter or shorter than the longest change display time when the reach is not reached among the normal change display times. If the notice variation display time is short, it is possible to shorten the time until the notice target variable display game is executed, and to prevent the player from feeling frustrated. In this case, the reach should not be generated in the variable display game during the notice period, or the notice may be given only when there is a variable display game that does not reach during the notice period. Is desirable. That is, the notice change display time may be set to a fixed time regardless of the starting memory number and the change pattern random value at the start of change. Further, in addition to the configuration of the present modification, a configuration capable of setting the extended stop time shown in the above-described embodiment may be provided.

  From the above, after a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner, the start storage means (game control device 30) stores the right to execute the variable display game for stopping and displaying the result form as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range. And a variable display device (special display 8 and display device 43) that displays a variable display game executed based on the start-up memory, and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode that is predetermined. In a gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player, the start memory stored in the start memory means and still before the execution of the variable display game is based on the start memory. Pre-determining means (game control device 30) for determining in advance that the variable display game becomes a specific variable display game, and determining that the specific variable display game is executed by the pre-determining means. A variable display time for changing a variable display time for displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory that has been changed from a normal variable display time to a specific variable display time The change means (game control device 30) is provided.

  Also provided is a notice effect means (effect control device 40) that performs a notice effect for the start-up memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the predetermining means (game control device 30) during the specific change display time. It will be.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the gaming machine of the first modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification example is selected and executed as a specific notice, either a notice at a specific stop time in the above-described embodiment or a notice at a specific variable display time in the first modification. Yes.

  The specific notice is executed when the notice effect commands 4 and 6 are selected, and the execution mode of the specific notice is selected according to the generation timing of the start memory targeted for the specific notice. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), if the start memory generation time subject to the specific advance notice is during the variable display of the special figure variable display game (after the variable display time is determined), the specific The first specific notice is given during the stoppage time. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when the occurrence timing of the start memory subject to the specific notice is during the stop time of the special figure variable display game (after the stop time is determined), during the specific change time A second specific notice is given to make a notice. Even after the start of the variable display, the second specific notice is executed if it is still before the variable display time is determined, and the first specific notice is executed if the stop time is not yet determined even after the stop. May be.

  Such control of the advance notice is performed when the start memory that is the target of the specific notice is generated, the first specific notice is controlled if the start time of the start memory is being displayed in a variable manner, and if the start time is during the stop time. The game control device 30 performs a process of selecting to control the second specific advance notice. The control of the first specific notice is performed by the same control as the stop time extension notice in the above-described embodiment. Further, the control of the second specific notice is performed by the same control as the specific change display time notice in the first modification. That is, the game control device 30 is stopped by the stop time changing means (game control device 30) based on the generation timing of the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30). Selection means for selecting whether to change the time to a specific stop time or to change the fluctuation display time to the specific fluctuation display time by the fluctuation display time changing means.

  In addition, when the start memory that is the target of the specific notice occurs, the game control apparatus 30 transmits information indicating the type of the specific notice to the effect control apparatus 40 together with the notice effect command corresponding to the start memory. To do. The production control device 40 executes the specific notice based on the information indicating the type of the specific notice. That is, the special control variation display game is performed by the prior determination unit (game control device 30) in the specific stop time or the specific variation display time based on the selection result by the selection unit (game control device 30). A notice effect means for performing a notice effect for the start memory determined to be executed.

  Further, the notice stoppage time in the first specific notice and the notice change display time in the second specific notice are the same length of time. As a result, the notice effect can be executed without any problem regardless of whether it is executed during the specific variable display time or the specific stop period. For example, when the execution time (display time) of a movie or the like is determined in advance, it is possible to use a common one for the first specific notice and the second specific notice, which is extremely difficult in terms of control. It will be effective.

  As described above, by selecting and executing either the notice at the specific stop time or the notice at the specific variable display time as the specific notice, the start prize (starting memory) that is the object of the notice is given. Depending on the time, a more efficient notice effect will be executed. That is, if the start winning is during the execution of the special figure variable display game, the notice effect is started from the stop period of the special figure variable display game, and if the start winning is during the stop period of the variable display game, the notice effect Can be started during the execution period of the next special figure variation display game, which is extremely effective in that the notice effect can be executed for a longer period of time.

  From the above, a plurality of identification information is changed in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30). Fluctuation display time changing means (game control device 30) for changing the fluctuation display time to be displayed from a normal fluctuation display time to a specific fluctuation display time, and a start determined by a prior determination means to execute a specific fluctuation display game Based on the occurrence time of storage, the stop time is changed to a specific stop time by the stop time changing means (game control device 30), or the variable display time is changed to the specific variable display time by the variable display time changing means. In a specific stop time or a specific variable display time based on the selection means (game control device 30) for selecting the game and the selection result by the selection means Informational display means by determining means performs announcement attraction for the determined start memory to perform certain variable display games (effect control device 40), and that it comprises a.

  Further, the specific change display time and the specific stop time are set to the same length of time, and the notice effect means (effect control device 40) performs the same notice effect in the specific change display time or the specific stop time. It will be like that.

  Note that the selection means selects either a notice at a specific stop time or a notice at a specific variable display time based on the occurrence timing of the start memory to be noticed. The selection control may be performed according to whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory to be notified becomes a special result mode. For example, when the result of the special figure change display game based on the start memory to be notified becomes a special result mode, a notification at a specific stop time is selected with a relatively high probability. And when it does not become a special result aspect, you may make it select the notification in specific stop time with a relatively low probability, ie, select the notification in specific fluctuation display time with high probability. In this way, the player's sense of expectation can be changed according to the execution time of the notice effect, and only the relative probability is changed. Even so, it can sometimes be a special result and can be surprising.

  In addition, it is selected whether to perform a notice effect during a specific stop time or a specific variable display time at the occurrence timing of the start memory to be notified, but when performing a specific notice, a specific fluctuation You may control to give a notice at both time and specific stop time. Also in this case, the timing for performing the first notice effect (the notice start timing) starts during a specific stop time or starts during a specific variable display time based on the generation timing of the start memory to be notified. Is selected (selection means). In this way, the start timing of the notice effect can be made earlier as in the case described above, and the notice effect can be performed in both the variable display time and the stop time, thereby enhancing the effect.

  Further, when the notice effect is performed in both the variable display time and the stop time, the stop time may be longer than the normal stop time, and the variable display time may be shorter than the normal variable display time. In this case, by adjusting both times so that the execution interval of the special figure variation display game is the same as when the notice is given and when it is not given, the overall game will be executed even if the notice effect is given. The progress speed does not change, and the advancement effect does not affect the operating status of the amusement store.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The game machine of this modification differs in the notice image in the specific notice.

  FIG. 21 shows a modified example of the notice image in the specific notice in this modified example. Here, as an example, a stop time extension advance notice performed during the extended stop time will be described as a specific advance notice. In the notice (1) image, which is a notice of the first extended stop time in the specific notice, as shown in FIG. 21 (1), “Chance Time Put a ball in the start opening” as a display prompting the start winning opening. ! ”And“ 10% ”as the reliability display. Here, the degree of reliability is the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is subject to the advance notice will be a big hit, and the larger the value, the higher the possibility of the big hit. Is.

  When a start winning is generated during the extended stop time, a lottery process for determining whether or not to increase the reliability value is performed in the effect control device 40. When it is determined that the reliability value is increased in the lottery process, the reliability value is increased (20%) as shown in FIG. Therefore, the reliability value may not increase even if there is a start prize. In this lottery process, the probability of increasing the reliability value is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case where the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be notified is out of date. In other words, the effect control device 40 serves as a monitoring means for monitoring the winning of the game ball in the specific area (the first start winning opening 13, the normal electric winning device 7) at the specific stop time. In addition, the effect control device 40 serves as a reliability notification means for notifying the reliability that the possibility that the result mode of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be notified becomes the special result mode is high.

  Note that the start prize that triggers the lottery for determining whether or not to increase the reliability value is not limited to the start prize that generates the start memory, but the start memory number is the upper limit number and is used as the start memory. A so-called overflow prize that is a start prize that is not stored is also included. In the case of a start winning that generates a start memory, information (for example, a decoration special figure memory number command) that the start winning has occurred is transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40. The lottery process is performed. Further, in the case of a start winning prize whose start memory number is the upper limit number and is not stored as the start memory, in the special figure start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. 8, the special figure memory number is the upper limit value (step S54; Yes), the overflow occurrence information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as information to that effect. Then, the effect control device 40 performs the lottery process described above based on the reception of the overflow occurrence information. Thereby, even after the start memory reaches the upper limit, it is possible to increase the expectation for the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (overflow prize). Can also be prevented. Further, the same effect can be obtained even if the start winning that serves as a trigger for performing the lottery for determining whether or not to increase the reliability value is only the overflow winning.

  In the notice (2) image which is the notice at the second extended stop time in the specific notice, as shown in FIG. 21 (3), the reliability value ( 20%) continues to be displayed. Then, in the same manner as described above, a determination is made as to whether or not to increase the reliability value for each start prize.

  In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory to be notified is a big hit, the reliability value is “determined” (or “100%”) as shown in FIG. The jackpot confirmation notification that notifies the player that the jackpot has occurred is also possible.

  In this way, by changing the execution mode of the advance notice based on the winning during the advance notice, the effect will be decided in an unprecedented and novel method in which the decision of the advance notice effect changes depending on the winning situation of the game ball. Interest can be greatly enhanced. In particular, as a result of the notice effect, a variable display game with a high expectation after that, that is, a variable display game with a high probability of occurrence of a special gaming state will occur. (During the stoppage period), the number of players who make stop-stops will increase further. However, in the present invention, even in such a case, stop-stops can be prevented, and the adverse effect of performing the notice effect is reduced. Can be prevented. Further, if the stop time is lengthened in order to enhance the effect, the stoppage period becomes longer and the operation of the game shop is lowered. However, even in this case, stoppage can be prevented.

  In addition, although the stop time extension advance notice has been described as an example, the specific change display time notice executed during the change display that is the specific notice in the first modification and the first specification that is the specific notice in the second modification. A notice image as shown in FIG. 21 can also be displayed in the notice and the second specific notice. Further, not only a specific notice but also a notice image as shown in FIG. 21 can be displayed as a normal notice.

  In addition, although the execution mode of the notice is changed based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13 and the ordinary electric winning apparatus 7, the advance notice is executed by passing the usual start gate 4 or winning at the general winning opening 12. You may make it change an aspect. Furthermore, a detection means for detecting a game ball may be provided at a predetermined position in the game area 1a, and the execution mode of the notice may be changed based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means. Further, the reliability value does not necessarily have to be an accurate value. Further, the reliability may be notified by a numerical value, or may be performed by a character or character information. Further, although the reliability value is changed, it may be changed whether or not the advance notice is performed, the number of executions, the kind of the advance notice, and the like.

  As described above, the monitoring means (effect control device 40) for monitoring the winning of the game ball to the specific area at the specific stop time is provided, and the notice effect means (effect control device 40) is based on the monitoring result of the monitoring means. Thus, the execution mode of the notice effect is determined.

  Further, the notice effect means (effect control device 40) is a reliability notification means (effect) for notifying the reliability that the result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory to be notified is likely to be the special result mode. The control device 40) is provided, and the reliability notification means changes the reliability of notification according to the increase in the number of winning game balls in the specific area.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The game machine of this modification differs in the notice image in the specific notice. FIG. 22 shows a modified example of the notice image in the specific notice in this modified example. Here, as an example, a stop time extension advance notice performed during the extended stop time will be described as a specific advance notice.

  In this modification, as the stop time, a normal stop time (for example, 1 second), a first extended stop time (for example, 3 seconds) longer than the normal stop time, and a second extension that is longer than the first extended stop time. There is a stop time (for example, 4 seconds), and one of these three is selected in the specific notice. Note that the normal stop time is selected when the normal notice or the notice is not executed.

  The selection of the stop time in the specific notice is performed by selecting a stop time when there is stop time extension information in the special figure fluctuation stop process shown in FIG. 12 (step S70; Yes). In this selection, the probability of selecting a longer stop time is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case where the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be notified is lost. The selected stop time is transmitted to the effect control device 40 as a stop time command, and the effect control device 40 sets the stop time of the decorative special figure variation display game based on the received stop time command.

  Further, the effect control device 40 displays a preview image as shown in FIG. 22 during execution of the specific preview. When the stop time is reached, the image shown in FIG. 22 (1) is displayed. In this image, a graph forming the elapsed time display unit 52 indicating the elapsed time of the stop time is displayed. The elapsed time display unit 52 indicates the passage of the stop time by changing the display color sequentially from the bottom from the start of the stop time.

  In addition, “normal”, “small notice”, and “large notice” are displayed on the side of the graph as the arrival display section 53 that notifies that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time. The “normal” display is displayed at a position where the portion where the display color of the elapsed time display section 52 has changed when the stop time is the normal stop time. That is, when the selected stop time is the normal stop time, the stop time ends when the display color of the elapsed time display unit 52 changes up to this portion, and the next special figure variation display game is started. Further, the display of “small notice” is displayed at a position where a portion where the display color of the elapsed time display section 52 has changed when the stop time is the first extended stop time is reached. The display of “Large notice” is displayed at a position where the portion where the display color of the elapsed time display section 52 has changed when the stop time is the second extended stop time is reached. This makes it possible to know which stop time is the stop time. That is, the production control device 40 and the display device 43 serve as elapsed time notification means for notifying the elapsed time from the start to the end of a specific stop time.

  Then, in the special figure change display game started after the end of the stop time, as shown in FIG. 22 (2), the elapsed time display unit 52 and the arrival display unit 53 displayed in the previous stop time are displayed. The image shown in FIG. 22 (2) indicates that the previous stop time was the first extended stop time. As a result, the previous stop time can be notified, and the player can be notified of the high probability that a big hit will occur, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22 (1), during the stop time, the notice effect on the decoration special figure start memory display 51 is not performed, and the decoration is performed after the specific stop time as shown in FIG. 22 (2). The notice effect in the special figure start memory display 51 is started. As a result, even when the normal stop time is set without executing the specific advance notice, it is possible to execute an effect (so-called gusset notice effect) by the elapsed time display unit 52 and the arrival display unit 53 shown in FIG. It is possible to improve the interest of the notice effect.

  In this way, the probability of selecting a longer stop time is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case where the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be notified is lost, The notice effect that the possibility of deriving the special result mode becomes higher as the stop time is extended during the stop time, and the interest and expectation during the stop time can be greatly enhanced. In particular, since the elapsed time display unit and the arrival display unit are provided, the effect of the notice effect such that the possibility of deriving the special result mode increases as the stop time increases during the stop time is visually enhanced. This makes it possible to greatly enhance interest and expectation during the downtime. In addition, when a specific stop time is ended, the player can be notified of which specific stop time among a plurality of specific stop times is identifiable. The effect of the notice effect can be enhanced.

  From the above, the specific stop time has a plurality of specific stop times having different lengths, and the stop time changing means (game control device 30) displays a specific variation display by the prior determination means (game control device 30). When it is determined that the result mode of the game is a special result mode, change control is performed so that the probability of changing to a specific stop time longer than the case where it is determined not to be a special result mode is increased. The notice effect means (effect control device 40) informs the player of which specific stop time among the plurality of specific stop times can be identified when the specific stop time ends. It will be to do.

  Further, the notice effect means (effect control device 40) includes elapsed time notifying means (effect control device 40, display device 43) for notifying the elapsed time from the start to the end of the specific stop time, and the elapsed time notification. The means includes an elapsed time display unit 52 that displays the elapsed time and an arrival display unit 53 that notifies that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time.

  The display modes of the elapsed time display unit 52 that displays the elapsed time and the arrival display unit 53 that notifies that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time are not limited to those described above. For example, the elapsed time may be displayed as a number like a digital clock or as a hand like an analog clock. Further, although the elapsed time display unit 52 that displays the elapsed time and the arrival display unit 53 that notifies that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time are displayed on the display device 43, the display device 43 is not limited thereto. The elapsed time display unit 52 and the arrival display unit 53 may be configured by a device different from the display device 43. In addition, for example, the elapsed time display unit 52 may be configured by a configuration in which LEDs arranged in a line are lit from one end with the passage of time, and among these, LEDs that are lit at a specific stop time are LEDs of different emission colors. The arrival display unit 53 may be configured.

  In the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment (including the modification), the control for determining the notice effect is performed by the effect control device 40, but this control may be performed by the game control device 30. . In addition, the same type of special figure variation display game is executed regardless of which of the first start winning opening 13 and the ordinary electric winning apparatus 7 is won, but when the first starting winning opening 13 is won. Alternatively, two types of special figure fluctuation display games may be executed such that the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed, and when the normal electric winning device 7 is won, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

  That is, the variable display device is composed of a first variable display device (special figure 1 display, display device 43) and a second variable display device (special figure 2 display, display device 43). Priority control means (game control device 30) for preferentially executing the start memory (second start memory) of the first variation display device over the start memory (first start memory) of the first variation display device; The notice effect may be performed on the second start memory. It is assumed that the first start memory is generated by winning at the first start winning opening 13, and the second start memory is a normal electric motor in which an open pattern is advantageous (becomes a short time operation state) during the probability variation state and the short time game state. It will be generated by winning the winning device 7. The notice effect is performed for the first start memory and the second start memory during the normal gaming state, and only for the second start memory during the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state. good. Further, the prioritizing effect may be performed for both the first start memory and the second start memory without providing the priority control means. In this way, the start-up memory to be notified is increased, and the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

  Further, when performing a notice effect, it may be performed on the condition that there is no reach in the starting memory before that. In addition, selection control of the variable display pattern (variable display time) may be performed so as not to generate reach in the special figure variable display game during the notice period.

  Further, the notice effect may be performed on condition that the start memory that is a predetermined number or more (for example, two or more) is generated. In addition, when the start memory is pre-determined with an upper limit (4) or a value close to it (3), the probability that the special figure variation display game will be in a special result mode is extremely high, or it is always special You may make it perform selection control so that it may become a result aspect. In this way, the number of cases where the game is played so as to increase the start-up memory is increased, and stoppage can be prevented to increase the operating rate.

  Further, based on the determination result of the pre-determination means, it is determined that the specific special figure fluctuation display game is generated before the special figure fluctuation display game is started, from the normal display. A memory display notice effect means (effect control device 40) that suggests in advance by changing to the memory display is provided, and both the notice effect during the specific stop period (or the specific variable display time) and the specific memory display are provided. The notice effect may be performed by either the case where the notice effect is performed or the case where only the specific memory display is performed. In addition, the generation degree is controlled so that the reliability that becomes the special result mode is higher when the notice effect is performed in both cases. When executing the notice effect, the decoration special figure start memory display 51 changes to the specific memory display. Therefore, when this display mode changes, the player's expectation changes. However, since the expectation further changes depending on whether or not the notice effect is performed within the stop time (or within the variable display time), the player's expectation can be changed in multiple stages.

  In addition, a specific fluctuation display game is a part of a special figure fluctuation display game in which a result is out of order and a specific reach (SP2 reach) is executed, and one of the special figure fluctuation display games in which a result is a big hit. However, this is not a limitation. For example, the result may include any one of a special result mode, an intermediate result becomes reach, and an intermediate result becomes a specific reach (for example, special reach). A combination or all of them may be included.

  Further, even when the predetermining means does not predetermine the occurrence of a specific variable display game, that is, even when an SP reach that causes a big hit or a loss does not occur, a specific stop time or a specific variable time is determined with a predetermined probability. At the same time, a notice effect (so-called “gasse notice effect”) may be executed. In this way, even if the determination probability of the prior determination unit is set low, the execution frequency of the notice effect can be increased, the interest can be improved, and the reliability when the prior determination is performed is increased. be able to. In the case of the Gase announcement effect, it is desirable to have the same mode as the real announcement effect, but it is desirable not to use the continuous announcement (the announcement effect ends in the middle).

  Further, the stop time of the special figure variation display game based on all the start memories stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific special figure fluctuation display game by the prior determination means may be changed. It is good, and you may make it change the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game of some of them.

  In addition, in the variation display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the pre-determination means, when the start memory to be determined occurs (at the start winning prize) The variation display game being executed may or may not be included. Moreover, you may make it switch whether the change display game currently performed by the start winning time is included.

  Further, the jackpot random number value corresponding to the start memory for executing the variable display game after the start memory for generating the special game state may be determined by the determination value of the high probability state. In the determination as to whether or not the jackpot random number, which is a process of prior determination, is a jackpot (step S59), the jackpot determination value is always used regardless of the probability state in which the special result mode is derived in the current special figure variation display game. The first determination value that is a value in the normal probability state is used. This is to prevent a high probability state that is determined to be a big hit when prefetching processing is performed, but to be determined as an outlier in the normal probability state when the special figure variation display game is actually executed. It is.

  Here, it is set in advance that the probability state is set to the high probability state until the special figure variation display game is executed four times after the special game state ends. Therefore, in the pre-determination process, the big hit random number values corresponding to the four special figure starting memories for executing the special figure variation display game after the starting memory for generating the special gaming state are determined by the determination values in the high probability state. Is possible.

  In this case, in the special figure start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. 8, in the case of a big hit (step S59; Yes) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S59; Yes), a process of acquiring the notice effect command 4 ( Step S60) is performed, and a process for changing the determination value for the prior determination to the determination value at the time of high probability is performed. Note that the judgment value for the pre-judgment is set to the judgment value at the time of high probability in the four special figure starting memories for executing the special figure variation display game after the special figure starting memory that is a big hit. For the figure start memory, the determination value used in the prior determination is the determination value of the normal probability state.

  That is, the determination value used in the start memory pre-determination process is used in the probability state when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed, regardless of the probability state when the start memory is generated. The judgment value to be selected is selected. That is, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed in a high probability state, the start memory predetermination process has a high probability regardless of the probability state when the start memory is generated. The judgment value used in the state is used. Conversely, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is executed in the normal probability state, the start memory pre-determination process is performed regardless of the probability state when the start memory is generated. The judgment value used in the normal probability state is used.

  In this way, by determining the jackpot random number value corresponding to the start memory for executing the variable display game after the start memory for generating the special gaming state by the specific value in the high probability state, the special processing processed in the high probability state A notice effect with a high expectation can be achieved with respect to the start memory during the gaming state. In addition, since the announcement effect is performed during the occurrence of the special game state, the game content in the special game state that is usually insignificant and does not change much becomes an interesting and high expectation. In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the high probability state after the end of the special gaming state is a special figure variation display game of four times, the upper limit number of special figure start memory is four, The number of games in a high probability state and the upper limit number of special figure start memory are the same. That is, the special figure start memory existing in the special gaming state is processed in the subsequent high probability state and the prefetch processing is also performed with the determination value of the high probability state, so that the special gaming state is generated. The notice effect that is executed inside is particularly interesting and can greatly enhance the interest of the player.

  In other words, the start memory means (game control device 30) stores a big hit random value for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state in response to the start memory, and the start memory in which the big hit random value is a specific value. In the variable display game based on the game, the stop result mode is set as the special result mode and the special game state is generated, and after the special game state is finished, the occurrence of the special game state is higher than the normal probability state. A probability variation control means (game control device 30) for controlling in a high probability state and whether or not the jackpot random number value stored corresponding to the start memory is a specific value is determined in advance before the execution of the variable display game by the start memory. Pre-determination means (game control device 30) for determining, the pre-determination means is a big hit corresponding to the start memory for executing the variable display game after the start memory for generating the special gaming state The values determined in particular value in the high-probability state, announcement attraction means (effect control device 40) becomes that to perform the prediction effect during generation of the special game state.

  Further, when a special game state occurs before the start memory subject to the advance notice, a notice end means (effect control device 40) for ending only the advance notice for the start memory other than the start memory accompanied by the special game state is provided. Good. In this way, if a special game state occurs and the previous notice remains, the next special game state will occur, and the player's expectation can be greatly enhanced.

  In addition, the notice effect means (effect control device 40) includes the first notice effect means for which all special game states are subject to notice, and the first notice for a predetermined hit (only per 15R or 15R and 8R) as a notice object. You may provide the 2nd notice production | presentation means from which a notice means differs from an effect means. Then, for example, the notice of notice by the first notice effect means is executed except during the specific game state (probability variation state and / or short-time game state), and notice notice by the second notice effect means is executed during the specific game state. To do. In this way, it is possible to clarify the subject of the advance notice to the player. In particular, in the probability variation state and the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special figure variation display game is shortened compared to the normal probability state.

  The prior determination means may select the notice effect command 5 without selecting the notice effect command 6 when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be noticed is per 2R. good. In this way, since a normal notice is executed for every 2R, a specific notice is given and the player's expectation is raised, but as a result, it is not so advantageous for the player. It is possible to prevent the generation of dissatisfaction and increase the dissatisfaction. That is, when the second special gaming state occurs, the setting of the specific stop time by the stop time changing means and the specific variable display time by the variable display time changing means may be prohibited.

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

  Further, the second notice effect means is enabled before the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific gaming state reaches the specific number of times. After this, the first notice effect means may be effective. In this way, it is possible to clarify the target of the notice to the player, and to effectively notify the notice corresponding to the player's psychology. Further, the first notice effect means is made effective even before the number of executions of the special figure variable display game in the specific game state reaches the specific number, and the first notice effect means is generated at a lower occurrence rate than the notice notice by the second notice effect means. You may make it generate | occur | produce notice notification by. Further, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, the notice notification by the second notice effect means may be made valid (operable) even when the specific gaming state is not occurring.

  In other words, the notice effect means (effect control device 40) includes a first notice effect means (effect control device 40) for which all special game states are subject to notice, and a first notice effect means for a predetermined special game state as the subject of notice. Is provided with second notice production means (production control device 40) having a different notice notification mode, and digests first when there are a plurality of start memories (old start memories) before the start memories to be noticed. The advance notice control in which the notice notification by the first notice effect means is executed in the variable display game based on the predetermined number of start memories and the notice notice by the second notice effect means is executed in the remaining change display games based on the start memory. Means (production control device 40) may be provided.

  In addition, it is configured to generate a probability fluctuation state after all jackpots are finished, but whether or not the probability fluctuation state occurs is controlled by setting the occurrence of a jackpot on the probability variation pattern as a condition for the occurrence of the probability fluctuation state. You may make it change. For example, when a big hit with occurrence of a probability variation state occurs, it may be easier to change to a higher-level notice effect with higher reliability than when a big hit with occurrence of a probability variation state does not occur.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above has a start storage means (game) for storing the right to execute a variable display game for stopping and displaying the result mode as start memory after displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. A control device 30) and a variable display device (special display 8 and display device 43) for displaying a variable display game to be executed based on the start-up memory, and a special mode in which the result mode of the variable display game is predetermined. A gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a result mode is achieved, which is stored in the starting storage means and is still targeted for starting memory before execution of the variable display game A prior determination means (game control device 30) for determining in advance that the variable display game based on the start-up memory will be a specific variable display game, and a specific variable display game by the prior determination means Stop time changing means for changing the stop time for stopping and displaying the result mode in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to be executed from a normal stop time to a specific stop time ( A game control device 30).

  Accordingly, the stop time for stopping and displaying the result mode in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means is changed from the normal stop time. Since the stop time changing means for changing to a specific stop time is provided, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation by effectively performing the advance notice. In other words, since the time for executing the notice can be surely secured, the notice can be effectively performed. In addition, a notice of occurrence of a specific variable display game can be given by an unprecedented novel and clear method in which the progress of the variable display game changes as usual, and the interest and expectation of the game can be enhanced. Further, if the stop time during the notice period is shortened, the time until the noticeable variable display game is executed can be shortened, and the player can be prevented from feeling irritated. In this case, the reach should not be generated in the variable display game during the notice period, or the notice may be given only when there is a variable display game that does not reach during the notice period. Is desirable. Further, if the stop time during the advance notice period is lengthened, the occurrence of the advance notice can be clarified, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, a notice effect means (effect control device 40) is provided that performs a notice effect for the start-up memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior decision means (game control device 30) during a specific stop time.

  Therefore, since there is provided the notice effect means for performing the notice effect for the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior decision means at the specific stop time, the notice effect is effective within the predetermined time. It is possible to perform a notice effect by an unprecedented novel method such as a notice effect at a stop time. In addition, by making the specific stop time longer than the normal stop time, it is possible to provide a notice effect with high interest and expectation.

Also, after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner, a start storage means (game control device 30) for storing the right to execute the variable display game for stopping and displaying the result mode as a start memory within a predetermined upper limit range, and a start A variable display device (special display display 8, display device 43) that displays a variable display game executed based on the memory, and when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode A game machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and is based on the start memory stored in the start memory means and still before the execution of the variable display game. Predetermining means (game control device 30) for determining in advance that the display game will be a specific variable display game, and the start determined by the predetermining means to execute the specific variable display game Fluctuation display time changing means for changing a fluctuation display time for fluctuating and displaying a plurality of identification information in a fluctuation display game based on the start memory stored before the memory from a normal fluctuation display time to a specific fluctuation display time ( A game control device 30).
Here, the variable display game may be played by a special figure display for displaying the variable display game, or may be played by both the special figure display and a display device for displaying effects.
The specific variation display game is a variation display game in which the result is a special result mode, a variation display game in which the intermediate result is reach, or a variable display game in which the intermediate result is a specific reach (for example, special reach). . Note that the result or intermediate result may include any one of the above, or any combination or all of them.
Further, the timing for performing the start memory pre-determination may be when the determination target start memory is generated (at the time of start winning), or may be at another time, before the variable display game based on the determination target start memory is performed. Any time.
In addition, the variation display time of all the variation display games of the start memory stored before the start memory determined by the prior determination means may be changed, or some of the variation display games may be changed. The variable display time may be changed.
In addition, the “normal fluctuation display time” is a fluctuation display time when it is not determined that the specific fluctuation display game is executed by the prior determination, and the “specific fluctuation display time” is longer than the normal fluctuation display time. Other than long time, short time is also acceptable.
In addition, the “variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means” includes the start memory to be determined (start winning prize) The change display game being executed at the time may or may not be included. Moreover, you may make it switch whether the change display game currently performed by the start winning time is included.
The “preliminary determination means” includes a big hit prior determination means for determining in advance whether or not the result will be a big hit, and a fluctuation for determining in advance the execution mode of the variable display game (for example, whether or not to reach). Either or both of the pattern prior determination means are included.

  Therefore, the variable display time for variably displaying a plurality of identification information in the variable display game based on the start memory stored prior to the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means is set to a normal display time. Since the variable display time changing means for changing from the variable display time to the specific variable display time is provided, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation by effectively performing the advance notice. In other words, since the time for executing the notice can be surely secured, the notice can be effectively performed. In addition, a notice of occurrence of a specific variable display game can be given by an unprecedented novel and clear method in which the progress of the variable display game changes as usual, and the interest and expectation of the game can be enhanced. Further, if the variable display time during the notice period is shortened, the time until the noticeable variable display game is executed can be shortened, and the player can be prevented from feeling frustrated. In this case, the reach should not be generated in the variable display game during the notice period, or the notice may be given only when there is a variable display game that does not reach during the notice period. Is desirable. Further, if the variable display time during the advance notice period is lengthened, the occurrence of the advance notice can be clarified and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

Also provided is a notice effect means (effect control device 40) that performs a notice effect for the start-up memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30) during the specific change display time. .
Here, the notice effect is one that suggests the establishment of a special result mode (special game state), suggests the occurrence of a reach, suggests the occurrence of a specific reach (for example, a special reach), suggests a miss. The notice effect is performed by a liquid crystal display image, sound, light emission mode, vibration, and the like. When the notice effect is performed on the liquid crystal display image, for example, the start memory display displayed corresponding to the start memory is changed, or the character or character information is displayed. Also, when changing the start memory display mode as a notice effect, the display mode is different from the normal start memory display, such as a color change, a size change, a shape change, or another image. Anything. Further, a notice may be given over a plurality of variable display games, and in that case, a notice may be given in all the variable display games, or a part of the plurality of variable display games may be notified.

  Therefore, since there is provided the notice effect means for performing the notice effect for the start memory determined to execute the specific change display game by the prior determination means during the specific change display time, the result of the change display game within the notice effect period Regardless of the fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern, the period of the fluctuation display game is fixed, so it is possible to perform the announcement effect reliably, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game is relatively long even if no reach or the like occurs It is possible to make a notice with high interest and expectation.

  In addition, monitoring means (effect control device 40) for monitoring the winning of a game ball in a specific area at a specific stop time is provided, and the notice effect means (effect control device 40) is based on the monitoring result of the monitoring means. The execution mode is determined.

  Accordingly, the monitoring means for monitoring the winning of the game ball to the specific area at the specific stop time is provided, and the notice effect means determines the execution mode of the notice effect based on the monitoring result of the monitor means. The production is determined by an unprecedented and novel method that changes depending on the winning situation of the game ball, which can greatly enhance the interest. Further, if the specific area is a start winning opening that generates start memory by winning, the effect is further enhanced. That is, when the starting memory reaches the upper limit, the player will not be interested in winning the game ball to the starting winning opening with a small number of normal winning balls. However, according to the present invention, the starting memory is limited to the upper limit. Even after reaching the above, it is possible to increase the expectation for the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (overflow winning), and it is possible to prevent so-called stoppage after the start memory reaches the upper limit. In particular, as a result of the notice effect, a variable display game with a high expectation after that, that is, a variable display game with a high probability of occurrence of a special gaming state will occur. (During the stoppage period), the number of players who make stop-stops will increase further. However, in the present invention, even in such a case, stop-stops can be prevented, and the adverse effect of performing the notice effect is reduced. Can be prevented. Further, if the stop time is lengthened in order to enhance the effect, the stoppage period becomes longer and the operation of the game shop is lowered. However, even in this case, stoppage can be prevented.

  In addition, the notice effect means (effect control device 40) is a reliability notification means (effect) for notifying the reliability that the result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory to be notified is likely to be the special result mode. A control device 40), and the reliability notification means changes the reliability of notification according to an increase in the number of winning game balls in the specific area.

  Therefore, the notice effect means changes the reliability with which the variable display game becomes a special result mode in accordance with the increase in the number of winning game balls in the specific area. Can be increased. In particular, since the reliability of the notice effect changes as the start winning overflow prize occurs, it is possible to prevent the stoppage for a long period of time.

  In addition, the specific stop time includes a plurality of specific stop times having different lengths, and the stop time changing means (game control device 30) performs the result of the specific variable display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30). When it is determined that the mode becomes the special result mode, the change control is performed so that the probability of changing to a specific stop time longer than that when the mode is determined not to be the special result mode is increased, and the notice effect means When the specific stop time ends, the (production control device 40) informs the player that the specific stop time is the specific stop time among a plurality of specific stop times in an identifiable manner. ing.

  Therefore, the stop time changing means, when it is determined by the prior determination means that the result mode of the specific variable display game is the special result mode, the specific stop time that is longer than the case where it is determined not to be the special result mode. Since the change control is performed so that the probability of changing to is increased, a notice effect such as the possibility of derivation of the special result mode becomes higher as the stop time is extended during the stop time, and during the stop time Can greatly enhance interest and expectation. Further, when the specific stop time ends, the notice effect means informs the player of which specific stop time the specific stop time was among the plurality of specific stop times, so that the stop can be identified. The effect of the notice effect by the length of time can be enhanced.

  Further, the notice effect means (effect control device 40) includes elapsed time notifying means (effect control device 40, display device 43) for notifying the elapsed time from the start to the end of the specific stop time, and the elapsed time notification. The means includes an elapsed time display unit 52 that displays the elapsed time, and an arrival display unit 53 that notifies that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time.

  Therefore, the notice effect means includes an elapsed time notifying means for notifying the elapsed time from the start to the end of the specific stop time, and the elapsed time notifying means includes an elapsed time display unit 52 for displaying the elapsed time, and an elapsed time. And the arrival display unit 53 that notifies that the time has reached each specific stop time, so that the longer the stop time is extended during the stop time, the higher the possibility of deriving the special result mode is. The effect of the notice effect can be enhanced visually, and the interest and expectation during the downtime can be greatly enhanced.

  In addition, a variation in which a plurality of identification information is variably displayed in the variation display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination means (game control device 30). Change display time changing means (game control device 30) for changing the display time from a normal change display time to a specific change display time, and occurrence of a start memory determined by a prior determination means to execute a specific change display game Based on the timing, select whether to change the stop time to a specific stop time by the stop time changing means (game control device 30) or to change the variable display time to the specific variable display time by the variable display time changing means Selection means (game control device 30) to perform, and a pre-determination means in a specific stop time or a specific variation display time based on a selection result by the selection means And a, and announcement attraction means (effect control device 40) for performing prediction effect for the determined start memory and perform more specific variable display game.

  Therefore, based on the occurrence timing of the start memory determined to execute the specific fluctuation display game by the prior determination means, the stop time is changed to the specific stop time by the stop time changing means, or the fluctuation display time changing means is changed. Since there is a selection means for selecting whether to change the display time to a specific variable display time, a more efficient notice effect is executed according to the timing of the start prize (start memory) subject to the notice. Become. That is, if the start winning is during the execution of the variable display game, the notice effect is started from the stop period of the variable display game, and if the start winning is during the stop of the variable display game, the notice effect is changed to the next change. It becomes possible to start during the execution period of the display game, which is extremely effective in that the notice effect can be executed for a longer period.

  Further, the specific change display time and the specific stop time are set to the same length of time, and the notice effect means (effect control device 40) performs the same notice effect in the specific change display time or the specific stop time. I am doing so.

  Therefore, the specific change display time and the specific stop time are set to the same length of time, and the notice effect means performs the same notice effect at the specific change display time or the specific stop time. It can be executed without any problem even if it is executed in either the period or the stop period. For example, when a pre-determined time for a movie or the like is adopted, it is extremely effective in terms of control.

  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.

8 Special figure display (variation display device)
30 Game control device (starting storage means, prior determination means, stop time changing means, variable display time changing means, selection means)
40 effect control device (notification effect means, monitoring means, reliability notification means, elapsed time notification means)
43 display device (variable display device, elapsed time notification means)
100 gaming machines

Claims (6)

Start storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game for stopping and displaying the result mode after starting to display a plurality of pieces of identification information within a predetermined upper limit range;
A variable display device for displaying the variable display game executed based on the start-up memory,
In the gaming machine configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game is a predetermined special result mode,
Predetermining means for preliminarily determining that the variation display game based on the start memory is a specific variation display game for the start memory stored in the start storage means and before the execution of the variation display game.
A stop time for stopping and displaying the result mode in the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means A stop time changing means for changing from a stop time to a specific stop time;
A notice effect means for performing a notice effect for the start-up memory determined by the prior determination means to execute the specific variable display game at the specific stop time;
The specific stop time includes a plurality of specific stop times having different lengths,
The notice effect means is
Elapsed time notification means for recognizing to the player whether the normal stop time or the specific stop time with the passage of the stop time is recognizable ,
The elapsed time notification means includes:
An elapsed time display unit for displaying the elapsed time from the start to the end of the specific stop time;
An arrival display section for notifying that the elapsed time has reached each specific stop time;
Gaming machine, characterized in that it comprises a. Comprising monitoring means for monitoring the winning of a game ball in a specific area at the specific stop time;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the notice effect means determines an execution mode of the notice effect based on a monitoring result of the monitoring means. The notice effect means includes a reliability notification means for notifying the reliability that the result mode of the variable display game based on the start memory to be notified is likely to be the special result mode,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the reliability notification means changes the notification reliability according to an increase in the number of winning game balls in the specific area. The stop time changing means is more effective when the prior determination means determines that the result mode of the specific variable display game is the special result mode than when it is determined not to be the special result mode. Change control shall be performed so that the probability of changing to a long specific stop time is high,
The notice effect means means that when the specific stop time ends, the specific stop time notifies the player of which specific stop time among the plurality of specific stop times is identifiable. The gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the gaming machine is characterized. A variable display time for variably displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable display game based on a start memory stored before the start memory determined to execute the specific variable display game by the prior determination means, A variable display time changing means for changing from a normal variable display time to a specific variable display time;
Based on the occurrence timing of the start memory determined to execute the specific variation display game by the prior determination unit, the stop time changing unit changes the stop time to the specific stop time, or the variation Selecting means for selecting whether to change the variable display time to the specific variable display time by a display time changing means;
Preliminary notice for performing the start-up effect on the start-up memory determined by the pre-determination means to execute the specific variable display game at the specific stop time or the specific variable display time based on the selection result by the selection means Directing means;
The gaming machine according to claim 4 , further comprising: The specific variation display time and the specific stop time are set to the same length of time,
The gaming machine according to claim 5 , wherein the notice effect means performs the same notice effect in the specific variation display time or the specific stop time.

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