JP5540262B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the game is performed when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a person.

  In the conventional gaming machine, as a premise that the player wants to recognize the determination result as soon as possible, for example, the design of the variable display is constantly varied, and the variation of the design for a predetermined time is detected by detecting the special diagram operation switch. It stops and makes the player recognize the success or failure. Also, in similar gaming machines, the variation of symbols is usually stopped, and the variation of symbols is performed for a predetermined time based on detection of the special-chart activation switch, and this variation is stopped for a predetermined time, so that Some of them are made to recognize the determination result (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, at present, by setting a non-notification state that does not clearly notify whether the gaming state after the jackpot is a high probability state or a probability state is a mere short-time state in a low probability state, The game state is not clearly recognized, and the game can be continued with a sense of expectation.

JP 2001-239023 A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, it is only necessary for the player to be able to recognize whether or not the stop time hits as a result of the variable display game, and there is no special effect for this time. It was .

  An object of the present invention is provided with a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, even when the gaming state is set to non-notification, it is possible to perform a novel effect that has not existed before.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on winning of a game ball in a start winning opening, In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Start storage means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory together with a random number based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning opening;
Determination means for determining a random value stored in the start storage means;
A variation display game execution control means for executing the variation display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
Probability that the determination means determines the result of the variable display game as the special result based on the type of special result that triggered the generation of the special game state after the special game state ends. Probability setting means for setting the state to either a normal probability state or a high probability state with a higher probability of determining the special result than the normal probability state;
A game state selection means for selecting any one of a notification state for notifying the player that the state is in a high probability state and a non-notification state in which the player is not in the state of being in a high probability state;
Stop time control means for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game;
With
The game state selection means sets the game state to the non-notification state in a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state,
The stop time includes a normal stop time and an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time,
The stop-time control means, wherein when a non-broadcast state, based on the type of the most recent special results, determining whether to set the the extension stop time counted from the end of the special game state what game in Configured as
It is characterized by comprising stop period effect means for performing a predetermined effect related to the notification of the probability state during the extended stop time set by the stop time control means.

Here, the “predetermined effect” is an effect by an image on a variable display device, an effect by sound, an effect by light emission, an effect by vibration, or the like. Further, the predetermined effect may be performed during all the stop times, or may be performed during some (specific) stop times.
Further, “related to the notification of the probability state” means that the probability state is clearly notified or suggested.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game state is either a notification state that notifies the player that the state is a high probability state or a non-notification state that does not notify the player that the state is a high probability state. A game state selection means for selecting the game state, and a stop time control means for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game. The game state selection means determines the game state in a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state. a non notification state, the stop time, and the normal stop time, there is a long extension downtime time than the normal stop time, stop time control unit, when a non-broadcast state, recent special results the basis of the type, the configured counting from the end of the special game state to determine whether to set the extended stopping time what game th distribution of probability state in extension stop time set by the stop-time control means Since comprises a stop period representation section that performs predetermined effect related to the game state (probability state) even in a state with the non notification, it is possible to perform a novel effect unprecedented. In other words, it has a new function to set the stop time based on the special result, which has been positioned in the past simply by checking the result of the variable display game. Time can also be significant for the player, and the range of production can be expanded. In addition, since the probability state and the stop time are set based on the special result, the probability state and the stop time can be related, and in the non-notification state, the probability state can be estimated from the stop time. , You can improve the fun of the game. Further, since the stop period effecting means for performing a predetermined effect relating to the notification of the probability state at the extended stop time set by the stop time control means is provided, the probability state is estimated from the effect at the extended stop time in the non-notification state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform the innovative production not in the traditional.

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 figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port SW monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port SW common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the information set based on a special result aspect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution aspect of the special figure fluctuation display game after completion | finish of a special game state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation start information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation state of the normal fluctuation display game and normal fluctuation winning device in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting of each operation state in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the common figure normal power pattern switching process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop effect in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the stop display time setting process for deviation in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of the jackpot end in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production | presentation setting process at the time of a stop in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the stop time presentation process in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure fluctuation process in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure starting port SW common process in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the change pattern addition / change process in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the information set based on the kind of special result aspect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop display time in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the stop display time setting process for losing in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the stop display time setting process for deviation | shift in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the 3rd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special result aspect in the 5th modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process in the 5th modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the start port SW monitoring process in the 6th modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern change / addition setting process in the 6th modification of 3rd Embodiment.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a game board 1 surrounded by a guide rail 2 and having a game area 1a 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 and a normal variation winning apparatus 7 forming a second starting winning opening are provided. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, a special figure fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game) is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game, and the game ball is changed to the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7. When a prize is won, the special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is executed as the special figure fluctuation display game.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a special figure 1 display 8 for displaying a special figure 1 fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus, and a special figure 2 display 9 for displaying a special figure 2 fluctuation display game as a fluctuation display apparatus; , Is provided. In addition, the special figure 1 memory display 18 for displaying the number of unprocessed games (special figure 1 start memory) of the special figure 1 variable display game and the number of unprocessed times (special figure 2 start memory) of the special figure 2 variable display game are displayed A special figure 2 memory display 19 is provided. Further, a game state display LED 6 for displaying the game state and the like is provided. The special figure memory display 15, the universal figure display 5, the special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 2 display 9, the special figure 1 storage display 18, and the special figure 2 storage display 19 are integrated as a segment LED. Is provided. Moreover, you may provide the round number display (LED) which displays the round number (2R, 15R) at the time of becoming a special game state.

  Further, 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 results of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. Depending on how, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a state disadvantageous for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous for the player), the game balls that have not won the winning hole or the like are collected. An out hole 11 is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

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

  The normal map display game is executed by the general map display 5 provided in the game area 1a. The common map indicator 5 is composed of an LED indicating a hit as normal identification information (general map, normal symbol) and an LED indicating a deviation as the normal identification information, and alternately blinking and displaying the two LEDs. Ordinary identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, one of the LEDs is turned on to display the result. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43, and in this case, as a normal identification information, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used for this, for a predetermined time, for example. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). It becomes a state. Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and the special figure 2 variation display game can be easily started.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. The closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player, the first state) 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 fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general power open / close SOL7b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. The game can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player, a second state) in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 7.

  A first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 2) is provided inside the first start winning opening 13, and based on the detection of a game ball by the first start opening SW13a, a special figure 1 fluctuation display game (special fluctuation) The start right to start the display game) is generated. Further, the normal variation winning device 7 is provided with a second start port SW7d (shown in FIG. 2), and based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port SW7d, a special diagram 2 variation display game (special The start right to start the (variable display game) is generated. The right to start the special figure 1 variable display game is stored as a special figure 1 start memory (first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The special figure 1 start memory is displayed on the special figure 1 memory display 18. The start right for starting the special figure 2 variable display game is stored as a special figure 2 start memory (second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The special figure 2 starting memory is displayed on the special figure 2 memory display 19. In the following description, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  The special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are a special figure 1 display 8 (variation display device, first variation display device) and a special figure 2 display 9 (variation display) provided in the game area 1a. Device, the second variable display device), and after a plurality of special identification information (special drawing, special symbol) are displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined result mode (stop result mode) is stopped and displayed. Done in 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 1 display 8 and the display device 43 constitute a first fluctuation display device for displaying the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (first fluctuation display game), and the special figure 2 display 9 and the display device 43 are special figures. A second variation display device for displaying a two variation display game (second variation display game) is provided. The special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 2 display 9, and the display device 43 constitute a variable display device that displays a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit) State). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode.

  The special figure 1 display 8 and the special figure 2 display 9 may be separate displays or the same display. However, the special figure change display game is not performed independently or simultaneously. Is displayed. Also, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, or may use the same display apparatus and display area. Although it is good, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed so that it is not executed independently or simultaneously. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 8 and the special figure 2 display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43. As will be described later, the special figure 2 start memory is preferentially digested over the special figure 1 start memory. If there is the special figure 2 start memory, the special figure 1 start memory is present. Also, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. However, if the special figure 2 start memory is generated during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed after the game ends.

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

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are paid out by the discharge and firing control device 50 (shown in FIG. 2). The discharge launch control device 50 controls the discharge device 51 under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 performs a control related to various effects under the control of the game control device 30 serving as a game control means for controlling the progress of the game as its control system. Production control device 40 as a sub-control device, discharge control of prize balls or rental balls by the discharge device 51, and discharge / discharge control device 50 as a sub-control device that controls the launch of game balls by the launch device 52, power A power supply device 60 is provided.

  The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer 31 having a CPU 31a, ROM 31b, RAM 31c, and the like, and outputs pulse signals for input / output interface (input / output I / F) 33, synchronization of various processes, timers, and the like. It is composed of a clock (CLK) 32 (oscillator) or the like.

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, as well as a big hit determination random number for a special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game Various random numbers such as variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 for determining (execution mode) and a hit determination random number for a normal variation display game are also generated. The RAM 31c stores a storage area for storing an ON signal of the first start opening SW13a provided in the first start winning opening 13 and the second start opening SW7d provided in the normal variation winning apparatus 7, and the storage of the various random numbers. An area, a work area of the CPU 31a, and the like.

  In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31b, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the big jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Various tables and determination values for determining a determination value, a variation pattern (execution mode) of the special figure variation display game 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, the input / output interface 33 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a winning port SW12a, 12a,. The frame opening SW 121, the discharge and emission control device 50, and the like are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. The glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame is opened.

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and via the output port and driver (not shown), the special figure 1 display 8, the special figure 1 storage display 18 (shown in FIG. 1), and the special figure 2 display. 9, special figure 2 memory display 19 (shown in FIG. 1), general figure display 5, general figure storage display 15 (shown in FIG. 1), game status display LED 6, general power open / close SOL 7 b, grand prize opening It is output to the SOL 10b, the external output terminal 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, the production control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50.

  The effect control device 40 as a sub-control device includes a CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c as a control device, an input / output interface, a RAM as an image memory for controlling display on a display device 43 (liquid crystal display device), an image and a video. A video circuit including a CGROM 40d in which data is stored and a VDP 40e (video display processor) as a graphic processor are provided. In addition, a driver 40f for driving various LEDs 45 for decoration provided on the game board 1 and a clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1 and a sound source LSI 40g for controlling sound output are provided.

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU 40a. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. The input / output interface is adapted to receive detection signals from operation buttons 158 serving as operating means provided on the upper plate, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control device). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under 30 control).

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and various LEDs 45, game board via an output port and driver 40f (not shown). 1 is output to the movable motor 44 of the movable rendering device provided in the first stage. 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 40e, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40e to the liquid crystal display device (display device 43). A control signal related to the control of the sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound source LSI 40g, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound source LSI 40g to the speaker 145.

  The discharge / emission control device 50 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and receives a prize ball control command (reception of prize ball number data) from the game control apparatus 30 and a ball lending machine (not shown). ) Is controlled to cause the discharging device 51 to discharge a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls). The launching device 52 controls the launching of the game ball, and when the player touches the operation handle, the discharge launch control device 50 receives a signal from the touch sensor 54 provided on the operation handle. It is designed to be entered. Further, when the player operates a firing stop switch 53 provided on the operation handle, an input signal from the firing stop switch 53 is input together with an input signal from the touch sensor 54.

  In addition, power is supplied from the power supply device 60 to the game control device 30, and power is supplied from the power supply device 60 to other devices. Further, the power supply device 60 is provided with a backup power source 61 for enabling power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted at the time of a power failure or the like. It is designed to prevent the loss of data stored in.

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 4 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, processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4) is performed. Thereafter, an initial value random number update process (step S5) is performed to update the initial value of random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers to break the temporal regularity of random numbers, and an interrupt is permitted (steps) S6) is performed. In the initial value random number update process (step S5), the same process is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

  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 61 supplies power that can execute the processing at the time of the power failure.

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

  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, processing of inputs from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, inner frame opening SW121, etc.) Based on the output data set in various processes, an input / output process (step S11) is performed to perform an output process for controlling the driving of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL10b, ordinary power open / close SOL7b).

  Next, a command transmission process (step S12) is performed for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 and the like. And a jackpot determination random number for determining the hit-off of the special figure variable display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure variable-display game, Random number update processing 1 (Step S13) for updating the hit determination random number is performed. Next, an initial value random number update process (step S14) for updating the initial value of the random number and breaking the temporal regularity of the random number is performed. As for the random numbers related to the special figure, the same processing is performed for each of the random numbers for the special figure 1 variable display game and the random numbers for the special figure 2 variable display game.

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step S15) is performed to update the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 for determining the variation pattern (execution mode) in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, whether there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (whether a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) A winning opening switch monitoring process (step S16) is performed. Then, an error monitoring process (step S17) for monitoring each signal and an error is performed, a special figure game process (step S18) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game, and a general game for performing a process regarding the common figure variation display game. Processing (step S19) is performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S20) 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 S21) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, an interrupt end declaration process (step S22) is performed, a process for restoring the saved register data (step S23) is performed, an interrupt permission process (step S24) is performed, and a timer interrupt process is performed. finish.

  And in the game control apparatus 30, mainly in the usual game process (step S19) 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 hit of the normal map change display game is lost. Process. Then, a process for displaying a general map change display game in which normal identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time on the general display display 5 and then stopped is displayed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode (specific result) is displayed on the general map display 5 and the electric power open / close SOL 7b is operated so that the open / close member 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 is operated. , 7a is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a normal variation display game execution control means for executing a normal variation display game (ordinary variation display game).

  The operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 includes two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be set. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). In addition, the release mode when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won is the first release time (for example, 0.5 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 normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 1 second), thereby controlling the number of times of opening of the normally variable prize-winning device 7 per unit time to be substantially increased (normally short time state). Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal variation display game, the release mode is the second release 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). It should be noted that in the short-time operation state, control (the normal-probability fluctuation state) may be performed so that the probability that the hit result of the normal-game fluctuation display game is higher than the normal operation state. In other words, the short-time operation state is a state in which the number of times of opening of the normally variable prize-winning device 7 is increased and the opening time for one hit is extended, and as a result, the opening time per unit time is extended. . This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the special figure 2 variation display game can be easily started.

  Further, in the game control device 30, as will be described in detail later, in the special figure game process (step S18), based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port SW13a provided in the first start winning prize port 13. Then, the random number for determining the big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c as a special figure 1 start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a random number value for determining the big hit of the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted and stored in the RAM 31c with a predetermined upper limit. A process of storing up to a number (for example, 4) as the special figure 2 start memory is performed.

  Further, when the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory is started, the big hit determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory is used as the big hit for the special figure 1 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with a determination value (specific value), a process of determining a hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is performed. Also, after this processing, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 1 start memory number. Similarly, when the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory is started, the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure 2 start memory is used for the special figure 2 variable display game stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the big hit determination value (specific value), a process of determining a hit of the special figure 2 variable display game is performed. Also, after this process, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 2 starting memory number. Further, in any of the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory, the process of determining the fluctuation pattern (execution mode) based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is also performed. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, processing for selecting a special result mode based on the jackpot symbol random number is performed. Then, the game control device 30 displays the special identification information on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 based on the determination result of the start-up memory, and then stops and displays the special identification information. A process of displaying a figure variation display game 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. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and this specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit determination random number value. Yes. Further, 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 value, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and the jackpot determination random number value Are compared, and if they match, it is determined that the game is a big hit. In other words, the game control device 30 serves as a probability setting means that can control 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.

  If a special result is derived in a special figure variation display game and a certain condition is met (if a specific special result mode (high probability pattern)), the probability state is increased after the special game state ends. Probability state. Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of either the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game Both are in a high probability state. If a special result is derived in the special figure fluctuation display game in the probability state, the special figure 1 fluctuation display is performed regardless of whether or not the special result mode is accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition. Both the game and the special figure 2 variable display game are once in the normal probability state. And when it is a special result aspect accompanied by establishment of predetermined conditions, it will be in a high probability state again after completion | finish of a special game state. In the case of a special result mode (normal symbol) that is not accompanied by the establishment of a predetermined condition, the normal probability state is maintained as it is even after the special game state is ended.

  In addition, as described above, there are a normal operation state and a short-time operation state as the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7, and there are a normal probability state and a high probability state as the probability state in the special figure variable display game. These combinations constitute four gaming states, a normal gaming state, a first probability variation state, a second probability variation state, and a short-time gaming state, and the game control device 30 determines any one gaming state based on a predetermined condition. It is supposed to be set. The normal game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. The first probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. The second probability variation state is a gaming state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a normal operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. The short-time game state is a game state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the short-time operation state, and the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the normal probability state. That is, in the first probability variation state and the short-time game state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state, and control is performed so that the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game is easily generated. These make a specific gaming state. In other words, the game control device 30 facilitates the generation of the right to execute the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) during the occurrence of the specific gaming state (first probability variation state, short-time gaming state). Provides a means for facilitating the generation of execution rights.

  Also, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special chart 1 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as a start winning prize). A pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not there is a big hit, miss or big hit symbol (type of special result mode), and reach of the special figure 1 variable display game. Similarly, in the game control device 30, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, etc. stored in the special figure 2 startup memory at a predetermined timing (any timing such as at the start winning prize) The pre-reading process is performed to determine whether or not a big hit, out of game or jackpot (special result mode type) and reach have occurred in the special figure 2 variable display game. The results of these determinations are transmitted from the game control device 30 to the effect control device 40 as result information. Note that the pre-reading process is always performed for the special figure 2 starting memory regardless of the gaming state. Further, for the special figure 1 start memory, the look-ahead process is not performed in a game state (first probability variation state, time-short game state) in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is a short-time operation state or a special game state. Or, even if the pre-reading process is performed, the advance notice based on the result is not performed.

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

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 43. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, 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.

  Further, 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 and a process for generating a special game state is performed. The special result mode displayed on the special figure display is determined based on the big hit symbol random number extracted and stored simultaneously with the big hit judgment random number value. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result form of the deviation on the corresponding special figure display.

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

  In addition, the game control device 30 discharges and fires based on the detection signal of the game ball input from sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. The control device 50 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device 51.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, there are 15R normal A (symbol), 15R normal B (symbol), 15R high probability A (symbol), 15R high probability B (symbol), 2R high probability (symbol), as shown in FIG. ) For 15R normal A (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state is finished. Also, until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state and the notification state to notify the probability state. The notification state is a state in which at least a high-probability state is notified, but here also includes notification of a normal-probability state. For 15R normal B (symbol), the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds, and the probability state is changed to the normal probability state after the special gaming state is finished. Also, until the special figure variation display game of 40, 70, or 100 times is executed, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state, and the probability state until 100 special figure fluctuation display games are executed. Is in a non-notification state where no notification is made. Note that the non-notification state is a state in which at least a high probability state is not notified, but here also includes not informing that the normal probability state. Here, 15R normal B (symbol) includes five different special result modes, symbol numbers 2 to 6.

  15R high probability A (symbol) has 15 rounds in the special gaming state, and sets the probability state to a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. In addition, the operating state is set to the short-time operating state until the next special result mode is derived, and the notification state is set to notify the probability state. 15R high probability B (symbol) has 15 rounds in the special gaming state, and sets the probability state to a high probability state after the special gaming state ends. Also, until the special figure variation display game of 40, 70, or 100 times is executed, the operation state of the normal variation winning device is set to the short-time operation state, and the probability state is set until 100 special figure fluctuation display games are executed. A non-notification state in which no notification is made is set. Note that the 15R high probability B (symbol) includes five different special result modes of symbol numbers 8 to 12. The 2R high probability (symbol) sets the probability state to a high probability state after the end of the special game state when the number of rounds in the special game state is two rounds. In addition, the operating state is set to the short-time operating state until the next special result mode is derived, and the notification state is set to notify the probability state. In detail, as shown in FIG. 10, the symbol number is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number, and the number of time reductions and the table to be selected are also determined. That is, the game control device 30 extracts a random number (a jackpot symbol random number) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variable 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.

  Here, when the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds (first special gaming state), the opening time of the big prize opening in each round is the first opening time (25 seconds), and the special gaming state When the number of rounds is 2 rounds (second special gaming state), the opening time of the special winning opening is set to the second opening time (0.3 seconds) shorter than the first opening time. In the special game state based on the 2R high probability, the operation for 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, 15R normal A (symbol), 15R normal B (symbol), 15R high probability A (symbol), 15R high probability B (symbol) is generated for the first special gaming state that is executed for a predetermined period, The 2R high probability (symbol) is executed in the second special gaming state in which the execution period is set shorter than that in the first special gaming state.

  Next, details of the special game process (step S18) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, in the special game process, first, a start is performed for monitoring winnings to the normal variation winning device 7 forming the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port, and storing various random numbers based on the winnings. The mouth SW monitoring process (step S30) is performed. Thereafter, a count switch monitoring process (step S31) for monitoring the input from the count SW 10c is performed.

  Then, a game branching process (step S32) for selecting a process to be executed based on the acquired game process number based on the acquired game process number is performed. In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 0, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored and the fluctuation start setting or the effect setting of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. A special figure routine process (step S33) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. Further, in the special figure normal processing (step S33), information related to the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is set. For example, the start memory is stored along with the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. A process of decrementing 1 and a process of setting a change time in a special figure change display game are performed.

  Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 1, information necessary for performing the special figure display process (step S35) (such as the stop display time of the result in the special figure variable display game) ) During special figure change processing (step S34). In the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 2, a special figure display process (step S35) is performed. In the special figure display process (step S35), when the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) 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 S33).

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 3, a fanfare / interval process (step S36) 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. Further, in the game branching process (step S32), when the game process number is 4, a special winning opening open process (step S37) is performed. In the special winning opening opening process (step S37), if the special game state is not the final round, information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process (step S36) is set. Also, 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 process (step S38) are set.

  In the game branching process (step S32), if the game process number is 5, the winning prize remaining ball process (step S38) is performed. In this special winning opening remaining ball process (step S38), when the special gaming state is the final round, the 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 S32), if the game process number is 6, a big hit ending process (step S39) is performed. In this jackpot end process (step S39), a process for ending the special game state is performed, and information necessary for performing the special figure routine process (step S33) is set.

  After performing the above-described process based on the game process number, a table data save process (step S40) for saving various set data is performed. Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation control process (step S41) for performing processing such as updating the game processing timer of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and the special figure 2 for performing processing such as updating the game processing timer for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. The variation control process (step S42) is performed and the special figure game process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the start port SW monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize (step S50). In the determination of whether or not there is a first start prize (winning to the first start prize opening 13) (step S50), if there is a prize to the first start prize opening 13, an output is made from the first start slot SW13a. The determination is made based on the presence or absence of a detection signal of the game ball to be played. In the determination of whether or not there is a first start winning (step S50), if there is a first starting winning (step S50; Y), the special start port SW common processing (step S54) is performed to monitor the start port SW. The process ends. Further, the first start port monitoring process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a first start winning (step S50), if there is no first starting winning (step S50; N), it is determined whether or not the normal operation is in operation (step S51). Do.

  In the determination as to whether or not the ordinary electric operation is in operation (step S51), is the open state in which the normal variation winning device 7 forming the ordinary electric (ordinary electric accessory) is activated and the game ball can be won? Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the normal electric operation is being performed (step S51), if the normal electric operation is being performed (step S51; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a second start winning (step S51). Further, in the determination as to whether or not the normal power operation is being performed (step S51), if the normal power operation is not being performed (step S51; N), it is determined whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (step S52). .

  In the determination of whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (step S52), it is determined whether or not there is an illegal winning that has occurred in a state where the normal variable winning device 7 is in the closed state. Note that a winning detected during a predetermined period after the normal variable winning device 7 is closed is not an illegal winning. In the determination of whether or not this illegal winning error has occurred (step S52), if the illegal winning error has occurred (step S52; Y), the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not an illegal winning error has occurred (step S52), if an illegal winning error has not occurred (step S52; N), it is determined whether or not there is a second start winning (step S53). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a second start winning (winning to the normal variation winning device 7) (step S53), the game output from the second starting port SW7d that detects the game ball won in the normal variation winning device 7 It is determined whether there is a sphere detection signal. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S53), if there is no second start prize (step S53; N), the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not there is a second start prize (step S53), if there is a second start prize (step S53; Y), a special figure start port SW common process (step S54) is performed to start the start port. The SW monitoring process ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure start port SW common process, first, a process of setting a corresponding start winning flag (step S60) is performed. In the processing for setting the corresponding start winning flag (step S60), based on which of the first starting winning port 13 and the normal variable winning device 7 the winning port is started, the special drawing starting port SW common processing is started. Set the start winning flag. As the start winning flag, the special figure starting port SW common process is started by winning the first starting winning port 13, and the special figure starting flag is set by winning the normal variable winning device 7. When the mouth SW common processing is started, the special figure 2 flag is set. In the following process, if the special figure 1 flag is set, the special figure 1 start-up process is performed as a corresponding process, and if the special figure 2 flag is set, the special process 2 is designated as the corresponding process. Processing for start-up storage is performed.

  After performing the process of setting the corresponding start winning flag (step S60), it is determined whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61). In the determination (step S61) of whether or not the corresponding hold is an upper limit (for example, 4), if the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61: Y), that is, the corresponding start memory is stored. If it cannot be stored, the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61), when the corresponding hold is not the upper limit (for example, 4) (step S61: N), the corresponding start memory number is set to 1. A process of incrementing (step S62) is performed, and a process of setting the hold number information (step S63) is performed.

  In the process of setting the hold number information (step S63), the hold number information that is information of the start memory number is set based on the corresponding start memory number being incremented by one. Note that the number-of-holds information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands including information related to the start memory. Thereafter, a process of acquiring a corresponding jackpot determination random number value (step S64), a process of acquiring a corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S65), and a process of acquiring the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (step S66) are performed. .

  Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step S67) is performed, a process of storing a corresponding jackpot determination random number value (step S68), a process of storing a corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S69), a corresponding variation pattern random number A process of storing 1 to 3 (step S70) is performed. In the process of storing these various random number values (steps S64 to 66), the process of storing the acquired various random number values is performed in the save area of various random number values set corresponding to the updated starting storage number. That is, the game control device 30 limits the right to execute the special figure 1 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 and various random number values acquired (extracted) up to a predetermined number. 1 is stored as a start memory. Further, the game control device 30 has the right to execute the special figure 2 variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 7 that forms the second start winning opening, and various random values acquired (extracted). Is stored as start-up memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Therefore, the game control device 30 stores the right to execute the variable display game up to a predetermined upper limit number together with various random numbers based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal varying winning device 7). Make possible start-up storage means.

  Thereafter, a process of setting a hold information command (step S71) is performed, and the start port SW monitoring process is terminated. Note that the hold information command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  In the special figure hold information determination process (step S67) performed in the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 8, the result corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. A prefetching process for determining related information is performed. As shown in FIG. 9, in this special figure hold information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the process is for special figure 2 start storage (step S80). In the determination of whether or not the process is for the special figure 2 start memory (step S80), if the process is for the special figure 2 start memory (step S80; Y), the corresponding jackpot determination random number is acquired. Processing (step S83) is performed. Further, in the determination whether or not the process is for the special figure 2 start memory (step S80), if it is not the process for the special figure 2 start memory (step S80; N), that is, the process for the special figure 1 start memory. If it is, it is determined whether the time is short (step S81).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S81), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-short operation state. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S81), if the time is short (step S81; Y), the special figure hold information determination processing is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the special figure 1 start memory is not performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S81), if the time is not short (step S81; N), it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (step S82).

  In the determination of whether or not a big hit is being made (step S82), it is determined whether or not the special gaming state is in effect. In the determination of whether or not the big hit is being made (step S82), if the big hit is being made (step S82; Y), the special figure holding information determination processing is terminated. That is, in this case, the prefetch process for the special figure 1 start memory is not performed. In the determination of whether or not the big hit is made (step S82), if the big hit is not made (step S82; N), a process of acquiring a corresponding big hit determination random number (step S83) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the corresponding jackpot determination random number (step S83), the process of acquiring the jackpot determination random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding jackpot determination random number (step S64) for the prefetching process is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (step S84), and it is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S84), if it is not a big hit (step S84; N), that is, if the acquired random number for jackpot determination does not match the big hit determination value, a start opening prize effect command is issued. A setting process (step S88) is performed, and the special figure hold information determination process is terminated. The start opening prize effect command includes information for performing an effect on the start memory on the display unit 43a, and is transmitted later to the effect control device 40 as one of the hold information commands including the information related to the start memory. It has become.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S84), if it is a big hit (step S84; Y), that is, if the acquired random number for jackpot determination matches the big hit determination value, the corresponding big hit symbol A process of acquiring a random number (step S87) is performed. In the process of acquiring the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S87), the process of acquiring the jackpot symbol random number acquired in the process of acquiring the corresponding jackpot symbol random number (step S65) for prefetch processing is performed.

  Thereafter, processing for setting jackpot symbol random number information (step S86) is performed, and processing for setting start opening winning effect information (step S87) is performed. And the process (step S88) which sets a start opening winning effect command is performed, and a special figure holding | maintenance information determination process is complete | finished. The start opening prize effect command includes information set in the process of setting jackpot symbol random number information (step S86) and the process of setting start opening prize effect information (step S87), and includes information related to the start memory. This is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later as one of the hold information commands. That is, the game control device 30 displays a special variable display of a random number acquisition (extraction) result corresponding to the special figure start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 30) and waiting for execution of the special variable display game. Prior determination means for determining in advance before the game is executed.

  Through the processing related to the start memory as described above, a specific special figure start memory (for example, a special figure start memory that is a big hit), a notice effect regarding the result from before the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the special figure start memory is performed. Can be done. In the special figure hold information determination process, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. In addition, a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is used. Reach) may be determined, and information to that effect may be set.

  Here, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, various information related to the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state is set in advance based on the type of the special result mode. Thereby, the progress and effects of the special figure variation display game can be set in advance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a specific big hit (15R normal B and 15R high probability B) is made, a predetermined period (100 special figure variation display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state based on the big hit. Until it is executed), at least a non-notification state in which a high-probability state is not notified is set. Here, the non-notification state is a state in which neither a high probability state nor a normal probability state is notified. And the fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) of the special figure fluctuation display game in the non-informing state is set in advance based on the latest special result mode.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the contents of the effects, the presence / absence of reach state, and the like. This variation pattern includes the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game state. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 7, the presence / absence of notification of the probability state (notification state or non-notification state), the starting memory number, etc. The latter half of the variation mode is determined. Then, the first half variation pattern is determined based on the determined second half variation pattern. The latter half variation pattern and the first half variation pattern are determined by the game control device 30 acquiring (extracting) the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 and comparing them with the determination values stored in the ROM 31b. That is, the game control device 30 serves as an execution mode setting means for setting the execution mode (variation pattern) of the special figure variation display game.

  The first half variation pattern means a variation display mode until reaching the reach state, and the second half variation pattern means the variation pattern after reaching the reach state. However, when the reach state does not occur, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game has no variation in the latter half variation pattern (no variation in the latter half), and only the first variation pattern is configured. In addition, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the first half fluctuation time, which is the time for executing the first half fluctuation pattern, and the second half fluctuation time for executing the second half fluctuation pattern are determined, and the combined time is the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game. It will be time. Note that the division of the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern is not limited to the start of the reach state.

  The variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern is a table for determining the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the variation pattern table includes a variation pattern table A, a variation pattern table B, and a variation pattern according to the gaming state in the notification state, which is a state in which the probability state is notified. Three types of table C are set. Each variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, and a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit. Further, the loss variation pattern table and the big hit variation pattern table include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  A variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 11 is a variation pattern table that is selected when the probability state is notified and the gaming state is the normal gaming state. Further, the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 12 is a variation pattern table that is selected when the notification state is informed of the probability state and the gaming state is the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state. Further, the variation pattern table C shown in FIG. 13 is a variation pattern table that is selected when the probability state is notified and the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. Note that the variation pattern tables A and C are tables that are selected when the probability state is the normal probability state in the notification state in which the probability state is notified, so that they form a normal probability table. The variation pattern table B is a table that is selected when the probability state is a high probability state in the notification state in which the probability state is notified, and thus forms a high probability table. In the non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified, one of the variation pattern tables A to C is selected according to the setting based on the latest special result mode regardless of the probability state. In the execution mode selected by the high probability table, the occurrence rate of the reach state is lower than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table (the selection ratio without reach is high). You can guess whether a table is selected.

  Which variation pattern table is selected in the non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified is set in the big hit end process selected at the end of the big hit in the special figure game process (see FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the jackpot end process, first, a process of setting an operation setting table based on probability information (step S90) is performed. In the process of setting the operation setting table based on the probability information (step S90), the process of setting information on whether the subsequent process (special figure normal process) is performed in the normal probability state or the high probability state is performed. Do. Thereafter, a process of setting a probability information command including information on the probability state (step S91) is performed, and a process of setting the number of fluctuations (step S92) is performed. In the process of setting the number of fluctuations (step S92), after the special game state is finished, an initial value (here, Then, 100) is set. Note that the process of setting the number of fluctuations (step S92) may be always performed, or only when the non-notification state is set (when the special result mode is 15R normal B or 15R high probability B). It may be performed.

  Thereafter, processing for setting time reduction (number of times) information (step S93) is performed. In the processing for setting the time reduction (number of times) information (step S93), the time reduction number that is the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 determined based on the special result mode is set in the time reduction operation state is set as the time reduction number. Process to set as information. At this time, the short-time information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. In addition, a process for setting the time-shortening number of times that is the remaining number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the time-shortening operation state is set in the time-shortening counter. Note that the processing for setting the number of times set for the time reduction to the time reduction counter is performed when the normally variable winning device 7 is in the time-short operation state until the next big hit (when the special result mode is 15R high probability A or 2R high probability). It may not be performed. That is, the game control device 30 changes the state conversion control of the normal variation winning device 7 by changing the state conversion control of the normal variation winning device 7 within a period during which the predetermined number of variation display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state. A specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state that facilitates winning a prize. Further, the game control device 30 constitutes a specific game state continuation number selection means for selecting the number of variable display games that will end the specific game state from a plurality of predetermined numbers.

  In the process of setting the stop symbol information (step S94), a process of setting the type of the latest special result form as the stop symbol information is performed. This stop symbol information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Further, based on the type (symbol number) of the most recent special result mode, processing for setting information 1 to 3 as selection information of the variation pattern table is performed as shown in FIG. Information 1 is information for designating a variation pattern table to be selected in the 1st to 40th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state, and information 2 is 41 from the end of the special gaming state. Information for designating a variation pattern table to be selected in the 70th special figure variation display game. The information 3 is information for designating a variation pattern table to be selected in the 71 to 100th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state, and is not notified based on the information 1 to 3 set here. The variation pattern table selected by the state is selected.

  Next, in the process of setting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S95), the variation pattern table to be selected in the 1st to 40th special figure variation display game is selected based on the information 1. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected for any symbol number in the non-notification state.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of selection of the variation pattern table after the special gaming state ends. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), when a big hit with a high probability A occurs, after the special gaming state is ended, a notification state in which the probability state is notified is set. As the variation pattern table, the variation pattern table B is selected until the next big hit. Also, as shown in FIG. 16B, when a big hit with symbol number 8, which is a big hit with a high probability B, occurs, the probability state is not notified after the special gaming state is ended. Further, the variation pattern table B is selected as all the variation pattern tables in the non-notification state. In this case, the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state until the 40th time, but since the variation pattern table B is selected after that, the player is assumed to be in a high probability state and expectation A feeling can be given. In the special figure variation display game after the 100th time when the non-notification state is ended, the probability state is notified and the variation pattern table B is selected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, when a big hit with symbol number 3 which is a big hit of normal B occurs, after the special gaming state ends, the probability state is not notified and is set to a non-notification state. In the non-notification state, the variation pattern table B is selected in the special map variation display game from the first time to the 40th time, and the variation pattern table A is selected in the special map variation display game from the 41st time to the 70th time. Selected. Furthermore, the variation pattern table A is also selected in the special figure variation display games from the 71st to the 100th. In this case, the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state up to the 40th time, and thereafter becomes the variation pattern table A, so that the player can guess that it is in the normal probability state. Then, in the special figure variation display game after the 100th time when the non-notification state ends, the probability state is notified and the variation pattern table A is selected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16D, when a big hit with symbol number 2, which is a big hit of normal B, occurs, after the special gaming state is ended, the probability state is not notified and is set to a non-notification state. Further, the variation pattern table B is selected as all the variation pattern tables in the non-notification state. In this case, the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state until the 40th time, but since the variation pattern table B is selected after that, the player is assumed to be in a high probability state and expectation A feeling can be given. Note that the variation pattern table A is selected in the special-figure variation display game after the 100th time when the notification state is informed of the probability state.

  As described above, since the high probability table selected when the probability state is the high probability state in the notification state can be selected in the non-notification state, the high probability state can be selected according to the execution mode of the special figure variation display game. An unprecedented production that gives a sense of expectation can be performed, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, a process for executing the special figure variation display game using the variation pattern table set in advance based on the latest special result mode as described above will be described. In the special figure routine process (step S33) performed when the process number is 0 in the game branch process (step S32) shown in FIG. 6, the process as shown in FIG. 17 is performed. In this special figure routine processing, first, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S100). In the determination of whether or not there is the special figure 2 start memory (step S100), if there is the special figure 2 start memory (step S100; Y), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step S104) is performed to start the fluctuation. The process of storing the information (step S103) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. In the process of storing the change start information (step S103), the special figure process number is changed to 1, and the special figure changing process is selected in the next game branch process (step S32) (see FIG. 6). become. If there is no special figure 2 start memory (step S100; N) in the determination of whether there is a special figure 2 start memory (step S100), the determination (step S100; N) S101) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a special figure 1 start memory (step S101), if there is a special figure 1 start memory (step S101; Y), a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S102) is performed to start the fluctuation start. A process for storing information (step S103) is performed, and the special figure routine process is terminated. If there is no special figure 1 start memory (step S101; N), it is determined whether a customer waiting demo flag is set (step S101). S105) is performed.

  When it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S105), if the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S105; Y), the special figure routine processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the customer waiting demo flag is set (step S105), if the customer waiting demo flag is not set (step S105; N), a process of setting the customer waiting demo flag is performed (step S106). The customer waiting demonstration command is set (step S107), and the special figure routine processing is terminated. The customer waiting demonstration command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Based on the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 40 performs, for example, a process of displaying a customer waiting demo image on the display unit 43a of the display device 43.

  That is, when the game control device 30 has the special figure 2 start memory in the special figure 2 start storage means (game control device 30), the variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory (special figure 2 variable display game) Is given priority control means for preferentially executing the variable display game based on the special figure 1 startup memory (the special figure 1 variable display game).

  In addition, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step S102) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. 17, information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure 1 variation start process, first, a special figure 1 deviation information setting process (step S110) is performed. In the process of setting the special figure 1 misalignment information (step S110), for example, a process of clearing the special figure 1 big hit flag is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variable display game) is a big hit (step S111). In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S111), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S111), if it is a big hit (step S111; Y), that is, if the random number for jackpot determination coincides with the big hit determination value, the special figure 1 big hit A process of setting information (step S112) is performed, and a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S113) is performed. In the process of setting the special figure 1 big hit information (step S112), for example, the process of setting the special figure 1 big hit flag is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step S111), if it is not a big hit (step S111; N), that is, if the random number for determining the big hit does not match the big hit determination value, the special figure 1 is stopped. A symbol setting process (step S113) is performed.

  In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S113), based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed, a process for determining the special symbol 1 variable display game stop symbol is performed. Details will be described later. After that, based on the information about the stop symbol set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process (step S113), the special symbol 1 stop symbol data setting process (step S114) is performed.

  Then, a process (step S115) for setting special figure information which is information set for the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed (step S115), and a process for setting a special figure fluctuation flag (step S116). Further, as processes for determining and setting the fluctuation pattern (execution mode) of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S117) and the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S118). ), The fluctuation start information setting process (step S119) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated. Details of the process for determining and setting the variation pattern (execution mode) of these special figure variation display games will be described later. From the above, the game control device 30 serves as determination means for comparing and determining the random value stored in the start storage means with the determination value.

  In the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step S113) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18, the special figure 1 fluctuation is based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed. A process for determining a stop symbol of the display game is performed. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, a process of setting a stoppage symbol (step S130) is performed, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S131).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value stored in the start-up memory being processed matches the big hit determination value. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), if it is not a big hit (step S131; N), that is, if the big hit determination random number value does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the process of setting the decorative figure number I do. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S131), if it is a big hit (step S131; Y), that is, if the big hit determination random number value coincides with the big hit determination value, it is stored in the start memory during processing. The process of acquiring the stored jackpot symbol random number (step S132) is performed.

  And the process (step S133) which sets a stop symbol based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number is performed. In this process, as shown in FIG. 10, the corresponding symbol number is set based on the jackpot symbol random number. Then, the process (step S134) which sets the stop symbol information which is the information regarding the set stop symbol is performed, and the process (step S135) which sets a decoration special figure number is performed.

  In the process of setting the decorative special figure number (step S135), the decorative special figure for designating a stop symbol in the decorative special figure variation display game executed in correspondence with the special figure variation display game based on the set stop symbol. Set the number. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a specific big hit (step S136).

  The special jackpot is a jackpot in which the probability state is not notified until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the special game state is finished, and 15R normal B and 15R high probability B correspond. If it is not a specific big hit (step S136; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a special big hit (step S136), the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a special big hit (step S136), if it is a special big hit (step S136; Y), a process of setting specific production information (step S137) is performed, and special figure 1 stop symbol setting is performed. The process ends. When this specific effect information is set, the non-notification state in which at least the high-probability state is not notified after the special game state is ended. In addition, the stop symbol information, the decoration special symbol number, and the specific effect information set in this process are transmitted to the effect control device 40 as the special symbol 1 stop symbol data. And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, based on reception of specific production | generation information, the display apparatus 43 etc. perform the production | generation of the non-notification state which does not alert | report a probability state.

  In the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process (step S117) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. Processing for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern is performed. As shown in FIG. 20, in the latter half variation pattern setting process for setting the latter half variation pattern, it is first determined whether or not there is a variation pattern switching flag (step S140).

  The variation pattern switching flag will be described later, but is set when a special number variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times from the end of the special game state. When there is this variation pattern switching flag, information 2 or information 3 is referred to according to the variation pattern switching flag when selecting the variation pattern table. The variation pattern switching flag includes a first variation pattern switching flag and a second variation pattern switching flag. If any one of the variation pattern switching flags is set, it is determined that there is a variation pattern switching flag.

  In the determination of whether or not there is the fluctuation pattern switching flag (step S140), when there is no fluctuation pattern switching flag (step S140; N), a process of selecting the corresponding fluctuation pattern table (step S144) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a variation pattern switching flag (step S140), if there is a variation pattern switching flag (step S140; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a first variation pattern switching flag (step S141). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the first variation pattern switching flag (step S141), if it is the first variation pattern switching flag (step S141; Y), a process of referring to the information 2 (step S142) is performed, and The process of selecting the variation pattern table to be performed (step S144) is performed. Further, when it is not the first variation pattern switching flag (step S141; N) in the determination of whether or not it is the first variation pattern switching flag (step S141), that is, when it is the second variation pattern switching flag, information 3 is performed (step S143), and the corresponding variation pattern table is selected (step S144).

  In the process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S144), the variation pattern table is selected based on the information 1 to 3 for selecting the gaming state and the variation pattern. When there is no change pattern switching flag, the change pattern table is selected based on the gaming state. However, in the non-notification state, the information 1 is set to refer to the information 1 at the end of the jackpot for a predetermined period (from the first time to the 40th time) after the end of the special gaming state. The variation pattern table is selected based on the above. Further, when there is a first variation pattern switching flag, the variation pattern table is selected based on the information 2, and when there is a second variation pattern switching flag, the variation pattern table is selected based on the information 3. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a table selection unit that selects a table used by the determination unit (game control device 30) to select the execution mode of the variable display game based on the random number value.

  Thereafter, a process of checking stop symbol information (step S145) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit (step S146). In the determination of whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit (step S146), if the stop symbol is a big hit (step S146; Y), the latter half fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is obtained from the big hit fluctuation pattern table. The selection process (step S147) is performed. Then, a process of obtaining the latter half fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 2 (step S148) is performed, and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit (step S146), if the stop symbol is not a big hit (step S146; N), a second half variation pattern table corresponding to the variation pattern random number 1 is extracted from the deviation variation pattern table. The selection process (step S149) is performed. Then, a process of obtaining the latter half fluctuation pattern number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 2 (step S148) is performed, and the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. The latter half variation pattern number selected here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Further, in the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S118) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is based on the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the special figure 1 start memory being processed. The first half fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 21, in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting the latter half fluctuation pattern, first, a process of checking stop symbol information (step S150) is performed.

  Then, the process (step S151) which acquires the first half fluctuation | variation pointer table corresponding to stop symbol information is performed, and the process (step S152) which acquires a gaming state is performed. In the process of acquiring the gaming state (step S152), it is acquired whether the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state, or the short-time gaming state.

  And the process (step S153) which acquires the first half fluctuation | variation pattern table corresponding to a game state is performed. The first half variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming state is a first half variation pattern table included in the variation pattern tables A to C selected according to the gaming state in the notification state. In the non-notification state, the first half variation pattern table included in the variation pattern table selected in the second half variation pattern setting process is used.

  Thereafter, a process (step S154) of acquiring the first half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 3 from the acquired first half fluctuation pattern table is performed, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated. The first half variation pattern acquired here is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Further, in the fluctuation start information setting process (step S119) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18, a process based on the set fluctuation pattern is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, in this variation start information setting process, first, a process (step S160) of acquiring information on the first half fluctuation corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern selected in the above-described fluctuation pattern setting process is performed.

  And the process (step S161) which acquires the first half fluctuation time value from the acquired information of the first half fluctuation is performed, and the process which specifies the fluctuation time (step S162) is performed. Thereafter, a process for setting a decoration special figure variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern set in each of the above-described processes (step S163) is performed, and a process for setting a decoration special figure command (step S164) is performed. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 performs processing for displaying the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the display device 43 based on these commands, Various controls such as control are performed.

  Next, a process of decrementing the special figure hold number by 1 (step S165), a process of setting a special figure hold number command including information on the special figure hold number (step S166), and a change start information setting process Exit. This decoration special figure reservation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  FIG. 23 shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step S104) performed in the special figure ordinary process shown in FIG. FIG. 24 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step S173) performed in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. These processes (steps S170 to S179, S180 to S187) are the same processes (steps S110 to S119, S130 to S137) as the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process described above. This is performed for storage, and is described by replacing the description of the special figure 1 in the processing of FIGS.

  By such processing, after the identification information is variably displayed on the special figure 1 display 8 or the special figure 2 display 9 for a predetermined time, the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed in which the information is stopped and displayed. In addition, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 43 is executed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that executes a variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 30). It can also be said that the special variation display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. As the first execution control means for performing the execution control of the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory, and the second execution for performing the execution control of the special figure 2 variable display game based on the special figure 2 start memory. It can also be said that it functions as a control means.

  FIG. 25 shows a special figure changing process (step S34) performed when the process number is 1 in the game branching process (step S32) shown in FIG. In the special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S190). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S190), if it is a big hit (step S190; Y), a big hit stop display time setting process (step S191) is performed, and a special figure stop command is set. (Step S192) is performed and the special figure displaying process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S190), when it is not a big hit (step S190; N), a stop display time setting process for detachment (step S193) is performed, and a special figure stop command is set. (Step S192) is performed and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 shows a special figure displaying process (step S35) performed when the process number is 2 in the game branching process (step S32) shown in FIG. In the special figure display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit (step S200). If it is not a big hit (step S200; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S200; N), the process of setting the loss information (step S204) is performed to determine whether or not it is in a non-notification state. (Step S205) is performed. In the process of setting the miss information (step S204), the miss information indicating that the result is miss is set. Also, the special figure game process number is changed to 0, and the special figure routine process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S200), if it is a big hit (step S200; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (a special figure 2 variable display game big hit) ( Step S201) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S201), if it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S201; Y), a process of setting special figure 2 big hit information (step S202) is performed, It is determined whether or not it is in the notification state (step S205). In the process of setting the special figure 2 jackpot information (step S202), the special figure 2 jackpot information which is information indicating that the result is a big hit of the special figure 2 variable display game is set. Further, the special figure game process number is changed to 3, and the fanfare interval process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S201), if it is not a special figure 2 big hit (step S201; N), a process of setting special figure 1 big hit information (step S203) is performed. It is determined whether or not it is in the notification state (step S205). In the process of setting the special figure 1 jackpot information (step S203), the special figure 1 jackpot information which is information indicating that the result is a big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is set. Further, the special figure game process number is changed to 3, and the fanfare interval process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6).

  In the determination of whether or not the non-notification state is being performed (step S205), it is determined whether or not the non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified. As will be described later, the game counter that counts the remaining number of special figure fluctuation display games executed in the non-notification state is set to an initial value (value is set to 100) at the end of the special game state, and the special figure fluctuation is performed. It is updated (decremented by 1) in the special figure display processing executed when the stop display time of the display game has elapsed. Therefore, if the value of the game counter (number of fluctuations) is 1 to 100, it is in the non-notification state, and if the value of the game counter (number of fluctuations) is 0, it is in the notification state.

  If it is not in the non-notification state (step S205) in the determination of whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step S205), it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S218). In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S218), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-short operation state. If it is determined that the time is short (step S218) and the time is not short (step S218; N), the special figure display processing is terminated. In the determination of whether the time is short (step S218), when the time is short (step S218; Y), it is determined whether the probability is high (step S219).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S219), it is determined whether or not the probability state is a high probability state. In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S219), if the probability is high (step S219; Y), the special figure display process is terminated. That is, in this case, since the number of time reductions is up to the next big hit, the processing related to the time reduction times is not performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S219), when the probability is not high (step S219; N), a process of obtaining the number of time reduction settings (step S214) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the non-notification state (step S205) that it is in the non-notification state (step S205; Y), a process for obtaining the number of changes (step S206) is performed, and A process of decrementing by 1 (step S207) is performed. In the process of acquiring the number of changes (step S206), the value of the game counter that counts the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is acquired, and in the process of decrementing the number of changes by 1 (step S207) Perform the process. This game counter is set to an initial value at the end of the special game state (value is set to 100), and is updated in the special figure display processing executed when the special figure variable display game stop display time has elapsed (decremented by 1). The remaining number of special figure variation display games executed in the non-notification state is counted. When the value of the game counter (number of changes) is 0, in the process of decrementing the number of changes by 1 (step S207), the value of the game counter is not subtracted and remains 0.

  If the value of the game counter (number of fluctuations) is 1 to 100, it is in the non-notification state, and if the value of the game counter (number of fluctuations) is 0, it is in the notification state. As a result, after the special game state ends, the non-notification state is entered until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, and then the notification state is changed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game state selection means for selecting either a notification state in which the probability state is notified to the player or a non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified to the player. In the non-notification state, for example, the probability state is displayed differently from the high probability state and the normal probability state as an effect pattern in display on the display device 43, so that the probability state cannot be determined. In addition, when the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation becomes 0, the process which sets the information for setting it as an alerting | reporting state is performed, for example. This information is also transmitted to the effect control device 40 so that, for example, the effect pattern in the display on the display device 43 is displayed according to the probability state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the set number is 1 (step S208). Here, it is determined whether the value of the game counter is 60, which is the set number of times 1. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (step S208), when the set number is not 1 (step S208; N), it is determined whether or not the set number is 2 (step S210). In the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 1 (step S208), if the number of times of setting is 1 (step S208; Y), a process of setting the first pattern table switching flag (step S209) is performed and set. It is determined whether or not the number is 2 (step S210). That is, in the non-notification state, the first pattern table switching flag is set when the 40th special figure variation display game ends after the end of the special gaming state, and the variation pattern table based on information 2 from the subsequent special figure variation display game. Will be selected.

  In determining whether or not the number of times of setting is 2 (step S210), it is determined whether or not the value of the game counter is 30 which is the number of times of setting 2. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 2 (step S210), when the set number is not 2 (step S210; N), it is determined whether or not the set number is 3 (step S212). In the determination of whether or not the set number is 2 (step S210), if the set number is 2 (step S210; Y), a process of setting the second pattern table switching flag (step S211) is performed and the setting is performed. It is determined whether or not the number is 3 (step S212). That is, in the non-notification state, the second pattern table switching flag is set when the 70th special figure variation display game ends after the end of the special game state, and the variation pattern table based on the information 3 from the subsequent special figure variation display game. Will be selected.

  In the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 3 (step S212), it is determined whether or not the value of the game counter is 0 which is the number of times of setting 3. In the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 3 (step S212), if the number of times of setting is not 3 (step S212; N), a process of acquiring the set number of time reductions (step S214) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 3 (step S212), if the number of times of setting is 3 (step S212; Y), a process of clearing the pattern table switching flag (step S213) is performed to set the time reduction. A process of acquiring the number of times (step S214) is performed. That is, the pattern table switching flag is cleared when the 100th special figure variation display game ends after the special gaming state ends, and a variation pattern table based on the gaming state or the like is selected from the subsequent special figure variation display game. Become. Note that the number of games (40, 70, 100) specified by the set number 1 to 3 is the same as the number set as an option of the specific game state continuation number selection means.

  In the process of acquiring the time setting number of times (step S214), a process of acquiring the time setting number of times that is the remaining number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 is set to the time operating state is performed. Then, a process of decrementing the number of time reduction settings by 1 (step S215) is performed. The time setting number is the value of the time setting counter for counting the remaining number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the time-saving operation state. The time reduction counter is a predetermined initial value (40,) based on the special result mode in the processing (step S93) for setting time reduction (number of times) information in the jackpot end processing (see FIG. 14) executed at the end of the special gaming state. 70 or 100) is set. Then, it is updated (decremented by 1) during the special figure display process executed when the stop display time of the special figure fluctuation display game has elapsed, so that the special figure fluctuation display game in which the normal fluctuation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state. The remaining number of executions is counted.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the time saving is over (step S216). In the determination as to whether or not it is a short time end (step S216), it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction settings is zero. In the determination of whether or not the time reduction has ended (step S216), if the time reduction has not ended (step S216; N), that is, if the number of times set for time reduction is not 0, the special figure display processing is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the time shortening ends (step S216), if the time shortening ends (step S216; Y), that is, if the number of time setting is 0, the process of setting the time shortening command (step S217). ) To finish the special figure display process. At this time, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed from the short-time operation state to the normal operation state by the process of setting the short-time end command (step S217). Further, the time reduction end command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later.

  Through the processing as described above, the variation pattern table after the end of the special gaming state is determined in advance according to the type of the special result mode. As a result, an unprecedented production that gives a sense of expectation for being in a high probability state in a non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified, and that the probability state can be estimated based on a change in the fluctuation pattern. It can be carried out.

  Note that two types of special figure fluctuation display games, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, are executed, and either the first start winning opening 13 or the normal electric prize winning device 7 is won. However, only the same kind of special figure variation display game may be executed. In addition, although three types of 40, 70, and 100 times can be selected as selectable time reduction times, more than one type of time reduction times may be selected.

  From the above, based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7), a variable display device (special display) that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. In the gaming machine 100 that includes the display 8 of FIG. 1, the special display 2 of 9, and the display device 43), and can generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result, A start storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing the right to execute a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening as a start memory together with a random value, and stored in the start storage means The determination means (game control device 30) for determining the random number value, the variable display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination means, and the determination means are the variable display game. A probability setting means for setting a probability state that is a state of a probability of determining the result of a special result as either a normal probability state or a high probability state having a higher probability of determining a special result than the normal probability state ( Game control device 30), a game state for selecting any one of a game state, a notification state for notifying the player that the state is a high probability state, and a non-notification state for not notifying the player that the state is a high probability state State selection means (game control device 30), and the game state selection means includes table selection means (game control device 30) for selecting a table (variation pattern table) used for selecting the execution mode of the variation display game. The table used for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game includes a normal probability table and a high probability table, and is in a notification state for notifying that the state is a high probability state. It selects the high probability table, in the case of non notification state where no notification that the high-probability state, none of the normal probability table and the high probability table regardless of probability state and thus can be selected.

  The “execution mode” includes execution time, production contents, presence / absence of reach state, and the like. In addition, the execution mode selected by the normal probability table and the execution mode selected by the high probability table may be anything that can distinguish at least one of the tables selected by the player. The execution mode selected by the table has a lower reach of the reach state than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table. Further, the execution mode selected by the high probability table may have a shorter variation time than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table.

  Therefore, the game state selection means includes table selection means for selecting a table used for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game. The table used for selection of the execution mode of the variable display game includes a normal probability table and a high probability. And the table selection means is a non-notification state in which a high probability table is selected and a high probability state is not notified when the notification state is a notification state that the high probability state is notified. In this case, since both the normal probability table and the high probability table can be selected regardless of the probability state, even in a state where the game state (probability state) is not notified, it is possible to perform a novel effect that has not existed before. It can be made possible and the interest of the game can be improved. That is, since the high probability table selected when the probability state is the high probability state in the notification state can be selected in the non-notification state, a sense of expectation for the high probability state is given by the execution mode of the variable display game. It is possible to produce a novel production that has never been seen before.

  In addition, the start winning opening is provided with a normal variable winning device 7 capable of changing the state between a first state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to win and a second state in which a game ball can be won. A specification for generating a specific game state that makes it easy to win the normal variation winning device 7 by changing the state conversion control of the normal variation winning device 7 up to a period during which a predetermined number of variation display games are executed. The game state generating means (game control device 30) is provided, and the specific game state generating means selects the number of variable display games that will end the specific game state from a predetermined number of times. A game state continuation number selection means (game control device 30) is included, and the table selection means (game control device 30) is set as an option for the specific game state continuation number selection means when in the non-notification state. And thus that the number of times and it is possible to change the table in the wake of the end of the variable display game of the same number of eyes.

  Therefore, the table selection means can change the table when the special figure variation display game of the same number as the number of times set as the option of the specific game state continuation number selection means is finished in the non-notification state. Therefore, it is possible to perform a novel production that is not possible in the past and to improve the interest of the game. In other words, at the break where the specific gaming state may end, in addition to the expectation that the specific gaming state will continue thereafter, whether the execution mode that changes thereafter is likely to be a high probability state Can be expected to improve the fun of the game.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7 is different.

  As described above, in the case of a specific big hit (15R normal B, 15R high probability B), after the end of the special game state, the probability state is not notified until 100 special figure variation display games are executed. Is done. Further, the number of time reductions is selected from 40, 70, and 100 times depending on the type of special result mode. In the non-notification state, there is a possibility that the variation pattern table B or the variation pattern table C having a short variation time is selected as the variation pattern table.

  Here, depending on the number of time reductions, when the variation pattern table having a short variation time is selected, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 may be a normal operation state. In such a case, the start memory decrease speed due to the execution of the special figure variation display game is larger than the increase speed of the start memory due to winning in the start winning opening, and the special figure variation display game is not continuously executed. There is a high possibility of becoming a state. Therefore, in the gaming machine of this modification, when the normal operation state can be set as the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 and there is a possibility that a variation pattern table with a short variation time may be selected, The operation state of the variable winning device 7 is set to the third operation state.

  FIG. 27 shows the operating states of the normal variation display game and the normal variation winning device 7. FIG. 27A shows the case of the normal operation state, and FIG. 27B shows the case of the third operation state. FIG. 28 shows the setting of each operation state. FIG. 28A shows a variation pattern (ordinary variation time) which is a variation time of the normal variation display game in each operation state. The variation pattern A is selected in the normal operation state, and the variation pattern B is selected in the third operation state. In the short-time operation state, the variation pattern C is selected. FIG. 28B shows an opening pattern (normal power opening time) that is a time for which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the open state when the normal variation display game is won in each operation state. In, the opening pattern A is selected, the opening pattern B is selected in the third operation state, and the opening pattern C is selected in the short-time operation state. FIG. 28 (c) shows a normal winning probability that is a probability that the normal variation display game is won in each operation state. The probability A is selected in the normal operation state, and the probability B is selected in the third operation state. Probability C is selected in the operating state.

  As described above, the third operation state is a state in which the normal time fluctuation time, the general electric power open time, and the normal signal winning probability are substantially intermediate between the normal operation state and the short-time operation state, and the normal fluctuation winning device 7 is higher than the normal operation state. This is an operating state in which there is a high possibility of winning a prize, and in which the possibility of winning in the normal variation winning device 7 is lower than in the short-time operating state.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 29 is performed instead of the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. This second half variation pattern setting process is different in that the ordinary / maintenance pattern switching process (step S230) is performed when there is a variation pattern switching flag (step S140; Y).

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the normal / common power pattern switching process, first, a process of referring to corresponding information (step S240) is performed. The corresponding information is the number of games from the end of the special game state and the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the maximum number of time reductions has been completed (step S241). The maximum time reduction is the maximum number of times set as an option of the specific gaming state continuation number selection means (excluding “until next big hit”), and is 100 times in the gaming machine of this modification. Further, in the gaming machine of this modification, the number of games is the same as the number of games in which the non-notification state ends. If it is determined in step S241 whether or not the maximum number of times has been completed (step S241), the normal power transmission pattern switching process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the maximum number of times has been completed (step S241), if the maximum number of times has not been completed (step S241; N), it is determined whether or not the time is being shortened (step S242). Do.

  In the determination of whether or not the time has ended (step S242), it is determined whether or not the value of the time-count counter that counts the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the time-short operation state is 0. Is done. If it is not a short time end (step S242; N) in the determination as to whether or not the short time end (step S242), the normal power transmission pattern switching process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the time is short (Step S242), if the time is short (Step S242; Y), that is, if the value of the time-count counter is 0, the normal pattern variation pattern B is set. The process (step S243) to perform is performed.

  In the process of setting the normal fluctuation pattern B (step S243), a process of selecting the fluctuation pattern B (4 seconds) from the normal fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. Thereafter, a process of selecting the normal power release pattern B (step S244) is performed, and a process of selecting the open pattern B (3 seconds) from the general power release pattern shown in FIG. 28B is performed. Then, a process of setting the normal winning probability B (step S245) is performed, a process of selecting the probability B from the normal winning probability shown in FIG. 28C is performed, and the normal power pattern switching process is terminated. With this processing, the third operation state is set as the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a normal variation display game execution time changing means capable of changing the execution time of the normal variation display game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as an open period changing means capable of changing the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the second state based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  Note that the third operation state is set when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the normal operation state in the non-notification state. The third operation state may be set even when the probability state is a high probability state. Further, the third operation state may be set when the normal variation winning device 7 can be in the normal operation state regardless of the non-notification state or the notification state and the variation pattern tables B and C are set. . In addition, all of the normal map fluctuation time, the normal train opening time, and the general map winning probability are changed, but at least one of them may be changed.

  As described above, the normal variation display device 5 that can display a normal variation display game that displays a plurality of pieces of normal identification information in a variable manner is provided. Is changed to the second state over a predetermined period, and a normal variation display game execution time changing means (game control device 30) capable of changing the execution time of the normal variation display game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. It will be prepared.

  Note that “establishment of the predetermined condition” includes a case where the player is in a specific game state, a case where the user is not in a specific game state and is in a non-notification state (may be only when a high probability table is selected), and the like.

  Therefore, since the normal variation display game execution time changing means capable of changing the execution time of the normal variation display game based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is provided, the game progress can be made without any disadvantage to the player. In other words, during a certain period, the shorter the execution time of the normal variation display game, the longer the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is in the second state, and the start-up memory is more likely to occur. Therefore, in the specific game state, it is possible to make it easy to win the normal variation winning device 7 by shortening the execution time of the normal variation display game, and the game progress is not disadvantageous to the player. can do. Further, when the game state is not the specific game state and the non-notification state, the high probability table selected in the notification state and the high probability state may be selected. The execution mode selected by the high probability table is often shorter in the execution time of the variable display game than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table, and the variable display game is not continuously executed unless it is a specific gaming state. Cases may occur and the interest of the game may be reduced. In such a case, by shortening the execution time of the normal variation display game, it is possible to increase the winnings to the normal variation winning device, and the variation display game is easily executed continuously. In this case, it is desirable to make the execution time of the normal variation display game longer than in the specific game state.

  Further, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, it is provided with an open period changing means (game control device 30) capable of changing the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the second state.

  Note that “establishment of the predetermined condition” includes a case where the player is in a specific game state, a case where the user is not in a specific game state and is in a non-notification state (may be only when a high probability table is selected), and the like.

  Therefore, since the open variable period change means that can change the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the second state is provided based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, it is possible to make the game progress without any disadvantage to the player. . That is, if the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the second state is lengthened, the start-up memory is likely to occur. Therefore, in a specific gaming state, it is possible to make it easy to win the normal variation winning device 7 by increasing the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the second state. The game progress can be made without any disadvantage. Further, when the game state is not the specific game state and the non-notification state, the high probability table selected in the notification state and the high probability state may be selected. The execution mode selected by the high probability table is often shorter in the execution time of the variable display game than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table, and the variable display game is not continuously executed unless it is a specific gaming state. Cases may occur and the interest of the game may be reduced. In such a case, by increasing the period during which the normal variation winning device 7 is converted to the second state, it is possible to increase the number of winnings to the normal variation winning device 7, and the variable display game is easily executed continuously. In this case, it is desirable to make the execution time of the normal variation display game longer than in the specific game state.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modification performs a stop effect that notifies the player of changes in the variation pattern table.

  The stop effect for notifying the player of the change of the variation pattern table is the stop display of the special figure variation display game for the 40th, 70th, and 100th times after the end of the special game state in which the variation pattern table may be changed. Done on time. This inter-stop effect is an effect as shown in FIG. 31, for example. As shown in FIG. 31 (a), after the result mode (outgoing result mode) of the special figure variation display game is displayed, FIG. ), A roulette and an arrow that rotate as an effect display are displayed. This roulette is divided into regions depending on the type of the variation pattern table. Then, an arrow is fired toward the rotating roulette based on the player operating the operation button 158 that constitutes the operating means, and as shown in FIG. 31 (c), a display in which the arrow is stuck in the roulette is made. At this time, the variation pattern table displayed in the area where the arrow is stuck becomes the variation pattern table used from the next special figure variation display game.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the process shown in FIG. 32 is performed in the stop display time setting process for detachment (step S193) in the special figure changing process shown in FIG. In the stoppage display time setting process for disconnection, first, it is determined whether or not the non-notification state is set (step S250). If it is not in the non-notification state (step S250; N) in the determination of whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step S250), a process of setting a normal stop display time (0.6 seconds) is performed (step S255), A process for setting decorative special figure stop information is performed (step S257), and the stop display time setting process for disconnection is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step S250), when it is in the non-notification state (step S250; Y), processing for acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S251) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S251), the value of the game counter for counting the remaining number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game to be set to the non-notification state is acquired. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the set number is 1 (step S208). Here, the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (step S252) is a process of determining whether the game is the 40th special figure variation display game from the end of the special game state. 1 decrement) is performed in the special figure display process performed after the special figure changing process (see FIGS. 6 and 26), it is determined here whether the value of the game counter is 61 or not.

  In the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (step S252), if the set number is 1 (step S252; Y), a process for setting the stop display time for the effect (step S256) is performed, and the decoration special drawing is displayed. A process for setting stop information (step S257) is performed, and the stop display time setting process for disconnection is terminated. Here, the stop display time for effects is 15 seconds, which is longer than the normal stop display time (0.6 seconds). In other words, the stop display time for production makes an extended stop time. Further, in the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (step S252), when the set number is not 1 (step S252; N), it is determined whether or not the set number is 2 (step S253).

  The determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 2 (step S253) is a process of determining whether the game is the 70th special figure variation display game counted from the end of the special gaming state, and the value of the game counter is 31. Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the number of times is set (step S253), if the number of times is set (step S253; Y), processing for setting the stop display time for the effect (step S256) is performed, and the decoration special drawing A process for setting stop information (step S257) is performed, and the stop display time setting process for disconnection is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 2 (step S253), if the set number is not 2 (step S253; N), it is determined whether or not the set number is 3 (step S254).

  The determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 3 (step S254) is a process of determining whether or not the game is the 100th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state, and the value of the game counter is 1. Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 3 (step S254), if the set number is 3 (step S254; Y), processing for setting the stop display time for the effect (step S256) is performed, and the decorative special drawing is displayed. A process for setting stop information (step S257) is performed, and the stop display time setting process for disconnection is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the set number is 3 (step S254), when the set number is not 3 (step S254; N), a process for setting the normal stop display time (0.6 seconds) is performed (step S255). Is performed, and the process of setting the decoration special figure stop information (step S257) is performed, and the stop display time setting process for ending is terminated. That is, the game control device 30 serves as stop time control means for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game.

  Further, the effect control device 40 performs the big hit end process shown in FIG. 33 at the end of the special gaming state. In this jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether or not jackpot related information has been received (step S260). The jackpot related information is information transmitted from the game control device 30, and is information on the number of time reductions and stop symbol information. In the determination of whether or not the jackpot related information has been received (step S260), if the jackpot related information has not been received (step S260; N), the process at the end of the jackpot is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the jackpot related information has been received (step S260), if the jackpot related information has been received (step S260; Y), a process of acquiring stop symbol information (step S261) is performed. And the process (step S262) which sets the acquired stop symbol information is performed, and the process which memorize | stores the kind of the latest special result aspect is performed.

  Then, the process (step S263) which acquires time-saving number information is performed. And the process (step S264) which sets the acquired short time information is performed, and the process which memorize | stores the short time determined based on the kind of the latest special result aspect is performed.

  In addition, the effect control device 40 performs stop effect setting processing shown in FIG. 34 in order to determine the contents of the stop effect as shown in FIG. In the stop time production setting process, first, it is determined whether or not information related to the stop has been received (step S270). The information regarding the stop is information regarding the stop display time of the special figure variation display game transmitted from the game control device 30.

  In the determination of whether or not the information regarding the stop has been received (step S270), when the information regarding the stop has not been received (step S270; N), the stop-time effect setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the information related to the stop has been received (step S270), if the information related to the stop is received (step S270; Y), a process of acquiring the stop display time (step S271) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the stop display time (step S271), the stop display time set in the processes of FIGS. 25 and 32 is acquired. Then, it is determined whether or not it is the stop display time for production (step S272). If it is not the production stop display time (step S272; N) in the determination as to whether or not it is the production stop display time (step S272; N), a process of setting normal stop information (step S276) is performed. The effect setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the stop display time for the production (step S272), if it is the stop display time for the production (step S272; Y), the process of acquiring the stop symbol information (step S273), the number of time reductions A process of acquiring information (step S274) is performed. And the process (step S275) which sets the production information for stop time is performed, and the production setting process at the time of stop is complete | finished.

  In the process of setting the stop-time effect information (step S275), the effect content of the effect as shown in FIG. 31 is determined based on the acquired stop symbol information and time-short times information. The production control device 40 also stores a distribution table as shown in FIG. 15, and it is possible to know a variation pattern table to be selected next from these pieces of information. And the information regarding the determined production content is set as production information for stop time.

  And the production | presentation control apparatus 40 performs the production process at the time of a stop shown in FIG. 35 for performing the production | presentation between stops as shown in FIG. In the stop effect process, it is first determined whether or not a decoration special figure stop command has been received (step S280). In the determination of whether or not the decoration special figure stop command has been received (step S280), if the decoration special figure stop command has not been received (step S280; N), the stop time effect process is terminated. If the decoration special figure stop command is received (step S280; Y) in the determination of whether or not the decoration special figure stop command has been received (step S280), is there any setting of stop time production information? It is determined whether or not (step S281).

  In the determination of whether or not the stop time production information is set (step S281), if there is no stop time production information setting (step S281; N), a normal stop process (step S289) is performed to stop The time production process ends. In the normal stop process (step S289), a process for setting the result mode to a normal stop mode is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not stop-time production information is set (step S281), when stop-time production information is set (step S281; Y), a stop-time production process (step S282) is performed. . In the stop time effect process (step S282), a process for starting the effect as shown in FIG. 31 is performed based on the stop time effect information.

  Thereafter, a button operation monitoring period setting process (step S283) is performed, and a predetermined time is set as a period for receiving the operation of the operation button 158 serving as the operation means in the production. Then, it is determined whether or not the operation button is operated (step S284).

  In the determination of whether or not there is an operation button operation (step S284), if there is an operation button operation (step S284; Y), a notification process (step S285) is performed. In the notification process (step S285), as shown in FIG. 31C, based on the stop time effect information, a process of displaying an image (video) for notifying the selected variation pattern table is performed. And the process (step S287) which complete | finishes a stop time effect is performed, and a stop time effect is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not there is an operation button operation (step S284), if there is no operation button operation (step S284; N), it is determined whether or not the time is up (step S286). In determining whether the time is up (step S286), it is determined whether the button operation monitoring period set in the button operation monitoring period setting process (step S283) has elapsed (time up). If the time is not up (step S286; N) in the determination of whether or not the time is up (step S286), it is determined whether or not the operation button is operated (step S286). That is, the operation of the operation button 158 is monitored until the button operation monitoring period elapses. When the time is up (step S286; Y) in the determination of whether or not the time is up (step S286), the stop time effect is ended by performing a process of ending the stop time effect (step S287). In this case, notification is not performed and the stop effect is finished.

  Then, the process (step S288) which changes (adds) an effect pattern is performed, and a stop time effect process is complete | finished. In the process of changing (adding) the effect pattern (step S288), the effect control device 40 performs a process of changing the effect pattern table used for selecting the effect as the change pattern table is changed. That is, the effect control device 40 serves as a stop period effect means for performing a predetermined effect during the stop time.

  When there is a button operation, a specific effect pattern may be added. Further, when there is no button operation, the effect pattern may not be changed.

  From the above, stop time control means (game control device 30) for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game, stop period effect means (effect control device 40) for performing a predetermined effect at the stop time, The stop time control means can set a normal stop time and an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time, and is set as an option for the specific game state continuation number selection means (game control device 30). It is assumed that an extended stop time is set for the same number of times the number of displayed games is changed, and the stop period effecting means performs an effect related to the table change at the extended stop time set by the stop time control means. It will be like that.

  The “predetermined effect” includes an effect by an image on a variable display device, an effect by sound, an effect by light emission, an effect by vibration, and the like. In addition, “production” is notification and decoration, such as notification of completion of a predetermined gaming state, continuation notification of a predetermined gaming state, game itself for determining a change (termination) of a gaming state, and decoration of the game. is there.

  Therefore, the stop time control means sets the extended stop time for the same number of times the variable display game is set as the option of the specific game state continuation number selection means, and the stop period directing means Since the effect related to the change of the table is performed during the extended stop time set by the control means, it is possible to clearly notify which of the normal probability table and the high probability table is selected, and the probability of execution is high depending on the execution mode of the variable display game. It is possible to more effectively perform an unprecedented novel production that gives a sense of expectation to the state.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of the present modified example has an overflow number that is the number of game balls won in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variable winning device 7 in a predetermined reach state in a state where the start memory number is the upper limit value. Based on this, the change pattern is changed and added.

  In the gaming machine according to the present modification, the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 36 is performed instead of the special figure changing process shown in FIG. In this special figure changing process, first, it is determined whether or not it is changing (step S290). In the determination of whether or not it is changing (step S290), it is determined whether or not it is during the change time of the special figure change display game. If it is not changing (step S290; N) in the determination of whether or not this change is occurring (step S290), the special figure changing process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is changing (step S290), if it is changing (step S290; Y), it is determined whether or not a specific reach has occurred (step S291).

  The specific reach is, for example, SP2 reach. Other reach (SP1 reach or normal reach) may be included in the specific reach. In the determination of whether or not this specific reach has occurred (step S291), if the specific reach has not occurred (step S291; N), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation has ended (step S293). Further, in the determination of whether or not a specific reach has occurred (step S291), if a specific reach has occurred (step S291; Y), a process for setting an overflow monitoring flag (step S292) is performed, and the change ends. Is determined (step S293). As the overflow monitoring flag is set, the number of overflows is counted.

  In the determination of whether or not the change has ended (step S293), it is determined whether or not the change display time of the special figure change display game has ended. In the determination of whether or not the change is over (step S293), if the change is not over (step S293; N), it is determined again whether or not the change is over (step S293). Further, in the determination of whether or not the change is over (step S293), when the change is over (step S293; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S294).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S294), if it is a big hit (step S294; Y), a big hit stop display time setting process (step S295) is performed and a special figure stop command is set (step S295). Step S296) is performed to end the special figure display process. In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S294), if it is not a big hit (step S294; N), a stop display time setting process for detachment (step S297) is performed, and a process for setting a decoration special figure stop command is set. (Step S296) is performed to end the special figure display process.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this modification, instead of the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 8, the special figure start port SW common process shown in FIG. 37 is performed. In the special figure starting port SW common process shown in FIG. 37, in the determination (step S61) whether or not the corresponding hold is the upper limit (for example, 4), the corresponding hold is the upper limit (step S61: Y). That is, the processing when the corresponding start memory cannot be stored is different. When the corresponding hold is the upper limit (step S61: Y), it is determined whether or not there is an overflow monitoring flag (step S300).

  In the determination of whether or not there is an overflow monitoring flag (step S300), if there is an overflow monitoring flag (step S300; Y), a process for incrementing the overflow counter by 1 (step S301) is performed, and the common figure starting port SW is common. The process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is an overflow monitoring flag (step S300), if there is no overflow monitoring flag (step S300; N), the special figure starting port SW common process is terminated. That is, the game control device 30 sets a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) when a predetermined specific reach mode occurs in the variable display game in the specific game state. A detecting means for detecting that the game ball has won a winning prize opening (the first starting prize opening 13, the normal variable prize winning device 7) is made. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the detecting means.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this modification, a special figure display process shown in FIG. 38 is performed instead of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In the special chart display process shown in FIG. 38, the process is different when the result is not a big hit (step S200; N). If the result is not a big hit (step S200; N), a process of setting outlier information (step S204) is performed, and it is determined whether there is an overflow counter (step S310).

  In the determination of whether or not there is an overflow counter (step S310), if there is no overflow counter (step S310; N), that is, if the value is 0, it is determined whether or not it is in a non-notification state (step S202). I do. In addition, in the determination of whether or not there is an overflow counter (step S310), if there is an overflow counter (step S310; Y), that is, if the value is not 0, change pattern addition / change processing (step S311) is performed. It is determined whether or not it is in the non-notification state (step S202). The subsequent processes are the same as the special figure displaying process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the variation pattern addition / change processing, first, processing for obtaining the value of the overflow counter (step S320) is performed, and processing for adding / changing the variation pattern based on the counter value (step S321) is performed. . Thereafter, processing for clearing the overflow monitoring flag (step S322) is performed, and the variation pattern addition / change processing is terminated. Note that the value of the overflow counter is cleared (set to 0) with the process of clearing the overflow monitoring flag (step S322).

  In the process of adding / changing the variation pattern based on the counter value (step S321), the process of adding the variation pattern to the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. Also, the change pattern table shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 may be changed to another table having a different reach rate and distribution probability for each execution mode. In addition, it is desirable to increase the interest of the game by increasing the number of overflows so that a highly anticipated variation pattern can be easily selected.

  Further, in the process of adding the variation pattern based on the counter value (step S321), the variation pattern may be added or changed based on the pre-read result of the start-up memory that has already been stored. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the prefetching result is a result of the determination performed when the start-up memory is generated, and the specific result is, for example, a big hit or a specific reach. Further, in the process of adding the variation pattern based on the counter value (step S321), when the probability state is the normal probability state in the non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified, the variation pattern table A is set, and the probability If the state is a high probability state, the fluctuation pattern table B may be set to give a privilege that the probability state is easy to guess.

  As described above, in a variable display game in a specific game state, when a predetermined specific reach mode occurs, a game exceeding a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the start storage means (game control device 30). Detection means (game control device 30) for detecting that the ball has won the start winning opening (first start winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7), and a count for counting the number of game balls detected by the detecting means. Means (game control device 30), and the table selection means (game control device 30) can change the table on condition that the count result of the counting means reaches a predetermined number when in the non-notification state. It will be done.

  Therefore, in a variable display game in a specific game state, when a predetermined specific reach mode occurs, the game ball has won a start winning opening exceeding a predetermined upper limit number that can be stored in the start storage means. Detecting means, and counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the detecting means, and the table selecting means has a predetermined count result of the counting means when in a non-notification state. Since the table can be changed on the condition, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping and to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered. Further, it is possible to give a privilege that the table can be changed and the probability state can be easily guessed to a player who has not stopped.

  Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a specific big hit (15R normal B, 15R high probability B), a predetermined period (100 special figure variation display games after the end of the special gaming state based on the big hit). Until the execution), the non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified is set. And the stop display time of the special figure change display game in the period set to the non-notification state is set in advance based on the latest special result mode.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment has the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and performs the processes shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and the processes shown in FIGS. The types of special game states shown in FIGS. 5 and 10 are as shown in FIG. In FIG. 40, the description about the 15R high probability A and the 2R high probability A is omitted. Also, 15R normal A is not set. Further, the number of time reductions is 100 times in the 15R normal B regardless of the symbol number, and in the 15R high probability B, 15R high probability A, and 2R high probability A, it is up to the next big hit.

  Further, instead of the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is set. A variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 41 is a variation pattern table that is selected when the probability state is notified and the gaming state is the normal gaming state. Further, the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 42 is a variation pattern table that is selected when the game state is the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state, in which the probability state is notified. A variation pattern table C shown in FIG. 43 is a variation pattern table selected in a non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified. Each variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, and a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit. Further, the jackpot variation pattern table includes three types: a jackpot variation 1 pattern table, a jackpot variation 2 pattern table, and a jackpot variation 3 pattern table. Each variation pattern table includes a latter half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

  Further, in the process of setting stop symbol information in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 14 (step S94), a process of setting the type of the latest special result form as stop symbol information is performed. This stop symbol information is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Further, based on the type (symbol number) of the most recent special result mode, processing for setting information 1 to 3 as selection information for the stop display time as shown in FIG. 44 is set in the stop information area. Information 1 is information for designating a stop display time to be selected in the 20th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state, and information 2 is the 40th time from the end of the special gaming state. This is information for designating the stop display time to be selected in the special figure variation display game. The information 3 is information for designating a stop display time to be selected in the 100th special figure change display game counted from the end of the special gaming state. The information 3 is set in the non-notification state based on the information 1 to 3 set here. The selected stop display time is selected.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 45, four types of stop display times A to D are set as the stop display time, and special figure stop information 0 to 3 is set corresponding to this, and FIG. Special information stop information is set in the information 1 to 3 which are selection information of the stop display time shown in FIG. The stop display time D is a normal stop display time, and is also the stop display time when the stop display time is not specified in the information 1 to 3. Further, the stop display times A to C form an extended stop time, and the stop display time C is a stop display time (specific extended stop time) that is selected only in a high probability state.

  Also, in the process of setting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S95), the variation pattern table as shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is selected depending on whether or not the probability state is informed and the set probability state. Is done.

  17 to 25 are also performed, but the processes in steps S140 to S143 are not performed in the latter half variation pattern setting process illustrated in FIG. Further, in the process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S144), the variation pattern table as shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is selected according to whether or not the probability state is informed and the probability state.

  In addition, the process shown in FIG. 46 is performed in the stop display time setting process for detachment (step S193) in the special figure changing process shown in FIG. In the stop display time setting process for deviation, first, it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S330). In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S330), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-short operation state. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S330), when the time is not short (step S330; N), a process of setting the normal stop display time (step S336) is performed, and the stop display time setting process for losing is performed. finish. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S330), if the time is short (step S330; Y), a process of acquiring information of the stop information area (step S331) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring information of the stop information area (step S331), information 1 to 3 that is selection information of the stop display time set in the stop information area in the big hit end process is acquired. Thereafter, a process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S332) is performed, and it is determined whether the number of times of setting is 1 (step S333).

  Here, the determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 1 (step S333) is a process of determining whether or not it is the 20th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state. ) Update (1 decrement) is performed in the special figure display process that is performed after the special figure fluctuation process, it is determined here whether the number of fluctuations is 81 or not.

  In the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (step S333), if the set number is 1 (step S333; Y), the process of setting the stop display time based on the information 1 (step S337) is performed, and the deviation is made. The stop display time setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the set number is 1 (step S333), when the set number is not 1 (step S333; N), it is determined whether or not the set number is 2 (step S334).

  The determination as to whether or not the number of times of setting is 2 (step S334) is a process for determining whether or not the number of times of change is 61, as to whether or not the number of times of change is 61. Determined. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 2 (step S334), if the set number is 2 (step S334; Y), the process of setting the stop display time based on the information 2 (step S338) is performed, and the deviation is made. The stop display time setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the set number is 2 (step S334), when the set number is not 2 (step S334; N), it is determined whether or not the set number is 3 (step S335).

  The determination of whether or not the number of times of setting is 3 (step S335) is a process of determining whether the game is the 100th special figure variation display game from the end of the special gaming state. Determined. In the determination of whether or not the set number is 3 (step S335), if the set number is 3 (step S335; Y), a process of setting a stop display time based on the information 3 (step S339) is performed, and the deviation The stop display time setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the set number is 3 (step S335), when the set number is not 3 (step S335; N), a process of setting the normal stop display time (stop display time D) (step S336) is performed. The stop display time setting process for disconnection is completed.

  Through the processing as described above, the stop display time after the end of the special gaming state is determined in advance according to the type of the special result mode. This is an unprecedented effect that can give a sense of expectation for a high probability state in a non-notification state in which the probability state is not notified, and can estimate the probability state based on a change in the stop display time. It can be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special gaming state, the stop display time is selected in the special figure variation display game with the number of executions of 20, 40, and 100th. It can be said that the stop display time D is selected as the stop display time. That is, it can be said that the stop display time is set for all execution times based on the type of the special result mode. That is, the setting of the number of executions for selecting the stop display time of the special figure variation display game is not limited to the above number.

  Based on the above, a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning port (first starting winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7) 1 display 8, special display 2 display 9, display device 43), and in the gaming machine 100 capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result A starting storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing the right to execute a variable display game as a starting memory together with a random value based on winning of a game ball at a winning opening, and a randomness stored in the starting storage means After the end of the special game state, determination means (game control device 30) for determining a numerical value, variation display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means, Based on the type of special result that triggered the special gaming state, the probability state, which is the probability state that the determination means determines the result of the variable display game as the special result, the normal probability state, and the normal probability state Probability setting means (game control device 30) for setting any one of a high probability state with a higher probability of determining a special result, a notification state for notifying the player that the probability state is high, and a high probability state A game state selection means (game control device 30) for selecting any game state of the non-notification state in which the player is not notified, and a stop time for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game Control means (game control device 30), the game state selection means sets the game state to the non-notification state in a predetermined period from the end of the special game state, and the stop time control means is the non-notification state. And thus it was to set the preset stop time based on the type of the most recent special results when that.

  Accordingly, the game state selection means for setting the non-notification state in which the player is not notified of the high probability state during the predetermined period from the end of the special game state, and the stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game are set. A stop time control means, and when the stop time control means is in a non-notification state, a preset stop time is set based on the type of the most recent special result, so the gaming state (probability state) is not notified. Even in such a state, it is possible to perform a novel production that has never been seen before. In other words, it has a new function to set the stop time based on the special result, which has been positioned in the past simply by checking the result of the variable display game. Time can also be significant for the player, and the range of production can be expanded. In addition, since the probability state and the stop time are set based on the special result, the probability state and the stop time can be related, and in the non-notification state, the probability state can be estimated from the stop time. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  The stop time includes a normal stop time and a plurality of types of extended stop times that are longer than the normal stop time and have different time values. The stop time control means (game control device 30) is special Stop time set in advance based on a special result in which the probability state is set to a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state, rather than a stop time set in advance based on a special result in which the probability state is not set to the high probability state after the end of the gaming state Is set to have a long stop time.

  Therefore, the stop time includes a normal stop time and a plurality of types of extended stop times that are longer than the normal stop time and have different time values, and the stop time control means has a probability state after the end of the special gaming state. Because the stop time set in advance based on the special result that makes the probability state a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state is longer than the stop time set in advance based on the special result that does not assume the high probability state Even in a state in which the gaming state (probability state) is not notified, a novel effect that is not possible in the past can be performed. That is, in the non-notification state, the probability state can be estimated from the stop time.

  In addition, the stop time control means (game control device 30), when in the non-notification state, the stop time of the variable display game in which the number of executions of the variable display game from the end of the special game state is a specific number set in advance. Is set to a preset stop time based on the type of the latest special result.

  Therefore, the stop time control means determines the stop time of the variable display game in which the number of executions of the variable display game from the end of the special game state is a predetermined number of times in the non-notification state. Since the stop time set in advance based on the type is used, even in a state in which the gaming state (probability state) is not notified, a novel effect that is not possible in the past can be performed. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to the variable display game having a specific number of times and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special figure display process shown in FIG. 47 is performed instead of the special figure display process shown in FIG. In the special figure display processing, first, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit (step S340). If it is not a big hit (step S340; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S340; N), a process of setting outlier information (step S344) is performed to determine whether or not the time is short (step S340). S345) is performed. In the process of setting the miss information (step S344), the miss information indicating that the result is miss is set. Also, the special figure game process number is changed to 0, and the special figure routine process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S340), if it is a big hit (step S340; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (a special figure 2 variable display game big hit) ( Step S341) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S341), if it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S341; Y), a process of setting special figure 2 big hit information (step S342) is performed, and the time is shortened. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S345). In the process of setting the special figure 2 jackpot information (step S342), the special figure 2 jackpot information which is information indicating that the result is a big hit of the special figure 2 variable display game is set. Further, the special figure game process number is changed to 3, and the fanfare interval process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6). Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 big hit (step S341), if it is not the special figure 2 big hit (step S341; N), a process of setting the special figure 1 big hit information (step S343) is performed, and the time is shortened. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S345). In the process of setting the special figure 1 big hit information (step S343), the special figure 1 big hit information which is information indicating that the result is a big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is set. Further, the special figure game process number is changed to 3, and the fanfare interval process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S345), it is determined whether or not the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-shortening operating state. If it is determined that the time is short (step S345) and the time is not short (step S345; N), the special figure display processing is terminated. In the determination of whether the time is short (step S345), if the time is short (step S345; Y), it is determined whether the probability is high (step S346).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S346), it is determined whether or not the probability state is a high probability state. In the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S346), if the probability is high (step S346; Y), a process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S351) is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a high probability (step S346), when the probability is not high (step S346; N), a process for obtaining the number of time reduction settings (step S347) and the time reduction setting number are decremented by one. Processing (step S348) is performed. In this process of acquiring the time setting number (step S347) and the process of decrementing the time setting number by 1 (step S348), the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variable winning device 7 is set to the time-operating state is counted. This is a process for updating the value of the time reduction counter.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the time saving is over (step S349). In the determination of whether or not it is a short time end (step S349), it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction settings (the value of the time reduction counter) is zero. In the determination of whether or not the time reduction is completed (step S349), if the time reduction is not completed (step S349; N), that is, if the number of times set for time reduction is not 0, processing for obtaining the number of fluctuations (step S351) is performed. A process of decrementing the number of times by 1 (step S352) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the time shortening ends (step S349), if the time shortening ends (step S349; Y), that is, if the number of time setting is 0, a process of setting a time shortening command (step S350). )I do. At this time, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed from the short-time operation state to the normal operation state by the process of setting the short-time end command (step S350). Further, the time reduction end command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, a process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S351) is performed, a process of decrementing the number of fluctuations by 1 (step S352) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

  As described above, after the special game state ends, the stop display time of the special figure variation display game for the predetermined number of times can be selected from a plurality of stop display times. When any one of the stop display times A to C is set, a stop effect as shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 is performed.

  When the stop display time A is set, a specific effect A as shown in FIG. 48 is executed as an effect between stops. In this specific effect A, first, the non-notification background, which is the background selected in the non-notification state as shown in FIG. 48A, is the left and right sides of the display unit 43a as shown in FIG. It is gradually obscured by a door that operates to close from the end toward the center. In addition, this door may be a display on the display unit 43a, or may be a movable accessory provided on the game board. Then, before the door is completely closed, the door operates in the reverse direction as shown in FIG. 48 (c), and the door is completely opened as shown in FIG. 48 (d). At this time, the background remains as a non-notification background, thereby notifying that the non-notification state is continued until at least the next stop effect.

  When the stop display time B is set, a specific effect B as shown in FIG. 49 is executed as a stop effect. In this specific effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 49A, the non-notification background, which is the background selected in the non-notification state, is displayed on the left and right sides of the display unit 43a as shown in FIG. It is gradually covered by a door that operates to close from the side end toward the center. The process so far is the same as the specific effect A. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49C, the door is completely closed, and an operation instruction display (display of “PUSH!”) For instructing the operation of the operation button 158 is performed. Here, when the player operates the operation button 158, the door is gradually opened as shown in FIG. At this time, the background is a high-probability background which is a background selected when the state is in a high-probability state, but is closed again as shown in FIG. 49 (e) before the door is completely opened. And it operates so that a door may open as shown in Drawing 49 (f), and will be in the state opened completely as shown in Drawing 49 (g). At this time, the background is a non-notification background, thereby notifying that the non-notification state is continued at least until the next stop effect. If the player does not operate the operation button 158 within a predetermined period in the state shown in FIG. 49 (c), the door is opened without performing the operations shown in FIGS. 49 (d) to (f). The non-notification background is displayed.

  When the stop display time C that is selected only in the case of the high probability state is set, a specific effect C as shown in FIG. 50 is executed as the stop effect. In this specific effect C, first, as shown in FIG. 50A, the non-notification background, which is the background selected in the non-notification state, is shown on the left and right sides of the display unit 43a as shown in FIG. It is gradually covered by a door that operates to close from the side end toward the center. The steps so far are the same as the specific effects A and B. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50C, the door is completely closed and an operation instruction display for instructing the operation of the operation button 158 is performed. Here, when the player operates the operation button 158, the door is gradually opened as shown in FIG. At this time, the background is a high-probability background that is a background selected when the state is in a high-probability state. The process so far is the same as the specific effect B. Then, the door continues to operate in the opening direction as shown in FIG. 50 (e), and is completely opened as shown in FIG. 50 (f). At this time, the background is a high-probability background, so that a high-probability state is notified. If the player does not operate the operation button 158 within a predetermined period in the state shown in FIG. 50C, the door is opened without performing the operations shown in FIGS. A high probability background is displayed.

  Such a stop effect is executed by performing the processing as shown in FIGS. 33 to 35 in the effect control device 40. In the process of acquiring the stop display time in the stop time effect setting process shown in FIG. 34 (step S271), the stop display time set in the processes of FIGS. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the stop display time for effects (step S272), if it is the stop display times A to C, it is determined that it is the stop display time for effects (step S272; Y). Further, in the process of setting the stop effect information (step S275), the corresponding effect is selected from the effects shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 based on the acquired stop symbol information and the stop display time, and the information is used for the stop time. Set as production information.

  Then, in the stop time effect process (step S282) in the stop time effect process shown in FIG. 35, a process for starting effects as shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 is performed based on the stop time effect information. Further, the process related to the subsequent button operation (steps S283 to S286) is not performed in the case of the specific effect A. Further, in the effect pattern change (addition) process (step S288), when an effect based on the stop display time C is performed, the effect pattern is switched to the effect pattern for informing the high probability state.

  In a game executed by such processing, as shown in FIG. 51, if the special result mode is 15R high probability A, 2R high probability A, as shown in FIG. The notification state (mode A) is entered, and this state continues until the next big hit. If the special result mode is 15R normal B and 15R high probability B, the non-notification state (mode B) is entered after the end of the special gaming state as shown in FIG. 51 (c). Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), during the stop display of the special figure variable display game having the predetermined number of games (20, 40, 100 times), the stop effect is performed, and the stop time during the stop display time A or B is displayed. If it is an effect, a non-notification background is displayed as shown in FIG. Further, if it is an inter-stop effect during the stop display time C, a high-probability background is displayed as shown in FIG. 51 (f), and the game is shifted to a notification state (mode A).

  Based on the above, a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning port (first starting winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7) 1 display 8, special display 2 display 9, display device 43), and in the gaming machine 100 capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result Starting storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of execution rights of the variable display game together with random numbers as starting memories based on winning of game balls at the winning opening, and randomness stored in the starting storage means After the end of the special game state, determination means (game control device 30) for determining a numerical value, variation display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means, Based on the type of special result that triggered the special gaming state, the probability state, which is the probability state that the determination means determines the result of the variable display game as the special result, the normal probability state, and the normal probability state Probability setting means (game control device 30) for setting any one of a high probability state with a higher probability of determining a special result, a notification state for notifying the player that the probability state is high, and a high probability state A game state selection means (game control device 30) for selecting any game state of the non-notification state in which the player is not notified, and a stop time for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game Control means (game control device 30), the game state selection means sets the game state to the non-notification state in a predetermined period from the end of the special game state, and the stop time control means is the non-notification state. A stop period effect that is configured to set a preset stop time based on the type of the latest special result, and performs a predetermined effect related to the notification of the probability state at the stop time set by the stop time control means Means (production control device 40) are provided.

  The “predetermined effect” includes an effect by an image on a variable display device, an effect by sound, an effect by light emission, an effect by vibration, and the like. Further, the predetermined effect may be performed during all the stop times, or may be performed during some (specific) stop times. Further, “related to the notification of the probability state” means that the probability state is clearly notified or suggested.

  Therefore, a game state selection means for selecting any one of a notification state that notifies the player that the state is a high probability state and a non-notification state that does not notify the player that the state is a high probability state; Stop time control means for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game, and the game state selection means sets the game state to the non-notification state for a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state, and the stop time control means Is configured to set a stop time based on the type of the most recent special result in a non-notification state, and a stop for performing a predetermined effect related to the notification of the probability state at the stop time set by the stop time control means Since the period effect means is provided, even in a state where the game state (probability state) is not notified, a novel effect that is not available in the past can be performed. In other words, it has a new function to set the stop time based on the special result, which has been positioned in the past simply by checking the result of the variable display game. Time can also be significant for the player, and the range of production can be expanded. In addition, since the probability state and the stop time are set based on the special result, the probability state and the stop time can be related, and in the non-notification state, the probability state can be estimated from the stop time. , You can improve the fun of the game. Furthermore, since the stop period effecting means for performing a predetermined effect relating to the notification of the probability state at the stop time set by the stop time control means is provided, the probability state can be estimated from the effect at the stop time in the non-notification state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The stop time includes a normal stop time and a plurality of types of extended stop times that are longer than the normal stop time and have different time values, and the stop time control means (game control device 30) When in the notification state, one of a normal stop time and a plurality of types of extended stop times is selected and set based on the type of the latest special result, and the stop period effecting means (the effect control device 40) In each of the time and the plurality of types of extended stop times, different effects are performed.

  Accordingly, the stop time includes a normal stop time and a plurality of types of extended stop times that are longer than the normal stop time and have different time values, and the stop time control means is in a non-notification state. Based on the type of the latest special result, select and set one of the normal stop time and multiple types of extended stop time, stop period directing means, in each of the normal stop time and multiple types of extended stop time, Since different presentations are performed, it is possible to estimate the probability state based on the stop time and the presentation in the non-notification state, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  The extended stop time includes a specific extended stop time that can be selected only when the probability state is a high probability state.

  Therefore, since the extended stop time includes a specific extended stop time that can be selected only when the probability state is a high probability state, the player can recognize the specific extended stop time from the non-notification state. An unprecedented production that can inform the player that the player is in a high probability state based on the stop time can be performed.

  In addition, the stop period effect means (the effect control device 40) performs an effect of notifying that there is a high probability state in a specific extended stop time.

  Therefore, since the stop period effect means performs an effect of notifying that a high probability state is present in a specific extended stop time, it is possible to notify the player of the high probability state from the non-notification state by the stop time. At the same time, it is possible to notify the player that the state is in a high probability state, and it is possible to reliably notify the player.

  In the effect pattern change (addition) process (step S288), when an effect based on the stop display time C is performed, the effect pattern is switched to the effect pattern informing the high probability state, but the stop display time C is selected. In this case, the notification state may be set by setting the number of fluctuations to 0 (the value of the game counter is 0). That is, the game state selection means (game control device 30) may set the game state to the notification state after the end of the specific extended stop time (stop display time C).

  Further, in the specific effect C, when the player does not operate the operation button 158 within the predetermined period in the state shown in FIG. 50C, the operation as shown in FIGS. 50D and 50G is not performed. The non-notification background may be displayed at least so that the non-notification background is displayed at least until the next stop effect. In this case, the effect pattern is not switched in the effect pattern change (addition) process (step S288).

  That is, an operation means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) is in a high probability state only when the operation means is operated during a specific extended stop time. You may make it perform the effect which alert | reports that there exists.

  The “operating means” may be anything that presses a button or detects an operation by a player such as a touch panel, a trackball, or a cross key.

  As described above, the operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the stop period effect means performs an effect of notifying that the operation state is in a high probability state only when the operation means is operated during a specific extended stop time. Thus, the player can be notified of a high probability state at a desired timing, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, a player who does not want to know clearly whether or not it is in a high probability state does not have to operate the operation means, and can make a notification in accordance with the player's intention.

  Further, the stop display times B and C are different times, but may be distinguished only within the gaming machine as the same length of time. In this way, it is difficult for the player to guess the probability state from the stop display time, and the effects of the effects shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 can be enhanced.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, 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. When the player operates the operation button 158 within the predetermined period in the state shown in FIG. 50 (c) in the specific effect C, the gaming machine of this modification example shows the change pattern table in the notification state and the game state. Is switched to the variation pattern table B selected when the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 52 is performed in the process of setting the corresponding variation pattern in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 14 (step S95). It is determined whether or not (15R high probability B, 15R high probability B) (step S360). If it is a specific big hit (step S360; Y), a process (step S361) for setting the variation pattern table C selected in the non-notification state is performed. If it is not a specific big hit (step S360; N), a process of setting a corresponding variation pattern table (step S362) is performed. In the process of setting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S362), in the gaming machine of this embodiment, 15R normal A is not set, so that the notification state is the gaming state is the first probability variation state and the first variation state. A variation pattern table B selected in the case of the two probability variation state is set.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the stop display time setting process for failure shown in FIG. 53 is performed instead of the stop display time setting process for stoppage shown in FIG. In the stop display time setting process for deviation, it is determined whether or not the stop display time set when the set number of times is any one of 1 to 3 (step S370). If the stop display time is not the stop display time C (step S370; N), the stop display time setting process for ending is terminated. If the stop display time is the stop display time C (step S370; Y), a process of setting a variation pattern table switching flag (step S371) is performed.

  Further, in place of the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 54 is performed. In the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, first, a process of selecting a corresponding fluctuation pattern table (step S144) is performed. In the process of selecting the corresponding variation pattern table (step S144), the variation pattern table as shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is selected according to whether or not the probability is in a state of notification and the probability state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a variation pattern switching flag (step S380). In the determination of whether or not there is the fluctuation pattern switching flag (step S380), when there is no fluctuation pattern switching flag (step S380; N), processing for checking the stop symbol (step S145) is performed. In the determination of whether or not there is a fluctuation pattern switching flag (step S380), if there is a fluctuation pattern switching flag (step S380; Y), the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table B (step S381) is performed and stopped. A process of checking a symbol (step S145) is performed. After the process of checking the stop symbol (step S145), it is the same as the process shown in FIG.

  That is, when the stop display time C that can be selected only when the probability state is the high probability state is selected, the change pattern table switching flag is set, and in the following special figure change display game, the notification state is set. The variation pattern table B selected when the gaming state is the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state is selected.

  Based on the above, a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning port (first starting winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7) In a gaming machine equipped with a 1 display 8, a special figure 2 display 9, and a display device 43) and capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result Starting storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a starting memory together with a random value, the right to execute a variable display game based on winning of a game ball in the mouth, and a random value stored in the starting storage means Determining means (game control device 30), a variable display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the determination result by the determining means, and the special game state after the special game state is over. Based on the type of special result that triggered the skill state, the probability state in which the determination means determines the result of the variable display game as the special result is expressed as a normal probability state and a normal probability state. In the probability setting means (game control device 30) for setting any one of a high probability state with a high probability of determining a special result, a notification state for notifying the player that the probability state is high, and a high probability state. Game state selection means (game control device 30) for selecting any game state of the non-notification state in which the player is not notified, and stop time control for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game Means (game control device 30), and the game state selection means includes table selection means (game control device 30) for selecting a table used by the determination means to select the execution mode of the variable display game. The table selection means selects the high probability table when the notification state is in the high probability state and the non-notification table is selected regardless of the probability state when the probability state is the high probability state. The game state selection means sets the game state to the non-notification state for a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state, the table selection means selects the non-notification table, and the stop time control means is the non-notification state. Is configured to set a preset stop time based on the type of the most recent special result, and the extended stop time includes a specific extended stop time that can be selected only when the probability state is a high probability state. The table selection means, when a specific extended stop time is selected, changes the table to a high probability table after the end of the specific extended stop time. The

  The “execution mode” includes execution time, production contents, presence / absence of reach state, and the like. In addition, the execution mode selected by the non-notification table and the execution mode selected by the high probability table may be anything that can distinguish at least one of the tables selected by the player. The execution mode selected by the table has a lower reach of the reach state than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table. Further, the execution mode selected by the high probability table may have a shorter variation time than the execution mode selected by the normal probability table.

  Therefore, a game state selection means for selecting any one of a notification state that notifies the player that the state is a high probability state and a non-notification state that does not notify the player that the state is a high probability state; Stop time control means for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game, and the game state selecting means includes table selecting means for selecting a table used by the determining means for selecting the execution mode of the variable display game. The stop time control means is configured to set a preset stop time based on the type of the latest special result when in the non-notification state, and the probability state is a high probability state in the extended stop time. The table selection means increases the table after the end of the specific extended stop time when the specific extended stop time is selected. Since changing the rate table, the gaming state (probability state) even in a state with the non notification, it is possible to perform a novel effect unprecedented. In other words, it has a new function to set the stop time based on the special result, which has been positioned in the past simply by checking the result of the variable display game. Time can also be significant for the player, and the range of production can be expanded. In addition, since the probability state and the stop time are set based on the special result, the probability state and the stop time can be related, and in the non-notification state, the probability state can be estimated from the stop time. , You can improve the fun of the game. Furthermore, since the extended stop time includes a specific extended stop time that can be selected only when the probability state is a high probability state, the player can recognize the specific extended stop time from the non-notification state. An unprecedented production that can inform the player that the player is in a high probability state based on the stop time can be performed. Then, when a specific extended stop time is selected, the table selection means changes the table to a high probability table after the specific extended stop time ends, so there is a contradiction to the notification of the high probability state. This can be prevented and an effect in accordance with the probability state can be performed.

  In addition, a stop period effecting unit (effect control device 40) that performs a predetermined effect related to the probability state at the stop time set by the stop time control unit (game control device 30), the stop period effecting unit is a specific extension. An effect of informing that the state is in a high probability state during the stop time is performed.

  The “predetermined effect” includes an effect by an image on a variable display device, an effect by sound, an effect by light emission, an effect by vibration, and the like. Further, the predetermined effect may be performed during all the stop times, or may be performed during some (specific) stop times. Further, “related to the notification of the probability state” means that the probability state is clearly notified or suggested.

  Therefore, since the stop period effecting means for performing a predetermined effect relating to the probability state at the stop time set by the stop time control means is provided, it is possible to infer the probability state from the effect at the stop time in the non-notification state. And can improve the fun of the game. Further, the stop period effect means can perform an effect of notifying that the state is in a high probability state during a specific extended stop time, can notify that the state is also in a high probability state, and can reliably notify the player. it can.

  As described above, in the specific effect C, when the player does not operate the operation button 158 within the predetermined period in the state shown in FIG. 50 (c), as shown in FIGS. 50 (d) and 50 (g). The non-notification background may be displayed by opening the door without performing an operation, and the non-notification state may be continued at least until the next stop effect. In this case, the effect pattern is not switched in the effect pattern change (addition) process (step S288).

  That is, an operation means (operation button 158) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the stop period effect means (effect control device 40) is in a high probability state only when the operation means is operated during a specific extended stop time. You may make it perform the effect which alert | reports that there exists.

  The “operating means” may be anything that presses a button or detects an operation by a player such as a touch panel, a trackball, or a cross key.

  As described above, the operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the stop period effect means performs an effect of notifying that the operation state is in a high probability state only when the operation means is operated during a specific extended stop time. Thus, the player can be notified of a high probability state at a desired timing, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, a player who does not want to know clearly whether or not it is in a high probability state does not have to operate the operation means, and can make a notification in accordance with the player's intention.

  Further, when the stop display time C is selected, the notification state may be set by setting the number of fluctuations to 0 (the value of the game counter is 0). That is, when the specific extended stop time (stop display time C) is selected, the game state selection means (game control device 30) changes the game state to the notification state after the end of the specific extended stop time. You may do it.

  As described above, when the specific extended stop time is selected, the game state selection means notifies the high probability state if the game state is changed to the notification state after the specific extended stop time ends. It is possible to prevent a contradiction to occur.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above will be described. The gaming machine of this modification has a configuration for selecting a variation pattern table based on the most recent special result mode that is the configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  44. In addition to the information shown in FIG. 15, in the process of setting the stop symbol information in the jackpot end process shown in FIG. The stop display time information as shown is also set. Also, in the stop display time setting process for losing in the special figure changing process shown in FIG. 25, the process shown in FIG. 46 is performed. In this way, both the variation pattern and the stop display time are set based on the type of the latest special result mode.

  It should be noted that it is more effective if the setting is made to have a relationship between the selection of the stop display time and the selection of the variation pattern table. For example, when the stop display time A is selected, the change pattern table A is selected thereafter, and when the stop display time B is selected, the change pattern table C is selected thereafter.

  Further, when the stop time C is selected, if the subsequent variation pattern table is set to be the variation pattern table B, the same control as in the first modification of the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above is performed. It becomes possible.

  Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. In addition, basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the same table as the table selected last before the predetermined condition is satisfied is selected for the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored when the predetermined condition is satisfied. I am doing so.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment has the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and performs the processes shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and the processes shown in FIGS. Also, the types of special game states shown in FIGS. 5 and 10 are as shown in FIG. 55, and until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special game state based on all special result modes is completed. The probability state is set to a high probability state (so-called frequency cut). In addition, the number of high probability states varies depending on the type of special gaming state. Further, during the period of high probability state, the operation state of the normally variable winning device 7 is set to the short-time operation state. In addition, two variation pattern tables, a variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 11 and a variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 12, are set, and are selected according to the probability state.

  14 is a process of setting an initial value (100 in this case) to the game counter for counting the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display game in the non-notification state where the probability state is not notified. The process of setting a certain number of fluctuations (step S92) is not performed. Further, in the process of setting the time reduction (number of times) information (step S93), the time reduction number that is the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variation winning device 7 determined based on the special result mode is set in the short-time operation state, Although processing to set as the time reduction count information is performed, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the time reduction count and the number of times of the high probability state are the same. Therefore, the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game to be in a high probability state is also set by setting the number of time reductions. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a high probability state state generating means for setting the probability state to a high probability state within a period during which a predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the special gaming state is ended. Further, the game control device 30 constitutes a high probability state continuation number selection means for selecting the number of times of the variable display game that will end the high probability state from a plurality of predetermined numbers.

  Further, in the process of setting stop symbol information (step S94), a process of setting the type of the latest special result mode as stop symbol information is performed, but the variation pattern is based on the type of the latest special result mode (symbol number). The process of setting information 1 to 3 as table selection information is not performed. In the process of setting the corresponding fluctuation pattern table (step S95), the fluctuation pattern table B is set.

  17 to 26 are also performed, but the latter half fluctuation pattern process shown in FIG. 57 is performed instead of the latter half fluctuation pattern process shown in FIG. 20, and the special figure display process shown in FIG. The special figure display process shown is performed.

  In the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 56, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit (step S390). If it is not a big hit (step S390; N) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S390; N), a process of setting outlier information (step S394) is performed to determine whether or not the time is short (step S390). S395) is performed. In the process of setting the miss information (step S394), the miss information indicating that the result is miss is set. Also, the special figure game process number is changed to 0, and the special figure routine process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S390), if it is a big hit (step S390; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (a special figure 2 variable display game big hit) ( Step S391) is performed.

  In the determination of whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S391), if it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S391; Y), a process of setting special figure 2 big hit information (step S392) is performed, and the time is shortened. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S395). In the process of setting the special figure 2 jackpot information (step S392), the special figure 2 jackpot information which is information indicating that the result is a big hit of the special figure 2 variable display game is set. Further, the special figure game process number is changed to 3, and the fanfare interval process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a special figure 2 big hit (step S391), if it is not a special figure 2 big hit (step S391; N), a process for setting special figure 1 big hit information (step S393) is performed, and the time is shortened. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S395). In the process of setting the special figure 1 big hit information (step S393), the special figure 1 big hit information which is information indicating that the result is a big hit of the special figure 1 variable display game is set. Further, the special figure game process number is changed to 3, and the fanfare interval process is executed in the next special figure game process (see FIG. 6).

  In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S395), it is determined whether or not the operating state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-shortening operating state. When it is determined that the time is short (step S395) and the time is not short (step S395; N), the special figure display processing is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S395), if the time is short (step S395; Y), the processing for obtaining the number of times set (step S396) and the processing for decrementing the number of times set by 1 (Step S397) is performed. In this process of acquiring the time setting number (step S396) and the process of decrementing the time setting number by 1 (step S397), the remaining number of executions of the special figure variable display game in which the normal variable winning device 7 is set to the time operation state is counted. This is a process for updating the value of the time reduction counter.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the time saving is over (step S398). In the determination as to whether or not it is a short time end (step S398), it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction settings (the value of the time reduction counter) is zero. In the determination of whether or not the time reduction has ended (step S398), if the time reduction has not ended (step S398; N), that is, if the number of times set for time reduction is not 0, the special figure display processing is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the time reduction has ended (step S398), if the time reduction has ended (step S398; Y), that is, if the number of time setting is 0, a process for setting a time reduction end command (step S399). )I do. At this time, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is changed from the short-time operation state to the normal operation state by the process of setting the short-time end command (step S399). In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of special figure change display games that can be executed in the high probability state is the same as the number of time reductions, so that the process of setting the probability state to the normal probability state is also performed later. Further, the time reduction end command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a hold (start-up memory) (step S400).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a hold (step S400), if there is no hold (step S400; N), the special figure displaying process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a hold (step S400), if there is a hold (step S400; Y), a process of setting the change hold number counter (step S401) is performed.

  In the process of setting the change hold count counter (step S401), a process of setting the start memory number to the value of the change hold count counter is performed. The starting memory number set at this time is the total number of the special figure 1 starting memory number and the special figure 2 starting memory number. Only the special figure 2 starting memory number may be set. Thereafter, a process for setting a variation pattern change flag (step S402) is performed, and the special figure variation process is terminated.

  In the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 57, first, a process of selecting a corresponding fluctuation pattern table (step S144) is performed. In this process, if the probability state is the normal probability state, the variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 11 is selected, and if the probability state is the high probability state, the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 12 is selected.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a variation pattern change flag (step S411). In the determination of whether or not there is the fluctuation pattern change flag (step S411), when there is no fluctuation pattern change flag (step S411; N), a process of checking the stop symbol (step S145) is performed. The subsequent processing is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a variation pattern change flag (step S411), if there is a variation pattern change flag (step S411; Y), a process of acquiring the value of the change pending number counter is performed (step S412). Then, a process of decrementing the value of the change pending number counter by 1 (step S413) is performed. Thereafter, the process of selecting the variation pattern table B (step S414) is performed.

  In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table B (step S414), the fluctuation pattern table B is selected in place of the fluctuation pattern table selected in the process of selecting the corresponding fluctuation pattern table (step S144). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the change pending number counter is 0 (step S415). If the value of the change pending number counter is not 0 (step S415; N), a process of checking the stop symbol (step S415) S145) is performed. When the value of the change pending number counter is 0 (step S415; Y), a process of clearing the variation pattern change flag (step S416) is performed, and a process of checking the stop symbol (step S145) is performed. The subsequent processing is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

  That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, establishment of the predetermined condition is establishment of a condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 to the normal operation state. It is also the establishment of a condition for changing from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Then, for the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means when this predetermined condition is satisfied, the same table as the table selected last before the predetermined condition is satisfied is selected. Yes. By such processing, for the start-up memory stored in the high probability state, the variation pattern table B selected in the case of the high probability state is selected, and the variation mode similar to that in the high probability state is selected. Since the special figure variation display game can be executed, it is possible to dispel the feeling that the player has lost.

  Based on the above, a display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball in the start winning port (first starting winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7) 1 display 8, special display 2 display 9, display device 43), and in the gaming machine 100 capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result Starting storage means (game control device 30) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number together with a random number value as starting storage with the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball at the winning opening, and the randomness stored in the starting storage means A determination means (game control device 30) for determining a numerical value, a variable display game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on a determination result by the determination means, and an execution mode of the variable display game Table selection means (game control device 30) for selecting a table to be used for selection, and the table selection means is for a variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. This means that the same table as the last selected table is selected before the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, “establishment of a predetermined condition” means a change in the state of the game, such as a change in the probability of a special result, an open state in which a winning is easily made at the start winning opening, and a closed that is difficult to win. This includes changes in the operating state of the normally variable winning device that can be converted into a state (the presence or absence of so-called general power support), a change between a state in which the probability of a special result is notified and a state in which it is not notified.

  Therefore, the table selection means selects the same table as the last selected table before the predetermined condition is satisfied for the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the game state is changed. For example, maintaining a fluctuation pattern at the time of winning as a privilege for a high probability state advantageous to a player or a hold at the end of the general power support period, that is, a hold placed in a state advantageous to the player Since it did in this way, the player's sense of loss can be wiped out, and the player's expectation can be maintained even if the state of the game is changed.

  As a first modification of the third embodiment, whether or not there is a hold (starting storage) in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 56 (step S400) is a hold of a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. It is determined whether or not there is a hold, and a process for setting the change hold number counter (step S401) and a process for setting the variation pattern change flag (step S402) are performed only when there is a predetermined number or more of hold (start-up storage). Anyway.

  That is, the table selection means (game control device 30) stores the start memory when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For the variable display game based on the above, the same table as the table selected last before the predetermined condition is satisfied may be selected.

  By doing in this way, the table selection means can respond to the variable display game based on the start memory when the number of start memories stored in the start memory means when the predetermined condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to the predetermined number. Since the same table as the table selected last before the predetermined condition is satisfied is selected, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the game state is changed. For example, the higher the probability of being advantageous to the player and the hold at the end of the general power support period, that is, the more the number of holds held in a favorable state for the player, the more the player feels lost. In this way, when the player has a high sense of loss, the fluctuation pattern at the time of winning is maintained as a bonus, so the player can effectively dispel the sense of loss and the state of the game Even if is changed, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  As a second modification of the third embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a hold (start memory) in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 56 (step S400). A determination is made as to whether or not there is a memory, a process of setting the change pending number counter only when there is a start memory whose prefetch result is a specific result (step S401), and a process of setting a variation pattern change flag (step S402) May be performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the prefetching result is a result of the determination performed when the start-up memory is generated, and the specific result is, for example, a big hit or a specific reach.

  In other words, the table selection means includes a pre-determining means (game control apparatus 30) for determining in advance the random number value stored in the start storage means (game control apparatus 30) before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start storage. (Game control device 30), when the start memory stored in the start memory means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, has a start memory whose determination result by the prior determination means is a specific result, from the start memory For the variable display game based on the previously stored start memory, the same table as the table that was last selected before the predetermined condition is satisfied may be selected.

  According to this configuration, the table selection means has the start memory in which the determination result by the prior determination means is a specific result in the start memory stored in the start storage means when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For the variable display game based on the start memory stored before the start memory, the same table as the table selected last before the predetermined condition is satisfied is selected, so that even if the game state is changed, the player's Expectation can be maintained. In other words, if the table at the time of winning a prize is maintained, it will be informed that there is a high probability that a big win will occur in the special figure fluctuation display game, so the player's expectation even after the game state has changed Can be maintained.

  Further, as a third modification of the third embodiment, it is possible to apply a configuration in which the same table as the variation pattern table selected before the establishment of the predetermined condition of the present embodiment is selected to the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is. In this case, if establishment of the predetermined condition is establishment of a condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 to the normal operation state, the processing from S214 to S217 in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 26 is performed. It replaces with the process of S396 to S402 in the special figure display process shown in FIG. Further, the latter half variation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 58 is performed instead of the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In FIG. 58, processes similar to those shown in FIGS. 20 and 57 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted. In this case, the variation pattern table once selected is not changed unless the corresponding variation pattern is selected (step S144). If there is a variation pattern change flag, the corresponding variation pattern is selected. (Step S144) is not performed.

  Thereby, even if the game state is changed, the player's expectation can be maintained. For example, even if the time reduction ends with the variation pattern table B selected, the variation pattern table B is selected for the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored so far. The expectation to a high probability state can be continued. Note that the same table as the last selected table may be selected only when the variation pattern table B is selected before the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, as a fourth modification of the third embodiment, it is also possible to apply a configuration in which the same table as the variation pattern table selected before the establishment of the predetermined condition of the present embodiment is selected to the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is. In this case, if the establishment of the predetermined condition is the establishment of the condition for changing the operation state of the normal variation winning apparatus 7 to the normal operation state, a time-short end command is set in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. After the process (step S350), the process from S400 to S402 in the special figure display process shown in FIG. 56 is performed. If there is no suspension (step S400; N), a process of acquiring the number of fluctuations (step S351) is performed. Further, instead of the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 57 is performed. Note that the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table B in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 57 (step S414) is a process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table C. Further, when a specific extended stop time (extended stop time C) is set, the processing from S400 to S402 in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 56 may not be performed. Alternatively, a specific extended stop time may not be set.

  As a result, the variation pattern table C selected in the non-notification state is selected for the special figure variation display game based on the start memory generated in the non-notification state, and the game is changed even if the game state is changed. Can maintain the expectation of the person.

  Next, the fifth modified example of the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the type of special result mode as shown in FIG. 59 is set instead of the type of special result mode shown in FIG. ing. That is, the probability state is set to a high probability state until a predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed after the special game state based on all the special result modes is completed (so-called number cut). In addition, the number of times of the high probability state varies depending on the type of the special game state, but the number of time reductions for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 to the time-short operation state is 100 times in all cases. Furthermore, after the end of the special game state in which the number of rounds in the special game state is 15R, the probability state is not notified until 50 special figure variation display games are executed.

  In addition, the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 41 to 43 is selected according to the probability state and the notification state. Also, the number of high probability states is managed. Further, in the special figure display process, the process shown in FIG. 60 is performed instead of the process shown in FIG. In the process shown in FIG. 60, when the high probability state is finished (step S420; Y), a specific big hit (hit for 50 high probability states) and there is a hold (step S400; Y). Only in this case, processing for setting the change pending number counter (step S401) and processing for setting the variation pattern change flag (step S402) are performed. Note that the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table B in the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 57 (step S414) is a process of selecting the fluctuation pattern table C.

  By adopting such a process, even if the high probability state ends in 50 times, the start-up memory generated so far becomes the same execution mode as the non-notification state, so the expectation for the non-notification state to continue is expected. You can have it.

  In this modification, the probability state may be notified regardless of the type of the special result mode. In this case, the number of high probability states is not notified. Furthermore, two variation pattern tables, a variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 11 and a variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 12, are set and selected according to the probability state. In the latter half variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 57, the process of selecting the variation pattern table B (step S414) is a process of selecting the variation pattern table B as it is. In this way, even if the high probability state ends in 50 times, the start memory generated so far becomes the same execution mode as the high probability state, so the expectation that the high probability state will continue up to 100 times Can be given.

  That is, the probability state in which the determination means (game control device 30) determines the result of the variable display game as a special result is a normal probability state, and the probability that the special result is higher than the normal probability state. Probability setting means (game control device 30) for setting to any one of the high probability states, and the probability state as the high probability state, up to a period during which a predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the end of the special game state High probability state state generation means (game control device 30), and the high probability state generation means determines the number of times of the variable display game that will end the high probability state from a plurality of predetermined number of times. It includes high probability state continuation number selection means (game control device 30) to select, and the table selection means (game control device 30) indicates that the number of times selected by the high probability state state continuation number selection means is high probability state. When the number of times set as an option of the state continuation number selection means is not the maximum number of times, it is stored in the start storage means (game control device 30) when the last variable display game in the high probability state is finished. For the variable display game based on the start memory, the same table as that selected in the last variable display game in the high probability state may be selected.

  By doing in this way, the table selection means, when the number of times selected by the high probability state state continuation number selection means is not the maximum number of times set as an option of the high probability state state continuation number selection means And a table selected in the last variation display game in the high probability state with respect to the variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means when the last variation display game in the high probability state ends. Since the same table is selected, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the game state is changed. In other words, since the high probability state that is advantageous to the player is ended, that is, for the hold that is awarded in a state advantageous to the player, the variation pattern at the time of winning is maintained as a privilege. The sense that the player has lost can be wiped out, and the player's expectation can be maintained even if the state of the game is changed. In particular, in a non-notification state in which a probability state is not notified (for example, when a high probability state with a small number of times or a general power support number is set), a variable display game with a fluctuating pattern that can be expected after the set number of times. Is executed, the player's expectation can be continued.

  Next, a sixth modification of the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the special figure 2 start memory generated by winning the normal variation winning device 7 during the conversion period of one of the ordinary variable winning devices 7 forming the second start winning opening to the second state. A specific fluctuation pattern table is selected for a plurality of special figure 2 fluctuation display games based on the special figure 2 start memory.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. 61 is performed instead of the start port SW monitoring process shown in FIG. In this start port SW monitoring process, when there is a second start winning (step S53; Y), the special figure 2 variation pattern change / addition process (step S430) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 62, in the special figure 2 variation pattern change / addition process, first, it is determined whether or not the time is short (step S440). In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S440), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-short operation state. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S440), if the time is short (step S440; Y), the special-figure 2 variation pattern change / addition process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S440), if the time is not short (step S440; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game (special figure 1) is being executed. (Step S441) is performed.

  When it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being executed (step S441), if the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not being executed (step S441; N), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is changed / added. The process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step S441), if the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step S441; Y), the special figure 2 start memory number is stored. Is performed (step S442).

  Thereafter, it is determined (step S443) whether or not the special figure 2 starting memory number is a value (for example, 3) less than the upper limit value. In the determination (step S443) of whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is a value 1 less than the upper limit value (for example, 3) (step S443), N) ends the special figure 2 variation pattern change / addition process. Further, in the determination (step S443) whether or not the special figure 2 starting memory number is a value 1 less than the upper limit value (for example, 3) (step S443), the special figure 2 starting memory number is a value one less than the upper limit value (step S443). S443; Y) performs a process of setting a variation pattern change flag (step S444). Then, a process of setting 4 to the change pending number counter (step S445) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern change / addition process is terminated.

  It should be noted that the special figure 2 start memory number acquired in the process of acquiring the special figure 2 start memory number (step S442) is the special figure 2 start memory generated based on the winning to the normal variation winning device 7 currently being processed. Does not include. Therefore, when the special figure 2 start memory number is 1 less than the upper limit value (step S443; Y), the second start memory number is determined in the special figure start port SW common process (see FIG. 8) to be executed thereafter. This is the case where the upper limit is reached.

  By performing such processing, the special figure 2 start memory generated by winning the normal variation winning device 7 during the conversion period of one of the ordinary variable winning devices 7 forming the second start winning opening to the second state. For a plurality of special figure 2 fluctuation display games based on the above, the fluctuation pattern table B is selected as a specific fluctuation pattern table by the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG.

  It should be noted that the conversion period (opening time) of one of the normally variable winning devices 7 to the second state is made longer than that of the above-described embodiment, so that the winning to the normally variable winning device 7 is facilitated when not in the short-time operation state. Anyway. Further, a variation pattern table that is selected only when the variation pattern change flag is set as a specific variation pattern table may be set. In addition, a special variation pattern (so-called premier reach or the like) that does not normally appear or has a low possibility of appearing may be set for the fourth special figure 2 start memory as the upper limit value.

  From the above, the start winning opening is the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening (ordinary that can be converted into the first state where the game ball cannot win and the second state where the game ball can win) And a starting storage means (game control device 30) having a predetermined upper limit on the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening as the first starting storage. A first start storage means (game control device 30) for storing together with a random number value up to a predetermined number, and a predetermined upper limit on the right to execute the special variable display game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening as a second starting storage A second start storage means (game control device 30) for storing together with random numbers up to a number, and the variable display game execution control means (game control device 30) has a second start storage in the second start storage means On the basis of the second start memory. Priority control means (game control device 30) for executing the display game preferentially over the variable display game based on the first start memory, and the table selection means (game control device 30) With respect to a plurality of variable display games executed based on a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means by winning in the second winning opening within the conversion period to one second state To select a specific table.

  Therefore, the table selection means receives a plurality of second start memories stored in the second start storage means by winning the second prize opening during the conversion period of the second start prize opening into one second state. Since a specific table is selected for a plurality of variation display games executed based on the game, a presentation effect different from that of the special variation display game based on the first start memory can be executed according to the selection mode of the table. It is possible to improve the interest of the special variable display game based on winning at the starting winning opening. As a result, it is possible to give meaning to winning in the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 7) in the normal gaming state, and the player can play the game with a sense of expectation. In addition, this makes it possible to prevent stoppage even when the first start memory is at or near the upper limit. Further, when the big hit based on the second start memory is more advantageous to the player than the big hit based on the first start memory (for example, the average value of the number of winning balls that can be acquired is higher), The interest of the entire game can be improved by improving the interest of the special variation display game based on the winning at the start winning opening.

  Note that the gaming machines described in the above embodiments are not limited to the pachinko gaming machines shown in the above embodiments as the gaming machines. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrows, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls such as ball game machines.

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

7 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize gate)
8 Special figure 1 display (variation display device)
9 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 Game control device (start storage means, determination means, variation display game execution control means, probability setting means, game state selection means, stop time control means)
40 production control device (stop period production means)
43 Display device (variable display device)
100 gaming machine 158 operation buttons (operation means)

Claims (1)

Provided with a variable display device for displaying a variable display game for variable display of a plurality of identification information based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state,
Start storage means capable of storing the right to execute the variable display game as a start memory together with a random number based on a winning of a game ball in the start winning opening;
Determination means for determining a random value stored in the start storage means;
A variation display game execution control means for executing the variation display game based on a determination result by the determination means;
Probability that the determination means determines the result of the variable display game as the special result based on the type of special result that triggered the generation of the special game state after the special game state ends. Probability setting means for setting the state to either a normal probability state or a high probability state with a higher probability of determining the special result than the normal probability state;
A game state selection means for selecting any one of a notification state for notifying the player that the state is in a high probability state and a non-notification state in which the player is not in the state of being in a high probability state;
Stop time control means for setting a stop time for displaying the result of the variable display game;
With
The game state selection means sets the game state to the non-notification state in a predetermined period from the end of the special gaming state,
The stop time includes a normal stop time and an extended stop time longer than the normal stop time,
The stop-time control means, wherein when a non-broadcast state, based on the type of the most recent special results, determining whether to set the the extension stop time counted from the end of the special game state what game in Configured as
A gaming machine comprising stop period effecting means for performing a predetermined effect related to notification of the probability state during the extended stop time set by the stop time control means.

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